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Video surveillance industry growth, security applications, and legal implications

In today's highly technical post 9/11 society, a new industry is developing, particularly in more developed nations such as the United States, China, Japan, and across Europe.

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The relationship between fast food consumption and rising obesity rates in America

The rate of increase in obesity in America is morbidly high. According to many studies and well documented causes of obesity, it was found that obesity is directly correlated with higher consumption of fast food items.

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Social capital in churches and workplaces

Social capital refers to "the connections among individuals' social networks and the norms of reciprocity and trustworthiness that arise from them" (Putnam, 2000).

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Biff Loman's self-discovery in Death of a Salesman

Although the title of Arthur Miller's play "A Death of a Salesman" refers to the character of the play's father, Willy Loman, the play could also be subtitled, "The Birth of Biff Loman." At the end of the play, Willy Loman commits a kind of passive form of suicide.

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Economic and social challenges of German reunification after 1989

Years before President Reagan told Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev "Tear down this wall," the Eastern European communist bloc showed signs of crumbling.

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Succession disputes and strategic challenges at Viacom

From the early days of American media combine Viacom, the organization has been both an American success story as well as drama of the highest order.

~5 min read

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Popular culture's romanticized portrayals of organized crime

Popular culture portrayals of organized crime are sordidly romantic. Like medieval royalty, mob families appear tyrannical and noble at the same time. The kingpins are usually kind if ruthless. They love their families and protect them at any cost.

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Corporate fraud and leadership failure at Tyco International

Tyco International grew into a conglomerate under Kozlowski's ruling. The executive's goal was at all times to maximize profits, regardless of the means. As such, he was the mastermind behind numerous and dubious acquisitions and mergers.

~7 min read

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Corporate social responsibility implementation at Walmart

The aim of this paper is to identify if and how a multi-national organization understands and implements the concepts of social responsibility and in turn, how these concepts have affected the company's operations.

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Forensic accountants' role in detecting and preventing fraud

This will be accomplished by focusing on the most common types of frauds and the way they are impacting stakeholders. Once this occurs, is when we can provide specific insights that will highlight how these challenges can be mitigated over the long-term.

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