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Mannerism as individualism and innovation in sixteenth-century Italian art

Mannerism, like every period in art or cultural movement was tributary to its time and the place it emerged from. Some scholars frame the period of mannerism between 1520 and 1620, others between 1520 and 1600, depending on the art form.

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Increased fire intensity in western Ponderosa pine forests

The Ponderosa Pine forests of the western United States are a spectacular site to see. However, as one listens to the wind rustle through the needles high above and listens to the songbirds sing, it is easy to forget the intimate relationship of the pine forest with fire.

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Martin Luther King's philosophy applied to hospitality industry diversity

Martin Luther King is not remembered as a great hospitality manager, but instead as a Civil Rights leader, but his leadership style can be applied to the hospitality industry when it comes to facing the challenges that diversity brings to the industry.

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Evolution of Medicare, Medicaid, and the CDC's role in U.S. diabetes care

The objective of this work is to examine the evolution of the health care system and how health care delivery systems have influenced the current health care system in regards to Medicare/Medicaid.

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Women's labor force participation in Turkey and Iran after modernization reforms

The Republic of Turkey occupies today an area of 780, 580 sq km with a total population of almost 72 mi. people (CIA the World Fact Book). The Republic of turkey was founded under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal, later called Ataturk (father of Turkey), in 1923.

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Attachment and reflective function changes in transference-focused psychotherapy for borderline personality disorder

Levy, Meehan, Kelly, Reynoso, Weber, Clarkin, & Kernberg have developed an empirical research work that begins with a comprehensive explanation of the various aspects of the work.

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Design and implementation of an adult literacy educational program

Activities in the classroom that use generative themes derived from the adult learner's lives "have been seen to facilitate their acquisition of literacy." (Friere, 1992; as cited in: Purcell-Gates, Degener, and Jacobson, 1998) According to Purcell-Gates, Degener, and Jacobson (1998) the use of…

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Strategic strengths and weaknesses of Nintendo's Wii console

Nintendo Co. Ltd. was founded in 1889 in Kyoto, Japan. The software manufacturer is very influential in its industry, being Japan's third most valuable company with a market value of $85bn and being ranked eighth largest software company in the world in 2007 (Wikipedia (a), Accessed Feb 2009).

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Differentiated instruction and student achievement in science classes

Students in the classroom have varied abilities and learn at varying rates which makes differentiation of instruction a practice that supports the learning of all students.

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Senior citizens as a vulnerable population in developed countries

In recent years there has been a change in the perception and understanding of the ageing population and what it means to be an elderly or senior citizen.

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