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George Mackee's ethical dilemma at Ardnak Plastics

George Mackee has a problem. His wife is after him, his boss is after him, and one day soon, the whole community of Hondo, Texas may be after him. George has one very large, very simple problem: He works for Ardnak Plastics, Inc.

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Evolution of commercial law from the eighteenth century to e-commerce

These crises include the conflict between national law and the law merchant during the eighteenth century, the emergence of negotiable instruments in the early nineteenth century, the importance of new forms of insurance during the middle of the nineteenth century, the consolidation and…

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Oligarchical power and critiques of the Romantic novel

The Romantic period and the attendant rise of the novel in England as the preeminent literary form saw the emergence of the first truly popular literature, and with it denunciations of the degradation of culture at the hands of frivolous entertainments and occupations.

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U.S. military R&R programs and the origins of Southeast Asian sex tourism

Combat-weary, his commanding officer takes the G.I. And ten other troops to Bangkok, under the new "R& R" programs. In Bangkok, the young G.I.

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Historical accuracy and representation in "Dances with Wolves"

The old Hollywood Westerns that depicted the heroic cowboy and the evil Indian have past; they no longer sell out the movie theaters and are inundated with critique instead of cinematic favor.

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The rise and decline of Classic Mayan urban centers

The ancient Mayan civilization had advanced systems of astronomy and mathematics, an accurate calendar system, extensive trade routes, and a religion dominated by blood sacrifices (Jaguar pp).

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Guinevere's historical accuracy in Jerry Bruckheimer's King Arthur

Guinevere depicted... etc. Jerry Bruckheimer's 2004 movie "King Arthur" claimed to be the true story of King Arthur, based on recently discovered archeological facts.

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American media dominance in Canadian broadcasting and newspapers

In the history of mass media in Canada there has been a position that it has been susceptible to the dominance of American media.

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Classical philosophy's influence on Renaissance worldviews

European Renaissance represents a rebirth of Classical art and culture. That era's greatest artists, writers, and thinkers looked back into the past for inspiration. Architects again made use of the classical orders, of foliated capitals, and fine Greco-Roman proportions.

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The European Union's development and the experiences of Portugal and Spain

European Union or EU is an intergovernmental organization of European countries, the most powerful regional organization at present (Wikipedia 2005). The EU has resembled a federation or confederation, where member states have transferred a degree of their sovereignty to the Union.

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