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Bad News Birkins: Counterfeit In Luxury Brands, 14 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 249 (2015), Colleen Jordan Orscheln

UIC Review of Intellectual Property Law

The luxury fashion industry spends millions of dollars each year fighting counterfeits, yet a fake Louis Vuitton bag is easily purchased on street corners around the world. Proponents of the counterfeits argue that the fakes translate to advertising for the brands, while the luxury brands argue that it damages the future of their brand. The counterfeit market has been linked to child labor, human trafficking, organized crime, and some terrorist groups. The current federal civil and criminal statutes exclude purchasers from prosecution and instead focus on the distributors of the goods. This comment proposes the strengthening of these laws by …

America's Mental Health System: Closing The Revolving Door Between Hospitals, Correctional Facilities & The Streets, Christina Bianchi

St. Thomas Law Review

This comment focuses on a two-pronged issue with mental healthcare in the United States. First, a balance must be found between involuntary treatment laws and the constitutional right to refuse treatment. With each state having its own mental health laws, there is no national, uniform approach for addressing mental health issues, and it is unclear when it is necessary to commit a mentally ill patient. Second, once it has been determined that a patient qualifies for involuntary treatment, it is crucial that facilities can accommodate that patient. This latter requirement has become a difficult task because mental health facilities throughout …

Free Conscience In Decline: The Insignificance Of The Free Exercise Clause And The Role Of The Religious Freedom Restoration Act In The Wake Of Hobby Lobby, John Fahner

Belmont Law Review

Unfortunately, the modern Free Exercise Clause doctrine favors a progressive interpretation concerned more with efficiency and practicality than meaningful protection of conscience. Individual liberty of conscience, once present in the American legal understanding of free exercise, is no longer a concern of the First Amendment. A truly panacean remedy requires an introspective look into the foundations of the Free Exercise Clause and a careful evaluation of the justifications for the jurisprudential departure therefrom. To that end, this note seeks to reinforce the importance and historical understanding of the Free Exercise Clause and highlight the incongruities of the modern doctrine in …

Graduate Catalog 2015-2016, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Graduate Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Knowledge Transfer And Teaching Public Administration: The Academy Model, Michael Hall

Justice Studies Faculty Publications

Since the beginnings of Public Administration in the US and its accompanying education in other parts of the world, government and policy have become more complex. The education in Public Administration created a professional pathway to public service. The addition of education to Public Administration came out of the Progressive Movement in the United States to make knowledge in Public Administration more important in the face of corruption brought on by patronage appointments. When nonprofits became part the US public sector as elsewhere along with nonprofit healthcare, the complexity expanded enormously, requiring professionals to know more in what has become …

Office Of The Vice Provost For Research Annual Report - 2015, Office Of The Vice Provost For Research, East Tennessee State University

Annual Reports

No abstract provided.

Life In Hampton Roads Survey Press Release #2: Crime And Politics, Social Science Research Center, Old Dominion University

Life in Hampton Roads Survey Report

This report examines regional and sub-regional perceptions of crime and politics from the 2015 Life In Hampton Roads survey (LIHR 2015) conducted by the Old Dominion University Social Science Research Center. Data from prior years is also provided when available to show comparisons in responses over time. Responses were weighted by city population, race, age, gender, and phone usage (cell versus land-line) to be representative of the Hampton Roads region.

Life In Hampton Roads: The Sixth Annual Life In Hampton Roads Survey, Steve Parker, Jane Close, Randy Gainey, Tancy Vandecar-Burdin

Life in Hampton Roads Survey Report

[From the Executive Summary]

The Social Science Research Center (SSRC) at Old Dominion University recently completed data collection for the sixth annual Life in Hampton Roads telephone survey. The purpose of the survey was to gain insight into residents’ perceptions of the quality of life in Hampton Roads. The survey also attempted to determine the attitudes and perceptions of citizens regarding topics of local interest such as transportation and traffic, local and state government, crime, education, and other issues. The SSRC completed interviews with 883 Hampton Roads residents via landline and cell phones.

Academic Catalog: 2015-2016, Augustana College, Rock Island Illinois

Academic Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Commencement Program, 2015, Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice

Reports and Publications from John Jay College

Commencement Programs are handed out at each graduation. They include information on honorary degrees, awards and prizes and candidates for degree. However, they cannot be considered an official record of conferring of degrees.

