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29 May 2009
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Legends and symbols of Freemasonry

Thesis - 8 pages - Social sciences

Freemasonry has played a significant role in the histories of England and the US. George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and other American notable were Freemasons. Members of the British royal family, aristocracy, and scientific elite have been, and continue to be, Freemasons, while some...

31 Dec 2010
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Marketing study of an airline company (Southwest Airlines)

Case study - 1 pages - Business strategy

The Southwest Airlines was created on June 18, 1971 and today, has over 31,000 employees who operate 3,000 flights per day. At the end of 2003, the company recorded its 31st year of profitability. In 1989, it reached the status of a major rating company when it exceeded the billion dollar...

10 Jan 2011
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The United States from 1918 to 1945

Worksheets - 15 pages - Modern history

This is a study of the social, political and economic scenario in the U.S. in the crucial period from 1918 to 1945, when it faced new challenges. It gained an important role on the world stage at all levels, but at the same time experienced divisive forces and had to overcome internal...

27 Aug 2014
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Miscommunication during and after attack of Pearl Harbor

Case study - 3 pages - Educational studies

The foundation of the attack of the Pearl Harbor occurred on December 7, 1941. The information in this paper discusses the lack of communication during and after the attack of Pearl Harbor. Details such as communications from Washington D.C. to Pearl Harbor conflicts in communication, and...

27 Jan 2011
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The case Starbucks (2006)

Case study - 36 pages - Business strategy

Starbucks, was created in 1971 after noticing how much some Americans love coffee, has now become the largest global network of "coffee houses". In 2005, the company had an average of four new stores opening a day, around the world. The rapid development of the sign is impressive. Market...

12 Dec 2007
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From Tall Tale to Political Expression

Essay - 2 pages - Literature

If you read Washington Irving's tale of time, Rip Van Winkle, and Mark Twain's story of deceit, The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, you will find a ball of fantasy and tall tales with truth and logic buried in the middle. In comparing these two tales, one must look at what...

25 Apr 2008
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Animals Rights and Human Wrongs in a Fast Food Nation

Book review - 5 pages - Humanities/philosophy

The abolitionist movement in slave-era America was clear-cut and its ethos was simple: Free all slaves in the name of human rights. Looking back centuries later at those who argued for slavery, most would find holes in their argument that Africans were meant to be slaves because of their racial...

03 Jun 2008
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The history of Philadelphia

Thesis - 6 pages - Modern history

By the late eighteen the century, America was well on its way to establishing its own national identity. While the cities and towns that were born during this time period each manifested their own unique culture and heritage, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania became the political and economic heart of...

06 Aug 2008
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Nordstrom Inc

Case study - 4 pages - Business strategy

John W. Nordstrom was only 16 years old in 1887 when he left his home country of Sweden to fulfill the American Dream in New York City. With no English speaking ability and only five dollars in his pocket, Nordstrom had a hard time making ends meet by laboring in mining and logging camps as he...

25 Sep 2008
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Starbucks Corporation

Thesis - 15 pages - Business strategy

Starbucks Corporation is one of the world's fastest growing companies. Originally founded as a single store in Seattle, Washington in 1971, Starbucks now operates more than 15,000 coffee shops across the globe, with an average of 220 locations in each of the 50 U.S. states. Starbucks'...

04 Nov 2008
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The Bergsonian martial artist : Bruce Lee's philosophies on the martial arts

Essay - 6 pages - Humanities/philosophy

Bruce Lee, international film star, martial arts master, and founder of Jeet Kune Do, received his undergraduate training in Philosophy at the University of Washington in Seattle during the early 1960's. He studied Eastern and Western Philosophy, as well as the history of thought. It is...

13 Jan 2009
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Leadership : Review of the literature

Essay - 19 pages - Human resources

Research on leadership has been part of organisation behaviour for the last one hundred years and is seen as one of social science's most researched subject (Antonakis, Cianciolo and Sternberg, 2003:5). It is believed that in 1896, the Library of congress in the USA had no book on leadership but...

15 Jan 2009
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The evolution of EU-American relationships: From obedience to independence?

Essay - 6 pages - International relations

The EU-US relations were the basis upon which global institutions were built at the end of World War II, they permitted the creation of the United Nations, of the World Trade Organization, and of the North-Atlantic Treaty Organisation... they forged the framework still used to regulate...

06 Jul 2009
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Theories of family counseling/therapy

Thesis - 5 pages - Psychology

I was introduced to John Gottman, Ph.D. by Phil Donahue during the summer of 1995. At that time, Dr. Gottman was promoting the paperback edition of his book, Why Marriages Succeed or Fail?And How You Can Make Yours Last (Gottman, 1995) on the Donahue show. Also at that time, I had taken a break...

01 Apr 2010
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Executive Order 12333

Essay - 1 pages - Journalism

The issue of government condoned assassinations has once again arisen in Washington. Executive Order 12333 specifically states that “no person employed by or acting on behalf of the United States Government shall engage in, or conspire to engage in, assassination.” Especially as...

