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Crossings, 2008, Roger Williams University

Yearbooks

No abstract provided.

Post-September 11Th Representations Of Latin American Immigrants In Political Discourse: An Analysis Of Metaphor, Nick James Romerhausen

Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations

This study analyzes the types of metaphorical labels that the United States House of Representatives uses in post-September 11th resolutions to label and describe Latin American immigrants. The rhetorical philosophy of Kenneth Burke, Haig Bosmajian’s The Language of Oppression, and a study conducted in 1999 by Otto Santa Ana provide the framework for analyzing the power of the dominant and secondary metaphors found in these documents. Furthermore, this paper examines the connection between metaphorical labels and social and political attitudes toward Latin American immigration in contemporary discourse.

The Abstruse Science: Kelo, Lochner, And Representation Reinforcement In The Public Use Debate, Charles E. Cohen

Duquesne Law Review

No abstract provided.

The Shield 2008, Shield

Murray State University Yearbooks

Murray State University Yearbook, 2008

Safety Vs. Security: How Broad But Selective Public Access To Environmental Data Properly Balances Communities' Safety And Homeland Security, 25 J. Marshall J. Computer & Info. L. 273 (2008), Brad Schweiger

UIC John Marshall Journal of Information Technology & Privacy Law

No abstract provided.

Weatherford: Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2009, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Undergraduate Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Founder's Day 2008, Sacred Heart University

Founder's Day Programs

Program for the March 26, 2008 Founder's Day ceremony held in the William H. Pitt Health and Recreation Center.

United States Immigration Policy: Contract Or Human Rights Law?, Victor C. Romero

Nova Law Review

No abstract provided.

No End In Sight: The Effect Of The Boumediene Decision On Detainees Held By The United States At Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Connie Kaplan

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

Imagine that you are looking for a better life. You immigrate to a new country and fourteen years later you become a citizen.

Portland State Library Newsletter; Winter 2008, Portland State University Library

Library Newsletters

In this issue: Enhancing Library Spaces…; New Look for PsychInfo & Biosis; Exhibits & Events and Better Spaces for Studying

Annual Report Of The Officers Of The Town Of Warren, New Hampshire For The Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2007., Warren Town Representatives

Warren, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

Treasure Valley State Of The Region: Progress Report 2008, Public Policy Center, Boise State University, Gregory C. Hill

Research and Reports

The original Treasure Valley State of the Region Report (2006) describes the Boise- Nampa MSA using 49 indicators on social, economic, fiscal and environmental aspects of the region. Comparisons using the indicators are also made with peer regions in the Western United States. The rapid increase in growth in the Treasure Valley warrants a comprehensive look at the region. The Public Policy Center in the College of Social Science and Public Affairs at Boise State University initiated the production of this report to meet this need.

This report was assembled by faculty and graduate students in an effort to produce …

The Need For Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification For Open-Water Lifeguards At Huntington Beach, Ca, Daniel Jerome, Peter R. Chambers, Steve Reuter, John Porcari

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

The number of people visiting U.S. beaches increased in 2007 to more than 240 million people. This increase in activities does not come without danger. Lifeguards maintain beach safety, but little research is available to assist us in determining appropriate certification levels for lifeguards. The authors analyzed various injuries that occurred in the open-water environment of Huntington Beach, CA. Based on the nature of the injuries, they attempted to determine the level of training lifeguards needed. The vast majority of injuries (99%) were soft-tissue injuries, musculoskeletal injuries, or environmental injuries. It was felt that lifeguards with first-aid and basic-life-support (BLS) …

Just Don't Say You Heard It From Me: Bridging The Davis V. Washington Divide Of Indistinguishable Primary-Purpose Statements, Thomas M. Forsyth Iii

UC Law Constitutional Quarterly

In Davis v. Washington, the Supreme Court sought to clarify its Crawford v. Washington holding, which restored the Constitution's Confrontation Clause to its original procedural function-to test the reliability of testimonial witness statements "in the crucible of cross-examination." Under Davis, the testimonial/non-testimonial categorization of witness hearsay statements is based on the primary purpose for which those statements were made to law enforcement agents. Despite the Court's two-pronged standard, Davis left a gaping hole between the extreme ends of the testimonial/nontestimonial spectrum where witness statements have a mixed or dual purpose and the primary purpose is indiscernible.

This note proposes that …

Suspension For Beginners: Ex Parte Bollman And The Unconstitutionality Of The 1996 Antiterrorism And Effective Death Penalty Act, Dan Poulson

UC Law Constitutional Quarterly

The 1996 Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act dramatically revised the manner in which federal courts exercise jurisdiction in habeas corpus petitions. Under 28 U.S.C. 2254(d)(1), federal courts cannot grant habeas relief to state prisoners with regard to any claim that has been adjudicated on the merits by a state court unless the adjudication "resulted in a decision that was contrary to, or involved an unreasonable application of, clearly established Federal law, as determined by the Supreme Court of the United States."

Various critics have assailed this language as an unconstitutional limitation on the decision-making powers of federal courts. In …

Is There A Constitutional Right To Fish In A Marine Protected Area? An Analysis Of The California Constitution's Right To Fish Provision And Its Impact On The State's Power To Create Marine Reserves And Other Types Of Marine Protected Areas (Mpas), Doug Obegi

UC Law Environmental Journal

No abstract provided.

