Monthly Archives: October 2025

White Paper: Financial Resilience Strategies for Prince Andrew and Sarah, Duchess of York: Post-Royal Economic Adaptation

Executive Summary With the anticipated removal of royal family privileges and financial support, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson face a substantial transition from institutionally supported figures to independent private citizens. This paper explores pathways toward sustainable financial autonomy and asset … Continue reading

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White Paper: Non-Invasive Management of Lower-Limb Swelling in Elderly Care Home Patients Through Manual Therapy and Kinesiology Taping

Executive Summary Chronic lower-limb swelling (edema) is a prevalent condition among elderly patients in long-term care facilities, often resulting from venous insufficiency, immobility, or systemic disease. Traditional management—such as diuretics, compression stockings, and elevation—remains essential but may be poorly tolerated … Continue reading

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White Paper: The Health Benefits of Power and Influence

Executive Summary This white paper examines the psychological, physiological, and social benefits associated with positions of power and influence. Contrary to the assumption that leadership necessarily entails stress and burnout, a growing body of interdisciplinary research—from neurobiology to organizational psychology—demonstrates … Continue reading

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Course Design: Financial and Economic Literacy for Adults (PAK 103)

This three-credit course, forming part of the Certificate in Practical Adult Knowledge and Competence (CPAK), is designed to provide adult learners with a strong foundation in both personal financial management and the principles of economic reasoning that underlie it. The … Continue reading

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White Paper: Principles of Financial and Economic Literacy Often Overlooked by Adults

Executive Summary Despite a proliferation of financial information, a large portion of adults remain unable to apply economic principles to their daily decisions. Traditional education focuses on abstract mathematics or broad social studies, but omits the practical knowledge required for … Continue reading

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White Paper: The Servant Problem in Literature — Class, Dependence, and Moral Tension Across Genres and Periods

I. Introduction: The Literary Servant as Mirror and Measure The “servant problem” refers not merely to the practical concerns of employing, disciplining, or retaining servants but to a deeper cultural and moral dilemma: how societies that proclaim equality reconcile themselves … Continue reading

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White Paper: The Complexity of Identity Concerns — Naming, Offense, and Linguistic Authority

Executive Summary This white paper explores the intricate politics surrounding group identity and naming conventions, focusing on who holds the authority to decide what names are acceptable, offensive, or inclusive. It examines how external ideological projects—particularly those driven by progressive … Continue reading

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White Paper: Citizenship as a Weapon in the Contemporary World

Executive Summary Citizenship, once considered a framework of belonging and participation, has increasingly become an instrument of coercion and control in the 21st century. While international norms assert the universality of human rights, in practice, governments and institutions differentiate sharply … Continue reading

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White Paper: The Military and Political History of the Social War (91–87 BCE)

Executive Summary The Social War (Latin: Bellum Sociale or Bellum Italicum, 91–87 BCE) was a watershed in the history of the late Roman Republic. Though it began as a rebellion by Rome’s Italian allies (socii) seeking citizenship and political equality, … Continue reading

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Course Proposal: Civic and Legal Literacy for Adults

Course Code: PAK 102 Credit Hours: 3 (or 45 contact hours) Delivery Format: Hybrid (In-person or Online + Discussion Forums + Practical Exercises) Prerequisites: None — open to all adults Program Context This course forms the foundational module in the … Continue reading

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