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Classical music's shift from melody to atonality: Bach to Schoenberg

When Henry Simon complained in 1946 of a friend (and others) who believed Mozart's Don Giovanni to be a tragedy, it was telling for two reasons: 1) Mozart's 1787 opera was no tragedy -- but a light comedy, an opera buffa according to the composer; a dramma giocoso (jolly play) according to the…

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Constructing a diversified equity portfolio for long-term growth

All equity investing is risky, by simple virtue of the fact that companies can and do go bankrupt, wiping out their equity and taking share values down to zero. Even without bankruptcy, stocks can fall in value and remain at low levels, representing a loss to the shareholders.

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Work-related musculoskeletal disorders in dental practice

Occupational health hazards are widespread in many segments and are on the increase.

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Obstacles to democracy in Burma and the role of China

Present-day conditions in Burma are critical, as in spite of the fact that the authorities seemingly put across acceptance of democratic principles, they are reluctant to allow people to express themselves freely within the country's borders.

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Colonial perspectives on independence: religious, loyalist, and African-American views

The American Revolution was a war that began as a disagreement. The colonists largely believed that they were treated unfairly, merely pawns that were used for whatever reasons best suited the crown and parliament.

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Research questionnaire for crisis intervention organizational assessment

Organizational Questions for Crisis Intervention Study (Same questions for each organization): Identification/Demographics: Designed to understand the basic corporate structure of the organization, how it is organized, the hierarchy, contact information, mission statement, affiliations,…

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Legal obligations in human resources hiring and employment decisions

A good human relations officer has to have skills far beyond being able to help find good candidates to fill any openings at his or her company. She must also be able to help guide managers and others who have hiring and firing capacities to abide by all laws that apply to them.

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Robert McNamara's ethical analysis of civilian casualties in war

Throughout history, organized conflict has been commonplace and in that regard; issues revolving around morality and ethics have been raised in wartime situations. In this text, I discuss whether it is wrong or not to kill civilians at the time of war. I also analyze Robert S.

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The evolving role of pricing departments in organizational strategy

Having progressed from historically being part of the accounting or finance function within many organizations, today pricing is often its own strategic business unit, providing insight into a myriad of decisions, strategies and programs.

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Experimentation and progress in companion robot development

A Current Application of the Scientific Method: Experimentation and Progress in Companion Robots The scientific method can often seem a rather pedantic and esoteric method of investigation, requiring more conscious and explicit divisions and a more plodding pace than innovation might seem to…

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