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The hero archetype in classical epic and modern film

Hero in Popular Culture- One very interesting aspect of the human experience is the manner in which certain themes appear again and again over time, in literature, religion, mythology, and culture -- regardless of the geographic location, the economic status, and the time period.

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Construction and structure of ancient Mesopotamian ziggurats

According to Gwendolyn Leick, an expert in Mesopotamian archaeology, "No ziggurats have survived enough to reconstruct either access or the high temple with any certainty" (Leick 108).

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Petroleum subsidies in Ghana and wealth inequality effects

Another way to phrase this is to note that petroleum subsidies in Ghana have historically worked in a way that is counter-productive to the ways in which product subsidies are generally designed to work.

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Developing a profile of distance learners in online education

Many of us have an image of what we think a "normal" student looks like. And that typical -- or even stereotypical -- student is dressed casually but neatly.

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The problem of evil and divine omniscience in theology

The divine nature of God is often described in superlatives: all-powerful, all-knowing, all-loving. However, while these attributes can be logically consistent with the world we experience when we consider them in isolation, they can become problematic in combination.

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How literature reflects contemporary marriage and family conflict

Literature is a reflection of life, so, sometimes, by understanding good literature, it is possible to understand one's self and one's community better. This paper will discuss how literature reflects on communities and how as individuals we affect our society.

~12 min read

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Jury duty observations in a murder trial at Union County Courthouse

This will be my first entry. I have begun to visit the Union County Courthouse in New Jersey to follow a murder trial that is taking place there.

~16 min read

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Induced pluripotent stem cells as treatment for Angelman syndrome

The possibility of stem cell treatment as a therapeutic and/or as a cure for many disorders has been widely studied. Barriers to success have been political, social, ethical, and scientific (Fischback & Fischback, 2004).

~11 min read

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Traditionalist and postmodernist approaches to Meiji modernization

In 1985, Carol Gluck wrote, "Japan's modern ideology was a product of the Meiji period, which therefore determined the shape and direction that ideology would take."

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Alternative energy technologies and sustainable solutions for future energy production

In order to better understand a more sustainable, environmentally friendly way forward, it is necessary to examine some of the more conventional alternative energy technologies available for use.

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