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The Declaration of Independence and American democratic ideals

The American Declaration of Independence came as a solution to people wanting to get rid of their oppressors by declaring their autonomy.

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Confucianism's concepts of harmony and conflict in society

Confucianism is one of the main philosophical systems in the world. The name of this school of thinking derives from its founding father who is Confucius. The system in case is a complex one, including philosophical considerations which have had a strong influence in more than one area.

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The ethics and public trust of the advertising industry

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Cast Away as a modern Robinson Crusoe narrative

The choice of the protagonist Chuck Noland's profession in the film Cast Away is very deliberate. The film unfolds the tale of the FedEx executive's life on a deserted island, after his plane crashes into the ocean, leaving him the sole survivor in the midst of uncharted waters.

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Analysis of a Sprint Nextel PCS commercial aired during CSI: NY

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General Motors' chapter 11 bankruptcy and automobile industry restructuring

On June 1, 2009, General Motors became the second-largest industrial bankruptcy case in history. Contrary to consumers' views about bankruptcy, GM executives portrayed the move as "an unprecedented opportunity to reverse decades of decline" (King & Terlep, 2009).

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Spirituality's role in quality of life for HIV/AIDS patients

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The demographics and causes of uninsured Americans

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Depressive realism and existential psychotherapy for mild depression

Ghaemi., S. (2007). Feeling and Time: The Phenomenology of Mood Disorders, Depressive Realism, and Existential Psychotherapy. Schizophrenia Bulletin, 33(1), 122-30.

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Professionalization of cybercrime and evolving internet security threats

We have achieved great strides in computer technology but there is also a corresponding rise in cybercriminals employing new and sophisticated methods of attacks. Cybercriminals do not just do it for fun or fame anymore but are getting more professional and monetizing their skills.

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