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American theocracy and the founding fathers' rejection of it

The genesis of Puritanism in America was marked by the fleeing of the pilgrims and puritans from the intolerant Anglican Church of England to the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

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Group dynamics and norms in classroom education

By the very nature of culture and humanity, humans tend to be group animals -- they thrive in groups, coalesce into groups, indeed, the very process of moving from hunter-gatherer to cities was part of a group behavior.

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Psycholinguistic techniques in forensic threat assessment and criminal investigations

Psycholinguistics refers to the study of language as it correlates to psychological makeup and behavior. The field of psycholinguistics has been in the limelight since 1979 when FBI began using the technique to identify potential criminals.

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Darwin's metaphor of survival applied to modern human society

Ever since the beginning of time human communities guided themselves according to the theory relating to how only the fittest survived. While matters were critical in the early ages, the present situation is somewhat different, but the theory can still be applied.

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Sammy's physical attraction to the three girls in A&P

Sammy would have still been compelled to quit his job. Throughout the short story, Sammy builds a mental bond with the three girls, making himself a part of their adventure through the store. If the three girls were homely, he would not have been so intrigued by their appearance.

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USUS's competitive advantage in enriched uranium production

As a manufacturer and provider of enriched uranium, USUS has placed itself at the forefront of energy technology. This is highly important, particularly at a time where energy crises loom and technological development remains at a crossroads regarding how to remedy this problem.

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Theory, power, and economic policy for global growth

Theory is the refusal to discuss what is immediately present. Whether "transcending" or "ignoring" a present situation, theory may see what is not there and prepare for what may be. Theory projects reality into a discursive form.

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Fire safety assessment of a ten-story apartment building

I live in an apartment building with 10 floors. Although certain features make the building a relatively low fire risk, there are also factors that could be improved to further reduce the likelihood of injury and death should fire occur, and to reduce the likelihood of fire itself.

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Dramatic tension and narrative technique in Poe's "Fall of the House of Usher"

Edgar Allen Poe is considered by many to be the master of the horror story, and for good reason.

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Prevention strategies for catheter-induced urinary tract infections

Catheter induced urinary tract infections are common occurrences in any hospital-like setting. Because of this, catheters should only be used when absolutely necessary and not because it is convenient for hospital staff. Although this type of infection is very common, it is also very preventable.

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