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Conway's Game of Life: Rules, behavior, and cellular automata

The Game of Life (or simply Life) is, briefly, a two-dimensional cellular automata universe governed by a simple set of birth, death and survival rules. It was invented in 1970 by the Cambridge mathematician John Horton Conway.

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Characteristics and traits of successful corporate leaders in the 21st century

Because it is so important to the success of a group, an organization, or even a country, effective leadership has been the focus of an increasing amount of attention in recent years.

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The relationship between U.S. trade deficit and dollar depreciation

Most economists agree that there is a definite relationship between trade balance and the exchange rate.

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International marketing plan for Glide Shoes manufacturing in Costa Rica

Although many countries have manufacturing facilities, each has benefits and drawbacks. When looking for a country to do business in, I considered costs related to manufacturing, transportation, export-import files, and tariffs.

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Anthony Maxwell Gilbert and Mary's unexpected connection

Anthony Maxwell Gilbert sat in the dark brown leather chair, his feet resting on the matching footstool. He took another drag from his cigarette, deliberately, as if inhaling the smoke helped him reach further into that part of his brain filled with so many memories of a long ago time.

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George W. Bush's failed domestic and foreign policies during his second term

Less than six months into his second administration, it is clear that President Bush remains dedicated to deluded political decision-making.

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Power dynamics and mutual dominance in Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew

Taming of the shrew is one of the most memorable and prominent Shakespearean comedies. It revolves around patriarchic themes such as taming of wild woman, a man's domineering character, female subjugation etc.

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Theatre and nationalism in colonial American identity formation

What factors during the Colonial period hindered or promoted national identity? A what point did nationalism become a major influence -- why?

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The Edmark Reading Program and Reading Mastery for students with disabilities

One of the greatest challenges for any educator is dealing with a student with reading difficulties. However, a number of different programs exist to deal with the different forms of comprehension difficulties such challenging students may face and present for an educator.

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Rule of law and the rejection of extra-legal moral doctrines

The rule of law does not need to be supported or expanded by "extra-legal" doctrines of morality. The laws as they exist today in this country are based upon a system of morality that has evolved over thousands of years.

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