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  • Bankruptcy Laws in America

    Bankruptcy Laws in America

    Bankruptcy is the legal process by which financially distressed firms and individuals resolve their debts. The bankruptcy process plays a central role in economics, because competition tends to drive inefficient firms out of business, thereby raising the average efficiency level of those remaining. Consumers benefit because the remaining firms produce goods and services at lower costs and sell them at lower prices. In evaluating how the new consumer bankruptcy laws will change business practices you

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    Submitted: January 2, 2010 By: Anna
  • Anxiety in Children with Alcoholic Parents

    Anxiety in Children with Alcoholic Parents

    No one knows exactly why people behave the way that they do. In regards to alcohol abuse, research has found that alcoholism may run in families. Being an alcoholic is one thing, but letting the effects of alcoholism affect the lives of others is another. Researchers have found that often time’s children with alcoholic parents are negatively affected on a mental, physical, and emotional level. There are numerous different disorders that affect children and are

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    Submitted: January 2, 2010 By: Andrew
  • Hospital Corporation of America

    Hospital Corporation of America

    Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) Staff Analysis Statement of Problem HCA, after following a conservative financial policy since its establishment, has entered the new decade preparing to make some changes in order to realign their financial strategy and capital structure. Since establishment, HCA has often been used as a measure for the entire proprietary hospital industry. Is it now time for the market to realign their expectations for the industry as a whole? HCA has

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    Essay Length: 782 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: January 2, 2010 By: Mike
  • The Need for Healthcare Reform in America

    The Need for Healthcare Reform in America

    The healthcare model in the United States is deeply flawed with spiraling costs, rising numbers of uninsured citizens, limitations on the plans of those with insurance coverage, and deficiencies of the government sponsored health plans. According to a Commonwealth Fund survey in 2004, the American people have a more negative view of their healthcare system than their counterparts in the other industrialized nations with a third of Americans insisting on a restructuring of the system.

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    Submitted: January 2, 2010 By: Mike
  • The 1960’s in America

    The 1960’s in America

    Were the Sixties Good….or Bad for America? There are two different positions taken about the 1960’s in America. One side says that the sixties were good for America and changed the way Americans live for the better. The other side says that the sixties were bad for America and gave Americans new freedoms and ideas that changed their lives for the worse. Both positions have evidence to support their arguments and make the sixties look

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    Submitted: January 2, 2010 By: Stenly
  • Elvis: America’s King

    Elvis: America’s King

    April 22, 2005 America’s King Elvis Presley may be the single most important figure in American 20th century popular music. Not necessarily the best and certainly not the most consistent. But no one could argue with the fact that he was the musician most responsible for popularizing rock & roll on an international level. Viewed in cold sales figures, his impact was phenomenal. Dozens upon dozens of international smashes from the mid-'50s to the

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    Submitted: January 2, 2010 By: Fatih
  • Immigration in America

    Immigration in America

    Jesse Delgado Professor Estrada Political Science 1 17 November 2005 Immigration in America Beginning from the roots of our history, the United States has always had a problem with immigration. From the early gangs of New York to the current Minuteman project, these so-called “natives” of the United States have been seeking to rid the country of immigrants. But there is one question that must be asked among ourselves, “Why are we trying to block

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    Submitted: January 4, 2010 By: regina
  • Is Tv Harming America?

    Is Tv Harming America?

    Those who proclaim that television is harming society may be too quick to judge television, in fact in some ways TV can help society. One only has to look at programs such as America’s Most Wanted and Unsolved Mysteries, they may often be on the corny side, however America’s Most Wanted has helped authorities capture many wanted fugitives. News programs have gotten more and more graphic in recent years, but the amount of information given

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    Essay Length: 356 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: January 4, 2010 By: David
  • Anxiety in Children with Alcoholic Parents

    Anxiety in Children with Alcoholic Parents

    No one knows exactly why people behave the way that they do. In regards to alcohol abuse, research has found that alcoholism may run in families. Being an alcoholic is one thing, but letting the effects of alcoholism affect the lives of others is another. Researchers have found that often time’s children with alcoholic parents are negatively affected on a mental, physical, and emotional level. There are numerous different disorders that affect children and are

