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Sibling relationships in Japanese short stories by Terada and Watanabe

Those who never had a brother or sister to watch over them, console them, advise them or help them out of jams -- but have often wished they had been blessed with a brother or sister -- will relate well to both of these stories by Japanese writers from that point-of-view.

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Racial inequality and apartheid in South Africa

South Africa is a large nation comprising the southern tip of the African continent. Its capital city is Pretoria, but Johannesburg and Cape Town both have larger populations. The region is rich in natural resources including precious metals, gems, and salt.

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Environmental law enforcement under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act

The Clean Air Act -- CAA received approval in the year 1970 and was subsequently amended in the year 1977 as well as 1990.

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Cristina Saralegui: Pioneer of Hispanic media and journalism

Cristina Saralegui is a 30-year veteran journalist who is recognized as one of the most influential role models for today's Hispanic woman. She is determined, successful, savvy and committed to making a difference (Know Cristina, 2008). Cristina was born on January 29, 1948, in Havana, Cuba.

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A slave's arrival in Louisiana and early captivity

My memory from ten years ago is vague. Perhaps this is normal, as I was only eight years old back then. Maybe nobody can really remember all the way back when they were eight. I am 18 now, and my life is vastly different from what it was ten years ago.

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The whole language versus phonics debate in American reading education

It often is described as learning to read in the same way that we learn to talk. It generally avoids phonic pronunciation of each word.

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Samuel Hughes' controversial role in Canadian military and political history

If Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Hughes, also known as Sir Samuel Hughes and Sam Hughes, is one of the true scoundrels in Canadian history, why are scholars and historians continually bringing his name up and reviewing his life?

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Competitive advantages in European tourism: Spain versus Greece

Both Greece and Spain are major tourist draws in Europe. According to the latest figures, Greece attracts 13.3 million visitors annually while Spain attracts 52.4 million visitors annually. Spain was #2 in the world for tourist arrivals, while Greece was #17 (WTO, 2005).

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King John of England's legacy of failure and conflict

The reign of King John of England is a story of "failure" according to the British Broadcasting Company (BBC) (www.bbc.com).KingJohn failed, Dr.

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Evolution and creationism: changing public debate since Darwin

This year marked the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin, and hundreds of special activities were held around the world to commemorate the occasion.

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