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  • Science and Faith: Compatible Universal Law?

    Science and Faith: Compatible Universal Law?

    Science and Faith: Compatible Universal Law? In my travels and readings I have encountered many other cultures. Frequently these cultures have different belief systems than my own. Sometimes I agree with sometimes I don’t, but always I try to respect other Faiths without prejudice. In the Arab culture there is a saying , “It is written.” This implies that our lives are in the Hand of God. In the movie Lawrence of Arabia, Peter O’toole,

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    Essay Length: 2,363 Words / 10 Pages
    Submitted: November 26, 2009 By: Tommy
  • Science-Fiction Specifications

    Science-Fiction Specifications

    One of the main aspects of a science-fiction story is its setting. The time and place notifies the reader that the story is indeed a fantasy, and may have unordinary topics. The time of a science-fiction story can either be the past, present, or future. What makes fantasy novels unique is that it may take place in the very distant future without question. The location of the story may also be very distant, for example

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    Essay Length: 460 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 26, 2009 By: Monika
  • Fedex Research Planning for Decision Making

    Fedex Research Planning for Decision Making

    CORE SECTION Research Planning for Decision Making Question One June 2005 a. Brief A marketing research brief to examine the attitudes of customers, non-customers and employees to FedEx Express with regard to environmental issues 1) Background FedEx Express is the world's largest express transportation company, providing delivery to every U.S. address and to more than 220 countries and territories. FedEx Express uses a global air-and-ground network to speed delivery of time-sensitive shipments, usually in one

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    Essay Length: 1,222 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: November 26, 2009 By: Jon
  • Dynamics of International Brand Architecture - Overview and Directions for Future Research

    Dynamics of International Brand Architecture - Overview and Directions for Future Research

    DYNAMICS OF INTERNATIONAL BRAND ARCHITECTURE: OVERVIEW AND DIRECTIONS FOR FUTURE RESEARCH Abstract Brands play a critical role in a firm's international marketing strategy. A coherent international brand architecture is a key component of the firm's overall international marketing strategy as it provides a framework to leverage strong brands into other markets, assimilate acquired brands, and rationalize the firm's international branding strategy. This paper looks at the various components of international brand architecture and the different

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    Essay Length: 6,712 Words / 27 Pages
    Submitted: November 26, 2009 By: Max
  • Social Exclusion

    Social Exclusion

    How can an understanding of social exclusion contribute to the development of healthy communities? My understanding of social exclusion is the combination of social and material problems, spoiling people in such a devastating way that they are unable to fully participate in the community in which they live. (unit 12, p117) I consider a healthy community to be a safe, clean and pleasant place to live and work with opportunities for relaxation and recreation. There

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    Essay Length: 1,364 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: November 27, 2009 By: Fonta
  • Business Research Paper

    Business Research Paper

    Research in business “For a long time, research companies have offered efficient collection of data, as well as timely and accurate reporting as their primary value propositions to clients. However, clients no longer view operational excellence as a value proposition, but rather as a basic expectation. Rick Garlick, Maritz Research learning objectives After reading this chapter, you should understand… 1. What business research is and how it differs from decision support systems and business intelligence

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    Essay Length: 1,401 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: November 27, 2009 By: regina
  • Science Technology

    Science Technology

    1) A) I feel that STC operates in a competitive environment that has the characteristics of being very volatile. I believe the technology market that they are in is based on consumer spending and demand for new technologies. If consumers don’t have the extra capital to spend on new technologies, the manufactures of the new products will slow production, which in turn will mean less of a need for testers and testing software, which will

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    Essay Length: 975 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: November 27, 2009 By: Mike
  • Animal Medical Research

    Animal Medical Research

    1 Medical research involving the use of animals has significantly enhanced the well-being of mankind and animals. Without animal testing, the cure for many fatal diseases would not exist and many would suffer and die from their disease. Despite these benefits, many people and animal rights groups argue that the use of animals for research should be banned. The fact is experiments using animals have played a fundamental role in the development of modern medical

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    Essay Length: 808 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: November 27, 2009 By: July
  • Ethics in Forensic Science

    Ethics in Forensic Science

    To describe ethics in forensic science, let me first give a definition of ethics. According to Webster’s II New Riverside University Dictionary, ethics is defined as: 1. A principle of right or good behavior. 2. A system of moral principles or values. 3. The study of the general nature of morals and the specific choices an individual makes in relating to others. With that being said, is ethics practiced when it comes to forensic science?

