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Tax expenditures and their effects on public budgeting

As with the federal government, the State of Florida bases its budget on forecasts deriving from expectations about the macroeconomic environment. These forecasts derive from both federal government and state government sources.

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Miami International Airport operational performance and business environment analysis

The objective of this study is to conduct an analysis of Miami International Airport from a business and operational point-of-view.

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Ethics of raising animals for human consumption

That question can have many different answers, depending first upon one's concept of ethics and morality. Moreover, answers will depend upon in what period of history one has lived, where one lives, what culture a person is part of, and what food is available for consumption.

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Toyota's international expansion and growth as a global automotive company

As a Japanese-based company Toyota is a major international car retailer and automotive specialist. The company offers a wide variety of vehicles, from small sedans to trucks. It also has a line of luxury vehicles under the Land Rover and Lexus brand names.

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The recession's impact on African-Americans in metropolitan areas

"Researchers use the scholarly literature in a study to present results of similar studies, to relate the present study to an ongoing dialogue in the literature and to provide a framework for comparing results of a study with other studies"

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Hard Rock Cafe's global expansion and brand identity

Rock Cafe (HRC) and the Hard Rock Hotels / Casinos is a highly successful series of ventures that serves up fun, music, food, nostalgia and beverage.

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Green architecture principles and implementation in sustainable building design

What is Green Architecture? Green architecture -- also known as sustainable development, eco-design, eco-friendly architecture, earth-friendly architecture, environmental architecture, natural architecture -- is a sustainable method of green building design: it is design and construction with the…

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The Obama administration's impact on Canada-United States bilateral relations

Canada and the United States enjoy the world's longest unprotected border, the world's largest trading relationship and a long history of close and cordial relations. The two nations are presently working together on a number of key issues, including terrorism, trade and issues of border security.

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CFC chemicals and the thinning of Earth's ozone layer

The ozone layer is a spread of blue-colored gas through the stratosphere, which filters out ultraviolet radiation from the sun (Lean 2005). No life on earth is possible without it.

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The matador as artist and the nature of bullfighting

Because I could never understand the bull fights and Spaniards' delight and fascination to watch them, I chose to watch first the Matador. I knew the chances I would become a fan after that were close to a minimum, but I hoped to understand it better.

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