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Geopolitical theories of Hay, Hadar, and Loucas applied to Europe

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Patrick Henry's role in launching the American Revolution

On December 1, 1763 a young relatively unknown lawyer stood in public for the first time and openly defended in court the rights of the American colonies to be free. He started his speech by stuttering and stammering, but that did not last long.

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Corporate tax loopholes and income shifting strategies in the United States

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Kierkegaard's critique of conformist Christianity in modern America

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Educational pathways and career opportunities for certified registered nurse anesthetists

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Satan's rhetorical fallacies in persuading Eve to eat the forbidden fruit

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Causes of increased U.S. prison populations: drugs, sentencing, and racial disparities

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Ong and Appadurai on global economy and cultural struggle

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Visual design's rhetorical appeal in B2C e-commerce consumer purchase behavior

Consumer Web Site Design: Purchase Intentions and Loyalty in a Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Internet Commerce Environment Electronic commerce has experienced the meteoric rise and subsequent crash of any behemoth entity cast aloft without moorings or foundation.

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