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Retrofitting of Existing Reinforced Concrete Members with Carbon Fibre

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Many research work conducted in the past on the strengthening of existing reinforced concrete (RC) beams has been mostly focused on the flexural strengthening (Obaidat et al.... The applications of concrete structures which are retrofitted with fibre reinforced plastic (FRP) have spread widely as a result of economic benefit got from it....

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Energy Efficiency in Buildings

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The author of this paper under the title "Energy Efficiency in Buildings" will make an earnest attempt at comparing lightweight and heavyweight construction.... The author will also explore their implication for energy efficiency in non-domestic buildings.... ... ... ... It is well known that buildings consume almost half of the delivered energy....

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Introduction of a Quota System on Solar Plates in Brazil

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The paper "Introduction of a Quota System on Solar Plates in Brazil" states that the company is under a legal obligation not to provide such a 'hardship bonus' since that would amount to discrimination between similarly placed employees who are working with the expatriated employees in the UK.... ...

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The Effects of Technology on Warfare

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The main research questions are: Have rapid technological advances revolutionized the conduct of war?... What other alterations in our internal threads must accompany technological breakthroughs?... Does technology require a reformulated conceptual change in war-making?... ... ... ...

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Gamification of the Learning Process Using the Dungeon Master Video for a Turkish Class

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This essay "Gamification of the Learning Process Using the Dungeon Master Video for a Turkish Class" is about a skilled computer programmer who lives with his girlfriend, Gwen, and X-CaliBR8, a quasi-sentient personal computer that Paul programmed and which he interacts with via a neural interface....

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Development and Modernisation

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Brooking papers on Economic Activity 1, April. ... This essay "Development and Modernisation" discusses the terms 'modernity' and 'modernization' looking into their social and historical origin.... We have observed that modernization is linked with the phenomenon of colonization and the process of the rapid industrialization that Europe went through....

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Democratic or Undemocratic

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The process that takes place when a bill is passed by the United States Congress is one of great complexity and importance.... There are many different issues that need to be discussed in order to be able to better understand this process, and this particularly includes the matter of the role of committees....

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Coastline Management to Prevent Erosion

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The following paper 'Coastline Management to Prevent Erosion' discussed a case of shoreline erosion on account of increasing human interventions, the subsequent measures taken for shoreline management, and the short and long term consequences in the locale on account of the actions taken.... ... ...

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Technological Changes

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The current global business environment is being strongly shaped by the rapid advancement of technology.... It should be noted that the past decade has ushered technological developments beyond the imagination of individuals and has hugely influenced of business organizations.... ... ... ... These technologies allowed companies to modify their business models allowing them to operate more efficiently and profitably. ...

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E-Business- Transforming Customer Contact into Revenue

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The customer is king.... It is undoubtedly the customer who dictates the success or debacle of a product.... Without sales there is no growth, and without growth there is no revenue.... With more and more competitors entering the field, it's not just the product alone that swings the pendulum their way, but customer support and customer relations....

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Sociology and Power

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Ellicott City, Maryland, is an unincorporated community and census-designated place which is located in Howard County, Maryland.... With a population of a little over 56,000 and slowing rising, Ellicott City today is a town of "stone and brick buildings, narrow streets, and steep granite cliffs.... (National Scenic Byways Program, 2000)....

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Criminal Justice Problems

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In the essay 'Criminal Justice Problems' the author looks at the rise in the number of juvenile delinquency cases.... Children are being lead astray due to the high penetration of crime into the society and the influence it has on young impressionable minds.... ... ... ... The author states that this has paved the way for increasing crime rates in the age group of below 18....

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Arnold Friend: A Dream Friend

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Joyce Carol Oates's "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been" tells the story of Connie's encounter with a boy/man who introduces himself as 'Arnold Friend,' telling her "that's my real name and I'm gonna be your friend, honey.... Arnold Friend talks and behaves in mysterious, even devious ways; and some readers have taken him to be a representation of the 'devil....

