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Building an effective technology support team through training and interpersonal skills

There is much more to tech support than understanding the many systems, software, and hardware an organization uses in its daily operations. People operate those systems, and people have to be trained to use them effectively.

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Acculturation and cultural identity in immigrant communities

Acculturation and cultural identity are both valuable tools in our understanding of cultural differences, and are surrounded by a fair amount of discourse and political controversy.

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How superheroes reflected Cold War anxieties in American comic books

In the earliest years of human civilization, they were called gods. They lived forever, and each had a special role or power. Although at times they interacted with the humans on earth, there was no denying that their ultimate rule.

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Emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills development annotated bibliography

Koda, S. (2001) Schooling your emotions. The Hindu. This article outlines the role that managing your emotions can play in your career success. The author offers strategies for the management of emotions and provides insight into some winning tactics.

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Entrepreneurship concepts in HIV/AIDS magazine publishing

The publication of magazines provides the prudent entrepreneur the opportunity to exploit various situations for profit.

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The environmental and political costs of fossil fuel dependence

As both environmental and political factors threaten the status quo, and our dependence on fossil fuels for our main energy source, it is clear that new sources of energy must be found and pursued. Thus, the current governmental administration is pushing for huge energy reforms.

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Corona Modelo's global expansion strategy and market positioning

Modelo has grown from a domestic Mexican brewer into a global beer giant. This rapid growth trajectory began when the company began exporting to the United States in 1996, with a highly successful marketing strategy.

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Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling restoration controversy and debate

In the year 1506, Pope Julius the Second approached Michelangelo Buonarroti and commissioned him to paint the Pope's private chapel, the Sistine Chapel. Although Michelangelo was not much interested in this assignment, he reluctantly gave in.

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The geography of clothing production and global supply chains

In our grandparents' era, clothing was often produced domestically. In recent decades, however, the globalization of trade has shifted industries such as textiles and clothing overseas. In some cases, this brings production closer to the source of the raw materials.

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Midwifery care and the reduction of cesarean section complications

Midwifery care through labor and delivery lowers complication rates and reduces the likelihood of unnecessary cesarean sections.

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