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John Hill's analysis of British cinema during Thatcher's government, 1979-1990

The book, "British Cinema in the 1980's" by John Hill, has given detailed accounts of both heritage as well as Empire films, but however, happens to convey the mistaken message that filming the past is all completely an escapist and a reactionary idea, and that it has to actually look extremely…

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Economic models for predicting monopolies in telecommunications

Proposal to demonstrate Uniqueness. Mathematical Economic Model. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 sought to end the monopoly that once existed in the telecommunications industry. Since its adoption, the telecommunications industry has been undergoing a period of rapid change and development.

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Roper v. Simmons and juvenile capital punishment constitutionality

Perhaps it involved sneaking a beer (or several beers) at a social function, or lying about one's plans for the evening to get permission to attend a questionable event. Most kids have learned the hard way on at least a few experiences -- speeding, missing curfew, or cheating on a test.

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The rise and dominance of Hollywood studios in early American cinema

These are movie companies and their entire image revolved around the number of participants of their films. People who wanted to see the movies being made had to go to the "studios" in order to see them.

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E-banking channels and customer service in commercial banks

To understand the relationship that can develop between the Internet and banks, one has to first understand the nature of both these items. The first to be understood is the banks.

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Board reforms and shareholder returns in Swiss companies

Boards of Directors, Corporate Governance and Market Value of the Firm. Do Shareholder profit from Board Reforms driven by Regulators? Evidence from Switzerland

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Ancient Greek Olympics and their religious and political significance

Most of Greek history has been recorded and printed in great numbers. However, no authentic historic records illustrate Olympic activity before 776 B.C. Nonetheless, it is worth noting here within the contests in Homer's Iliad, clear indications have been given to these competitive games.

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Childhood obesity's effects on self-esteem, learning and development

Childhood obesity has reached alarming proportions in developed nations of the world and its prevalence is continuously rising from 1971.

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Centerplate's evolution from Volume Services America in food service management

Services America Holdings, Inc. The services provided by this company are unique in a number of ways, and America is probably the only country in the world that has companies of this size in such services spread all over the country.

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Anabolic steroid abuse in professional sports: health effects and athlete cases

Good or Being Bad? So Evil? What are Steroids?

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