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Narrative, philosophical, and symbolic importance of journey in Candide

In Voltaire's Candide, the titular protagonist and his companions go on many journeys to many different lands, some intentional and some less so. These journeys are highly important to the structure and nature of the novel, in more ways than one.

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Historical development of the Panama Canal construction project

Treaty process history. What are 2-3 most important factors of the Panama Canal? The history of the Panama Canal goes back to 16th century.

~14 min read

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Unintended consequences of trade barriers and protectionism

Trade barriers are often applied by countries in order to achieve specific results. The impact of trade barriers -- both import and export restraints -- have many other, unintended consequences that also bear consideration.

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Boston Consulting Group's human resources development and mentoring system

The Boston Consulting Group takes it human resources very seriously; their employees and the employee's skills are their means of production and are the firm's most important assets.

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U.S. legislation and enforcement agencies combating human trafficking

The United States is a principal destination for victims of the human trafficking industry (U.S. Department of State, 2006). The U.S.

~5 min read

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Sustainable hydration and the health benefits of proper water consumption

The first time sustainability was defined by a global institution was in 1987, when the Brundtland Commission, with a grant through the United Nations, outlined what was meant by the term.

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The rise and measurement of American divorce rates through the twentieth century

In the 1950s when many marriages were starting out in the suburbs after World War II, the divorce rate was rising, but not a major concern. Flash forward ten years to the 1960s, and that dramatically changed.

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The cumulative effects of video game overstimulation on concentration and learning

Video games are the background noise of today's generation. Just as their parents grew up with the constant hum of the television and their great-great-grandparents grew up listening to the radio, today's millennial generation has been exposed to video games since toddlerhood.

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Walt Disney Company's financial position and competitive standing

Walt Disney Co. The economy is emerging from a recession. The stock market has improved since February 2009.

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Gaius, Titius, and the Conditioners in C.S. Lewis

There was a difference between Gaius and Titius (Alex King and Martin Ketley) and the Conditioners. Gaius and Titius believed that our statements were based on what we were feeling at the time and not based on fact.

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