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Michael Lewis' Liar's Poker and Salomon Brothers' organizational culture

The recent economic downturn that the world experienced -- and is still experiencing, in many parts of the world and indeed globally, according to many theorists -- has led to renewed reflections as to the regulation of and watchfulness over financial markets and attempts at profiteering from risky…

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Moral choice in Le Guin's "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas"

How would you like to live in utopia, a joyous, wonderful city where everyone is mature, intelligent, and passionate and living guilt-free. In Ursula K. Le Guin's story, "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas," this utopian city of happiness and delight exists, and its name is Omelas.

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My growth as a Christian through theological reflection and study

As a result of this course, I have been prompted to consider deeply many aspects of my faith that I had not understood thoroughly before.

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Satellite higher education access for the Muckleshoot Indian tribe

A Muckleshoot Indian has many difficulties to overcome in order to attend reputable colleges such as Tacoma Community College (TCC). Those problems could be resolved by having on site or satellite classes at the tribe.

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U.S. entry into the Gulf War: oil interests and regional power

Over the years, the Gulf War has become associated with some of the more successful wars. Where, it would surpass the expectations of planners, with many preparing for: heavy casualties and the possibility of quagmire emerging.

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The link between obesity and type 2 diabetes in brain function

Obesity, insulin rejection, and diabetes are three of the most common health threats faced by million of people around the world. Research suggests that contrary to earlier-held scientific beliefs, these three conditions are largely influenced by genetic factors as well as environmental triggers.

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Costs and benefits of illegal immigration to the U.S. economy and education

Immigration and particularly illegal or undocumented immigration has been a hot topic in the U.S. For several decades, but particularly since September 11th 2001, when all the gaps and holes in our relatively free and open society where highlighted by our ultimate vulnerability to terrorism.

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The ethical controversy surrounding embryonic stem cell research

One of the most vehement scientific controversies of the last few decades has surrounded stem cells -- their harvesting, and use in research.

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Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin as political catalyst

It is said that when Abraham Lincoln met Harriet Beecher Stowe, the author of Uncle Tom's Cabin, he "greeted her with these memorable words, 'So you're the little woman who wrote the book that made this great war!" (Vollaro 2009: 1).

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Social decay and suffering in William Blake's "London"

William Blake's poem, "London," revives a certain place and time in Great Britain when mankind seemed to be hanging on the precipice of disaster. The city is in pain and a good deal of this pain comes from society itself.

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