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Accuracy and self-presentation in online dating profiles

Colloquial wisdom suggests that when it comes to mating "birds of a feather flock together"; however, common wisdom also suggests that "opposites attract." Which is it?

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Adler v. The Federal Republic of Nigeria: fraud and bribery

In the court case Adler vs. The Federal Republic of Nigeria, James Adler is an American citizen who is employed by a Mexican corporation named El Surtidor. He is representing his employer as a part of an effort to secure a large payment for oil contracts under the previous regime.

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Dodd-Frank reform and financial regulation after 2008

In the second half of 2007, the American economy showed the first signs of recession. It commenced within the real estate and banking sectors and it soon expanded to all sectors and all countries across the globe.

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Total quality management and continuous quality improvement in healthcare

Comparing Total Quality Management (TQM) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approaches in the context of ambulatory care is the purpose of this analysis.

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Louis Armstrong's rise from poverty to jazz legend

Louis Armstrong because this was a poor, common person who made it to the top of his field. He defeated racism and all of his other problems to get to his goal.

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Porter's five forces analysis of Southwest and legacy carriers

Southwest Airlines is the discount carrier I've chosen for this analysis and U.S. Airways/America West as the legacy carrier. The intent of this analysis is to provide insights into how each of these types of carriers has been able to anticipate and respond to the industries' significant challenges.

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Competitive pricing strategies in the global wireless telephone market

The market for wireless telephone handsets (cellular telephones) is global, with the hands sets used to access a wide range of communication functions, including voice and video calls and mobile access to the internet. While the market is large, there are a surprising limited number of suppliers.

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L. Ron Hubbard's Scientology: Dianetics and spiritual foundations

Founded in 1954, the Church of Scientology was based on the teachings of L. (Lafayette) Ron Hubbard, an American author. Hubbard, the son of a naval commander, was born in Tilden, Nebraska in 1911.

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Biological and social concepts of race in history and colonization

Personally, I define race as the different tribes of the earth. In my definition, race has a strong affiliation with color.

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Whistleblower protections and corporate accountability under Sarbanes-Oxley

The relevance of whistleblowers in an organizational setting cannot be overstated. As a matter of fact, whistleblowers have in the past helped bring about the much needed changes in organizations. They can, therefore, be referred to as guardians of public accountability.

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