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Zero tolerance policies for firearms in American schools

Widespread zero tolerance policies are approximately a decade old in the United States. Zero tolerance policies are a popular choice in American schools as part of a strategy to combat and eliminate violence, particularly in high schools.

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Patient education strategies for insulin administration and diabetes management

In recent years, an increase in demand for expansion of education programs for diabetes patients as also for Federal Government or third party payers to support these programs has been observed.

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Silicon Valley's dot-com boom and bust in historical context

Lecuyer, C. (2006). Making Silicon Valley: Innovation and the growth of high tech, 1930-1970. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press. This book illustrates the history of Silicon Valley. Lecuyer places the rise of Silicon Valley in historical context.

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The concept of self in Rogers, Freud, and Jung

The concept of self is one of the major themes of personality studies. Personality can be defined as the totality of the behavior and emotional characteristics of an individual.

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Invasive plants and their ecological consequences

Acclimatizing pests: Vegetable. This chapter discusses the spread of noxious plants, or weeds. The author notes they are prolific, they quickly germinate, and they can overcome the native plant life.

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The impact of socially responsible funds on Russian companies

In 1989, the Cold War came to an end with the fall of the Soviet Union. The dominant power in its hemisphere was reduced considerably in its economic sway, with the bulk of its extra-territorial holdings being disseminated into the world's population as independent, democratic nation-states.

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Solar panel marketing strategy for the Australian market

Bill Bryson described Australia as the "Sunburned Country," which would imply that there is potential for a strong solar panel industry.

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The automobile's transformation of American leisure and culture

One of the defining paradigms of American culture since at least the 1920s has been the automobile.

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Boeing's long-term strategic planning process and customer relationships

Boeing's planning process is usually oriented to a long-term time horizon. The company's two main industries are in defense and in civilian aircraft. Each of these industries is characterized by complex products, long lead times for new product development and customers that accept these terms.

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Kingbilli Country Estate's marketing strategy and competitive position

Kingbilli Country Estate is located in Victoria, to the northeast of Melbourne by about two hours. The estate promotes tourism based on the natural beauty and serenity of the area.

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