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The effectiveness of self-help literature in addressing mental health

Not all of this reading is found in self-help books. In fact, self-help is such a popular topic, that I went to my bathroom magazine rack and pulled out five different magazines with self-help articles.

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2,838 words

European Union foreign security policies and international conflict intervention

The matter of personal and national security has been a long lasting one throughout history. Leaders were selected and favored due to their ability to safeguard the interests and well-being of the peoples.

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Derivative securities and the collapse of Barings Bank

It is difficult to understand or explain why throughout history some negative investor philosophies continually repeat themselves. Far too often investors miss blatant signs that lead to major collapses in the free markets.

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Medical errors and factors contributing to healthcare information system failures

Medical errors cause up to 98,000 people to die every year in the United States. It is thought that they are the fifth leading cause of death. The cost to the United States is $29 billion annually (Al-Assaf, Bumpus, Carter and Dixon, 2003).

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Substance abuse among nurses and patient safety risks

The nursing profession is one that is staunchly backed by advocate organizations and groups, which look out for the rights and well being of their professionals.

~20 min read

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Violence against women and media representation in Canadian newspapers

The problem of violence against women is both pervasive and historically omnipresent.

~18 min read

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The rise and fall of poker's place in American culture

Poker, and gaming in general, permeate our culture today. The World Series of Poker is a huge event when even a decade ago it was barely known on a world scale, and poker players are the new "role models" for many in society.

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External analysis of Verizon's business environment and strategy

For many companies, the external environment is the most important driver of the business. A variety of factors come into play -- the state of the economy, the competitive environment, and sociopolitical environment and the pace of technological change.

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Correlation between teen dating violence and depression and anxiety

Teen dating violence is an unfortunate reality for many teenagers across the United States. It can include a number of different types of abuses that have serious ramifications on the physical and mental health of the victims of such abuse.

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John Gutfreund's leadership failures during the Salomon Brothers scandal

Treasuries trader, Paul Mozer, was a known serial abuser of federal auction rules, corporate policies at Salamon, as well as abuse of customer trust. Upon discovery of these facts, the company's chairman and chief executive officer, John Gutfreund, had numerous immediate decisions to make:

~15 min read

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