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Defining patriotism: multiple expressions of love for country

Patriotism? The idea of patriotism has many aspects to it, but essentially the word patriotism means love of country. A USA Today -- CNN -- Gallup survey found that about 94.5% of Americans think of themselves as patriotic, and 72.2% say they are "very" or "extremely patriotic.

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Public controversy and scientific potential in embryonic stem cell research

Human embryonic stem cell research has been a hugely controversial subject in the United States ever since its methods were first developed.

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History and comparison of NASA's manned and unmanned space programs

There are many advantages and disadvantages to men being hurled into outer space. The United States as a nation has a long and distinguished history of doing just that.

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How the peace of Westphalia challenges modern state sovereignty

The fundamental principle of the peace of Westphalia aimed to enshrine in law the idea that politics were essentially territorial but our modern world continues to alter this paradigm. Consider the end of the cold war; Europe and the United States had to search for all new antagonists.

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Cultural barriers to English literacy: understanding American family structures

My Experience with English Literacy: The Influence and Impact of the "Traditional" American Family Coming form South Korea, becoming fully literate and fluent in English has not been easy for me.

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Internationalization of higher education in Australia: perspectives and challenges

Educational internationalization is a function of globalization. The extension of trade borders and diplomatic engagement is also creating a greater need for the opening of educational borders.

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Muslim homosexuality and cultural change in "A Jihad for Love"

Global Issues in the Sociology of Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Culture: Muslim Homosexuality and a Jihad for Love Culture is almost always in a state of change -- the necessities for a static culture are so stringent, pervasive, and extreme that very few cultures are known to have remained unchanged…

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The rise of secular music in the Renaissance era

Humanism and 16th century music 'Humanism' is the term used to describe the philosophy that came to dominate Western culture in the 16th century. Humanism was a reaction to the single-minded focus on faith that characterized most of the intellectual life of the medieval era.

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Employer branding and recruiting strategy at Wellpoint

An employer brand is the image that your company has among workers. It reflects the desirability of the company in the eyes of both current and potential employees.

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Five states of consciousness: waking, sleeping, and meditation

The term consciousness has been defined as "mental awareness of sensations, perceptions, memories, and feelings" (Brown, et al. 2003, p. 166). Most human beings live in three states of consciousness: waking, sleeping, and dreaming.

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