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    Essay Length: 1,154 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: January 4, 2010 By: Jack
  • Mass Media and Children

    Mass Media and Children

    Behind the Screen One of the most important forms of entertainment and communication, Television, has also proved to be one of the worst inventions of modern times. All too often, television is harmful because of the shows it broadcasts, the effect it has on people, and the way it is used in homes. Most Television broadcasters broadcast a variety of programs 24 hours a day, giving the viewers a 24 hour service, that some can’t

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    Submitted: January 5, 2010 By: Vika
  • Tangents in America

    Tangents in America

    Competition in the Auto Industry Theme II GBA 300 Professor Laura Wolff Autos Team #3 Rachel Richardson October 20, 2005 Introduction As a staff member in a major consulting firm, I have noticed several issues affecting competition in the automobile industry. The major competitors of the industry, as well as their market shares, have greatly affected the increased amount of competition in this industry. These competitors include General Motors, Toyota, Ford, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai,

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    Submitted: January 5, 2010 By: Jon
  • Pri-America

    Pri-America

    Hello, My name is …. I’m with Primerica, a division of Citigroup. We are in your neighborhood to find out what people’s beliefs are on the “ Rules of the Money Game”. Would you mind participating in a brief survey? This will only take about 2 minutes. Please answer Yes, No, or Maybe. 1. Did you know that at the current rate of weath creation only 5% of the population reaching age 65 by next

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    Essay Length: 785 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: January 5, 2010 By: Top
  • America in World War 1

    America in World War 1

    In 1914 when war was declared in Europe, America adopted a policy of neutrality and isolation. When news of trench warfare and the horrors associated with it reached the shores of America, it confirmed to the government that they had made the right choice. Their approach had the full support of a majority of Americans, many of which could not believe that Europe, a civilized entity, could descend into the depths of carnage as depicted

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    Essay Length: 1,443 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: January 5, 2010 By: Fatih
  • Children and Violence

    Children and Violence

    Children and Violence Every child needs its parent’s love and undivided attention throughout their childhood and adolescent phase. Kids need to be able to trust their parents, along with being taught the difference between right and wrong. Without proper parental supervision, a child can suffer severe emotional and psychological distress. Discipline should be a philosophy that parents must use in their day-to-day life. Hitting a child is unacceptable in that it teaches the child that

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    Submitted: January 5, 2010 By: Mike
  • North Americas Different History

    North Americas Different History

    North America’s Different History The human history in North America I believe was very different than that of Asia, Eurasia, and Europe. One example of why I believe that North America’s history was different is that the importance of a military force was far more important to the Europeans than the Americans. The Europeans were so intertwined in their problems of over population, poverty, and political order that the need for a military was needed.

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    Submitted: January 6, 2010 By: Monika
  • What Might Have Happened in North America If the Confederacy Had Won the "war Between the States"?

    What Might Have Happened in North America If the Confederacy Had Won the "war Between the States"?

    What might have happened in North America if the confederacy had won the "War between the states"? Before I start revealing my thoughts on this point I would like to recollect some facts about the Civil War in the United States of America known also as the “War between the states”. The Civil War took place on the territory of the USA from 1861 to 1865 as a result of sharp differences between the Southern

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    Submitted: January 6, 2010 By: Bred
  • Christian’s Children Fund

    Christian’s Children Fund

    Case 2: Christian’s Children Fund Central Issue At the heart of this case is whether or not the CCF’s organizational architecture , specifically their evaluation system AIMES, can be bettered to improve the quality of life of the children. Recommendations 1. Since AIMES uses several key matrices to evaluate the performance of CCF’s programs, they should prioritize these indicators and assign them relative weights, based on the specific program. 2. Align reward systems with the

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    Submitted: January 6, 2010 By: Steve
  • What We Can Do About America's Obesity Epidemic?:

