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The Sarbanes-Oxley Act's impact on corporate governance and compliance

Sarbanes-Oxley Act, also known as the SOX, was passed in the year 2002 in the United States of America to not only strengthen and fortify the Corporate Governance of the country but also to re-install confidence in the average investor.

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Biological weapons threats and preparedness in the United States

Are we prepared for the threat of a biological attack? Arms of mass devastation can be utilized to hurt and intimidate populations. Arms with chemical, nuclear or biological properties are also included in these. Computer viruses can also be an obstacle to a fast reaction.

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Human rights violations in United States prisons

violations of human rights in the U.S.A., the details of several Organizations all over the world that are fighting for human rights and civil liberties of the individual and finally information related to the 'Human Rights Record of the United States of 2001' by China.

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Corporate crime types, definitions, and detection challenges

Accounting crimes in a Corporation are committed by either the employees within the firm or by other external forces and the result is that large Corporations are affected and so are the large numbers of stockholders, etc.

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Comparing the economic impacts of monopolies and corporate mergers

While there are vast differences between the two situations, they also have many similarities, and both can have drastic effects on competition, pricing, suppliers, product quality, innovation, and the economy in general.

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In vitro fertilization as a violation of divine creation and moral authority

In vitro fertilization is a common reproductive procedure that generally falls under the scope of biotechnology. It is a process that is condemned by the Catholic church and often criticized by lawyers and ethicist despite the number of live births that result from the procedure

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Characteristics and market utility of the Beachcraft 1900D and Gulfstream IV

Whenever one examines the features, capabilities, and functions of a particular aircraft, be it designed for commercial or private use, it is important to consider several factors.

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In defense of same-sex marriage rights and equality

To some people, the mere mention of the words "gay" and "marriage" in the same sentence are like red flags to a bull. They rant and rave that same-sex marriage is wrong and threaten a backlash against the gay and lesbian community if activists seek marital rights.

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Plato and Aristotle's conceptions of justice and virtue

The most capacious account of Plato's established philosophical views has been published in "The Republic" as a comprehensive handling of the most basic values for the behavior of human life.

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Expert systems and knowledge-based systems in commercial applications

What is AI? What is an Expert System?

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