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Christian ethics and political responsibility in America

In America, politics and religion have a complex and often contentious relationship to each other. The separation of church and state is a core tenant of American society, however, religious beliefs and ideologies often define our values and shape our opinions on political issues.

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Self-assessment of management skills and development areas

Completing this assessment was very eye opening experience. Oftentimes people do a job everyday but never really stop to think about how they do their job on a daily basis.

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Genetic discrimination and human worth in Andrew Niccol's Gattaca

Director Andrew Niccol's film Gattaca (1997) explores the possibilities and consequences of the genetic engineering of human beings in the near future.

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Zero tolerance policing compared to problem-oriented and community policing

The second half of the 20th century in particular saw the development of several conflicting philosophies of policing.

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Teen dating violence: prevalence, effects, and offender rehabilitation

Teen dating violence runs cuts across race, gender, and socioeconomic lines. Both males and females are victims, but boys and girls are abusive in different ways (National Teen Dating Violence Prevention Initiative, 2006, p.1).

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UNICEF and Save the Children's strategies for protecting children globally

Over the last several years, a variety of different international organizations have stepped forward. This is a part of an effort to address the underlying challenges facing a number of children in a host of countries ranging from: Africa to the Asia.

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E-learning and blended learning for IT training in rural Bangladesh

E-learning is a well-established method for curriculum delivery in developed nations. Learning online has infiltrated all levels of the educational process from preschool to colleges and universities.

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Successes and failures of the Weimar Republic

The years which saw the conclusion of World War I and the war's peace process were met with tremendous political, economic and social instability in Germany.

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Executive fraud and corruption at Enron

The images of executives being led out of their offices in handcuffs are images that have become increasingly more common in our society over the past decade. Executive fraud and corruption has been seen in many companies like WorldCom, Tyco, Adelphia Cable, Parmalat, and -- of course -- Enron.

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The Weimar Republic's failure to achieve economic stability and democracy

Weimar Republic is significant not just as the interlude between Germany's two world wars, but as a reminder of what could have been in Germany.

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