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    Essay Length: 839 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: November 27, 2009 By: Janna
  • Social Issues in Judith Wright’s Work

    Social Issues in Judith Wright’s Work

    Social issues are displayed in many poets' work and their beliefs on these issues are exposed intentionally through the use of various techniques. Judith Wright conveyed her view on social issues in most of her poems, and built her argument by using a variety of poetic techniques which position the reader to comprehend her beliefs. By developing a socially critical perspective through her poems, Wright's view of the world's social issues is presented to the

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    Essay Length: 544 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: November 27, 2009 By: Fonta
  • Social Services Hopes to Provide More Details in Abuse Cases

    Social Services Hopes to Provide More Details in Abuse Cases

    Social Services Hopes to Provide More Details in Abuse Cases The Department of Social Services is meeting with legislature on April 25, 2005 to propose a legislation that would allow child welfare workers to give out more information on child abuse cases. The child welfare agencies would be able to expand information sharing, particularly in abuse cases that has nearly led to death. The Department of Social Services Secretary, Ann Williamson explained, "We recognize if

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    Essay Length: 353 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 27, 2009 By: Janna
  • Coffee Time - Research and Decision Making

    Coffee Time - Research and Decision Making

    Research and Decision Making Before any research is conducted, the time, location, workers, target audience and the amount of income needed for the business is considered. Coffee Time (CT) recognized an emerging market in South Asia (India). In order to determine how much revenue that may be obtained from each outlet, CT employed Total Access (TA), a market research company, to research the cities and potential target audience in India. As demonstrated by CT, an

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    Essay Length: 1,848 Words / 8 Pages
    Submitted: November 27, 2009 By: Bred
  • Earth Science - Rocks

    Earth Science - Rocks

    Sedimentary and Metamorphic rocks пЃ® Rocks formed when sediments are cemented or compacted once these sediments are deposited. пЃ® Constitutes about 5% of the Earths crust. пЃ® Many of these rocks also contain fossils. пЃ® Many of these rocks are important economically. (Energy resources) Classification of sedimentary rocks пЃ® Can be classified as 1) detrital and 2) chemical пЃ® 1.Detrital: Rocks formed mostly by mechanical weathering пЃ® Grouped based on particle size: -Coarse (Ex .

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    Essay Length: 370 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 28, 2009 By: Anna
  • Do Successful Companies Value Social Responsibility and Ethics in Marketing in India?

    Do Successful Companies Value Social Responsibility and Ethics in Marketing in India?

    Do successful companies value Social Responsibility and Ethics in Marketing in India? Prof. Sudeep Chatterjee* Introduction India, the second largest democracy, saw the initiation of the first generation of reforms in 1991 under the stewardship of the then finance minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, followed by the second generation of new reforms in the post 2001 era. India has the largest population of middle class in the world and is the second fasted growing economy after

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    Essay Length: 3,861 Words / 16 Pages
    Submitted: November 28, 2009 By: Fatih
  • Strategic Human Resources Research

    Strategic Human Resources Research

    Running head: STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH Strategic Human Resources Research Terri Butler Todd Goldsworthy Robert E. Goss Benjamin Johnson Carol Stampley University of Phoenix Abstract This document provides an analysis of key course concepts as they apply to organizations that have faced situations similar to those currently facing InterClean. The paper examines various situations within these organizations that required specific changes in human resource practices. The paper also presents specific human resource management concepts and

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    Essay Length: 1,456 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: November 28, 2009 By: Janna
  • Islamic Science

    Islamic Science

    Over the last decade growing numbers of Muslims have declared the Qur'an to be a book filled with alleged scientific miracles. Numerous web sites, books and videos have been produced that proclaim Islam to be truly a religion of divine origin, citing "scientifically accurate" statements in the Qur'an and Hadiths. Many of these productions introduce their claims with a statement like this: One of the most remarkable things in the Quran is how it deals

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    Essay Length: 300 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 28, 2009 By: Monika
  • Compare and Contrast the Social, Political, and Economical Histories

    Compare and Contrast the Social, Political, and Economical Histories

    For centuries the African-American has been thought to be inferior due in part to the color of their skin. In fact “Environmentalists, attributing black skin to the effects of the tropical sun, assumed each race was peculiarly to its geography and climate.” (Rogoff, 1997) Most of the issues that African-Americans were faced with in southern states were that they not only considered inferior but also considered a piece of property that a white man would

