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Trends. A Strategic-Moral Calculus: For The Mathematically Or Morally Challenged?, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

The author discusses the strategic-moral calculus that confronts the United States Government (USG) on many fronts.

Decree No. 89-98 - Amendment Of Article 62 Of The Electric Sub-Sector Law, Congreso Nacional De Honduras

Latin American Energy Policies

This document is an amendment to Article 62 of Decree No. 158-94 - Law on the Electric Sub-Sector, outlining the creation of the Social Fund for Electric Development.

The Illogic Of Logic In Security Analysis: An Example From Serbia, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

The author discusses the good and bad implications of both denotation and connotation.

Trends. The Proliferation Of Nuclear Weapons And Economic Recession: Global Crises That Turn Right Thinking On Its Head, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

The author discusses the impact of the end of the cold war on the rest of the world.

Student Right To Know & Campus Security, Lindenwood University

Security Reports

1998-1999 Clery Report.

Trends. Sharing Data On Missile Launches: A New Version Of An Old Idea, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

In this article, the author discusses the agreement that was announced, the United States and Russia, to quickly share data about the launch of ballistic missiles and space payloads.

Trends. Functional Versus Ideological Environmentalism: Implications For Physical And Psychological Security, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

The author discusses how ideological environmentalists embrace the notion that nature is pristine and benign. All must be, continue to be, and modified to be as it would be without human intervention. Supporting belief systems are problematic.

Mother-To-Child Transmission Of Aids: A Problem Of International Psychology, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article describes international psychological phenomena that may be implicated in the identification, prevention, and management of mother-to-child transmission of AIDS.

Trends. Milosevic On Force Withdrawal: Can The Wrong Be Right?, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

The author discusses the completion of talks between Yugoslavian President Slobodan Milosevic and Russian President Boris Yeltsin, which seems to have lead to the lessening of the momentum for multilateral military intervention sponsored by the United Nations and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to punish Serbia.

Trends. Nonratification Of The Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: The Logic Of Illogic, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

The author discusses the ratifying of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT).

Global Environment Conflict In The Postcold War Era: Linkage To An Extended Paradigm, Michelle Zebich-Knos

Peace and Conflict Studies

Excerpt

The end of the Cold War era has opened a Pandora's Box of environmental concerns that, heretofore, took a back seat to superpower struggles. Today, conflict is no longer played out within a Cold War conceptual framework. Imperfect, and at times, inconsistent as the Cold War framework was, it nevertheless provided decision makers with a recipe for action--or inaction. Since conflict is no longer structured within this framework, the two former superpowers --the United States and Russia--no longer possess clear yardsticks for action. With superpower interference in "proxy" conflict(s) no longer the definitive factor in the international arena, I …

Trends. Pakistan Evens The Score: Do We Need An Overtime?, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

The author discusses the recent Pakistani government nuclear detonations.

Blowing Smoke: Tobacco Companies, Anti-Tobacco Tax Policies, And International Security, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article illustrates how governmental tax policymakers are an insignificant threat to tobacco companies. Security implications are alluded to--viz., company relationships with illicit trafficking organizations, the health of populations, and tax policies towards illegal drugs if the last were to become legal.

Trends. Nuclear Tests In India: Is The Buddha Smiling?, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

The author discusses nuclear testing in India.

Trends. Anthrax Vaccinations: Saddam Wins Again, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

The author analyzes the human, financial, and strategic costs borne by the USG through its deployed personnel and materiel increment reactive to the recent inspection crisis in Iraq.

Trends. The Ins And Outs Of Nuclear Nonproliferation: The Case Of Georgia, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

The author discusses the strong case that can be made that the essence of all foreign policy matters involves the most basic of psychological boundaries: between the "me" and "not me".

Trends. An Encryption Paradox: Cracking The Groupe Speciale Mobile Standard (Gsm), Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

The author discusses the vulnerability of encryption methods used with today's modern technology.

Trends. Self-Inflicted Injury As Coping Strategy: An Example From Hamas, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

The author discusses a basic premise of psychodynamic political psychology, that of coping strategies being used to manage personal conflict which are often similar strategies used to manage political conflict.

Trends. The Tale Of The Tape: Coup Minimization In Nigeria, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

The author discusses the covert, clandestine, and even apocryphal audio and video tapes used by Nigerian President Abacha, in an effort to minimize the probability of a successful coup.

The Express: April 4, 1998, Taylor University Fort Wayne

1997-1998 (Volume 2)

When Missionaries Get Mad! — New escort system begins — This that use it are violating their conscience — Editorials — Express Index — Gun control: How to decide? — Letters to the Editor: The Woman Thing — Taylor should address women’s issues, work for equality — Lawn mower rider by day and rodeo king by night — Captain pulls the Woll over opponent’s eyes — Baseball team calls it quits on the 1998 season — Falcon soccer team in it’s second year playing indoors — Slap shot: A commentary by John Zurcher — Taylor’s Top 10 — Jam Session …

How Standards And Accountability Lead To Safety And Security Violations At Nuclear Weapons Plants, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article describes some counterintuitive consequences of instituting safety standards and accountability practices at nuclear weapons plants.

Trends. Globalization And Security: Somalia, Indonesia, And The Import Of Mobility, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

The author discusses the potential for significant impact on the security of nation-states that illegal immigrants can have.

Anticipatory Collective Self-Defense In The Charter Era: What The Treaties Have Said, George K. Walker

Cornell International Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Security Bureaucracies: The Psychology Of Keeping And Divulging Secrets, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article describes aspects of the psychology of keeping and divulging secrets to inform policies of security bureaucracies' human resource managers.

The Future Interface Of Political And Industrial/Organizational Psychologies: The Case Of Air Traffic Controllers, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article presents a brief overview of future psychological challenges bearing on the improving the performance of air traffic controllers. The most significant challenges appear to be philosophical, political, social, and cultural.

Trends. A Strategic Defense Initiative Against Biological Warfare: Sense? Nonsense? Mal Vu, Mal Dit?, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

The author discusses the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) that was initiated by United States (US) President Ronald Reagan during his first term.

Trends. Globalization: The Ethnopsychological Shortfall In Negotiations On Weapons Nonproliferation, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

The author discusses increasing interdependence that comes with globalization.

National Security Decision Making: When Does The Personal Matter?, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article describes elements of personal psychology that may significantly affect national security decision making.

Trends. Globalization: Good News For The Militarily, Environmentally, And Economically Challenged, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

With globalization comes increasing interdependence. With this interdependence comes increasing military, environmental, and economic threats from the weak.

How Fresh A Start?: What Are "Household Goods" For Purposes Of Section 522 (F)(1)(B)(I) Lien Avoidance?, Michael G. Hillinger

Faculty Publications

What do camcorders, walkman players, personal computers, stereo components, firearms, chain saws, lawn and garden tools, bicycles, and video game machines have in common?

Well, they are all the things one might find in the typical American home. Although not necessarily cheap to buy new, such items generally do not retain value over time. They frequently serve as collateral for nonpurchase money loans. In a bankruptcy context, they share another characteristic; courts have had to decide if they are household goods such that a debtor is able to avoid a nonpossessory, nonpurchase money security interest in them. Indeed, over 270 …