“Making It Work”: Public Representation And (Re)Interpretation Of Homelessness And Homeless Management In Sarasota, Fl, Haris Adele Peteranecz

Theses & ETDs

Following Ferguson’s (1990) methodology of studying the ‘development apparatus’ through analyzing professional development reports, this thesis examines the professional ‘homeless management apparatus’ in Sarasota, Florida by analyzing ‘The Marbut Report,’ a professional homeless management report created to represent homelessness in Sarasota as an issue created by the local “culture of enablement” and recommends twelve steps to shift to a “culture of engagement.” These recommendations sparked public debate, and since the city and county commission’s decision to end their pursuit of the report’s recommendations, Sarasota community members have created their own forms of “engagement” with homelessness. Through analyzing academic literature about …

The Theory Of Sex Specific Differences In Habitat Use And Migratory Behavior Shown In Great White Sharks In South Africa, Melissa Cristina Marquez

Theses & ETDs

The large-scale spatial dynamics and population structure of marine top predators are poorly known. Electronic tag and photographic identification data collected over a period of two years are presented showing a complex suite of behavioral patterns in 34 white sharks (21 female, 13 male), ranging in size from 2.5–5.1 m TL. To investigate the effects of season, sex, size, maturity of the shark and resources versus habitat use, distribution of sharks with respect to ocean current maps (cold vs. warm) and fish population maps were plotted. Data include coastal return migrations and offshore migrations, indicative that use of certain parts …

Conversations On Race, Mental Health, And Community In Newtown, Sarasota, Leah Windsor Duncan

Theses & ETDs

This thesis consists of an ethnographic account of groups working to address mental health care needs in Newtown, Sarasota, a community with a historically large Black population compared to the rest of the city of Sarasota. This project addresses the histories of race, racism, and power in the United States, with a focus on the ways these structures affect mental health and mental health care for Black Americans in particular. Presented here are the findings of participant observatory and survey research that was conducted with the United Sarasota committee, a group of community organizers who live or work in the …

Bolsheviks In Bavaria: Soviet Republics In Central Europe, 1919, James Dickey

Theses & ETDs

This thesis examines the lives of the soviet republics briefly established in Bavaria and Hungary in 1919. It describes these regimes as products of the political wave produced by the Russian Revolution, albeit with crucial geographic and temporal differences. These differences ultimately resulted in the downfall of the Bavarian and Hungarian Soviet Republics where the Russian example had succeeded, despite the fact that both the Eastern and Central European revolutions had emerged from similar economic and political climates as the First World War drew to a close. By tracing the political roots of each regime as well as the resurgence …

A Case Study Of Leadership And School Safety During A School Crisis, Daniel Thomas Tanoos

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this qualitative case study was to provide a more comprehensive look at the role of district and building administrators in dealing with the safety and security of students and staff. I investigated how the district and building administrators created a climate of safety both before and after this tragic school shooting. I also looked at what these building and district school administrators are doing to prevent school shootings from occurring on their campuses. My interest in this topic stemmed from having been involved in a 2001 school-related shooting in a school system and community. Five overarching themes …

Jrnl 140a.01: Introduction To Radio / Audio Storytelling, Raymond G. Ekness

University of Montana Course Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Jrnl 370.01: Public Affairs Reporting, Joseph L. Eaton

University of Montana Course Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Overview Of The National Occupational Mortality Surveillance (Noms) System: Leukemia And Acute Myocardial Infarction Risk By Industry And Occupation In 30 Us States 1985–1999, 2003–2004, And 2007, Cynthia F. Robinson, James T. Walker, Marie H. Sweeney, Rui Shen, Geoffrey M. Calvert, Pam K. Schumacher, Jun Ju, Susan Nowlin

United States Public Health Resources

Background Cancer and chronic disease are leading causes of death in the US with an estimated cost of $46 billion.

Methods We analyzed 11 million cause-specific deaths of US workers age 18–64 years in 30 states during 1985–1999, 2003–2004, and 2007 by occupation, industry, race, gender, and Hispanic origin.

Results The highest significantly elevated proportionate leukemia mortality was observed in engineers, protective service, and advertising sales manager occupations and in banks/savings &loans/credit agencies, public safety, and public administration industries. The highest significantly elevated smoking-adjusted acute myocardial infarction mortality was noted in industrial and refractory machinery mechanics, farmers, mining machine operators, …

Trends In Worker Hearing Loss By Industry Sector, 1981–2010, Elizabeth A. Masterson, James A. Deddens, Christa L. Themann, Stephen Bertke, Geoffrey M. Calvert

United States Public Health Resources

Background The purpose of this study was to estimate the incidence and prevalence of hearing loss for noise-exposed U.S. workers by industry sector and 5-year time period, covering 30 years.

Methods Audiograms for 1.8 million workers from 1981–2010 were examined. Incidence and prevalence were estimated by industry sector and time period. The adjusted risk of incident hearing loss within each time period and industry sector as compared with a reference time period was also estimated.