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    Essay Length: 537 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: November 28, 2009 By: Anna
  • Dr. Whitley Research Paper by Gerard Moore

    Dr. Whitley Research Paper by Gerard Moore

    Gerard Moore Andrew Carnegie A man of Scotland, a distinguished citizen of the United States, and a philanthropist devoted to the betterment of the world around him, Andrew Carnegie became famous at the turn of the twentieth century and became a real life rags to riches story. Born in Dunfermline, Scotland, on November 25, 1835, Andrew Carnegie entered the world in poverty. The son of a hand weaver, Carnegie received his only formal education during

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    Essay Length: 854 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: November 28, 2009 By: regina
  • Stem Cell Research Yay or Nay

    Stem Cell Research Yay or Nay

    Stem Cell Research Yay or Nay? One of the biggest political debates of recent times is whether the government should not only allow, but appropriate funds for the research of all types of stem cells mainly the embryonic stem cell. A stem cell is a primitive type of cell that can be manipulated into developing into most of the cells present in the body. Scientists believe that the stem cell is the single most

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    Essay Length: 1,688 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: November 28, 2009 By: Monika
  • The Social Effect of Rising Gas Prices on the Lower Class, and Small Business Owners

    The Social Effect of Rising Gas Prices on the Lower Class, and Small Business Owners

    The Social Effect of Rising Gas Prices on The Lower Class, and Small Business Owners One of the largest financial burdens on the lower class and small business owners over the past six years has been the steady rise in gas prices. “Gas prices have been steadily rising for more than six years. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the average retail price of gasoline in the United States in March of 1999 was

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    Essay Length: 1,258 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: November 28, 2009 By: Fonta
  • Amway - Creating a Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy

    Amway - Creating a Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy

    Creating a corporate social responsibility strategy Introduction Amway is one of the world's largest direct sales organisations with over 3 million Independent Business Owners (IBOs) in over 80 markets and territories. It is a family owned company with a strong emphasis on family values. Its IBOs are mainly couples with many raising young families and therefore have a strong bond with children. These families are more than happy to be partnered with Amway, who as

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    Submitted: November 28, 2009 By: Mikki
  • Social Responsibilities of Businesses

    Social Responsibilities of Businesses

    "Outline the argument for and against business having social responsibilities beyond that of making a profit. In the light of this, do you think businesses should make charitable donations to the Tsunami appeal? Justify your answer." 26th April 2005 To best understand the nature of the posed question I propose the articulated finding of the widespread acceptance that cooperate official and labour leaders have a 'social responsibility' that extends beyond the realm of serving

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    Essay Length: 633 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: November 29, 2009 By: Wendy
  • Individual Rights Vs. Social Responsibilities

    Individual Rights Vs. Social Responsibilities

    Individual rights vs. Social responsibilities The most heinous of crimes are those committed against children. Society views these crimes as unacceptable and accepts the responsibility of ensuring the protection and safety of children from sexual predators. On the other hand even the most heinous criminals have rights. Jessica’s law ensures the social responsibility while civil rights of those convicted of crimes against children are ensured by civil rights organizations. Many of these organizations have committed

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    Essay Length: 1,256 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: November 29, 2009 By: Bred
  • Research Methodology

    Research Methodology

    Research Proposal Business Process Outsourcing In South Africa Prepare For: Dr. Christel Troskie-de Bruin MBA program Lecturer in Research Methodology University of Stellenbosch Prepared by: Roelof Louw Student Number: 10992510 11 July 2005 Table of Contents 1 Introduction and Background 1 2 Definition of Research Problem 2 3 Preliminary Literature Review 2 4 Research Design and Method 4 5 Timeframe 5 6 Framework for Proposed Study 6 7 Provisional List of Sources 6 8 Date

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    Essay Length: 1,325 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: November 29, 2009 By: Janna
  • Embrionic Stem Cell Research

    Embrionic Stem Cell Research

    “Scientists in the United States and Japan have managed to turn regular human skin cells into the equivalent of embryonic stem cells — achieving what they’ve sought until now through the destruction of embryos, but without the need to use embryos, to use cloning, or to use eggs.” (Editorial, 2007) “The debate over the ethics of stem-cell research intensified Wednesday with word that Virginia scientists have created human embryos in the lab solely for the

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    Essay Length: 660 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: November 29, 2009 By: Janna

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