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The femme fatale in film noir of the 1940s and 1950s

Among the various styles of producing films, it has been observed the noir style is one that has come to be recognized for its uniqueness in characterization, camera work and striking dialogue.

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Dream content as a therapeutic approach: medication and suggestion effects

Clinical Psychology Dissertation - Dream Content as a Therapeutic Approach: Ego Gratification vs.

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English right of set-off and combination under insolvency law

The right of combination and set-off, as developed under English law offer a number of safeguards to banks and creditors in general. These rights were expanded under the principles that they were necessary to effect substantial justice and that they would stimulate economic growth and trade.

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Adolescent alcohol and drug screening instruments: a critical review

Adolescent Substance Use Screening Instruments: 10-Year Critical Review of the Research Literature Over ten million teenagers in the United States admit in a national survey that they drink alcohol, although it is illegal under the age of 21 in all states.

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Fault versus no-fault systems in medical negligence law

Access to Justice Final Report. July 1996. Section 1. Paragraph 2. Bolam v Friern Hospital Management Committee. [1957] 1 WLR 587. Bolitho v City and Hackney Health Authority. [1997] 1 WLR 1151. Bovbjerg, Randall R. JD, of The Urban Institute in Washington, D.C.

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Wright and Johnson's slave narratives and black autobiography

Slave Narrative and Black Autobiography - Richard Wright's "Black Boy" and James Weldon Johnson's Autobiography The slave narrative maintains a unique station in modern literature.

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American HIV prevention in an era of false security

AIDS is one of the most dangerous diseases to affect humankind. AIDS awareness is best-funded and best-taught in the United States of America. This realization is especially apparent when HIV rates are examined in African countries and some Asian countries such as India.

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Bipolar disorder: onset, causes, and mood episode characteristics

Bipolar Disorder generally sets in during adolescence or early adulthood though it may also occur late in one's life or during childhood. It results in terrible mood swings ranging from mania and euphoria to depression and suicidal tendencies.

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Weight-based discrimination and bias in American society

Bias against overweight and obese individuals is perhaps the last form of acceptable discrimination. Overweight people are subject to both subtle and blatant forms of discrimination, from childhood to adulthood. Discrimination occurs in family, social and professional situations as well.

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Air pollution sources, composition, and health effects

The air that surrounds us is a mixture of 78% nitrogen; 21% oxygen; less than 1% of carbon dioxide, argon, and other gases; and varying amounts of water vapor.

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