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Divorce: family communication, financial assistance, and mediation solutions

The family is considered to be every individual's basic social agent. Its primary function is to mold the character and values of every individual, of every citizen. When asked what a family comprises of, most (if not all) will definitely respond with this answer: a father, a mother, and children.

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Love as redemption in Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms

Love and Redemption in A Farewell To Arms Earnest Hemingway would make a career in exploring the psyche of America's stoic male archetype, drawing the heroes in his stories from solitary personality traits and an uncanny sense of tenacity in weathering the suffering in life.

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Media responsibility and authenticity in Amir Bar-Lev's documentary

The role of the mass media in the creation of public perception is a matter of near constant controversy, and has been ever since the concept of mass media first came to be a part of civilization.

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Testimonial privilege protections in South Carolina, North Carolina, and federal law

The concept of privilege refers to the rights of the defendant to have certain testimony excluded that would otherwise be damaging.

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Creativity across disciplines: neurological basis and practical applications

Creativity is normally associated with the arts: including literature and music. However, the business world and the sciences also acknowledge the role of creativity in spawning new ideas and innovating new products.

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Skills, capabilities, and experience for green home builders

Communication skills are vital in the home building industry, particularly the green home building industry. An individual must be able to communicate why a green home has financial and aesthetic value to prospective buyers.

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Improving teacher-prompted communication in autistic children

According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke autism is characterized by "impaired social interaction," problems associated with communication (both nonverbal and verbal), and with "unusual, repetitive, or severely limited activities and interests" (www.ninds.nih.gov).

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Gay marriage as a modern civil rights issue

One of the most controversial issues in the United States today is that of gay marriage.

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Sartre's theory of free will and legal mitigating factors

Sartre's view that we act freely each time we act supposes that we have to bear the consequences for our actions -- we are responsible for them. It is the job of the legal profession, however, to show how one is not fully responsible for one's actions.

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How Navy service built my character and deepened my friendships

When I first joined the Navy I knew that the work would be physically and mentally demanding. I arrived somewhat prepared for the rigors of boot camp, after hearing stories from friends and relatives. I was also well aware of the stress of being away from my family.

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