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Distinguishing memoir from journalism: truth and artistic license

It could be called the 'that's not how I remember it' phenomenon. Anyone who has tried to rehash a childhood event with a sibling knows that controversy often erupts: who received more Christmas presents? Who had the better grades? What color was our parent's first car?

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Pillsbury's social marketing strategy and online community building

Of all the hobbies that are ill-suited for the Internet, baking might seem to top the list: its homey image seems to contradict the sleek, high-tech image of the Internet age. However, the Pillsbury Company has established a strong web presence.

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Global and social progress over the past fifty years

We do not live in a perfect world; there are significant social problems in almost every human society as well as evidence of injustice, oppression, discrimination, abuse, neglect, and exploitation everywhere, just to name a few of the many types of problems that exist in human communities.

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Emotional and practical barriers to implementing electronic medical records

I think your response brings to light an important point: There is profound emotional resistance to shifting over to electronic record-keeping.

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William Zinsser's literary nonfiction: factual storytelling and authorial perspective

Marlowe and Company, 2005. Claim: Literary nonfiction is not only about citing factual information, although the information should be factual. It is about crafting a story, just like fiction

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Motivation in caring professions: Beyond financial incentives

Perhaps the most common method of motivating employees is that of increased financial compensation, or bonuses.

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The whitened sepulcher: hypocrisy and corruption in Heart of Darkness

Conrad introduces the metaphor of the 'whitened sepulcher.' Review the source of this image (Matthew 23:27-32). How does it suit the theme of exploitation? The journey to self-knowledge? The theme of the need for civilization?

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God's rebuke of Israel through the prophet Malachi

The formal religious observances of the Israelites were performed half-heartedly and in contempt of the Lord. When the Lord speaks with Malachi, He points out several problems with the waning faith of the people. Religious practices had become profanities.

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Limited partnerships and S corporations for small business protection

Restaurant/bar: The structure of the arrangement between Lou, Jose, and Miriam suggests that a limited partnership would best suit their needs. "A limited partnership (LP) consists of two or more persons, with at least one general partner and one limited partner.

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Rutgers University Cooperative Extension's anti-obesity initiative in Cape May County

Identify the agency, its role and structure. The Rutgers University Cooperative Extension (RCE) of Rutgers University's agricultural college strives to promote health in the state's various communities by expanding personal and institutional knowledge of science, health, and wellness.

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