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The history and settlement of Mississippi from pre-colonial times to statehood

Mississippi has had a long and interesting history. The Mississippi River, one of the state's most notable features, was created more than 12,000 years ago, as Ice Age glaciers began to recede and carved its channel. A few thousand years later, human habitation is recorded in the Upper Mississippi.

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Christopher Lochhead's argument for appropriate use of swear words

In Christopher Lochhead's article, In Praise of Cussing, he argues that the there is an appropriate time and place for the use of swear words.

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Media violence and aggressive behavior in children and teens

Many studies show that watching violent media, such as video games, films, and even the television news can cause violent behavior in children and teens, and that behavior can continue into adulthood.

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Why good psychological reports are integral to treatment

A psychological report gives an overview of the client that can provide a starting-point for the therapist when he or she is beginning the therapeutic process.

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Economic and demographic development in Brazil and Russia

Russia is the world's largest country, situated in the northernmost part of Eastern Europe and Asia. It spans from the Baltic Sea in the west to the Bering Sea in the east. Climatically, most of Russia is considered to be either continental or subarctic climate.

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Jeff Zucker's leadership and NBC's financial crisis

Surviving NBC's Upheaval" by Bill Carter concerns NBC Universal's current situation under the leadership of Jeff Zucker. According to his supporters, Mr. Zucker has been an asset to the U.S.A. Network ever since he joined the team.

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Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurs' advocacy responsibilities

The Senate Small Business Committee is directed under U.S. Senate rules, to review all legislation that pertains to small businesses and entrepreneurship. It has jurisdiction over the Small Business Administration.

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The Big Bang theory and creation theory explanations for universe origins

The Universe "exploded" into being from nothingness 10-15 billion years ago. There existed only a very small, incredibly dense mass that contained all the material in the universe.

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Learning to pitch ideas through classroom feasibility exercises

Technological Feasibility from my experiences in the class. The structure and execution of the course flowed quite well and I was excited about the many guest speakers that were scheduled to come in and share their experiences and knowledge.

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Civil disobedience in Thoreau and King's writings

Letter From a Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King, Jr., and "Civil Disobedience" by Henry David Thoreau. Specifically it will explain the reasoning of Thoreau's argument for civil disobedience and his general understanding of our obligation to law.

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