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Coca chewing and ritual magic among the Runa people

It is common in our present location and age, perhaps except for those minority religious subcultures or communities who identify themselves as part of Wiccan or Goddess worship organizations, to view ritual magic as a legitimate practice only of the far past.

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Pepperidge Farm market entry strategy for Costa Rica

To understand the business situation in any country one has to understand the situation of the country and its people. This particular country is a success story of the South Americas.

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Political philosophy of American administrative law and corporate liberalism

What is the political philosophy behind America's current state of federal and state administrative regulation?

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Planning a trip to British Columbia: practical travel guide

To really see the beauty of British Columbia, rent a car. Driving is relatively easy even in the cities, as Canadians drive on the right side of the road, and a car is superior to any other option for seeing the countryside.

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Education's role in ethnic segregation and cultural deculturalization in America

Discrimination exists on many different levels and is both conscious and unconscious. It has also existed from the time the first colonists arrived in America and decided to make it their 'own'. They did so through conquering and oppression.

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Red Hat and Microsoft: comparing open source and proprietary business models

Two prominent dot.com companies within the same industry of recent note may be found in the competing personages of Red Hat Software and the successful brand name of Microsoft.

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Principal leadership effectiveness in international school settings

What is Effective Leadership for Today's Schools?

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Eight value drivers and their application to Walmart's customer service

Service. Not all eight-value drivers pertain to or are affected by the customer service force and therefore, the paper will only discuss where the value drivers are applicable to customer

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Chaebol and South Korea's economic development strategy

Korea's economy has been focused on developing the chaebol and export markets, as well as on the growth of existing industries. The country's economic strength thus lies in its export-dependent businesses.

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Michael Doubler's analysis of National Guard history and evolution from 1636 to 2000

Doubler (2003) is highly qualified to chronicle the history and evolution of the National Guard. Doubler's (2003) analysis roots the National Guard in the original colonial militias, showing how colonial and then state militias morphed into a formidable and cohesive federal force.

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