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Geographical Information Systems and GPS in modern military operations

Today's technology has altered the face of modern warfare. Technology has made it possible for peacekeeping to play a bigger and more successful role, and serving as a deterrent to armed conflict. Unmanned drones are sent over war zones to detect and eliminate armed threats.

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Presidential persuasion and the evolution of executive power in America

Neustadt see presidential "power" largely within the context of Dahl's "ability to persuade" argument.

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Prejudice and aggression: the connection between underlying sentiments and behavioral expression

Prejudice is a predictable human tendency that exists in myriad forms in virtually all social cultures. Typically, prejudice derives from some of the same atavistic and xenophobic natural impulses that played some protective role in evolutionary times, much like aggressive impulses.

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Joel Migdal's theory of state image and practice

borders have been very stable since the close of WWII. (Migdal 2004, 17) According to Joel Migdal a consummate expert on the existence of states, the definition of the "state" in a broader social context and a prolific author on modern state building;

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Peer-to-peer file sharing and illegal music piracy

The focus of this work is on the impact that the development of the peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing model has had on the commercial e-music industry. Firstly, an overview of e-business and the evolution of the Internet are presented.

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Rising fuel costs and the crisis in American commercial aviation

Rising Fuel Prices: a global problem on the ground and in the air. The rising costs of fuel today has become a global crisis for both industries and households. Being heavily dependent upon fuel for its continuing operations, airlines have been heavily burdened by such fuel prices.

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Ghemawat's CAGE model and international supply chain strategy

The work of Ghemawat (2001) argues that the 'distance' between two countries is manifested along four basic dimensions: (1) cultural; (2) administrative; (3) geographic; and (4) economic.

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Criminal profiling as a police practice and constitutional violation

Due process of law is one of the most fundamental concepts in American constitutional law.

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The project manager's role in establishing construction site safety standards

What Role Does the Project Manager Play in Construction Safety Standards in Today's Environment? The Project Manager must coordinate many aspects of the construction process, from the initial consultation with the client to approval of final project closeout documents.

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Cross-cultural differences in adult learning styles: United States and France

Today, the United States and France enjoy a longstanding relationship based on many of the same fundamental principles of democratic thought and pluralism, and both countries are among the leading economies of the world.

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