California Water Management: Subject To Change, John T. Andrew, Jessica Roberts Pearson, John K. Woodling

UC Law Environmental Journal

No abstract provided.

Proposition 92. Community Colleges. Funding. Governance. Fees.

Propositions

COMMUNITY COLLEGES. FUNDING. GOVERNANCE. FEES. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND STATUTE. Establishes in state constitution a system of independent public community college districts and Board of Governors. Generally, requires minimum levels of state funding for school districts and community college districts to be calculated separately, using different criteria and separately appropriated. Allocates 10.46 percent of current Proposition 98 school funding maintenance factor to community colleges. Sets community college fees at $15/unit per semester; limits future fee increases. Provides formula for allocation by Legislature to community college districts that would not otherwise receive general fund revenues through community college apportionment. SUMMARY OF …

Referendum On Amendment To Indian Gaming Compact

Propositions

REFERENDUM ON AMENDMENT TO INDIAN GAMING COMPACT. A “Yes” vote approves and a “No” vote rejects, a law that: Ratifies amendment to existing gaming compact between state and Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation; amendment would permit tribe to operate 3,000 additional slot machines; Omits certain projects from scope of California Environmental Quality Act; amendment provides for Tribal Environmental Impact Report and intergovernmental procedure to address environmental impact; Specifies where revenue paid by tribe pursuant to amendment deposited; amendment requires tribe to make $20,000,000 annual payment and pay percentage of revenue generated from the additional slot machines to the state. …

Voter Information Guide For 2008, Primary

Propositions

No abstract provided.

Nonviolent Drug Offenses. Sentencing, Parole And Rehabilitation.

Propositions

NONVIOLENT DRUG OFFENSES. SENTENCING, PAROLE AND REHABILITATION. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Allocates $460,000,000 annually to improve and expand treatment programs for persons convicted of drug and other offenses. Limits court authority to incarcerate offenders who commit certain drug crimes, break drug treatment rules or violate parole. Substantially shortens parole for certain drug offenses; increases parole for serious and violent felonies. Divides Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation authority between two Secretaries, one with six year fixed term and one serving at pleasure of Governor. Provides five year fixed terms for deputy secretaries. Creates 19 member board to direct parole and rehabilitation policy. Summary …

Referendum On Amendment To Indian Gaming Compact.

Propositions

REFERENDUM ON AMENDMENT TO INDIAN GAMING COMPACT. A “Yes” vote approves and a “No” vote rejects, a law that: Ratifies amendment to existing gaming compact between the state and Pechanga Band of Luiseño Mission Indians; amendment would permit tribe to operate 5,500 additional slot machines; Omits certain projects from scope of California Environmental Quality Act; amendment provides for Tribal Environmental Impact Report and intergovernmental procedure to address environmental impact; Revenue paid by tribe to be deposited into General Fund; tribe would make $42,500,000 annual payment and pay percentage of revenue generated from the additional slot machines to the state. SUMMARY …

Proposition 93 Limits On Legislators' Terms In Office.

Propositions

LIMITS ON LEGISLATORS’ TERMS IN OFFICE. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Reduces the total amount of time a person may serve in the state legislature from 14 years to 12 years. Allows a person to serve a total of 12 years either in the Assembly, the Senate, or a combination of both. Provides a transition period to allow current members to serve a total of 12 consecutive years in the house in which they are currently serving, regardless of any prior service in another house. SUMMARY OF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST'S ESTIMATE OF NET STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT FISCAL IMPACT: This measure would have …

Voter Information Guide For 2008, Primary

Propositions

No abstract provided.

Voter Information Guide For 2008, Primary

Propositions

No abstract provided.

Proposition 10 Alternative Fuel Vehicles And Renewable Energy. Bonds.

Propositions

ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES AND RENEWABLE ENERGY. BONDS. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Provides $3.425 billion to help consumers and others purchase certain high fuel economy or alternative fuel vehicles, including natural gas vehicles, and to fund research into alternative fuel technology. Provides $1.25 billion for research, development and production of renewable energy technology, primarily solar energy with additional funding for other forms of renewable energy; incentives for purchasing solar and renewable energy technology. Provides grants to cities for renewable energy projects and to colleges for training in renewable and energy efficiency technologies. Total funding provided is $5 billion from general obligation bonds. Summary …

Voter Information Guide For 2008, General Election

Propositions

No abstract provided.

American Indians, Crime And The Law: Five Years Of Scholarship On Criminal Justice In Indian Country, Kevin Washburn

Faculty Scholarship

Opening remarks.

Street Outreach Workers: Best Practices And Lessons Learned, Scott H. Decker, Tim S. Bynum, Jack Mcdevitt, Amy Farrell, Sean P. Varano

Justice Studies Faculty Publications

Street outreach workers are an important part of the Senator Charles E. Shannon Jr. Community Safety Initiative (CSI) comprehensive gang and youth violence reduction strategy in Massachusetts1. Street outreach involves the use of individuals to “work the streets,” making contact with youth in neighborhoods with high levels of gang activity. These individuals are generally not employed by the criminal justice system agencies but rather are based in community service organizations or other non- governmental agencies. Street outreach workers provide an important bridge between the community, gang-involved youth, and the agencies (whether social service or law enforcement) that respond to the …

Views Of Community Life In Rural Nebraska, Rebecca J. Vogt

Nebraska Rural Poll

Global Climate Change: Opinions and Perceptions of Rural Nebraskans