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Legal and ethical debates surrounding same-sex adoption rights

Numerous studies have shown that it is not the gender of the parent that is essential to a positive upbringing, but the quality of the relationship between the child and the caregiver.

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Differences between probation and parole in criminal justice

On first glance, a casual observer might think that parole and probation are just two words for the exact same thing" ("Parole and probation," 2008, Directory M). However, they are really are two different types of alternative punishments.

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Postoperative nursing care and complications for a tibia and fibula fracture patient

What preparations should you make for Simon's return to the ward post-operatively? Simon must be well-situated in a bed where he is able to have the necessary pain and antibiotic medication administered intravenously through a cannula and can be closely monitored by hospital staff.

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The cost of China's rapid modernization on childhood

The saying "The grass is always greener" has been translated into numerous languages. This comes as no surprise, since humans from most cultures and societies are usually dissatisfied and think that someone else "on the other side of the fence" has it better.

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Al Gore's 2007 Nobel Prize and global warming controversy

In October, 2007, former Vice President of the United States, Al Gore, was awarded a shared Nobel Peace Prize for his work on global warming. In a New American article by William P. Hoar, the question of why Gore was awarded such a distinguished prize was examined.

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Jean Watson's theory of human caring in nursing

The title of nurse Jean Watson's "Theory of Human Caring" may at first strike the reader as somewhat paradoxical -- how can the emotional sensation of caring be reduced to a theoretical discipline?

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The Kouzes-Posner Leadership Practices Inventory: assessment and limitations

The Kouzes-Posner Model of Leadership is an attempt by the researchers James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner to quantify leadership according to a reliable survey instrument.

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The obesity epidemic in America: causes and health effects

Obesity is a subject that has garnered a great deal of attention in recent years because of the increase in the number of children and adults that suffer from obesity.

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Honesty as a moral policy: balancing truth and tact

Is honesty always the best policy? Why or why not? When asked if honesty is the best policy, two immediate, yet somewhat contradictory thoughts enter my brain. The first is of course, honesty is good because it is one of the cardinal virtues.

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Changing guard-inmate relationships in overcrowded prisons

Hassine (year) describes the changing relationships between prison inmates and guards. Not so long ago, there was a tenuous balance of power between prisoners and guards. Prisoners, desiring special treatment from their guards, maintained a level of civility.

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