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College students' heavy drinking: risk factors and intervention strategies across cultures

Findings of studies conducted in 13 countries found that college students are at a high risk for heavy drinking with serious immediate health consequences (Karam, Kypri & Salamoun, 2007).

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Spiritual intelligence and intuitive thought processes in contemporary literature

The terms 'spiritual intelligence 'is one that has raised a certain amount of debate not only in metaphysics and theology but also in the educational and didactics arena.

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The recession's impact on African-Americans in metropolitan areas

"Researchers use the scholarly literature in a study to present results of similar studies, to relate the present study to an ongoing dialogue in the literature and to provide a framework for comparing results of a study with other studies"

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Best practices for policing licensed alcohol premises in Mongkok

Today, Hong Kong enjoys a free market economy but it is highly dependent on the international trade, finance and tourism sectors for its revenues (Hong Kong 2009).

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The Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills and high-stakes testing effects

The Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) test, mandated by Senate Bill 103 during the 76th Texas Legislative Session, assesses students in grades 3, through 11. Two of the tests are benchmarks for passing to the next level.

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Hispanic male perception of higher education and paternal influence

Key words included: Hispanic male perceptions, higher education; Education, fathers perception higher education; Number Hispanic males with post-secondary degrees; Parental involvement / investment in Hispanic male education; Gap higher education between Hispanic males / Hispanic females; Parental…

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Self-monitoring scale and personal need for structure assessment

Purpose of the Assessment: The purpose of the self-monitoring scale is to determine how sensitive the subject is to the expressive behavior of others, and the subject's ability to modify self-presentation.

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Cultural diversity challenges for small multinational companies globally

At times, in their ignorance of another country's cultural values, business leaders of one company operating in other countries may crash head-on with leaders and employees. Ruth Benedict (1887-1948), U.S.

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Executive Order 12898 and the environmental justice movement

The objective of this work is to examine whether the issuance of Executive Order 12898 in 1994 has made a recognizable difference in assisting the environmental justice movement reach its goal of achieving environmental protection for all communities.

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MGM Mirage's business strategy and competitive position in hospitality

Today's companies strive to achieve, maintain and consolidate a high competitive position within the market and within their industry. They manage this through a full satisfaction of the customers' needs and wants.

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