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Child soldiers: exploitation and trauma in modern conflicts

Though adults, particularly those in western cultures, would like to believe children partaking in the activities of war is a new phenomenon, in fact the opposite is true. Children have been involved in conflicts and war for decades, if not centuries.

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Payroll efficiency and productivity through information technology integration

One of the largest drains on a businesses' bottom line revenue comes in the form of payroll, otherwise known as labor costs.

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Leadership: innate talent versus learned skill development

Leadership: Born or Made? Goleman et al. An effective leader is one who possesses both the innate talents of one who will preside with influence over others and the acquired skills that come with education, training and experience.

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China's transformation from feudal economy to global superpower

China, known as the "sleeping giant," has transformed itself from a rural, pre-industrial society to an economic and political powerhouse in just a few decades.

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Counseling approaches and cultural satisfaction with mental health services

Populations span from the egregiously poor-functioning substance abuser to a graduate student who is merely struggling with stress and financial related problems. The need outruns the resources, and, oftentimes counselors may feel themselves inadequately equipped to address the need or situation.

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Social acceptance of homosexuality in secular Islamic Turkey

Turkey has a predominant Muslim population with the total population being over 12 million. The country has inherited the culture of both Asia and Europe but with Islamization, the Muslim way of life is the recognized way of life in Turkey.

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Soccer hooliganism in British culture and legal responses

In this modern age where feats of physical strength are no longer necessary to the survival of individuals in a society or to that society's way of life, it can perhaps seem strange that athletic prowess is still as revered and as capable of capturing the public imagination as is the case.

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The historical and social controversy surrounding marijuana legalization

There is presently much controversy regarding legalization of marijuana, as the number of supporters for the cause appears to grow concomitantly with the number of people opposing it.

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Cost, efficiency, and policy in American prison privatization

Comparison and analysis of cost, efficiency, value and flexibility of private prisons vs. state and federal run facilities

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U.S. and Israeli relations and the Oslo Accords

Since the end of World War II, the Arab Israeli conflict has been increasingly brought to the forefront. As U.S. foreign policy has continued to focus on addressing this underlying conflict that has been taking place.

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