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Who Let The Dogs Out—And While We’Re At It, Who Said They Could Sniff Me?: How The Unregulated Street Sniff Threatens Pedestrians’ Privacy Rights, Jacey Lara Gottlieb

Brooklyn Law Review

The Fourth Amendment affords United States citizens the right “to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures.” Throughout the last two centuries, the Supreme Court has developed extensive case law that has created a somewhat formulaic approach to determining whether one’s Fourth Amendment rights have been violated—namely, the “reasonable expectation of privacy” test. The Court has applied this test to afford the home, vehicle, airport, and the pedestrian all varying levels of privacy rights, and has upheld most of these respective levels of privacy in the context of the police canine sniff. The …

Conflict Recurrence In Rwanda And Burundi, Kellan H. Ritter

Honors Undergraduate Theses

This thesis argues that the different reactions of the population and rival elites to executive attempts to extend term limits in Rwanda and Burundi reflect the different ways civil wars ended in these two countries. In Rwanda, a military victory resulted in institutions that placed less constraint on the ruling party, while in Burundi, a negotiated settlement placed comparatively greater constraints on the ruling party. As a result, the major party in Rwanda was more powerful than the major power in Burundi, and thus more capable to co-opt or coerce the opposition. This paper uses a most-similar case design to …

Annual Report Of The Town Officers Of Stark, New Hampshire For The Year Ending December 31, 2016., Stark Town Representatives

Stark, NH Annual Reports

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

Development And Application Of Microelectrodes To Study In Situ Disinfectant Loss And Corrosion On Metal Surface, Xiangmeng Ma

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The primary objective of this research was to develop, fabricate, evaluate and utilize microelectrodes to metal coupons in artificial water system. In the brass experiment, it presented profiles of direct measurements of free chlorine/monochloramine, oxygen and pH to brass and cement based coupons. In monochloraminated water, brass showed a much faster corrosion process under observation. Profiles showed a less monochloramine consumption with as high as 7% greater oxygen utilization comparing to the brass in free chlorine solution, reflecting oxygen could be a major part of the corrosion initiation process. While cement showed less reactive characteristics to disinfectants and oxygen compared …

The Trolley And The Pinto: Cost-Benefit Analysis In Automated Driving And Other Cyber-Physical Systems, Bryant Walker Smith

Faculty Publications

Automated driving has attracted substantial public and scholarly attention. This brief Article describes how that attention has brought new fame to a classic philosophical thought experiment (the “trolley problem”), critiques how this thought experiment has been applied in that context, proposes a more practical extension of that experiment based on risk rather than harm, notes that this extension may still involve programming value judgments, argues with reference to the Ford Pinto debacle that these judgments could inflame juries or the public at large, and emphasizes the need for appropriately focused public discussion of these issues. The Article may be especially …

The Daily Gamecock, Monday, September 25, 2017, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

September

No abstract provided.

Comparing Cmaq Forecasts With A Neural Network Forecast Model For Pm2.5 In New York, Samuel D. Lightstone, Fred Moshary, Barry Gross

Publications and Research

Human health is strongly affected by the concentration of fine particulate matter (PM2.5). The need to forecast unhealthy conditions has driven the development of Chemical Transport Models such as Community Multi-Scale Air Quality (CMAQ). These models attempt to simulate the complex dynamics of chemical transport by combined meteorology, emission inventories (EI’s), and gas/particle chemistry and dynamics. Ultimately, the goal is to establish useful forecasts that could provide vulnerable members of the population with warnings. In the simplest utilization, any forecast should focus on next day pollution levels, and should be provided by the end of the business day (5 p.m. …

A Withering Instrumentality: The Negative Implications Of R. V. Safarzadeh-Markali And Other Recent Section 7 Jurisprudence, Andrew Menchynski, Jill R. Presser

The Supreme Court Law Review: Osgoode’s Annual Constitutional Cases Conference

The Supreme Court of Canada has faced a perennial problem, particularly since the advent of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (“Charter”), in its efforts to protect the constitutional rights of individuals without unduly interfering in the domain of the legislative branch of government. A key question has been — to what extent should the courts use section 7 of the Charter to review or police Parliament’s decisions regarding laws that engage an individual’s liberty interests? Indeed, this is an issue brought to the fore in many of the Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decisions that have struck down …

An Analytical Investigation Of Prestressed Beam Bridge Performance Before And After Widening, Chris Oriordan Adjah

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

As traffic and congestion increase, so does the likelihood of collisions. The solution to this problem is usually through a rehabilitation process with two primary options: (1) widening/expansion of existing roadway and bridges and (2) complete replacement (new construction) of roadway and bridges. The first option is the most feasible and cost-effective. While roadway widening/expansion pose minimal issues, the same cannot be said of bridge widening. An existing bridge presents a multitude of challenges during the planning and design phases, during construction, and throughout the structure's service life. Special attention is required in both the design and detailing of the …

2017 Institutional Effectiveness Survey Report, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Assessment Center Reports

Institutional Effectiveness Survey reports produced by the SWOSU Assessment Center.

