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Thorstein Veblen's theory of conspicuous consumption in modern society

We all know the importance of showing others the best side we have; we do it for the sake of reputation, for our own benefit as well as for the benefit of others.

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Evaluating the 2010 BMW 335i and Audi A5 Quattro

Deciding on a car is a major consumer purchasing decision and one that must be made with care and deliberation. This is especially true in the luxury sector of the automobile market, because of the expenditures at stake.

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Analytical models for understanding causes of international conflict

Nations have gone to war against each other for millennia for a wide array of reasons, but most causes of conflict appear to be related to many of the same things, including scarcity of resources, powerful notions of nationalism and the vain quest for power over others.

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QSR Healthy Eaters business plan and market analysis

Healthy Eaters was founded to help people achieve their goals of a healthier, more energetic life through nutritious, balanced meals at an affordable price.

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Face recognition using principal component analysis for security and identification

Face recognition, an idea that was once science fiction, is now science fact, as computerized facial recognition technology has impacted the world. The nascent history and reason for the facial recognition technology is varied.

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Information systems and enterprise resource planning implementation at Dirt Bikes

Pervasive use of analytics and key performance indicators to measure IT system performance and level of mfg. efficiency (Hopkins, 2011).

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Hegel's critique of transcendental philosophy and the social-intersubjective interpretation of Geist

Hegel's philosophy is regarded as an instance of transcendental philosophy ( Taylor, Westphal). However, this view overlooks or ignores Hegel's severe criticism of transcendental philosophy.

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Love and obsession in Swann's way and Love in the time of cholera

Gabriel Garcia Marquez's "Love in the Time of Cholera" and Marcel Proust's "Swann's Way" both deal with romance as being a force that both benefits and damages people's mental status.

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Strategic environmental assessment: definition, principles, and policy integration

Environmental assessment is an integral part of governmental and organizational planning process. It is important that an elaborate program be tailored to evaluate the environmental impact of various projects.

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The U.S. military's transition from conscription to an all-volunteer force

In sharp contrast to the highly motivated and professional armed forces that are in place today, though, the U.S.

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