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The autobiographical writings of Benjamin Franklin and John Woolman

The forefathers of our country were not known for their emotional clarity. Neither were they known for expressing publicly their private sense of self. Those who became known at all were known for their hard work and dedication to the public causes meant to benefit the common good.

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Terrorist attacks and exogenous shocks on U.S. economic indicators

Even as the world continues to struggle with the terrible shock from the September 11 attacks in New York and Washington, one principle lesson has already become clear: disrupting our economic system is a fundamental objective of terrorists.

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The American Revolution modeled after European reform movements

The American quest for freedom, modeled after reform movements in England and France, has resulted in the most revered democratic society in the world.

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Internet addiction as a real psychiatric disorder

Internet started way back 3 to 4 decades, but it really took the world by storm through the 90's and till now it has become one of the main assets of modern day computer user. More people get the information through Internet, especially those who use it than by any other means.

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Child sexual abuse: definitions, prevalence, and offender recidivism rates

APA.

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The Telecommunications Act of 1996 and Dayton's media market

Telecommunications Act of 1996 was a high point in the history of telecommunications in the United States. It was coming twelve years after the breakup of AT&T; the Act endeavored to reposition all telecommunications markets in the direction of opposition.

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Optimism, pessimism, and coping with cancer-related stress

An increasing amount of research links negative and positive emotional states to wellness or ill health. The negative or pessimistic emotions seem to have a negative effect on the immune system and on general health.

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Building an inclusive workplace through modern management approaches

In the modern business world employees expect more and have more rights than ever. To accompany this, employees are seen as core contributors to an organization.

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Reducing divorce rates through improved couples communication skills

Divorce has become popular throughout the many years it has existed and divorce rates continue to increase. More than a million people a year get a divorce (Tucker-Ladd 35). Young couples are more commonly known to get a divorce, than those who have been married for two or three years (35).

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The relationship between wealth, power, and political participation in America

Power, by definition, is the "ability to control the behavior of others, even against their will" (Thio, 2000, p. 179).

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