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Four decision issues managers faced when filling up their performance review forms

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The common problems which arise in performance management typically involve the content, the process, and the different people involved in the performance review.... Recognizing that the main problem lies on the managers of the peoplewhoneedpeople.... om, this paper will identify and address four decision issues managers faced when filling up their performance review forms. ...

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Ethical Responsibility in Technology

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Microsoft Corporation was charged with misleading customers of its latest operating system Microsoft Vista by stating that all computes bearing the label "Microsoft Vista Compatible" is compatible to run the above mentioned software.... It later turned that all customers who purchased the labeled computers found that it was only capable of running Vista Basic, a tuned down version of the software....

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The Diva Dance by Eric Serra

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In the paper 'The Diva Dance by Eric Serra' the author compares two great and significant music compositions, The Diva Dance and Lucia di Lammermoor by Eric Serra, and composed by Gaetano Donizetti.... There are many similarities and differences between the two which are important to take note of....

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My Internship Report

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From July 2nd to August 23rd, 2007, I attended a summer internship program at the Nomura company in Tokyo.... My objectives in this internship program were all about getting to know the company and its people, and taking stock of what kind of jobs would best fit my ability and personality. ... ...

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Internet Banking in the Sultanate of Oman

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The author examines the banking system in the Oman Republic which prefers to bank Muscat an incorporated banking company in the Arab world.... Clients using the online banking system could be regulated on how to bank and facilitate financial transactions in tandem with other modes of banking.... ...

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The Insulin Resistant Diet

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This paper 'The Insulin Resistant Diet' will explain insulin resistance and the benefits that can be gained from an insulin resistant diet.... At the foundation of the problem is that too many processed carbohydrates, high-fat content foods, and high fructose corn syrup are consumed in the average diet....

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Performance & Reward Management

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In the essay 'Performance & Reward Management' the author analyzes the presentation, which was really good the combination of the information with the presentation was superb.... The information was at a technical level that suited other students of the class.... ... ... ... The author of the paper states that though the presentation was very good it had certain drawbacks that he would like to discuss here in this paper plus the positives of the presentation would also be discussed....

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Columbia business school mba application

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I have always experienced working with a groups of people.... I have enormous experience working with people with various characteristics and I found out that working in a team is always a worthy learning experience.... Out of these experiences, there are some that are successful, and there are also some which proved to be a failure. ...

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Nervewire case study Introduction and conclusion only

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New business start up is difficult in itself but building an effective team from scratch can be even more daunting.... Effective teams are built by leaders with a vision, leaders that believe they know where they are going and are able to pass that vision on to the team.... ... ... ... Effective teams are the right mix of skills and communication, always complementing each other but only the effective leader is able to choose the right people to make that team....

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Finding the Surface Area of a Cube

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In the paper 'Finding the Surface Area of a Cube' the author analyzes the introduction to finding a cube's surface area, which should be done in such a way that will allow students to make the connection between the surface area of a single square and the surface area of a cube.... ... ... ... The author states that students will need to display comfort utilizing basic arithmetic, particularly multiplication and addition....

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The communicative relationship between the doctor and patient in the treatment of acupuncture

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[Title] [University] [Instructor Name] The Communicative Relationship between the Doctor and Patient in the Treatment of Acupuncture This paper gives a brief explanation of acupuncture's procedure and the communicative relationship that exists between the doctor and patient and is necessary for the treatment....

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Marriage and the Family- Psychology

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Name of of Lecturer 20 April 2011 Marriage and the Family- Psychology The days when women were restricted to the house chores alone and men were made to cater for the responsibilities of the family through their earnings are fast gone.... ... ... ... These days, the modern family is gradually becoming a dual-earner family....

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Packaging and it is future in the United States

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Packaging has existed since the beginning of mankind.... Our ancestors used packaging to save food.... Due to the lack of mobility of these societies there was not a need for packaging for moving purposes.... As societies became more sophisticated packaging become more important.... ... ... ... During the industrial revolution packaging became a key instrument that was used to protect goods while in transit....

