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Applying U.S. democracy and capitalism to nation-building in Iraq

Is it feasible to apply the principles of democracy and capitalism as practiced in the U.S. To nation-building projects in the developing world? Is so, how; if not, why not?

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Group communication and decision-making in healthcare settings

Research has suggested that groups are more productive than any single individual and that groups typically outperform individuals when the tasks being done require multiple skills, judgment, and experience" (Stephens 1999).

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The United Nations and crimes against humanity: the Yugoslav Wars

Despite the fact that the use of the term 'crime against humanity' goes as far back as the Congress of Vienna (1815), when the principle of humanity is introduced in the discussion between the Great Powers, its use becomes more common during the First World War, when the Allied Power propose this…

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Socio dramatic play and reality integration in early childhood

The importance of socio dramatic play in early education has been a subject of discussion and analysis for many behavior theoreticians and, although there always seems to have been enough done in this area, the diversity of the human individuals and the capacity of the child to always surprise…

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Individual and institutional causes of research misconduct

In terms of individual causes, the most obvious seem to be causes labeled a and e. Obviously, the material gain, translated here in the capacity to further fund one's career, pushes individuals towards research misconduct.

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3M's competitive strengths and financial resilience amid economic downturn

They are best known for Scotch tape Post-It Notes and Thinsulate, but produce dozens of other products. With over 75,000 employees in over 60 countries, 3M is one of the largest firms in the United States.

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Martin Luther King and nonviolence in the civil rights movement

Marin Luther King wrote that nonviolence was the answer to the crucial political and moral dilemmas of the civil rights era. He understood that man needed to overcome oppression and violence without resorting to them.

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Hunter S. Thompson's literary portrayal of Richard Nixon

The notion of journalism as a means to simply reporting information is a myth. Today especially, when access to information is the pathway to knowledge, the ability to withhold it represents a great and dangerous power. For nearly forty years, Hunter S.

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Soft skills as essential competencies for modern managers

The increasing complexity of today's business environment demands from managers a wide range of skills. Traditionally, management positions were earned on the basis of sound fundamental skills. Authority derived from these hard skills was sufficient for the business to succeed.

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Gwinnett County's financing of the Gwinnett Braves stadium

Gwinnett County Commissioner Bert Nasuti decided in 2006 that Gwinnett County should pursue a minor league baseball franchise. By mid-2007 the feasibility study was completed. The original intent was to bring an independent league team to the county.

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