25 Sep 2009
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The world monetary situation: A fresh look

Thesis - 7 pages - Economy general

Peaceful heat of exhausted dog-days fluttered around the Federal Reserve Board building on C Street, Washington, DC. It was noon and time for another monthly open-to-the- public “brown bag” seminar. Experience must have taught the organizers not to expect mobs thirsting for...

12 Jul 2010
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The presidential system of governance in United States

Thesis - 6 pages - Political science

According to George Vedel former professor of public law, the presidential system of governance is a system of strict separation of powers. When viewed in this sense, the American political system appears to be the only example of a presidential system in the world. It is based on a strict...

14 Jul 2010
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Nuclear weapons and world order

Thesis - 3 pages - Social sciences

In his opening remarks at the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington DC on April 13, President Obama said, “Two decades after the Cold War, we face a cruel irony of history - the risk of a nuclear confrontation between nations has gone down, but the risk of nuclear attack has gone...

29 Sep 2010
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Garten (Jeffrey E.), the Big Ten

Essay - 5 pages - Economy general

Jeffrey E. Garten is a Washington executive who entered the Clinton administration in the summer of 1993 as the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade. During his tenure, he decided to launch the Big Emerging Markets' project ('BEMs' project). This project flagged...

29 Sep 2010
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The evolution of EU-American relationships: From obedience to independence? - published: 29/09/2010

Essay - 6 pages - International relations

The EU-US relations were the basis upon which global institutions were built at the end of World War II, they permitted the creation of the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, and the North-Atlantic Treaty Organization. They were responsible for forging the framework still used to...

29 Sep 2010
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Is the American Constitution the best in the world?

Essay - 3 pages - Constitutional law

"We, the people of the United States,?do ordain and establish this Constitution of the United States of America?. By these words starts the American Constitution. This document was adopted on September 17, 1787, by the Constitutional Convention, led by Thomas Jefferson and George...

29 Sep 2010
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The European Central Bank (ECB) and the Federal Reserve System (FED)

Presentation - 23 pages - Economy general

This document is a presentation of the European Central Bank (ECB). The national central banks (NCB) make part of the ESCB Headquarters based in Frankfurt Presentation of the FED, which was created in 1913 by the enactment of the Federal Reserve Act and headquartered in Washington D.C. The...

14 Dec 2010
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Can A New World Currency Displace The Dollar?

Thesis - 2 pages - Economy general

In the article “China suggest an end to the dollar era2”, The Economist outline the fact that, “in the future, changes to the international system are likely to be shaped by Beijing as well as Washington”. To replace the current system, Mr Zhou Xiaochuan, the governor...

17 Dec 2010
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Automated to Death? - Safety concerns with automated systems

Thesis - 2 pages - Social sciences

This is very interesting article which brings our attention towards the safety concerns with automated systems. Several incidents are discussed in the article that is related to automation of the respective systems ranging from the metro crash in Washington DC to the presence of faulty...

27 Jan 2011
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Strategy marketing of the Zara group

Case study - 28 pages - Services marketing

The clothing industry represents a steady 6%- 7% of household incomes. The sector is inevitable, and everyone from the most affluent to less affluent, spend the same share. However, the textile market is primarily a volatile sector, subject to seasonality and fluctuations of fashion. Furthermore,...

14 Jun 2011
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Pho Pasteur: Drawing in Emersonians and Bostonians

Essay - 3 pages - Arts and art history

It is quite popular among various social groups to have a favorite place to go for gastronomical options. A spot that encapsulates a comforting and familiar atmosphere, and that provides cuisine that is enjoyed and loved by those who flock to it. In Boston, it seems that there would be an endless...

16 Jun 2011
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Arts of America [A Mask- Shaman Pendant- A Sully Portrait]

Thesis - 3 pages - Arts and art history

There is a dynamic range of artistic style, cultural influence and quality of the pieces on display in the Arts of Americas wing of the Museum of Fine Arts, in Boston. The variety of the art is reflective of the different cultures represented. The spectrum can be seen throughout the three pieces...

05 Jul 2011
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Our Unconscious Biases: The Implications of the IAT and Other Implicit Measures

Thesis - 3 pages - Psychology

“If you are unprepared to encounter interpretations [of your results] that you might find objectionable, please do not continue” (Project Implicit ® - Take a Test). Every visitor to Project Implicit, a self-described “hands-on science museum exhibit” involving researchers from...

14 Sep 2011
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"I Have A Dream" Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Famous Speech Analysis

Thesis - 2 pages - Political science

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's speech was delivered on August 28, 1963 in Washington, DC in front of the Lincoln Memorial. This speech was designed to reach out to millions of people, whether listening in the audience or wherever they could see/hear him talking. He was speaking to...

21 Jun 2013
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How Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson's plan of Reconstruction lead to America's Unfinished War

Case study - 3 pages - Educational studies

The Civil War was a defining moment in American history. The Civil War was fought between the northern and the southern regions of the United States, over the institution of slavery and its future in the union. The northern states had mostly abandoned the practice of slavery by the mid 1800s, but...