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Similarities and differences among ancient religions in the Middle East and Asia

According to Smitha, biologists have dated the earth, as well as the sun, as 4.55 billion years old, a planet that was formed by the gravitational pull of different elements. Scientists claim that life began with two important acids -- DNA and RNA.

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The history and development of labor unions in the United States

A labor union refers to a group of workers who share common goals in terms of wages, hours and work conditions (Boone and Kurtz, 2005 as qtd in Maxwell, 1999). In the beginning, labor unions in the United States consisted only of male, blue-collar workers.

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Chicago's economic renaissance and reduced political corruption in the twenty-first century

"The central city is by far the dominant municipal jurisdiction within the [Chicago] region, and for most local officials across Cook and the five 'collar counties' beyond, the direct benefits of Chicago globalism are difficult to discern" -- Larry Bennett, "Community Power Applied: Chicago's…

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Similarities and differences among Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism

Although conflict and even wars have been started because of religious differences, many of the world's religions are the same. In fact, many religions share views regarding humans' role on earth and morality.

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Ethical arguments for egg freezing for social reasons

Imogen Goold and Julian Savulescu address the issues surrounding the problem in their article, "In Favour of Freezing Eggs for Non-Medical Reasons," published in Bioethics Volume 23, Number 1, pages 47-58.

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How religion shaped American society after World War II

American society prior to WWII would seem to have been relatively insular when it came to faith.

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Pregnancy risks with hypothyroidism and scleroderma: a case study

The decision for a woman to become pregnant comes inherently with a number of health considerations which must first be taken. The presence of chronic, preexistent or medicated conditions may dictate complication or difficulty in conceiving, carrying to term or giving a healthy birth.

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Analysis of Goldman's article on capital building during market turmoil

The following paper reviews the article Market Turmoil May Require New Ways to Build Capital. A synopsis of the content is given followed by a specification of the thesis's main point. Three supporting opinions/reasons for this thesis are outlined, as well as three opposing opinions/reasons.

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Defining domestic terrorism: similarities, differences, and historical context

Following such events as the Oklahoma City bombing and the September 11, 2001 attacks, the topic of domestic and international terrorism has been widely considered in the field of criminal justice, as well as in the media.

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OPEC's price stabilization as a natural market progression in the oil industry

OPEC is often seen by consumers as an evil entity associated with a corruption of power and idealistic standards of corporate social responsibility.

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