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Essential elements and provisions in construction contracts

Composing a contract is an important part of any project. The terms within that contract determine what exactly needs to be done, how much time is available for work to be done, who is liable for any damages, and all information about payment and payment schedules.

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Sudan's civil conflict and international peace-building efforts since 1993

The African continent is seen nowadays as being one of the most volatile regions in the world. Despite its enormous natural and human potential, it fails to take advantage of the resources at hand and continues to be a security threat at a regional level, as well as at a global one.

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American perceptions versus global views of the United States

People Hate America? At the heart of this book seems to be not so much why people actually hate America, but how the American people are not as in tune with the reality of life in other countries as they claim to be.

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Pizza Hut's global expansion, product diversity, and market positioning

The fast food industry is very well represented by a few major companies, Pizza Hut being one of them the company was founded in 1958 in Wichita, Kansas, although its current headquarters is in Addison, Texas.

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Qantas Airlines' competitive strategies and cost-cutting measures

In the past few years, the chosen business strategies of various airline carriers have emerged as one of the most pressing concerns for airline personnel, travelers, and government officials alike.

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Bed Bath and Beyond's business practices and overhead cost reduction strategies

The current reading discusses business practices within the company of Bed Bath and Beyond (BBBY) during the period of 2003 to 2004. The reading suggests that BBBY can serve as a template for an effective business; however, no successful plan is without its weaknesses.

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Law enforcement's role in emergency management coordination

Without question, emergency management situations -- such as the September 11th terrorist attacks, the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina, or more typical emergencies like building fires -- will require law enforcement agencies to take an active role in restoring order and maintaining…

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Barriers to diabetes self-care management across racial and ethnic groups

This research study conducts an extensive review of relevant academic literature including professional nursing journals in a qualitative review in order to determine the factors that exist in relation to barriers and challenges of specific groups of patients in self-care management of diabetes…

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Ben & Jerry's preservation of mission and brand after Unilever acquisition

Ben & Jerry's business model from the beginning was one of the most unique in the history of business, in that it successfully integrated Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), commitment to product, economic and social initiatives that successfully balanced both product quality and concern for the…

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Constitutional concerns and civil liberties in the post-9/11 Patriot Act

Patriot Act is probably one of the most controversial pieces of legislation in American history. Many see it as a somewhat hysterical reaction to the 9/11 attacks. They see it as a response to a terrorist threat of which the phantoms haunt minds rather than actual American safety and security.

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