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Media stereotypes and Asian-American dating preferences among younger generations

As I walked back from class and observed students interacting on campus, I could not find any overt instance of racial self-segregation. Couples were often biracial; and groups of friends seemed mostly to be comprised of people from different ethnic backgrounds.

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Comparative analysis of CPA, GRE, and DAT professional exams

Any profession in our country today and even worldwide, has certain standards that must be met by professionals or students.

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European immigration and economic opportunity in late-nineteenth-century America

Toward the end of the nineteenth century, as America became known as The Land of Opportunity' at the time of 'The Rise of Industrial America' immigration peaked between 1870 and 1900. Immigrants from all over the world came to the United State during this time.

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The history and influence of Catholicism in America

According to Robert F. Trisco, Catholics "make up approximately one-fourth of the population of the United States, making this group the largest single community of faith in the nation" (78).

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Themis: the Greek goddess of divine justice and law

Themis, also known as Lady Justice, embodies the goddess of divine justice in Greek mythology.

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Philip II's Spanish Armada and the defeat of 1588

It is reported that Pope Sixtus remarked, "It is curious that the emperor of half of the world should be defied by a woman who is queen of half an island" (Conan). He was referring to Philip II of Spain and Queen Elizabeth of England, and the "stunning defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588" (Conan).

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Myspace as a platform for social connection and community building

Myspace.com is a pantheon of social interaction. It is like the Mecca of the digital social scene. Everyone who is anyone has a myspace page.

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Canadian abortion rights activism and the decriminalization movement

Unlike the U.S. where feminism has been defending a woman's right to a legal abortion since the 1980s, the Canadian movement has made some significant gains.

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Dracula's Guest as omitted chapter and standalone short story

Should Dracula's Guest be considered a missing chapter from Dracula, or a short story in its own right?

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Media coverage of same-sex marriage rights in America

In the Land of the Free where the Bill of Rights is supreme, all marital unions between consenting adults should be accorded the same level of societal respect and legality under federal and state laws.

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