Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Digital Commons Network™

Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

2009

Discipline
Institution
Keyword
Publication
Publication Type

Articles 1861 - 1890 of 2093

Full-Text Articles in Entire DC Network

"The Latent Enmity Of Georgia": Sherman's March And Its Effects On The Social Division Of Georgia, Michael Jason Spurr Jan 2009

"The Latent Enmity Of Georgia": Sherman's March And Its Effects On The Social Division Of Georgia, Michael Jason Spurr

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

In September 1864, Union General William T. Sherman's Savannah Campaign targeted the growing animosity between wealthy and poor Georgians when he proposed that Union forces "arouse the latent enmity of Georgia." This thesis continues the study of the March to the Sea by examining the effect of Sherman's campaign as it pertained to the social divisions between Georgians. Sherman's army alone did not ruin the state's ability to remain a vital contributor to the war effort, but rather focused upon the already growing social disputes between Georgians over economic contributions, military sacrifice, and political support. Even before Sherman's army arrived, …

Go to article

Mental Illness, Co-Occurring Factors And Aggression As Examined In An American Prison, Stephanie Leigh Sullivan Jan 2009

Mental Illness, Co-Occurring Factors And Aggression As Examined In An American Prison, Stephanie Leigh Sullivan

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

This study examines the relationship between several factors which have been identified in previous research as co-occurring and risk relevant to aggressive behavior. Although many factors have been addressed independently for various reasons in other studies, this study looks at the unique combination of a select few of these variables and their relationship for propensity towards aggression. The results of this study show propensity towards aggression is significant for two specific mental health issues; anxiety, and history of severe head injury. Results also indicate that co-occurring factors are prevalent in this sample and those inmates with prior mental illness are …

Go to article

A Validation Study Of Risk Management Systems, Bridget Kelly Jan 2009

A Validation Study Of Risk Management Systems, Bridget Kelly

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

The purpose of this study was to examine the predictive validity of Risk Management Systems (RMS) as a risk assessment instrument. To date, a published validation study does not exist for the RMS. The study employs secondary data analysis to examine the predictive validity of RMS recidivism and violence scores on three outcomes: arrest, unsuccessful termination from supervision, and technical violations. The study sample consisted of 830 probationers from the United States Probation Office, District of Nevada. The analyses showed that RMS recidivism and violence scores were moderately predictive of all three outcomes.

Go to article

Eminent Domain: The Unintended Consequences Of Kelo, Tracy Lynn Bower Jan 2009

Eminent Domain: The Unintended Consequences Of Kelo, Tracy Lynn Bower

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

In recent years, local governments in the United States have increasingly used eminent domain to promote economic development, raising concerns among property-right advocates over what those advocates view as unlawful, or what should be unlawful, takings of private property in order to benefit another private property owner. This philosophical and legal dispute reached a crisis point in the 2005 United States Supreme Court decision in Kelo v. City of New London. In that decision, the court narrowly upheld a Connecticut Supreme Court ruling granting the City of New London permission to redevelop land that had been seized from existing homeowners …

Go to article

Could Government Speech Endorsing A Higher Law Resolve The Establishment Clause Crisis., Bruce Ledewitz Jan 2009

Could Government Speech Endorsing A Higher Law Resolve The Establishment Clause Crisis., Bruce Ledewitz

St. Mary's Law Journal

The Establishment Clause crisis exists due to the Supreme Court’s promise that America would have a secular government—meaning one which was neutral between religion and irreligion, as well as being neutral to all religions. This promise evolved pursuant to the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the Establishment Clause. Nevertheless, the commitment to neutrality was never carried to fulfillment by the Court. The crisis may be illustrated by Congress’ addition of the words “under God” to the Pledge of Allegiance in 1954. This addition seemed to violate the promise of neutrality made by the Supreme Court in Everson v. Board of Education …

Go to article

Administrative Detention In Armed Conflict, Ashley S. Deeks Jan 2009

Administrative Detention In Armed Conflict, Ashley S. Deeks

Case Western Reserve Journal of International Law

No abstract provided.