Forfeitures And The Eighth Amendment: A Practical Approach To The Excessive Fines Clause As A Check On Government Seizures, David Pimentel

Articles

No abstract provided.

The Peering Predator: Drone Technology Leaves Children Unprotected From Registered Sex Offenders, Peter N. Borden

Campbell Law Review

The increased accessibility of drone technology for private operators frustrates the purpose of existing sex offender legislation. Sex offenders who are intent on committing further unlawful acts may use the vast capabilities of modern drone technology to target children. This Comment explores current restrictions imposed on registered sex offenders and discusses how those restrictions are insufficient to protect children from sex offender recidivism. In order to bridge the gap between sex offender legislation and the rise of private drone use, North Carolina needs new legislation that appropriately limits registered sex offenders from obtaining or using drones for the purpose of …

Body-Worn Camera Perceptions Of Southwest Florida Citizens And Police Officers, Anthony D. Skolarus

School of Criminal Justice Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study explored if police officers wearing body-worn cameras contributed to an increased perception of safety among community members. Further emphasis centered on community support of body-worn cameras, officers who deployed the technology, and perceived trust of citizens geared at improving relations between police and the community. The current study set out to provide an evaluation of police body-worn cameras and their perceived safety impact on citizens (n=166). Perceptions of police officers (n=200) supporting the cameras were also examined in the sampling. A One-Same Binomial Test proved ninety-one percent of citizen respondents believed the cameras would enhance …

Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office Commissioner's Report For 2016, Tennessee. Department Of Commerce And Insurance.

Fire Marshal Annual Report

No abstract provided.

Animal Welfare Legislation In Taiwan And China: Examining The Problems And Key Issues, Shih-Yun Wu

Animal Law Review

This Article offers an overview and evaluation of Taiwan's and China's draft laws for protecting animals, which were drafted by countries that have not experienced comprehensive animal welfare movements. The Article focuses on interpreting the statutory offenses for cruelty and animal welfare infringe­ments, and the problems and deficiencies of the draft laws' sub­stance and enforcement mechanisms-the most critical factors affecting the effectiveness of the animal protection legislation.

The French Veil Ban: A Transnational Legal Feminist Approach, Sital Kalantry

University of Baltimore Law Review

After the gruesome terrorist attack that killed eighty-four people in Nice, many beach towns in France began to ban Muslim women from wearing the “burkini” on beaches. The burkini, which was created by an Australian designer, is modest swimwear that covers the body and hair. The Nice attack occurred on the heels of a series of attacks in France. The timing of the French burkini ban suggests it was targeting Muslims due to the anger over the attacks. The argument that burkinis are not hygienic is a fig leaf for other more pernicious justifications. Others argue that religious garb generally …

The District Court Re-Entry Project (Dcrep): Connecting Baltimore City Residents With Job Opportunities And Educational Training Programs Through The Judiciary, Hon. Nicole Pastore Klein

University of Baltimore Law Review

No abstract provided.

A Funny Thing Happened On My Way To The Border . . . How The Recent Immigration Executive Orders And Subsequent Lawsuits Demonstrate The Immediate Need For Comprehensive Immigration Reform, Emily C. Callan

University of Baltimore Law Review

No abstract provided.

Environmental Degradation And The Progression Of Inequality Between Urban And Rural China: A Literature Review, Summer Smith

Senior Honors Theses and Projects

Research has found that the inequality gap throughout China has been perpetuated by environmental degradation that has maintained and contributed to the various factors influencing inequality between urban and rural residents. In order to promote economic growth, institutions meant to regulate corporate enterprises have had less authority. This research focuses on the consequences and contributing factors of environmental degradation as well as its impact on the inequality gap between rural and urban the rise in infertility, the population burden, access to healthcare, access to education, the gender gap, political participation, occupational perceptions, and the international response. Secondary sources suggest that …

Juvenile Delinquency And Cause Of Death For Adolescents Between 13 And 17 Years In Detroit In 2015, Tao Lei

Senior Honors Theses and Projects

The records for the cause of death of 3 8 adolescents who died near Detroit, MI in 2015 were examined from case files at the Wayne County Medical Examiner's Office. Adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17 years were more prone to being victims of violence than natural death, with a peak in violent deaths during the month of April. The majority of adolescents in this sample were Black males (58%). The manner of death among the majority of adolescents was accidental (47%), however the cause of death was all in a violent manner. The cause of death reported …

Board Of Regents Meeting Materials, June 27, 2017, Eastern Michigan University

Board of Regents Meeting Materials

No abstract provided.

