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Between Locke’S Two Tracts And The Essay On Toleration: Religious Toleration And The Power Of The Magistrate, Kevin W. Vansylyvong Apr 2013

Between Locke’S Two Tracts And The Essay On Toleration: Religious Toleration And The Power Of The Magistrate, Kevin W. Vansylyvong

Honors Theses and Capstones

No abstract provided.


Leveraging The Three Core Competencies: How Ofac Licensing Optimizes Holistic Sanctions, Court E. Golumbic, Robert S. Ruff Iii Apr 2013

Leveraging The Three Core Competencies: How Ofac Licensing Optimizes Holistic Sanctions, Court E. Golumbic, Robert S. Ruff Iii

North Carolina Journal of International Law

No abstract provided.


Communication Technology In The Military, Jordan Diehl Apr 2013

Communication Technology In The Military, Jordan Diehl

Senior Seminars

No abstract provided.


Singing To The Spirits: Cultural And Spiritual Traditions Embodied In The Native American Gourd Dance, Alicia M. Gummess Apr 2013

Singing To The Spirits: Cultural And Spiritual Traditions Embodied In The Native American Gourd Dance, Alicia M. Gummess

Honors Projects

In this paper, I provide a brief overview of the history and practice of the Native American Gourd Dance, a traditional ceremony integrating music and dance practiced by Gourd Dance societies in Southern Oklahoma. I examine the reasons behind its popularity and spread to other regions of North America, including the Southwest and the Northern Plains. Gourd Dance performances usually occur in the context of larger ceremonial gatherings called pow wows, in which Native American communities hold dances to celebrate their values and practice their religious beliefs and cultural traditions. Pow wows feature many traditional and more modern Native American …


Note – Fighting Foreclosure: Using Contract Law To Enforce The Home Affordable Modification Program (Hamp), Arsen Sarapinian Apr 2013

Note – Fighting Foreclosure: Using Contract Law To Enforce The Home Affordable Modification Program (Hamp), Arsen Sarapinian

UC Law Journal

In 2009, the Secretary of the Treasury and the Obama Administration unveiled the Making Home Affordable Program (“MHA”) to slow the foreclosure crisis and stabilize the economy. A key component of the MHA is the Home Affordable Modification Program (“HAMP”), a seventy-five billion dollar program designed to incentivize loan servicers to modify loans for certain qualified borrowers. The Treasury estimated that HAMP would permanently modify three to four million mortgages by the end of 2012; however, HAMP has failed to meet its objective. Under HAMP, if a borrower meets certain criteria, she will be placed on a three-month trial period …


Prohibition In America: A Bad Rap And A Biased Account, Laura Smith Apr 2013

Prohibition In America: A Bad Rap And A Biased Account, Laura Smith

Tenor of Our Times

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Drone Strikes And The War Powers Resolution, Brock Laney Apr 2013

Drone Strikes And The War Powers Resolution, Brock Laney

Brigham Young University Prelaw Review

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Restituting Colonial Plunder: The Case For The Benin Bronzes And Ivories, Salome Kiwara-Wilson Apr 2013

Restituting Colonial Plunder: The Case For The Benin Bronzes And Ivories, Salome Kiwara-Wilson

DePaul Journal of Art, Technology & Intellectual Property Law

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Organizational Analysis Of The Tides Project And The Star-Tides Network Using The 7-S Framework, Paul T. Bartone, Mark Vaitkus, Kathleen Jocoy, Jocelyn V. Bartone, Linton Wells Ii, Linda M. Wells Apr 2013

Organizational Analysis Of The Tides Project And The Star-Tides Network Using The 7-S Framework, Paul T. Bartone, Mark Vaitkus, Kathleen Jocoy, Jocelyn V. Bartone, Linton Wells Ii, Linda M. Wells

Defense and Technology Papers

This paper gives an in-depth organizational analysis of STAR-TIDES, a special project of CTNSP. STAR-TIDES is an open-network, global organization, a form that is increasingly common in the digital age. This report identifies the core “7-S” factors in STAR-TIDES (Strategy, Structure, Systems, Staffing, Skills, Style, and Shared values), with recommendations for improved performance. Results provide a template for how to conduct a 7-S organizational analysis.


The Francisco Vázquez De Coronado Expedition In Tierra Doblada: The 2013 Report On Artifacts And Isotopes Of The Minnie Bell Site At Big Dry Creek, Catron County, New Mexico", Nugent Brasher Apr 2013

The Francisco Vázquez De Coronado Expedition In Tierra Doblada: The 2013 Report On Artifacts And Isotopes Of The Minnie Bell Site At Big Dry Creek, Catron County, New Mexico", Nugent Brasher

New Mexico Historical Review

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Book Reviews Apr 2013

Book Reviews

New Mexico Historical Review

No abstract provided.


Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy For The Treatment Of Combat Related Ptsd, Jeff C. Anderson Apr 2013

Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy For The Treatment Of Combat Related Ptsd, Jeff C. Anderson

Theses and Dissertations

Virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET) has emerged as a developing treatment modality in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PSTD) related to combat. Current evidenced based practice guidelines favor psychotherapy involving exposure through guided visual imagery. However there are limitations to this method. The technology of virtual reality brings an integrated and authentic enviromnent to prolonged exposure therapy that was previously unattainable. Tlu·ough an extensive review of the literature this paper seeks to answer the question: ls virtual reality exposure therapy effective in treating combat related PTSD when compared to more traditional methods or no treatment? There were 12 studies …


The Causes Of Ethnic Conflicts, Mariana Tepfenhart Apr 2013

The Causes Of Ethnic Conflicts, Mariana Tepfenhart

Comparative Civilizations Review

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Editor's Note, Joseph Drew Apr 2013

Editor's Note, Joseph Drew

Comparative Civilizations Review

No abstract provided.


The Political Question Doctrine In Private Military Company Liability Cases: Defining Claims To Ensure Accountability, Joelle D. Keypour Apr 2013

The Political Question Doctrine In Private Military Company Liability Cases: Defining Claims To Ensure Accountability, Joelle D. Keypour

Cardozo Journal of International and Comparative Law

The note argues that the political question doctrine should be narrowly applied to private military companies (PMCs) to ensure accountability while preserving the separation of powers. It critiques the inconsistent application of the Baker v. Carr six-factor test in PMC cases, which often shields these entities from liability. The proposed solution is a dual classification system for claims—distinguishing between commercial-related and combat-related activities—to provide clarity and prevent abuse of the doctrine. This approach aims to balance judicial oversight with respect for executive authority in sensitive military matters.


"We Have To Take It To The Top!": Workers, State Policy, And The Making Of Home Care, Jennifer Klein, Eileen Boris Apr 2013

"We Have To Take It To The Top!": Workers, State Policy, And The Making Of Home Care, Jennifer Klein, Eileen Boris

Buffalo Law Review

No abstract provided.


The Terrorism Lectures: A Comprehensive Collection For Students Of Terrorism, Counterterrorism, And National Security. By Dr. James J.F. Forest. Santa Ana, Ca: Nortia Press, 2012., Mark Roberts Apr 2013

The Terrorism Lectures: A Comprehensive Collection For Students Of Terrorism, Counterterrorism, And National Security. By Dr. James J.F. Forest. Santa Ana, Ca: Nortia Press, 2012., Mark Roberts

Journal of Strategic Security

No abstract provided.


Terrorism: The Basics. By James Lutz, And Brenda Lutz. New York: Routledge, 2011., Martin Scott Catino Ph.D. Apr 2013

Terrorism: The Basics. By James Lutz, And Brenda Lutz. New York: Routledge, 2011., Martin Scott Catino Ph.D.

Journal of Strategic Security

No abstract provided.


Weapons Of Mass Destruction And Terrorism, 2nd Edition, By James J.F. Forest And Russell D. Howard, Co-Editors. New York: Mcgraw Hill, 2013., Jeffrey A. James Ph.D. Apr 2013

Weapons Of Mass Destruction And Terrorism, 2nd Edition, By James J.F. Forest And Russell D. Howard, Co-Editors. New York: Mcgraw Hill, 2013., Jeffrey A. James Ph.D.

Journal of Strategic Security

No abstract provided.


Front Matter & Table Of Contents Apr 2013

Front Matter & Table Of Contents

Journal of Strategic Security

No abstract provided.


Across The Red Steppe: Exploring Mongolian Music In China And Exporting It From Within, Thalea C. Davis Apr 2013

Across The Red Steppe: Exploring Mongolian Music In China And Exporting It From Within, Thalea C. Davis

Masters Theses

Mongolian music culture as it exists in China is a unique entity unto itself as it features a base of traditional Mongolian practice and also includes aspects of Chinese music and culture. As the world becomes more interconnected and as China continues to display a markedly Han society to the world at large, Mongolian musicians and Mongolian-music enthusiasts in China maintain and evolve their musical culture in a nebulous middle-ground between Mongolian and Han-Chinese culture. How Mongolian music culture in China came to be and its ultimate function in global society are the key questions being investigated in this thesis. …


An Evolutionary Look At The Law, Technology, And Economics Of Sunken Treasure, Yakov Malkiel Apr 2013

An Evolutionary Look At The Law, Technology, And Economics Of Sunken Treasure, Yakov Malkiel

Journal of Maritime Law and Commerce

No abstract provided.


U.S. Arctic Policy: The Need To Ratify A Modified Unclos And Secure A Military Presence In The Arctic, Melissa Renee Pegna Apr 2013

U.S. Arctic Policy: The Need To Ratify A Modified Unclos And Secure A Military Presence In The Arctic, Melissa Renee Pegna

Journal of Maritime Law and Commerce

No abstract provided.


