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Accounting fraud and insider trading at HealthSouth Corporation

The recent subprime mortgage meltdown was preceded in time by the corporate shenanigans that took place in Enron, WorldCom and HealthSouth, all of which are instances of accounting practices that were intended to mislead investors and auditors concerning just how much, where and how money was being…

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Mainstream media as gatekeeper in the war on terror

Media's Role in the War on Terror: How Mainstream Media Serves as a Gatekeeper to Shape Public Thought Many observers were heard to venture that following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, "things would never be the same," but the ongoing war on terrorism has its roots in events that…

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Discipline and management: Different yet related concepts in classrooms

The words 'classroom discipline' calls to mind the familiar, old poem "School Days" which reads: "Readin' and 'ritin' and 'rithmetic; Taught to the tune of the hickory stick." These words reflect the commonly-held notion that discipline is about rule-based enforcement, without negotiation between…

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Observations and experiences at a Conservative Jewish synagogue service

My visit to another religious service consisted of attending synagogue services on the Jewish Sabbath or "Shabbat" at the Bet Briera Or Olom synagogue.

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A lifting device for challenging environmental conditions on Gondwana

The focus of this project was to satisfy the unique and challenging design requirements that were needed to provide an important life-saving lifting device for use on another plant.

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The paradox of Black athletic success and social inequality in America

"The 10,000-hour rule has become a cliche. This is the idea, first espoused by K. Anders Ericsson, a psychologist at Florida State University, that it takes about 10,000 hours of practice before any individual can become an expert.

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Non-verbal communication in friend versus supervisor interactions

Analyzing my personal and professional nonverbal interactions can enhance my ability to effectively transmit my message in a variety of contexts.

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Hispanic-American identity and economic outcomes in Mexican and Cuban communities

"Soy Latino" seems like an uncontroversial statement for a Hispanic-American to make about his or her heritage. Yet even this simple identity claim is tainted by potential controversy.

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Sports and Americanization in late nineteenth-century American culture

Thinking about sports, one often focuses on simply the activity and entertainment value.

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Future trends in globalization and international business integration

The effects of globalization on international commerce, political systems and financing and trade issues in recent years have become increasingly pronounced and current signs indicate that that the process will continue to accelerate in the future.

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