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White Paper: Regulatory, Legal, and Institutional Risks for Sanctioning Bodies in Approving High-Disparity Matchups (Case Study: Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua)

Executive Summary Sanctioning bodies face substantial reputational, financial, legal, and political risks when approving fights that pair an elite world-class heavyweight such as Anthony Joshua with a celebrity-driven, unevenly credentialed fighter such as Jake Paul. While such contests can generate … Continue reading

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White Paper: The Clinical and Ethical Thought Process Behind Avoiding Treatment or Removal of Slow-Growing Prostate and Other Indolent Tumors in Elderly Patients

Executive Summary Modern oncology increasingly recognizes that more treatment is not always better, particularly for elderly patients with slow-growing prostate tumors or other indolent neoplasms. This white paper outlines the reasoning framework physicians use when recommending active surveillance or watchful … Continue reading

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White Paper: “Woke Up Dead”: The Meaning and Context of the Hebrew Phrase in the Assyrian Army Narrative: A Linguistic, Historical, and Biblicist Analysis

Executive Summary The destruction of Sennacherib’s Assyrian army in a single night—recorded in 2 Kings 19:35 and Isaiah 37:36—is one of the most dramatic deliverance narratives in the Hebrew Bible. Popular preachers sometimes describe this event with the phrase “they … Continue reading

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White Paper: Falling Slowly: Comparative Terminal Velocity of Animals and Objects, and How Body Design Minimizes Impact Speed

Abstract Terminal velocity—the maximum speed an object reaches when falling through a fluid such as air—is a key determinant of whether a fall is survivable. This paper compares the terminal velocities of various animals and inanimate objects, analyses how size, … Continue reading

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Historical Lessons and Contemporary Political ImplicationsThe Miscalculation of the Assassins of Julius Caesar:White Paper:

Executive Summary The assassination of Julius Caesar on the Ides of March, 44 BCE, is one of history’s most iconic political murders. Yet it is equally one of its most catastrophic miscalculations. The senatorial conspirators—men who considered themselves patriots defending … Continue reading

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White Paper: On Responsibility For Bridge Failures On Engineers In China

Executive Summary Bridge failures in China sit at the intersection of rapid infrastructure expansion, challenging geology, overloaded transport networks, and a stringent but uneven system of professional accountability. Recent collapses – including the partial failure of the newly opened Hongqi … Continue reading

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White Paper: Veterans Day and Remembrance Day: A Comparative Analysis of Meaning and Observance

Executive Summary Veterans Day (United States) and Remembrance Day (Commonwealth nations) both trace their origins to the end of World War I and share the common purpose of honoring military service. However, they differ in scope, tone, and national expression. … Continue reading

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White Paper: Biblical Coregencies: Identification, Meaning, and Chronological Implications

Abstract Coregencies—periods when two rulers share authority over a kingdom—are a crucial but often overlooked element in understanding biblical chronology. The phenomenon clarifies several chronological discrepancies within the books of Kings, Chronicles, and the prophetic writings. This white paper explores … Continue reading

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White Paper: The DC-10 and MD-11 — Engine Detachment and Hydraulic System Vulnerabilities

Executive Summary The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 and its derivative, the MD-11, represent significant chapters in the evolution of wide-body commercial aviation. Despite their engineering ambition and market success, both aircraft became synonymous with high-profile accidents resulting from catastrophic engine detachments … Continue reading

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White Paper: The History Behind the Man in the Iron Mask

Executive Summary The mystery of the Man in the Iron Mask is one of the most enduring enigmas in European history, blending politics, intrigue, and legend. First recorded during the reign of King Louis XIV of France, the case concerned … Continue reading

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