An Analysis Of The Effectiveness Of The Director Of National Intelligence (Dni) In Uniting The Intelligence Community, Bethany G. Pico Apr 2013

An Analysis Of The Effectiveness Of The Director Of National Intelligence (Dni) In Uniting The Intelligence Community, Bethany G. Pico

Senior Honors Theses

September 11, 2001 marks the date of the largest attack on American soil since the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II. This event not only changed the lives of individuals who suffered intense loss but changed the course of American history in several ways. This paper focuses specifically on the changes in the intelligence community since the attacks. The attacks that 9/11 presented flaws in the system created demonstrating weakness as a direct result of the immense destruction that occurred. The thesis of this paper is to analyze, assess, and draw conclusions on the effectiveness of the …


Children Of Today, Leaders Of Tomorrow: The Overlooked Generation Of Jihad, Alyson C. Daum Apr 2013

Children Of Today, Leaders Of Tomorrow: The Overlooked Generation Of Jihad, Alyson C. Daum

Senior Honors Theses

This paper proposes that the United States has a moral obligation to care for the children whose lives are affected by terrorism and to ensure that they do not grow up aligned with the radical ideology of Islamic Fundamentalism. This paper examines the American sentiment towards Islam, what hinders her, despite all her resources and provisions, from investing in the future of these children and providing them with foreign aid. It suggests that as America falls further from her Christian traditions, she becomes less equipped to fulfill these moral obligations. Examined are personal accounts of both child-survivors and child-soldiers, accounts …


The Duty To Capture, Jens David Ohlin Apr 2013

The Duty To Capture, Jens David Ohlin

Cornell Law Faculty Publications

The duty to capture stands at the fault line between competing legal regimes that might govern targeted killings. If human rights law and domestic law enforcement procedures govern these killings, the duty to attempt capture prior to lethal force represents a cardinal rule that is systematically violated by these operations. On the other hand, if the Law of War applies then the duty to capture is fundamentally inconsistent with the summary killing already sanctioned by jus in bello. The following Article examines the duty to capture and the divergent approaches that each legal regime takes to this normative requirement, and …


Don't Forget Your Past, Quentin Tyler Martin, Cory Kirby Apr 2013

Don't Forget Your Past, Quentin Tyler Martin, Cory Kirby

Honors Projects

The study will focus on the ability of students to retain information over the course of a year. We will do this by surveying 8th grade students, on material they were to have learned the previous year in the Social Studies content area. In order to understand how this retention process works, we will investigate how certain demographics, which the students fit into, will affect the outcome for that student's ability to succeed in the classroom. Our hypothesis is that there are at least one to two of these demographic categories that will affect a student’s ability, either positively or …


The Stories Of Environmental Ethicists In Word And Image, Camille Robins Apr 2013

The Stories Of Environmental Ethicists In Word And Image, Camille Robins

Scripps Senior Theses

The Stories of Environmental Ethicists in Word and Image captures the spirit of three local people: John B. Cobb, Jr., Rosemary Radford Ruether, and Dean Freudenberger. As teachers, writers, activists, and members of the progressive retirement community Pilgrim Place, they’ve had a significant influence on the global environmental movement. The photographs and small essays in this project highlight who they are and what they’ve done, and how they continue to shape contemporary intellectual discourse. An analysis of how portrait photographers use images to tell stories and how they incorporate text in their photographic collections to create fuller, more robust pictures …


Danger In Deviance: Colonial Imagery And The Power Of Indigenous Female Sexuality In New Spain, Mariel Frechette Apr 2013

Danger In Deviance: Colonial Imagery And The Power Of Indigenous Female Sexuality In New Spain, Mariel Frechette

Scripps Senior Theses

The primary objective of this work is to understand the importance of the indigenous, female body in early New Spain through the study of visual media from the first two centuries of colonization: specifically looking at illustrations from Book 10 (of 15) in the Florentine Codex and images of indigenous Christian wedding ceremonies such as the painted folding screen Indian Wedding and a Flying Pole (c.1690). I argue through visual, theoretical and historical analysis that regulating indigenous female sexuality was a critical component to in the creation of colonial New Spain and that imagery played an essential role in this …


American Exceptionalism And The Historical Fiction Of Chabon And Delillo: Media Identity Commodification And The Truth Of Lies, Samm Yeakel Apr 2013

American Exceptionalism And The Historical Fiction Of Chabon And Delillo: Media Identity Commodification And The Truth Of Lies, Samm Yeakel

English Theses & Dissertations

At the heart of any democratic nation lie the individuals that inhabit its borders, heed allegiance to its flag, comprise its political and economical bodies, and fight the very wars that disrupt its political ideals. Max Weber, who is revered not merely as a great sociologist, but the sociologist, contends that any sociological explanation regarding the w1derlying will and motives of these individuals must relate to their self-conscious actions. But, however self-conscious these actions may appear, they are decidedly influenced by external factors, and, as will be shown, a well-constructed novel captures the interplay between the individual, the nation, and …