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Twain's critique of community militarism in War Prayer

War Prayer by Mark Twain is a short story that uses irony and hyperbole to critique the zealous militarism gripping the hearts and minds of a community about to go to war.

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Gender differences in sexual promiscuity: biological and social explanations

Promiscuity is a sexual behavioral trait which has often been induced with a distinctly negative connotation.

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Technology's negative effects on youth literacy and learning

With the advent and increased advancements in the technological sphere, it is only normal that the faculty of education and the staff get to employ more technology or computer-based instruments in their medium as well.

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Iceland's economic collapse and recovery from the 2008 financial crisis

Of all the nations affected by the world credit crisis, Iceland has suffered some of the hardest blows of all of the nations of the developed world.

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King David and Solomon's role in establishing Jerusalem as the Jewish capital

The Holy Land has long been a source of great spiritual meanings and international conflict. For thousands of years, the city has stood tall and strong as the people within it continue the good fight to keep the city within Jewish hands.

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Fresno's agricultural miracle: prosperity and human cost in the desert

Fresno: The desert that became an agricultural Mecca gives its bounty at a great human cost The state of California is often associated with the Gold Rush -- people came from all over the world to secure their fortune in the territory of the West.

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The judicial branch and checks and balances system

Government was structured by our American forefathers, who were highly suspicious of power and especially of monarchies or dictatorships.

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Covenants between God and the Jewish people in Genesis

The Old Testament is the cherished word of God for the Jewish people. In the text that outlines the basic fundamental beliefs of the Jewish faith, the covenant between the Jewish people and God is highlighted.

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Stacey Perman's In-N-Out Burger: the ethical fast food chain's history

Perman, Stacey. In-N-Out Burger: A behind-the-counter look at the fast food chain that breaks all the rules. HarperCollins, 2009.

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School uniforms and student academic performance: constitutional and behavioral effects

The debate about the effectiveness of a school uniform policy to address school performance and other issues has not been settled. Uniforms have been more common in private schools, particularly Catholic schools and the debate has been more about the use of uniforms in public schools.

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