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A workshop initiative for teaching special needs college students proper condom use

workshop initiative presented are two-fold as follows: (a) to promote a greater understanding of the importance of proper condom use among special needs college students; and (b) to provide hands-on opportunities for these students to learn how to apply the devices appropriately using a life-like…

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Biological and environmental factors in the development of Munchausen's syndrome

Is there a biological basis or genetic predisposition for this disorder? There remains a paucity of timely and relevant studies concerning the basis for Munchausen's syndrome.

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Germany's complex process of confronting the Holocaust and Nazi past

Frei, Norbert. (2010, September). 1945-1949-1989: dealing with two German pasts. Frei, Norbert. (2010, September). 1945-1949-1989: dealing with two German pasts.

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Identifying long-term care needs in skilled nursing facilities

The elderly population of the United States is increasing rapidly, making the need for long-term care in skilled nursing facilities more important than ever.

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Dallas Willard's vision of spiritual transformation and Christian growth

Dallas Willard's book, Renovation of the Heart, the author presents his views concerning the need for spiritual development and growth through an inner transformation that will align people with the inner self of Christ so that Christlikeness is a natural outpouring.

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Integrating experiential learning activities into online environments

Technological innovations have introduced a number of online learning opportunities in recent years, and educators continue to search for better ways of delivering high quality educational services in online environments.

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USAID's role in economic development and international partnerships

The United States AID program (USAID) was launched in the immediate aftermath of World War II. It was originally presented not as USAID but rather as the Marshall Plan and the Truman Administration's Point Four Plan, according to the Web site www.USAID.gov. The U.S.

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Best fit concept in human resource management practices

In general, the concept of best practices is applicable throughout modern business management and administration.

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Self-directed learning and andragogy in educational practice

What do you think about self-directed learning in what and how we learn? Self-directed learning is an often-unheralded part of learning.

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Teaching the Eucharist in Australian Catholic primary schools

As Ryan (2006) notes, one of the most important duties a religious educator has is to be an interpreter of the Catholic tradition (p. 170), for students.

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