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Capitalism and communism's impact on global civilization since 1945

The aftermath of World War II left most countries and societies with devastation and death. The world order has since changed, and a new world order began for specific countries wanting drastic changes -- improvements -- for their societies.

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Stricter internet laws needed for crime prevention and enforcement

The fact that societies needs are changing almost as rapidly, though perhaps not as drastically, as the technologies the drive modern society are developing is fairly self-evident.

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Historical fiction's role in engaging young adult readers with the Middle Ages

Historical fiction refers to stories that are set in specific time periods in particular places. The characters are not historical figures, but they may be modeled after them. Settings are as genuine as possible, with detailed references to social, cultural, political, and economic issues.

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Free will and circumstance in Dangerous Minds

Do we choose our fates -- or do uncontrollable circumstances determine what happens to us in life? The plot of the film Dangerous Minds seems to present a strong, persuasive case for the ability of individuals to consciously choose their fates.

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Marketing statistics in academic and industry contexts

Applying one's knowledge and skills in statistics and statistical applications is not too difficult, especially when the client or end user is concerned about the validity or reliability (or both) of the data.

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Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura: etiology, symptoms, and treatment

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a blood condition that causes blood clots in small blood vessels all through a person's body. It is a very rare disease that doesn't occur very often. These blood clots can cause severe problems if they are formed.

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Industrial and organizational psychology: definition and research applications

Industrial and Organizational Psychology, also sometimes referred as industrial-organizational psychology, or I-O psychology, is defined as "the scientific study of the relationship between man and the world of work.... In the process of making a living" (Guion, 1965, p. 817).

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No Child Left Behind Act: history, impact, and controversy

The article summarizes the history of the "No Child Left Behind" act (NCLB), its original intent, support from the Bush administration and Senator Edward Kennedy, the bill's impact on improving education standards, its slide into discontent among teachers, and, finally, President Obama's stance on…

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How mobile technology is fragmenting modern family life

Both authors believe technology has changed the family, and not always in the best ways.

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Perfectionism and leadership: lessons from a robot competition failure

George Bernard Shaw stated that: "A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable but more useful than a life spent in doing nothing." Tell us about one of your glorious mistakes. What was your intent? What went wrong? What did you learn from the experience?

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