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Cofer and Staples: Fighting versus acquiescing to stereotypes

There are a number of eminent similarities between the essays of Judith Coffer and Brent Staples, "The Myth of the Latin Woman," and "Black Men in Public Spaces." Both essays are written by members of historical minority groups -- Cofer is Puerto Rican and Staples is African-American -- and address…

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Subversive imagery and American identity in American History X

An exercise in and a meditation upon subversion, the film American History X is at once making a bold social and political commentary on the inherent destructiveness of racism and bigotry. At the same time, one could argue it's a tragic ballad for a family riddled with loss.

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The Shannon and Weaver model applied to college communication challenges

Life in college throws communication challenges in my face the whole time. I have to learn how to deal with my classmates -- and some of them are a mixed bag.

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Responding to white collar crime through institutional and international strategies

Responding or controlling crimes at the highest level of government is difficult because individuals who commit these crimes possess disproportionate influence to protect themselves from investigation, and prosecution of these crimes.

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Equity theory and attribution in group social dynamics

Humans tend to be social and group animals. Some anthropologists even believe that it is cohesive nature of being group animals that contributed to the eventual civilization of humanity. Because we are group animals by nature, it is typical for us to compare ourselves with others.

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Similarities and differences in global markets, business, and customers

Global markets, global business and global customers share many similarities, and their differences are significant, influencing go-to-market strategies by nation and region.

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Adam Pilarski's "Why We Can't Make Money in Aviation" analysis

The history of American flight is generally one of pride and wonder. Historical figures associated with the first airplanes are generally revered by history books and society as a whole.

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Implementing a national sales tax in the United States

The idea of a sales tax has circulated as a means of addressing the budget deficit. A national sales tax exists in many developed nations around the world to support governmental revenues. The rates range from 5% in Canada and Japan to over 20% in most of Europe.

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Implementing a web content management system for Tarsam electronics

Consumer electronics is an industry known for very rapid product lifecycles, complex products, and the tendency to continually churn through retail sales personnel. This last dynamic occurs because the training on product is often lacking, incomplete or just wrong.

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Computer fraud techniques and electronic crime threats

In the modern society, many organizations across various industries are increasingly vulnerable to electronic fraud. The threat of electronic fraud across these industries is particularly worsened with the emergence of computer fraud.

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