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Aging and patience in García Márquez's Love in the Time of Cholera

Aging always puts a burden on the body and the spirit, and since no one has yet discovered a fountain of youth, all humans (in novels and in real life) must contend with the aching reality of getting old and confronting one's morality.

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Oil price shocks and macroeconomic stability in global economies

The destabilizing effects of Oil price hikes in the trade balance of both developed and developing oil-importing economies is very clear. Even for the OPEC nations, the initial gains in their national revenues would be offset by the depressive effects of inflation in the oil importing countries.

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Maternal filicide and neonaticide: causes, methods, and prevention

First, an overview of the reasons why mothers kill their babies will be presented. The methods that are most commonly used will then be discussed. Statistics of offenders will be presented, including age, race and socio-economic status. Methods of prevention for this tragic crime will be explored.

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Human rights violations of migrant workers in South Korea

The violations included abusive working conditions, non-payment of wages, arbitrary detentions and illegal deportations. Urgent appeals or letters of allegation on the complaints were sent to the respective governments, which included requests for visits.

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The computer revolution: history, benefits, and risks in modern society

The history of "computing" goes back thousands of years to the ancient Chinese (and other) cultures and their mechanical abacus-like tools for keeping track of large numbers in connection with ancient commerce and trade.

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Pros and cons of solar power

The United States currently depends overwhelmingly on coal, oil, and natural gas -- fossil fuels -- to supply its energy needs, which are massive. All of these fuels are not found in quantities that allow them to continue forever. They are nonrenewable. When they are gone, they are gone.

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Assessment and communication in clinical social work practice

Social work is an important profession that assists in stabilizing society. Social workers are individuals who are extremely dedicated to their work and understand the important and sensitive nature of the jobs that they hold.

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Vygotsky and Piaget's competing theories of cognitive development: nature versus nurture

What is more influential to our cognitive development, the nature of our own minds or the nurture we receive through our cultural world around us? This basic question has been the source of great debate within the field of psychology for generations.

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Religion and public school policy in the United States

This is a guideline and template. Please do not use as a final turn-in paper. What is the Role of Religion in Education?

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Schizophrenia: prevalence, causes, symptoms, and societal impact

Schizophrenia is a severe, chronic, complex and baffling mental health disorder, characterized by brain disturbance (Greystone Program Team, 2009). Previously regarded as a psychological disease, it is now viewed as a brain disease.

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