Go to article

Security Detention, Terrorism, And The Prevention Imperative, John Mcloughlin, Gregory P. Noone, Diana C. Noone Jan 2009

Security Detention, Terrorism, And The Prevention Imperative, John Mcloughlin, Gregory P. Noone, Diana C. Noone

Case Western Reserve Journal of International Law

No abstract provided.

Go to article

A Hybrid Court For A Hybrid War, Glenn M. Sulmasy, Andrea K. Logman Jan 2009

A Hybrid Court For A Hybrid War, Glenn M. Sulmasy, Andrea K. Logman

Case Western Reserve Journal of International Law

No abstract provided.

Go to article

The Harmful Side Effects Of Drug Prohibition, Randy E. Barnett Jan 2009

The Harmful Side Effects Of Drug Prohibition, Randy E. Barnett

Utah Law Review

An addiction to drug laws is caused by an inadequate understanding of individual rights and the vital role such rights play in deciding matters of legality. As a result, policies are implemented that cause serious' harm to the very individuals whom these policies were devised to help and to the general public. If the rights of individuals to choose how to use their person and possessions are fully respected, there is no guaranty that people will exercise their rights wisely. Some may mistakenly choose the path of finding happiness in a bottle or in a vial. Others may wish to …

Go to article

Medical Marijuana: The Conflict Between Scientific Evidence And Political Ideology, Peter J. Cohen Jan 2009

Medical Marijuana: The Conflict Between Scientific Evidence And Political Ideology, Peter J. Cohen

Utah Law Review

At the beginning of this article, a basic question was posited: Should the approval or disapproval of medical marijuana as a legitimate therapeutic agent be governed by the same statute (and philosophy) that applies to all other new drugs or pharmaceutical agents, the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and should the drug be evaluated by the appropriate regulatory agency, the Food and Drug Administration, for its safety and efficacy as demonstrated by "evidence consisting of adequate and well-controlled investigations, including clinical investigations, by experts qualified by scientific training and experience"? If not, should medical marijuana be exempt from scientific review …

Go to article

Justice In The Darkness: Mental Health And The Juveniie Justice System, Brian Jay Nicholls Jan 2009

Justice In The Darkness: Mental Health And The Juveniie Justice System, Brian Jay Nicholls

Utah Law Review

Unless states can provide a way to identify these youth at an earlier stage, intervene, and provide meaningful and effective treatment, the future of those youths as well as the public safety is in jeopardy. Research has shown, as illustrated by Utah's C3 Court, that a comprehensive and collaborative approach to treating these kids can "reduce both crime and costs in the long run while improving (and even saving) the lives of young people today." If states do nothing however, not only do those states fail the youth that they are supposed to rehabilitate, but the state also "fails the …

Go to article

Disability-Selective Abortion And The Americans With Disabilities Act, Dov Fox, Christopher L. Griffin, Jr. Jan 2009

Disability-Selective Abortion And The Americans With Disabilities Act, Dov Fox, Christopher L. Griffin, Jr.

Utah Law Review

This Article examines the influence of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on affective attitudes toward children with disabilities and on the incidence of disability-selective abortion. Applying regression analysis to U.S. natality data, we find that the birthrate of children with Down syndrome declined significantly in the years following the ADA’s passage. Controlling for technological, demographic, and cultural variables suggests that the ADA may have encouraged prospective parents to prevent the existence of the very class of people it was designed to protect. We explain this paradox by showing the way in which specific ADA provisions could have given rise …

Go to article

Not Guilty…Until Recommitment: The Misuse Of Evidence Of The Underlying Crime In Ngri Recommitment Hearings, Jana R. Mccreary Jan 2009

Not Guilty…Until Recommitment: The Misuse Of Evidence Of The Underlying Crime In Ngri Recommitment Hearings, Jana R. Mccreary

Utah Law Review

A criminal defendant found not guilty by reason of insanity was found not guilty. Commitment to a state mental facility is not designed to be punishment for a crime. The commitment is meant instead to address the acquittee’s insanity. Involuntary commitment strips a person of a vital liberty interest, and under our Constitution it should be done only with adequate due process. Recommitment of the person, though, is due that same protection. Accordingly, use of unfairly prejudicial evidence should be limited unless a court deems it necessary to a jury’s determination.