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Compare and contrast

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Throughout the history of mankind the concept of family has been one of the most important social bonds that influence our society.... A traditional family nucleus is composed of a father, mother, and the children.... The family unit lives under the same roof.... They share time together and depend on each other for financial and emotional support....

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Left and right sided Basiler Stroke

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Left and Right Sided Basilar Stroke Name: University: Introduction For the brain to function properly, oxygen supply is vital – a deficiency of blood and oxygen supply to any area of the brain can bring about a stroke.... The arteries responsible for this are the basilar and carotid arteries.... ...

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Eastern and Western Wear

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There are innumerable differences between Eastern and Western wear for girls.... Although both types of outfits look extremely elegant and charming when worn according to the occasion, yet Eastern outfits are more girlish.... This paper discusses some of the points of comparison between the Western and Eastern outfits for women....

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Nonveral Observation

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Date Non-verbal Observation Non-verbal communication accounts for a large percentage of communication within a person's daily life and consists of eye contact, facial expressions, kinesics (body movements, gestures and posture), tactile (touch), and proxemics (spatial messages).... ... ... ... All of this non-verbal communication helps us to express and transmit information without words and taking notice of such forms of communication will help in making our own communication more successful....

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Effects of Technology on our Daily Life

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This essay discusses the useful and harmful effects of some of these technological advancements on our lives.... The most common blessing of continuously developing technology is the computer; computers have made the life of individuals easier than before.... ... ... ... The benefit of the cell phones is that it is faster than other communication mediums and is available for the users all the time regardless of the days....

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The Genetics Of Food Crops

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The essay "The Genetics Of Food Crops" demonstrates whether or not we should alter the genetics of food crops in order to make the disease resistant and improve production for the hungry.... Besides, As with any major issue, there are many arguments for or against the topic.... ... ... ... The result was that the world was given food crops that greatly increased food output, was disease resistant, require less water and less fertilizer....

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Not-For-Profit Decisions

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Impact of Decision Making on Non-Profit Organizations Goodwill Industries International Inc (College) Impact of Decision Making on Non-Profit Organizations Goodwill Industries International Inc Non-profit organizations do not share out their profit to shareholders but use it for attaining their common goal....

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Poem analisis of My Mistress Eyes are Nothing Like the Sun by William Shakespeare

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My Mistress' Eyes “My mistress' Eyes are nothing Like the Sun”, Shakespeare's sonnet number 130, reveals some of the ideas of his time like gender social, psychological, and cultural.... The general convention during those days was to write sonnets with love as the theme and compare the beloved to everything beautiful in nature in order to project her as a Goddess....

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Analysis of Citizen Kane

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The Citizen Kane: An Analysis of the Movie Introduction The movie Citizen Cane depicts a scene of comedy, mystery and suspense and with touch of classics.... It was first shown on the big screen on 1st day of May 1941.... Many who have watched the movie expressed their opinions and comments regarding as to how the movie progressed, its characters, the plot, effects and sound integrated....

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Menace II Society Summary:

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Menace II Society summary: This paper is based on the comprehensive summary of the movie Menace II Society set in Los Angeles.... It is worth mentioning about this movie that it gained a notorious view after its release because of the heavy display of vehemence, violence, action, profanity, and bloodshed....

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Islam as a cultural flow

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Islam is both a religion and a culture with deep historical roots.... It is impossible to differentiate as to where religion stops and culture begins as the two are intrinsically intertwined.... Therefore, to be Islam, is to be culturally shaped and also to be religiously educated.... ... ... .... Middle Eastern citizens share the religious education methods and information, but do not experience the identical cultural context....

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Muslims who assimilate are better off than those who maintain their traditions and culture

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Name of author: Islam is more tolerant and accepting than Western World ideologies!... Even though most of the other religions dilute their beliefs, traditions and customs for the sake of advancements in human life, Islam never bothered much in reforming their fundamental beliefs and traditions.... ...

