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The relationship between the dollar, oil, and fascistic power

The relationship of the U.S. dollar to oil and the economy is as tenuous as the dollar itself. With the Federal Reserve's power to print fiat currency comes inflation, and with inflation comes the devaluation of the dollar.

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Trade liberalization and income inequality in North-South economies

Consider a textbook Heckscher-Ohlin model, with two countries (North and South), two factors (skilled and unskilled labor), and two goods (skill-intensive and labor-intensive manufactures).

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Effectiveness of combined fluoxetine and cognitive behavioral therapy for bulimia nervosa

Bulimia nervosa, simply bulimia or BN, refers to uncontrolled overeating or binging and then eliminating what has been eaten (SJH, 2012; Grange et al., 2004). Recent reports show alarming increases in the incidence, which now adolescents and pre-adolescents.

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Silent film's unique appeal to viewer imagination and participation

As Richard Abel observes, "The materiality of silent cinema…has become so unfamiliar to us, so different from that of our own cinema in the late twentieth century" that it is difficult to view silent film as anything but anachronistic (4).

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Student engagement in online learning environments and faculty-student relationships

Student engagement is important when teaching any class. It is especially significant when faculty teach in the online learning environment where students are not only isolated from their instructor but from fellow students.

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Are hedge funds suitable for retail investors?

Hedging is profitable in trading with bigger lots and the retailer is not the entity expected to trade with big lots. That being one of the considerations of profitability in the type of investment, authors are at loss to explain what exactly is hedging.

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Training employees on ethical behavior and company reputation

A company's ethics will often establish its reputation. Good business ethics are vital for the long-term success of a company. Putting into practice an ethical program will promote a successful company culture and increase profitability.

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Effective leadership and management practices in organizational success

Over the last several years, effective leadership has become an essential part in contributing to the success of an organization. This is because the kind of leadership practices that are used will set the tone for: the work environment and how various policies / procedures are implemented.

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The gift of sex: A biblical perspective on sexuality and marriage

Clifford and Joyce Penner, clinical therapist and nurse have written a sensitive and forthright guide to understanding sexuality and how it fits into God's design for marriage.

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Business plan for Systemic Financial88 ERP software

Systemic Software Technology will ensure that the new product meets customer need by designing the proposed software to address various business problems.

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