Results The adjusted risk for incident hearing loss decreased over time when all industry sectors were combined. However, the risk remained high for workers in …

Comparing Electronic News Media Reports Of Potential Bioterrorism-Related Incidents Involving Unknown White Powder To Reports Received By The United States Centers For Disease Control And Prevention And The Federal Bureau Of Investigation: U.S.A., 2009–2011†, Geroncio C. Fajardo, Joseph Posid, Stephen Papagiotas, Luis Lowe

United States Public Health Resources

There have been periodic electronic news media reports of potential bioterrorism-related incidents involving unknown substances (often referred to as “white powder”) since the 2001 intentional dissemination of Bacillus anthracis through the U.S. Postal System. This study reviewed the number of unknown “white powder” incidents reported online by the electronic news media and compared them with unknown “white powder” incidents reported to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) during a 2-year period from June 1, 2009 and May 31, 2011. Results identified 297 electronic news media reports, 538 CDC reports, …

Higher Education: Opinions And Participation Among Nonmetropolitan Nebraskans: 2015 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, L. J. Mcelravy

Rural Futures Institute: Publications

Includes

Executive Summary

Introduction

Education or Training Taken

Participation in Education or Training Activities during Past Two Years

Types of Education or Training Taken in Past Two Years

Satisfaction with Types of Education or Training

Satisfaction with Types of Education or Training

Opinions about Education

Birmingham's Latin American Community: Analyzing The Magic City's Latest Immigration Wave (1994-2004), Nadejda Bontcheva

Vulcan Historical Review

pp. 78-100

Childbirth Rights: Legal Uncertainties Under The European Convention After Ternovsky V. Hungary, Caitlin Mccartney

North Carolina Journal of International Law

No abstract provided.

Studying The Effect Of Sea-Level Rise On Infrastructure And Construction, Michelle Flanagan

OUR Journal: ODU Undergraduate Research Journal

Climate Central, a nonprofit research organization that aims to provide the public with relevant and reliable information on climate change, developed an interactive application called the Risk Finder tool that launched in October of 2013. This tool collects data from several federal agencies, including NOAA, FEMA, and the EPA, and allows users to research sea-level rise and climate change in their specific state. In an effort to provide a user-friendly platform, Dan Rizza at Climate Central tasked an introductory Technical and Scientific writing course at Old Dominion University with conducting usability testing on the Risk Finder tool. Usability testing is …

Annual Report Of The Officers Of The Town Of Eaton, New Hampshire 2014., Eaton Town Representatives

Eaton, NH Annual Reports

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

Town Of Hillsborough, New Hampshire 2014 Annual Report., Hillsborough Town Representatives

Hillsborough, NH Annual Reports

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

Returning Citizens: How Shifting Law And Policy In Maryland Will Help Citizens Who Return From Incarceration, Khyla D. Craine, Esq., Glenn E. Martin

University of Baltimore Law Forum

In America, the concept of “time served” is a misnomer, as the shackles of a lifetime of collateral consequences make a criminal record a scathing obstacle for over 100 million Americans. Each year, more than 650,000 people are expected to reintegrate into our communities, often with substance abuse and mental health issues, minimal education, no job to sustain a life, and no stable home awaiting them.

While these numbers are staggering on their own, they do not reflect the even larger number of people who cycle through the court system and jails. For example, some take pleas for a lesser …

Recent Development: State V. Yancey: Denial Of A Defendant's Request To Be Present During A Voir Dire Bench Conference With A Juror Who Is Later Selected To Serve Is Not A Harmless Error, Shannon A. Stern

University of Baltimore Law Forum

The Court of Appeals of Maryland held that the denial of a defendant’s request to be present at voir dire bench conferences is not harmless error when a prospective juror disclosed information of potential bias and was selected to sit on the jury without input from the defendant. State v. Yancey, 442 Md. 616, 617, 113 A.3d 685, 686 (2015). The court determined that the State did not meet its burden of proving the error was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.

Wilderness: Good For Alaska. Legal And Economic Perspectives On Alaska's Wilderness, E. Barrett Ristroph, Anwar Hussain

Washington Journal of Environmental Law & Policy

This article addresses the legal framework for Wilderness in Alaska, which has more land within the National Wilderness Preservation System than any other state, as well as the economic impacts and valuation of wildlands. Wilderness management in Alaska is subject to the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, which aims to ensure that rural Alaskans can use wildlife resources to sustain customary and traditional ways of life. The values of Wilderness range from direct economic benefits and revenue generated from recreation to passive values that are measured by the public’s willingness to pay for preservation. While there are challenges to …

Europe, Human Rights Brief

Human Rights Brief

No abstract provided.