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Environmental Sustainability in the EU my country is Portugal

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Environmental Sustainability in the EU & Portugal's Scope of Using Renewable Energy College) Environmental Sustainability in the EU & Portugal's Scope of Using Renewable Energy Introduction Since global warming and green house effect have become hot button issues for international political debate, the European Commission today heeds great emphasis on environmental sustainability....

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Cell Phones in China

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Running Head: Cell Phones in China Customer Insert His/her name: China is one of the four oldest civilizations of the world.... It is the originator of compass, paper making, gun powder and printing.... It has a written history of 4000 years and after going through various stages of improvement it has reached its present condition of socialism....

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The Stone Angel/ Jason Currie's pride

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The Stone Angel/ Jason Currie's pride One of the most renowned of Margaret Laurence's series of novels set in the fictitious town of Manawaka, The Stone Angel (1964) is noted for its depiction of the major theme, i.... .... pride, through its major characters, such as Hagar and Jason Currie.... ... ...

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Bedford book: Chopin's The Story of an Hour

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The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin is a great book which has its own overtones regarding a concrete theme.... It is all about the counter position of a woman to a man.... The logic of getting overjoyed when your husband is dead cannot but be linked with some feminist approach by the author.... ... ...

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Causes Leading to the Bombing at Pearl Harbor

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The paper "Causes Leading to the Bombing at Pearl Harbor" highlights that the author believes that among all the causes leading to the Pearl Harbor bombing, Japan's aggressiveness towards the United States was the chief factor that triggered them to take drastic steps towards them.... ... ... ... When Admiral Nagumo's aircraft targeting the U....

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My favorite philosopher

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This research aims to evaluate and present some of the reasons why Plato became one of the greatest if not the greatest of the philosophers.... The researcher of this article tells about his favorite philosopher – Plato.... ... ... ... The study affirms philosophers gain the respect and admiration of people around the world and have long been important in the developments we are now enjoying....

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Technology Guide for Nonprofit Leaders: Health and Human Services

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Health and human service sectors are institutional areas that facilitate critical service to the under-privileged segment of our society.... Human services are broadly defined as non profit organizations that serve the cause of human development and ensure empowerment of the people.... ... ... ... They provide services in myriad areas like healthcare support, education, training and development for self reliance, disaster management etc....

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Causes and effects of obesity

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Obesity has become quite common in the contemporary age.... This paper looks into some causes and effects of obesity.... Obesity is the result of the modern way of living and causes many upsetting psychological and physical consequences.... .... ... ... [Student's Name] [Instructor's Name] [Course name and code] 19th June 2011....

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Firearm and Tort Litigation

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Harris Kamran Law Review Paper 15 July 2011 Firearm and Tort Litigation Tort litigation concerns with the cases against civil wrongdoing as opposed to criminal cases (USLegal, n.... .... , and with such cases as can be taken up by a court of Law for processing and providing compensation for damages (USLegal, n....

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Updating Computer Operating System

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This paper discusses the process analysis of updating a computer operating system.... The process of upgrading operating-system involves some steps that result in an increasing level of convenience for the user.... Computer upgrading process includes the steps: arranging, upgrading, after upgrading....

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Can marriage be saved

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Marriages are considered to be made in heaven.... However this is strictly not the case in this world anymore.... It is now more of a compromise and a situation that asks for hard labor than anything else.... .... ... ... What this means is that marriage ruins the very basis of two persons who are bound to live with each other for the rest of their lives and this is a myth that has been making the rounds of so many people in the times much like today....

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Article Summary from OPM (Human Resources)

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Performance management is a scaffold or skeleton of any organization that recognizes prospect for performance enhancement by means of presentation and measures which serve as markers.... Performance management is therefore the most methodical and organized process executed by any.... ... ... ganization, engaging those who are associated with the organization to enhance their efficiency and efficacy for the smother and successful undertakings of missions or set targets. ...

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