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Gender socialization in Dorothy Allison's Two or Three Things I Know for Sure

Although author Dorothy Allison's short story, Two or Three Things I Know for Sure is not even one hundred pages long, it gives a brief, but detailed look into her life and her experiences. We learn about the many women in her life as well as the men.

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Separation Anxiety Disorder in children: diagnostic criteria and treatment approaches

Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD) manifests itself in children as extreme anxiety based on unrealistic expectations of permanent disconnection when the child is separated from parents or other individuals with whom they are strongly emotionally attached.

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Gambler's ruin and stock market investment strategies

Our discussion has largely focused to this point on Gambler's Ruin as applying to gaming scenarios. Theoretical contexts in which one enters into certain gambling competitions have provided the basis for the observations instigating the Gambler's Ruin model.

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The brain's structure, function, and neuroimaging techniques

Though not much to look at on the surface, the brain is one of the most complex -- if not the most complex -- natural marvels known to man.

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Funding solutions for the Honolulu Fire Department's financial crisis

During this recession, fire departments across America have found themselves under unprecedented financial stress.

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Self-regulation and the achievement gap between economically disadvantaged children

One of the prime assumptions regarding the achievement gap between children has been focused on the economics of the individual family. Parents who have greater disposable income typically spend more on enriched toys, books, and other learning opportunities.

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Palm Corporation's technology and market competitiveness challenges

Loop below is in regards to technology and updated within the Palm Corporation. This particular loop is a reinforcing loop. New Technology is the constant and therefore does not carry a plus or minus sign.

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Church of Scientology: beliefs, organizational structure, and practices

Man is an immortal spiritual being. His experience extends well beyond a single lifetime. His capabilities are unlimited, even if not presently realized.

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Emperor Hirohito's changing political role in twentieth-century Japan

Throughout much of the 20th and early 21st centuries, an emphasis has been placed upon the role of the constitutional monarch. Where, there has been a desire to limit the power of these different figureheads, while preventing them from disappearing.

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The anatomy and ecology of the American horseshoe crab

According to the Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia (2009) horseshoe crabs are large primitive marine arthropods related to the spider. They are distinguished by a heavy dark brown exoskeleton or carapace, which is doomed and shaped like a horseshoe.

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