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The origins, beliefs, and spiritual paths of Hinduism

Hinduism is a religious tradition that has Indian origins. It is made up of the beliefs and practices of Hindus. The word Hindu comes from the river Sindhu or Indus.

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Motivation and rewards systems at Dunkin' Donuts

The position of cashier/donut finisher at Dunkin' Donuts can be a hectic job which, combined with low pay, can lead to a high turnover rate.

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Identity and belonging in the Muslim community

Henslin (1993) defines a community as the "place where people identify with an area and with one another, sensing that they belong and that others care what happens to them" (p.578).

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Cultural awareness and effectiveness in military operations

Culture is a universal human phenomenon; it is impossible for an individual growing up in a given community not to be indoctrinated into that particular culture's attitudes and beliefs, even if they consciously resist such indoctrination.

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First-generation immigrant student pursuing online doctoral education

To attend college and graduate school was for them an impossible dream. Both of my parents were immigrants from Poland -- every dollar that passed through their fingers was hard-won with labor, every long hour they spent at work, I knew was an investment in my future.

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Modern Kabbalah and the pursuit of divine union and perfection

The Kabbalah, in its various recensions, is a collection of Jewish mystical texts that many believe represents a special, hidden, and universal, wisdom.

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Diet and exercise effects on glucose levels in type II diabetes patients

Electronic databases are able to efficiently collect and collate a far greater amount of information and specific articles than would be feasible or practical for even the most extensive and dedicated physical research library.

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The Supreme Court's invalidation of legislative vetoes in INS v. Chadha

INS v. Chadha, 462 U.S. 919 (1983), how had Congress exercised authority over the INS, and why did the Supreme Court find this to be invalid?

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Effective business communication with Japanese clients and cultural values

Specifically it will discuss communication in business in Japan, including intercultural interactions and successful communications. Often we don't think about the culture and etiquette of doing business in another country, and that's a giant mistake.

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Hurricane Katrina's formation, intensification, and impact on New Orleans

Hurricane Katrina struck the New Orleans area early on August 29, 2005. The storm surge breached the city's levees at multiple points, leaving 80% of the city submerged, tens of thousands of victims clinging to rooftops, and hundreds of thousands scattered to shelters around the country (Heerden…

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