Go to article

The 4-1-1 On Adolescents' Attitudes Toward The 5-0 And The Portrayal Of Law Enforcement Officials In Young Adult Literature, Amy Chopard Jan 2009

The 4-1-1 On Adolescents' Attitudes Toward The 5-0 And The Portrayal Of Law Enforcement Officials In Young Adult Literature, Amy Chopard

Graduate Research Papers

For this content analysis, the portrayal of law enforcement officials in young adult fiction was examined. This researcher read and analyzed 15 young adult fiction titles portraying a law enforcement official in either a primary or secondary character role. The main research question this researcher sought to answer was: How are law enforcement officials portrayed in young adult fiction? Based on the findings of her study, this researcher concluded that law enforcement officials in the examined titles are portrayed as having indifferent attitudes toward adolescents in general. In addition, this researcher found that law enforcement officials portrayed in the examined …

Go to article

A Portrayal Of The Modern Day Dairy Farm In Children's Literature, Bridget Donlon Jan 2009

A Portrayal Of The Modern Day Dairy Farm In Children's Literature, Bridget Donlon

Graduate Research Papers

Children's books may be the only views of farming urban students experience, yet books depicting farms with one or two cows are outdated. There is a lack of information available for children to learn about modem dairy farming practices. The dairy industry has experienced substantial changes in its history, including the introduction of many technologies. Modem dairy farms have incorporated technologies into everyday tasks, yet few children's books show farmers working at computers or even milking machines. At a time when most families are removed from farming, students create understanding of dairy farming through secondary sources such as children's literature. …

Go to article

Freeway Crash And Lane Compliance Under Truck Lane Restriction And Differential Speed Limit, Murat Korkut Jan 2009

Freeway Crash And Lane Compliance Under Truck Lane Restriction And Differential Speed Limit, Murat Korkut

LSU Master's Theses

In the last decade, several fatal truck related crashes occurred on the elevated freeway over the Atchafalaya Basin. In an attempt to reduce the crash rates, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development implemented two policies to regulate the truck traffic on this rural divided freeway that has two lanes in each direction of flow. These policies restricted truck traffic to the right lane and reduced the maximum truck speed limit to 55-mph. On the other hand, maximum car speed limit was kept at 60-mph. The changes took place in 2003. While the policies were in effect, crash and traffic …

Go to article

Telos: An Interactive Platform For Broadcast Management, Andrew L. Knight Jan 2009

Telos: An Interactive Platform For Broadcast Management, Andrew L. Knight

Honors Program Theses

The following thesis project is an attempt to consolidate a number of media management tools under a single interface, allowing for a streamlined, yet powerful, approach to the organization and distribution of multimedia content. The Total Electronic Listing Operations Suite, or Telos, is the main component of the thesis and the result of over a year of research and development. The two adjunct components are this review article (a commentary on the process, design, and implementation of the software), and the product overview, available at http://www.uni.edu/unitv/guide.html

Go to article

Out Of The Shadows: Preventive Detention, Suspected Terrorists, And War, David Cole Jan 2009

Out Of The Shadows: Preventive Detention, Suspected Terrorists, And War, David Cole

Georgetown Law Faculty Publications and Other Works

This article examines the appropriate and inappropriate role of "preventive detention" in responding to terrorist threats. It offers a constitutional jurisprudence of preventive detention, maintaining that absent a showing that dangerous behaviour cannot be addressed through criminal prosecution, preventive detention is unconstitutional. But criminal prosecution is not always a realistic option, and in those circumstances, preventive detention, carefully circumscribed and meticulously safeguarded by procedural protections, may be permissible. Familiar examples of accepted preventive detention regimes include civil commitment of dangerous persons who because of a mental disability cannot be held criminally responsible, and detention of enemy soldiers in a traditional …

