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International trade's impact on U.S. economic performance and competitiveness

The intent of this analysis is to evaluate the importance of international trade to the U.S. economy, specifically focusing on financial linkages, trade patterns and the use of the Gross Domestic product (GDP) as a measure of economic competitiveness and efficiency.

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Competitive forces shaping airline industry profitability and strategy

Defined by the need for exceptional asset and process efficiency, in addition to standardization to reduce operating costs, the airlines industry continues to be one of the most challenging to operate in at a profit. Figure 1, Profitability of Selected Industries Analysis by Dr.

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Five multinational corporation structures and their organizational strengths

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Social, political and economic factors impacting the automotive industry

This transition is being driven by economic factors including consumers not replacing their autos as much as in the past, and being much more focused on the environmental impact and carbon footprint of their cars.

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How new information products evolve from problem-solving to profitable business models

The development of new information products that have exceptional growth potential as business models share common traits. The intent of this analysis it to evaluate how these initial discoveries are transformed into viable, long-term and highly profitable business models over time.

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Mobile County's ESL program: mainstreaming and academic achievement

The English as a Second Language (ESL) educational program that is a part of the public school system in Mobile County, Alabama has been in place and serving students for many years, largely under the direction of the current ESL Coordinator Jan Rivers. According to Ms.

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Separation Anxiety Disorder in children: diagnostic criteria and treatment approaches

Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD) manifests itself in children as extreme anxiety based on unrealistic expectations of permanent disconnection when the child is separated from parents or other individuals with whom they are strongly emotionally attached.

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Biometric-based security integration for cloud computing in homeland security and defense

Emerging Trends for Cloud Computing facilitated by Advanced Biometric Technologies for Enhanced Security An organizations' greatest asset is its information and knowledge.

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Organizational structures of business model disruptive start-ups

New venture creation in emerging economies is being driven by product, process and paradigm forms of innovation at a macro level (Bessant, Tidd, 2007) and the ability to quickly and economically translate knowledge into value at the micro one (Eshun Jr., 2009).

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CCTV surveillance and civil rights: Balancing security with privacy

The incursion of technology into nearly every aspect of modern life is an accepted part of life in the twenty first century. To that end, technology is a significant tool in the war against crime waged daily by officers of the law.

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