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Rhetorical analysis of the Superfund taxation argument

Even before these specific elements of the author's concern are mentioned, he or she has made a tacit appeal to the sense of fairness expected to be found in the article's readers; using quotes to offset the alliterative phrase "polluter pays" (and calling it in full the "polluter pays' principle,"…

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Designing and implementing changes to reduce emergency department patient boarding

Emergency department boarding has been associated with greater inefficiencies in the provision of care to patients as well as a generally lower quality of care when overcrowding occurs (Bair et al. 2010; McCarthy et al. 2009).

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Barriers to recognizing and responding to elder abuse in rural America

Outline of Proposed Research: "The barriers to effectively recognize, report, and respond to the needs of older persons who are abused, neglected, and exploited in rural America"

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Racial identity and passing in Danzy Senna's Caucasia

Danzy Senna's debut novel Caucasia was published in 1988 and that in itself is a critical part of the character of Birdie.

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CPE-delta N protein as a predictor of cancer metastasis

In a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, scientists from the NIH and University of Hong Kong established a definite link between the levels of a particular protein in cancer tumors, and the chances that tumor would spread or metastasize.

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Power, knowledge, and culture in legal professional relationships

Why is knowledge of the law considered to be a business asset? Whatever the power and influence of the lawyers prior to the client's arrival at court, it becomes overwhelming once the parties are on court premises.

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Mencius, Hobbes, and Sartre on the nature of mankind

Philosophers have contemplated the innate nature of mankind for many centuries, asserting that human nature is inherently good, evil or neutral. Mencius, a Chinese philosopher from the fourth century B.C.E. believed that human nature was good.

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Adapting Provision Healthcare's project planning to federal regulatory requirements

As the chief Project Manager for POVISION healthcare technologies, it is my job to formally regulate the planning activities according to the new regulations set by the federal government.

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Against mandatory human microchip implants and personal freedom

I would not want to be chipped. That some tasks could in theory be made easier is not a compelling argument, given the costs of being chipped. Those tasks are not complicated nor unduly insecure. Thus, there is no problem that the chip would solve.

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International accounting standards, cultural differences, and market harmonization

Over the last several years, globalization has been having a profound impact upon daily life. As the advancements in technology and communications have meant that the distances have become much smaller.

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