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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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The French attempt to establish a monarchy in Mexico, 1862

Every year, Mexicans -- and many Americans -- celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Yet celebrants outside of Mexico often have little idea of what event they are honoring. Cinco de Mayo is not, as is often mistakenly assumed, Mexico's independence day.

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Bretton Woods institutions' relevance and the IMF's structural adjustment policies

Bretton Woods: Still Relevant Fifty-One Years Later? Are the Bretton Woods institutions still relevant and viable fifty-one years after they went into effect?

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Authentic assessment in Australian Catholic primary school religion studies

The process of student assessment has two central functions according to J. Grajczonek (2007) in her essay "An authentic approach to assessment in the religion program." A student assessment can and should enhance the learning process by providing feedback for educators about teacher efficacy in…

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The Deepwater Horizon oil spill and regulatory response

On April 20, 2010, a massive oil spill created an environmental crisis in the Gulf of Mexico and along the Gulf Shore.

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Police profiling of Arab-Americans after September 11, 2001

Accusations of racial profiling have dogged law enforcement in America since the birth of the nation.

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Charley Liu and the immigrant family restaurant experience

Interview: Chinese delivery man 'Charley' Liu came from China with his parents when he was ten years old. His parents currently own a Chinese restaurant that is mainly delivery-based. Liu has worked for the restaurant ever since he was old enough to stand at the counter.

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Key performance indicators and data redundancy in business systems

Key Performance Indicators are critical benchmarks companies select to measure their relative success or failure over a specified period of time or after implementing certain new standard operating procedures or technology.

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Smithfield ham's heritage and modern commercial production

In recent years, the demand for premium meat products has increased nation-wide. Concerns about the safety and ethics of factory farming, generated by works such as Michael Pollan's the Omnivore's Dilemma and Food Rules have stimulated interest in older ways of farming and raising livestock.

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Organizational culture and success factors at Walmart

If we work together, we'll lower the cost of living for everyone…we'll give the world an opportunity to see what it's like to save and have a better life. -- Sam Walton, Founder of Walmart

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