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Negro League Baseball in Tidewater, Virginia

Introduction report in the Norfolk Journal and Guide in 1917 paints a picture of racial harmony in Tidewater, Virginia, that would almost make one wonder why there needed to be Negro League Baseball.

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The meaning and effects of stress on physical and mental health

What does Stress actually mean and connote? Stress is a state of tension and mental strain or suspense, and it is also a force that is responsible for producing a certain amount of strain on the physical body.

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International procurement strategy in automotive manufacturing

This study investigates the circumstances in which buying materials and components from foreign suppliers can offer benefits to a manufacturer and those in which buying locally offers more advantages, taking into consideration factors such as the nature of the item to be purchased, the level of…

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The 1973 oil crisis and its economic consequences for Barbados

The oil crisis of 1973 undoubtedly had a strong impact on many countries and a lot of significance for many people. Unfortunately, there has not been that much written about the impact that this crisis had specifically on Barbados.

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Predatory lending and foreclosure in the United States subprime market

The American mortgage banking industry, in recent years has exploded with substantial lending activity due to federal interest rates being at an historical all time low. President George W.

~28 min read

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Federal sentencing disparities between crack and powder cocaine

After a decade of contentious debate regarding the federal sentencing disparities between crack cocaine and powder cocaine, a number of significant initiatives to reform current policy have recently emerged.

~45 min read

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Congestive heart failure and the respiratory therapist's role

It is a fact that Congestive Heart Failure is an extremely frightening word and an equally frightening concept to comprehend, and when a loved one, or oneself has been diagnosed with this condition, it is quite natural to relapse into a state of depression or panic.

~39 min read

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Developing homework centers in public libraries for youth support

Why homework in public libraries? What are the academic needs and ramifications from the child's perspective?

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Retirement portability and pension adequacy in the United States

Retirement portability is a hot topic globally; as the economy forces job-hopping work life habits on more and more workers, it is necessary to be able to accrue funds for retirement; under traditional pension plans, retirement funding was lost when workers changed companies.

~101 min read

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Mandatory reporting systems and computer technology in reducing preventable medical errors

To combat the current crisis of deaths due to preventable medical errors the health care industry and lawmakers have taken two approaches. The first is the implementation of a system of mandatory reporting systems.

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