    What We Can Do About America's Obesity Epidemic?:

    WHAT WE CAN DO ABOUT AMERICA’S OBESITY EPIDEMIC?: ANALYSIS OF FOOD FIGHT: THE INSIDE STORY OF THE FOOD INDUSTRY A horrifyingly remarkable 65% of Americans are overweight. Obesity now surpasses smoking in health-care costs and impact on chronic illness and is on the rise in almost every country in the world. America, as well as the rest of the world, is eating itself to death. In her book Food Fight, Kelly D. Brownell, Ph.D. reveals

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    Submitted: January 6, 2010 By: Janna
  • Welcome to America: Land of the Tired, Home of the Stressed

    Welcome to America: Land of the Tired, Home of the Stressed

    Throughout American history, we have always worked hard to make our country a better place. We work and work to provide for our families, get that new car, or for self-gratification. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Jack is my father, he works hard, everyday providing for my mom, my brother and me. He can never relax, he is constantly stressed, he is my personal account of seeing America as

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    Submitted: January 7, 2010 By: Victor
  • The Children of Today Are Becoming More Obese

    The Children of Today Are Becoming More Obese

    Many diseases plague our nation today: cardiovascular disease, cancer, high blood pressure, and diabetes, which in itself can lead to blindness, neuropathy (nerve damage), and kidney failure. These diseases have invaded the lives of people for many years. People who have been diagnosed with these diseases have undergone extensive treatment, painful surgeries, and many have died. In the past, we have associated these diseases with adults. But today, these diseases are being found in children.

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    Submitted: January 7, 2010 By: David
  • Depression in Children

    Depression in Children

    Children under stress, who experience loss, or who have attentional, learning, conduct or anxiety disorders are at a higher risk for depression. Depression also tends to run in families. The behavior of depressed children and teenagers may differ from the behavior of depressed adults. Child and adolescent psychiatrists advise parents to be aware of signs of depression in their youngsters. If one or more of these signs of depression persist, parents should seek help: •

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    Submitted: January 8, 2010 By: Monika
  • The Effect of Media Violence on Children and Levels of Aggression

    The Effect of Media Violence on Children and Levels of Aggression

    The Effect of Media Violence on Children and Levels of Aggression. It has been said that children are like sponges when it comes to attaining knowledge. This seems to be true whether they are learning to speak or how to show emotion. Feelings and emotions become more imminent once children begin to go through adolescents. Children acquire the ability to aggression, sadness, and happiness more readily. Males typically exhibit higher levels of aggression then females

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    Submitted: January 8, 2010 By: Andrew
  • To What Extent Did the Political and Economic Effects of the Seven Years War in North America Help Cause the American War of Independence?

    To What Extent Did the Political and Economic Effects of the Seven Years War in North America Help Cause the American War of Independence?

    To what extent did the political and economic effects of the Seven Years War in North America help cause the American War of Independence? The American Revolutionary War, also known as the American War of Independence, was a conflict that erupted between Great Britain, and its American colonies from 17 to 1783. In 17 British soldiers invaded America with the intention to rule the country. The American War of Independence lasted for eight years and

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    Submitted: January 8, 2010 By: Jon
  • Homelessness

    Homelessness

    With over 700,000 American citizens sleeping on hard plastic benches and making homes out of cardboard boxes in alleyways, it is incredibly difficult to think that the government is doing its share regarding our country’s homelessness. The nation first addressed the problem of homelessness with the Housing Act of 1949. This act forced America to provide a modest home and a proper living environment for each citizen. Clearly, this legislation failed due to the

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    Submitted: January 8, 2010 By: Fatih
  • Gun Control in America Today

    Gun Control in America Today

    Gun Control in America Today In the time when our forefathers were busy developing and writing the Constitution, the right to bear arms was a very important aspect of the common man’s life. Today, gun control is a very controversial issue in our present American society, and most Americans develop their own opinions early in their lives. To some, guns are the protection that no family or household should be without. To others, guns

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    Submitted: January 9, 2010 By: Anna