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Satirizing feminism, multiculturalism, and traditionalism in Japanese by Spring

The Satirization of Feminism, Multiculturalism, and Traditional Monoculturalism in Japanese by Spring Ishmael Reed is well-renowned and controversial author, poet, activist, and MacArthur Fellowhship "Genius" grant award winner, who has several volumes of poetry and even more novels to his name.

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Cognitive framing in Paul Krugman's Wall Street bailout critique

Wall Street bailout has been one of the largest ongoing stories in the past couple of years. The plan came in the face of multiple bank failures and the threat that further bank failures would derail the financial system.

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Corporal punishment in United States schools: effectiveness and ethics

Corporal punishment is the willful and deliberate infliction of physical pain on the person of another to modify undesirable behavior (American Academy 726).

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Electromyography measurement of dominant and non-dominant arm muscle activity

This discussion of the electromyography exercise will begin by first describing and discussing the exercise that was preformed. The results and corresponding data will then be contrasted with the original hypothesis.

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Long-run trade balance equilibrium and persistent disequilibrium effects

The concept of trade balance dates back at least as far as Ricardo. Samuelson noted in 1964 that the theory of comparative advantage, in which international trade is explained, does not promise that there will be equilibrium of trade balance.

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The fleeting nature of time in Gatsby and Prufrock

From the point-of-view of humanity, time is unforgiving and everything in the surrounding environment is subjected to time. Aging and death are just two of the concepts frequently associated with time.

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Katherine Anne Porter's "The Grave" and autobiographical trauma

Many people read Katherine Anne Porter's short story, "The Grave" and realize it is a coming of age story. In this tale, Miranda crosses the threshold into womanhood during a brief and seemingly innocent with her brother.

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Merit pay systems and employee equity in organizational remuneration

Do you find the system fair and just? How is merit evaluated in your organization?

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Suspensions in cooking: science and applications

Suspensions are a type of sauce or thickened substance used in cooking. They are often familiar types of food that people eat every day, and do not think of them as anything special.

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Spirituality and religiosity in holistic nursing care

Spirituality is often equated with religiosity and then fundamentally neglected in medical care, as a result of the perceived need to limit potential sensitive and personal discussion, especially with regard to differences of opinion regarding beliefs and practices between all individuals involved.

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