Go to article

What’S Wrong With Victims’ Rights In Juvenile Court?: Retributive V. Rehabilitative Systems Of Justice, Kristin N. Henning Jan 2009

What’S Wrong With Victims’ Rights In Juvenile Court?: Retributive V. Rehabilitative Systems Of Justice, Kristin N. Henning

Georgetown Law Faculty Publications and Other Works

While scholars have written extensively about the victims’ rights movement in capital and criminal cases, there has been very little discussion about the intersection of victims’ rights and the juvenile justice system. Statutes that allow victims to attend juvenile hearings and present oral and written impact statements have shifted the juvenile court’s priorities and altered the way judges think about young offenders. While judges were once primarily concerned with the best interests of the delinquent child, victims’ rights legislation now requires juvenile courts to balance the rehabilitative needs of the child with other competing interests such as accountability to the …

Go to article

Circumvention By Delegation? An Analysis Of North Carolina's Open Meetings Law And The Byrd Loophole, Samuel David Fleder Jan 2009

Circumvention By Delegation? An Analysis Of North Carolina's Open Meetings Law And The Byrd Loophole, Samuel David Fleder

Campbell Law Review

In light of the Byrd precedent and the various amendments to the law over the past thirty years, this comment will address two concerns: first, whether the North Carolina Supreme Court's logic in deciding Byrd was sound, especially in view of the seemingly clear intent of North Carolina's Open Meetings Law; and second, given the present-day version of North Carolina's Open Meetings Law, whether state agencies and other governmental bodies may still operate through the purported Byrd loophole.

Go to article

Schools, Mandates, And Money: Education In The 2009 Session Of The Virginia General Assembly, Angela A. Ciolf Jan 2009

Schools, Mandates, And Money: Education In The 2009 Session Of The Virginia General Assembly, Angela A. Ciolf

Richmond Public Interest Law Review

This article will recount the development of this year's revisions to the 2008-2010 budget, examine the long-term implications of budgetary decisions affecting public education, and review notable pieces of substantive education legislation. It will also highlight the major features of the new Standards of Accreditation-implementing graduation rate accountability-and special education regulations. Finally, this article will offer a framework for analyzing the critical education-funding decisions likely to come before the 2010 General Assembly as Virginia continues to feel the effects of a global economic crisis.

Go to article

Lowering The Bar: In Re Van Orden And The Constitutionality Of The 2006 Amendments To Missouri's Sexually Violent Predator Act, Lauren Standlee Jan 2009

Lowering The Bar: In Re Van Orden And The Constitutionality Of The 2006 Amendments To Missouri's Sexually Violent Predator Act, Lauren Standlee

Richmond Public Interest Law Review

Given the public's fear and anxiety regarding sex offenders, especially those who target children, society is predisposed to lock them up and throw away the key. To avoid reproach, however, our society must trust in our judicial processes and involuntarily commit only those who are found to be sexually violent predators beyond a reasonable doubt. Furthermore, the judicial system must unconditionally release sexually violent predators when they are deemed to no longer pose a danger to themselves or to others. The methods by which our society commits and holds such individuals implicate not only their behavior but also our own, …

Go to article

Changing Tides: A Lesser Expectation Of Privacy In A Post 9/11 World, Derek M. Alphran Jan 2009

Changing Tides: A Lesser Expectation Of Privacy In A Post 9/11 World, Derek M. Alphran

Richmond Public Interest Law Review

In sum, the Court has in recent years balanced the degree of government intrusion of the individual or place searched against the government's need for the search. This article addresses some of the questions posed by the evolution of the Fourth Amendment doctrine in light of terrorist concerns since 9/11. Part II will address the history of Fourth Amendment jurisprudence, from the Boyd Era of property protection and the use of general warrants to discover evidence of crime, to Olmstead and the development of the right of privacy under the Fourth Amendment. Part III will address the modern test under …

