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Fast food regulation and individual autonomy in obesity policy

Obesity is a major focus of contemporary social and human health concerns in the United States. In that regard, the nutritional content and quality of fast food have become very important to those issues.

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Improving test performance through memory techniques and study strategies

One of my greatest faults when preparing for a test is my tendency to procrastinate. This ineffective habit limits my ability to make use of the study technique of 'overlearning' or rehearsing the facts I must remember over and over again.

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Consumer behavior surveys as market research tools

Consumer behavior surveys are a tremendously valuable research tool for commercial product manufacturers and commercial business ventures. They allow market researchers to understand the specific needs, preferences, and purchasing trends of their potential customers (Belch & Belch, 2006).

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Improving supervisor-employee communication at Kongsberg Automotive

Bono, Foldes, Vinson and Muros (2007) performed an experience sampling study, examining how organizational leaders affect the emotional experiences of their employees. Health care workers were surveyed four time per day, for two weeks, in this study.

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Asperger syndrome diagnosis, characteristics, and differentiation from similar disorders

Asperger's Disorder -- also referred to as Asperger syndrome (AS) -- is essentially a "…chronic neurodevelopmental disorder" that limits the afflicted person's ability to have normal social interaction and communication, according to an article in the journal, European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry…

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Epinephrine injection: uses, administration, and side effects

Twinject Auto-Injector Two Pack (Physicians' Desk Reference 2010). Generally, patients are prescribed epinephrine to help them breath easier when they suffer from bronchospasms (product insert), as well as shock, allergy attacks and adverse food reactions such as to peanuts, anaphylaxis and asthma…

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Connecting educational philosophy with practice: Freire, Zimbardo, and Lin

Successful educators generally are those who best connect a sound teaching philosophy and philosophy of education and the practical delivery of educational material in a manner conducive to genuine student comprehension and retention (Freire, 1972).

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Internet compulsion and addiction in modern society

Concepts of compulsion and addiction are most often considered in connection with inherently negative behaviors such as alcoholism, drug abuse, and other activities typically associated with excessive behavior.

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Mass media influence on public demand during the O.J. Simpson trial

In the immediate aftermath of the infamous trial of O.J. Simpson for the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman, several events unrelated to the actual murder provided startling evidence of the extent to which mass media influences contemporary American society.

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Economic risks and recession concerns in 2010

Catts, Tim. "Corporate Bond Sales Fall 19%." Business Week. 2010. Web. 30 Jun. 2010. This article discusses how corporate bond sales have fallen by 19%, with both WM Wrigley and CNH Global NV reporting disappointing bond offerings.

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