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The multiple methods and conspiracy theories surrounding Rasputin's assassination

Rasputin's murder is one of the more interesting and controversial elements in Russian history.

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Modern maritime piracy: Economic desperation and organized crime in Somalia

Despite the fact that maritime piracy in the modern era is no longer a problem capable of threatening international trade and commerce on the large scale in the manner that it once did, the problem still persists.

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Should the United Kingdom join the European Monetary Union?

The launch of the EMS or European Monetary System on December 5, 1978, was projected to accomplish monetary stability and foster convergence and cooperation of economic performance and policies between the member countries.

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The Palermo Protocol and international responses to human trafficking

Human trafficking is the forcible transport of persons to other countries to render sexual or other services (Herro 2006). About half of those abducted are girls of minor age. Despite the reluctance of many governments to admit involvement in human trafficking, the U.S.

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Edith Wilson as presidential steward during Woodrow Wilson's stroke

Edith Bolling Galt Wilson was the second wife of President Woodrow Wilson. She was First Lady of the United States from 1915 through 1921, often called the "secret president" for the role that she played when her husband suffered a long and disabling illness following a stroke (Whitehouse.gov).

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E-commerce, mass customization, and product configuration for revenue growth

The progression of e-commerce continues to result in more innovative concepts, frameworks, and models of process integration and improvement being developed.

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Cancun's planned development and social inequities in tourism

Built from the ground up in the early 1970s, Cancun represents one of the more successful examples of governmental economic planning and development in cooperation with the private sector.

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Christian's intercultural communication barriers in Peru

One of the first barriers that Christian experiences in his encounters with a different culture is language. While his initial encounter with the people is positive and even euphoric, this early reaction leads to areas of discord and lack of understanding.

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Cornerstone Books and Gifts business plan

Cornerstone Books and Gifts is a retail store selling music, books and gifts. The idea came about because I noticed a need for this type of store in town that was not being met.

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The Arab-Israeli conflict as an intractable international dispute

The fundamental conflict between Israel and the Palestines displaced by the first offensive Arab attacks on the nascent Israeli state continues to fuel tensions throughout the entire region.

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