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Scientology: development, beliefs, and organizational structure

Scientology is an emerging world religion, which allows one to really understand the development of a religion. It was developed by L. Ron Hubbard, who was otherwise well-known as a science-fiction author.

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Listener responses to songs from Afroreggae, Los 50 de Joselito, and other world music artists

"Aguas de Moloch." Afroreggae (Brazil). Favela Uprising. What first struck me about the live version of Afroreggae's "Aguas de Moloch" was how "rocky" it seemed, especially the opening. I was expecting more of a softer reggae feel.

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Healthcare access and education needs in rural Alabama

Protecting the Public's Health from Diseases, Disasters and Bioterrorism The issue of funding healthcare initiatives for state residents living in rural areas is certainly important and often overlooked.

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Jason Kibbey's sustainable business model and entrepreneurial vision

Jason Kibbey is the founder and CEO of an underwear company called PACT. The company is dedicated to sustainability and creativity in business. Kibbey lectures about how to pursue business dreams without sacrificing the environment or personal passion.

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The fundamental importance of consistency in medical terminology

Medical science is one of the most technical and complicated of all modern professional fields. It is, simultaneously, a field in which the potential consequences of human error can be catastrophic.

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Coca-Cola's human rights violations in India and Latin America

On one hand, Coca-Cola claims to adhere to the "highest ethical standards"

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Process theology's response to the problem of evil

Evil is divided into two main categories. First, there are moral evils. Moral evils are "bad deeds committed by agents who are capable of moral decision making" (p.415). Examples of moral evils include, but are not limited to: wars, murder, abuse of power, domestic violence, rape, child abuse.

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Marcus Welby Hospital's ethical obligations in a for-profit HMO partnership

By giving the non-profit Marcus Welby Hospital (MWH) a 30% ownership stake in a for-profit structure, MWH potentially takes on an obligation of profitability for its new shareholders. This could mean, theoretically, turning away patients which are not strictly profitable for the institution.

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Race as an illusion: analyzing PBS's examination of systemic inequality

The PBS film Race: The Power of an Illusion addresses the illusory concept of race. In fact, the filmmakers claim was a relatively modern idea that has been evolving over the past four centuries.

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The economy and the 2010 midterm election debates

Economic issues facing our country during this mid-Term election cycle. The current electoral cycle: What issues are important?

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