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Alternative energy sources can reduce dependence on foreign oil

Concerns that have been raised regarding energy security have been occasioned by fears about oil and other fossil fuel depletion; reliance on foreign sources of energy; geopolitics; developing countries' energy needs; environmental concerns; population dynamics; and renewable and other alternative…

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Energy conversion processes and efficiency in coal-to-electricity transformation

Energy is an important element in daily life since it used for many activities like moving vehicles, promoting growth of the human body, and enabling humans to think.

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John Dewey and William Pinar on American school curriculum influences

What are the dominant influences on school curriculum in America? What was the approach to curriculum development in the past? Those issues are addressed in this paper.

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A Marine's libertarian philosophy and critique of American society

My life is no doubt different from 99.9% of the rest of the American nation, and I'm not talking about the "occupy" movement. The occupy people are saying that only 1% of the population has the money and the power and the rest of us -- 99% of America -- are left with the crumbs.

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Cultural adaptation and recovery following Hurricane Sandy

The objective of this study is to examine Hurricane Sandy and the adaptation of the population through the lens of the psychological cultural adaptation model.

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Human resource information systems and competitive advantage in organizations

There is also a believe by Smith and Kelly (1997) that economic of the future as well as premeditated benefit will lay squarely with the institution which is deem successful in development attraction as well as retaining a varied assemblage of the most excellent alongside brilliant individual…

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GE Aviation Division: aircraft engines and human resource management

This paper discusses General Electric Corporation (GE), specifically the arm which focuses on the production of aircraft engines. Until 2005, the GE Aviation division (GEA) operated under the designation of General Electric Aircraft Engines (GEAE).

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Certification schemes in the hospitality industry and environmental standards

Accreditation and certification schemes exist to recognize best practices in any industry.

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AB InBev's strategic capabilities and market position during economic recession

AB InBEV is the world's largest maker of alcoholic beverages and they have other interests (such as bottling for other beverage makers) which increases their overall revenues.

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Qantas Airlines competitive advantage through Porter's Five Forces analysis

Another way airlines can save money is through automation of many of the key administrative business functions.

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