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The African Methodist Episcopal Church's role in Black American history and community empowerment

Though not really strictly a black church, the African Methodist Episcopalian Church (or AME church) has had a major leadership position in the black community and has served to empower the people, promote political and social causes, attract the patronage of political leaders, and at the same time…

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How memory processes enable human cognition and daily function

Of the many intriguing mysteries of the human body, our capacity for memory and loss of memory is one of the most intriguing areas of study. Magda B.

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Human evolution from the Paleolithic era to ancient civilizations

It represents a process of evolution and change of the human being, of its environment, and of the society he built and helped transform along the centuries.

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Economic growth and its long-term effects on human society

Nothing defines the contemporary society as well as consumerism does. And we consume everything there is to be consumed, not just basic subsidies such as food, but also services and luxurious products.

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Declining voter turnout in Canadian federal elections: causes and solutions

Low voter turnout in the Canadian Federal Elections has long been an issue in Canada for quite some time. As Knox noted back in 1984, "participation in Canadian federal elections since 1960 has ranged from a high of 79% in 1962 and 1963, to a low (at that time) of 69% in 1980."

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Gender differences in human behavior and evolutionary origins

Gender-based differentiation is nearly universal among all sexually-reproducing biological organisms.

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Cell phone culture and its social impact over fifteen years

Cell phones have become a ubiquitous feature of modern life and contemporary society and culture. The term " the cell phone culture" is fast become a term that correctly describes the way that cellular technology is influencing modern communications and cultural trends in the world.

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Corruption in Albania's path to European integration

Over the years, the country of Albania has experienced a great deal of turmoil as a result of corruption. This corruption has been detrimental to the citizens of Albania and Albania's relationship with the European Union.

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Margaret Tafoya and the Santa Clara Pueblo pottery tradition

The artist Margaret Tafoya was born on August 13, 1904, in Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico. Tafoya was noted as a potter, and for her unique approach to pottery. Tafoya only made hand-coiled vessels, and she only used one medium: clay dug from deposits on the Santa Clara land.

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Marketing challenges of going green in the U.S. automobile industry

The automotive industry is one of the most competitive in the world and the U.S. automotive industry is leading the way in terms of sales.

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