Go to article

2008 Annual Town Report Lempster, New Hampshire., Lempster Town Representatives Jan 2009

2008 Annual Town Report Lempster, New Hampshire., Lempster Town Representatives

Lempster, NH Annual Reports

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

Go to article

The Harmful Side Effects Of Drug Prohibition, Randy E. Barnett Jan 2009

The Harmful Side Effects Of Drug Prohibition, Randy E. Barnett

Georgetown Law Faculty Publications and Other Works

Some drugs make people feel good. That is why some people use them. Some of these drugs are alleged to have side effects so destructive that many advise against their use. The same may be said about statutes that attempt to prohibit the manufacture, sale, and use of drugs. Advocating drug prohibition makes some people feel good because they think they are “doing something” about what they believe to be a serious social problem. Others who support these laws are not so altruistically motivated. Employees of law enforcement bureaus and academics who receive government grants to study drug use, for …

Go to article

Public Health Bill Draft Requests - 2009 Nv Legislative Session, Nevada Institute For Children's Research And Policy Reports Jan 2009

Public Health Bill Draft Requests - 2009 Nv Legislative Session, Nevada Institute For Children's Research And Policy Reports

Nevada Institute for Children's Research and Policy Reports

Public Health Bill Draft Requests - 2009 NV Legislative Session

Go to article

Towards Reducing Fungicide Use In The Control Of Dollar Spot (Sclerotinia Homoeocarpa F.T. Bennett) Disease On Creeping Bentgrass (Agrostis Stolonifera L.), Kenneth Lee Cropper Jan 2009

Towards Reducing Fungicide Use In The Control Of Dollar Spot (Sclerotinia Homoeocarpa F.T. Bennett) Disease On Creeping Bentgrass (Agrostis Stolonifera L.), Kenneth Lee Cropper

University of Kentucky Master's Theses

Creeping bentgrass (Agrostis stolonifera L.) is commonly used on golf course greens and fairways in cool-humid regions but is plagued by numerous fungal diseases, one of which is dollar spot disease (Sclerotinia homoeocarpa F. T. Bennett). Dollar spot occurs frequently throughout the growing season requiring biweekly fungicide applications for complete control. The objective of this study was to investigate methods of reducing the number of fungicide applications needed to maintain dollar spot at acceptable levels through dew removal and potential mechanisms of resistance in bentgrass. In the first study, a combination of mowing three times a week and …

Go to article

Assessing The Accuracy Of Task Time Prediction Of An Emerging Human Performance Modeling Software - Cogtool, Oluwakemi Damilola Adio Jan 2009

Assessing The Accuracy Of Task Time Prediction Of An Emerging Human Performance Modeling Software - Cogtool, Oluwakemi Damilola Adio

LSU Master's Theses

There is a need for a human performance modeling tool which not only has the ability to accurately estimate skilled user task time for any interface design, but can be used by modelers with little or no programming knowledge and at a minimal cost. To fulfill this need, this research investigated the accuracy of task time prediction of a modeling tool – CogTool - on two versions of an interface design used extensively in the petrochemical industry – DeltaV. CogTool uses the KeyStroke Level Model (KLM) to calculate and generate time predictions based on specified operators. The data collected from …

Go to article

The Effect Of Crime Rates On Home Prices: A Hedonic Study, John Paul Goncalves Jan 2009

The Effect Of Crime Rates On Home Prices: A Hedonic Study, John Paul Goncalves

Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal

The hedonic regression model in this study is from a Florida based study that has been applied on a national level. The results of this research will indicate the most significant variables which support the overall effect on the price of a home. The emphasis of this study is to examine the overall impact of crime rates on average home prices in America’s state capitals.

Go to article

Facing The Compliance Deadline For The Adam Walsh Child Protection And Safety Act, States Are Weighing All The Costs, Liz Winiarski Jan 2009

Facing The Compliance Deadline For The Adam Walsh Child Protection And Safety Act, States Are Weighing All The Costs, Liz Winiarski

Public Interest Law Reporter

No abstract provided.

Go to article

First Prev Next Last