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Psychoanalytical reading of Henry James' Turn of the Screw

Sigmund Freud's theories of psychoanalysis - in particular, the concept of repression -- have been liberally applied to interpretations of Henry James' novella, the Turn of the Screw.

~8 min read

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Ann Taylor's changing insurance needs and risk exposure

Over the last several years, Ann Taylor would face a number of different challenges. Where, the company would go from having a consistent amount of improving earnings, to having their bottom line face a number of different challenges going forward.

~13 min read

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Decriminalization of sex work in Canada and worker safety

The history of prostitution is bound in a great many contradictions. Though many societies have held this practice as illegal, they have done so while striding a hazy line of regulatory uncertainty.

~4 min read

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Fraudulent inducement in the sale of counterfeit Akers Silver Lady watches

Schnur, Tarpley & Taylor, P.A. Under the Arkansas law does a seller commit fraudulent inducement when that seller represents that she is selling an authentic item, in response to a solicitation specifically seeking to purchase said authentic item, and the item turns out to be a fake/reproduction?

~11 min read

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Native Americans and African Americans in United States history

Native Americans who live in the United States are the original people of North America within the borders of the current continental United States, parts of Alaska, and in Hawaii.

~9 min read

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Comparing aircraft ownership, rental, and leasing options

The world of aircraft ownership can be very rewarding. It also comes with many specific and hidden costs that many people fail to recognize or plan for. There are many different options for ownership or accessing an aircraft as well as options for financing and insuring a craft.

~9 min read

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The 2005 Cronulla Beach riots and public communication strategy

In December 2005, Australia would go through a series of racial riots that would rock the communities of Sutherland Shire and Bankstown to their very core. These are two completely different suburbs of Sydney that would share Cronulla Beach.

~13 min read

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The rise of fashion designer Phillip Lim's career

"Lim knows how fashionable women want to dress." Phillip Lim launched his first collection with money he borrowed from a friend and fabric supplier Wen Zhou in 2004 (NY Mag 2010). His collection became a critical hit almost immediately after the launch.

~4 min read

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Kant's theory of moral duty applied to Ryan's ethical dilemmas

According to Kant's moral theories, Ryan and her dog should not swim in her neighbor's pool -- even if it does benefit the dog's arthritis!

~4 min read

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Ethical considerations in tooth extraction versus preservation for a minor patient

This case presents a dilemma for the dentist who is faced with whether or not to pull a tooth that does not necessarily need to be pulled. The main value category that applies to this case is the Patient's Autonomy.

~4 min read

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