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The problem of evil and divine omniscience in theology

The divine nature of God is often described in superlatives: all-powerful, all-knowing, all-loving. However, while these attributes can be logically consistent with the world we experience when we consider them in isolation, they can become problematic in combination.

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How literature reflects contemporary marriage and family conflict

Literature is a reflection of life, so, sometimes, by understanding good literature, it is possible to understand one's self and one's community better. This paper will discuss how literature reflects on communities and how as individuals we affect our society.

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Jury duty observations in a murder trial at Union County Courthouse

This will be my first entry. I have begun to visit the Union County Courthouse in New Jersey to follow a murder trial that is taking place there.

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Induced pluripotent stem cells as treatment for Angelman syndrome

The possibility of stem cell treatment as a therapeutic and/or as a cure for many disorders has been widely studied. Barriers to success have been political, social, ethical, and scientific (Fischback & Fischback, 2004).

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2,276 words

Traditionalist and postmodernist approaches to Meiji modernization

In 1985, Carol Gluck wrote, "Japan's modern ideology was a product of the Meiji period, which therefore determined the shape and direction that ideology would take."

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3,062 words

Alternative energy technologies and sustainable solutions for future energy production

In order to better understand a more sustainable, environmentally friendly way forward, it is necessary to examine some of the more conventional alternative energy technologies available for use.

~16 min read

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582 words

Marketing plan for Lone Star Transcript medical transcription services

LoneStar Transcript's mission is to achieve industry recognition as the leading service hub for accurate and reliable medical transcription services to physicians and nurse practitioners.

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2,029 words

Book review of Schlosser's Fast Food Nation and its cultural impact

Fast food nation: The dark side of the all-American meal by Eric Schlosser. Specifically it will contain a book review of the book. Schlosser's book, made into a major motion picture, discusses America's obsession with fast food, and what that food is doing to the nation's health.

~11 min read

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1,856 words

U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq and post-election violence

Since the 2003 invasion, Iraq has gone through a transformation, as the country has wrestled with issues of violence and division. Yet, despite these issues, Iraq has continued to attempt to move forward in the post Saddam Hussein era.

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Did Jewish crime groups constitute organized crime in America?

Organized crime "remains one of the ways by which vigorous minorities bypass the traditional and orthodox routes to power" (Kelly, 1986, p10).

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