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U.S. concerns about Hugo Chavez's socialist economic plan for Venezuela

United States seems concerned about Chavez's plan to move Venezuela towards socialism, especially if he plans to end the practice of privatization in the oil sector; it seems unlikely that a socialist Venezuela could benefit the world economy.

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George Barna's approach to team leadership and shared responsibility

The Father of Scientific Management, Frederick Taylor, did many wonderful things and made a great deal of helpful suggestions for those that worked in the business world.

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The Edmonton Oilers, religious faith, and sports fandom in contemporary society

Oilers go! The Edmonton Oilers is one of the most important hokey teams from the NHL. The 2006 season was rather rewarding for them as they reached the playoffs against the Carolina Hurricanes.

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Political awakenings in Pudovkin's Mother, Brockovich, and Good Night

Pudovkin's "Mother" (1926) versus "Erin Brockovich" (2000) and "Good Night and Good Luck" -- Political awakenings in cinema, then and now In theory, the 1926 Soviet silent film directed by Vsevolod Pudovkin, simply entitled "Mother" should be totally inaccessible, on an artistic level, to modern…

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J.H. Elliot's analysis of Spain's rise and collapse, 1469-1716

Contemporary Spain is not one of the dominant European powers of the current European Union, politically or economically.

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Overcoming public speaking anxiety through professional experience

Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear -- not absence of fear. Except a creature be part coward it is not a compliment to say it is brave; it is merely a loose application of the word.

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Nicholas Carr's "Does IT Matter" argument and technological critique

In his article, Carr asserts that because so many companies depend so heavily -- and spend so heavily -- on IT, and because IT had become (in 2003) so ubiquitous in the daily activities of corporations, its strategic value has been severely diminished.

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Comparing the presidencies of Grant and Wilson

Presidents Ulysses S. Grant and Woodrow Wilson were members of opposing parties and served their country during different periods in history but there were some similarities that prove to be interesting.

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Williams-Sonoma's market segmentation and Internet retailing strategy

Williams-Sonoma's market segmentation in the Internet era. Williams-Sonoma must continue to offer a unique, upscale shopping experience online while staying afloat in a shaky economy. It also must secure a more youthful consumer base, keeping its eye on the future.

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Media framing of Obama's jobs bill and unemployment debate

Unemployment is a huge problem in the United States. The recent economic recession has left a lot of people in the nation without work for long periods of time. Unemployment in a nation usually leads to an increase in crime, mental health issues, and other social ills for the population.

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