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Setting and symbolism in Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour"

The setting in a short story is rarely just a place where things happen. Settings can transcend space and time to illuminate the character's experience.

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Penicillin's triumph and tragedy in modern medicine

Book." Medical History. 53 (1): 2009. 133. Penicillin is a group of antibiotics (the "cillin" group) based on the Penicullium fungi.

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Five turning points in the late Roman Republic's collapse

How and why did the Roman Republic "fall"? Describe five historical events from the last century of the Republic (133-31 BCE) and explain why they should be considered "turning points" in the transition.

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Viral upper respiratory infections and otitis media complications in children

This study by Tansee et.al (2008) discusses Viral upper respiratory tract infections (URI) and the comorbid condition of Otitis media among children. There is a very high incidence of Otitis media among pediatric subjects.

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Sue Davis's ethical dilemma in research and development fund allocation

Sue Davis is faced with an ethical dilemma with regards to the allocation of $2 million in research and development funding. According to company policy, she is obligated to allocate the funds to Project K3. Doing so will result in the project taking a loss.

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Effects of post-tenure review on higher education institutions

This research will attempt to ascertain and define the effects of these post-tenure review processes and policies, specifically attempting to locate evidence regarding the effects on teaching, research, academic freedom, and institutional culture that such practices and policies have.

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Principles and practices of library cataloging and bibliographic description

Title proper: The title as it appears on the title page of a work, not including edition information, statements of patronage, announcements, or other items not grammatically linked to the title, though alternative titles and subtitles suggested by an "or" or a colon (i.e.

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Global warming, Antarctic ice melt, and economic inequality in China

Proper regulations are compulsory in management/leadership to address life-threatening situations for all to benefit. Increasing global temperatures are causing Antarctic ice sheet to melt rapidly.

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Rosa Sonneschein and the American Jewess magazine

Jewish Women's Archive. "This Week in History - "The American Jewess" begins publication." Accessed 6 March 2010. http://jwa.org/thisweek/apr/01/1895/american-jewess

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Rule Utilitarianism and moral dilemmas in George and Jim's decisions

Utilitarianism is based on the principal that every action should be made to create the happiest outcome for the greatest number of people; the value of anything is based on function.

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