Beyond Survival: Embodied Rhetoric And Resistance To Campus Sexual Violence, Logan Rae Gomez

Theses - ALL

Seeking to understand the culture of rape in the U.S., this project centers the stories of women of color on college campuses. In particular, I analyze Emma Sulkowicz’s Mattress Performance and the past, present, and future activist projects of Wagatwe Wanjuki. Positioning Sulkowicz and Wanjuki in the center of the conversation on sexual violence reminds us of the historical reality of rape for women of color. Collectively, Emma Sulkowicz and Wagatwe Wanjuki create discursive spaces for what Lisa Flores calls a “rhetoric of difference” and via Cherríe Moraga’s “theory in the flesh.” Throughout, I argue that we must analyze the …

Court Review 53:3 (2017)- Whole Issue

Court Review: Journal of the American Judges Association

ARTICLES

98 From Playgrounds to Plavix: Civil Cases in the Supreme Court’s October 2016 Term.

110 Tort Law and Commonsense Justice: Convergence and Divergence.

116 Risk Assessment for Future Offending: The Value and Limits of Expert Evidence at Sentencing.

Departments

90 Editor’s Note.

91 President’s Column.

92 Thoughts from Canada.

127 Bench Card on the Lawful Collection of Legal Financial Obligations.

129 Crossword.

130 American Judges Association Awards, 2017.

136 The Resource Page.

A Review Of State Standards For Batterer Intervention Treatment Programs And The Colorado Model, Angela Gover, Tara Richards

Court Review: Journal of the American Judges Association

Many states aiming to improve domestic-violence offender treatment have passed legislative standards for Batterer Intervention Treatment (BIT). This article reviews existing literature in relation to state standards for BIT in general and Colorado’s unique model for BIT specifically. In addition, existing research focused on the Colorado model’s adherence to evidence-based practices and principles is discussed, and ongoing research that examines the relationship between the novel elements of the Colorado model and BIT completion and recidivism is explained.

Court Review 53:4 (2017)- Whole Issue

Court Review: Journal of the American Judges Association

ARTICLES

148 The Calm Before the Storm? Selected Criminal-Law Cases in the Supreme Court’s 2016-2017 Term.

158 How Judges Can Reduce Racial Disparities in the Criminal- Justice System.

162 R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Transgender Pronoun Preference and the Application of the Model Code of Judicial Conduct.

170 The Impact of the Gerhardt Decision on Marijuana Driving Cases.

174 Asocial Media: When Lawyers and Judges Must

Disconnect. DEPARTMENTS SPECIAL FEATURES

138 Editor’s Note.

139 President’s Column.

140 Thoughts from Canada.

177 Crossword.

188 The Resource Page. SPECIAL FEATURES

178 The Best of Court Review: 1998–2017.

A Review Of Decisions Rendered By The Supreme Court Of Canada In Criminal Matters: January 1 To November 30, 2017, Wayne K. Gorman

Court Review: Journal of the American Judges Association

This column will review those decisions rendered by the Supreme Court of Canada, between January 1 and November 30, 2017, that involved criminal causes or matters. In 2017, the Supreme Court of Canada considered a multitude of issues involving criminal law, including defences, evidence, and sentencing. The Court also considered the application of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Constitution Act, 1982, to various criminal-law provisions and procedures.

Let us start with the Supreme Court’s consideration in 2017 of criminal offences.

The Impact Of The Supreme Court Of Canada On The Law Of Bail, Wayne K. Gorman

Court Review: Journal of the American Judges Association

The Supreme Court of Canada, through a series of judgments, has had a significant impact on the law of judicial interim release (or “bail”) in Canada. As will be seen, this impact has occurred in relation to the law of bail at both the trial and appellate level and includes two decisions rendered this year. In this column I intend to examine this impact by briefly reviewing the law of bail in Canada and then illustrating the significant impact of the Supreme Court of Canada’s decisions in this area.

The starting point is that in Canada, bail is entirely a …

Balancing Interests And Risk Of Error: What Quarantine Process Is Due After Ebolamania, Jennifer Jolly-Ryan

Nebraska Law Review

I. Introduction

II. The Good Samaritan Nurse’s Return Home from Sierra Leone

III. Historical Background of Quarantines

IV. State and Federal Quarantine Powers ... A. The States’ Broad Police Powers and Quarantines … B. The Federal Government’s Commerce Power and Quarantines

V. Procedural Due Process Limits on Quarantine Powers … A. Weighing Individual Liberty Interests Quarantines Infringe ... B. Weighing the Risk of Error in Quarantine Procedures ... C. Weighing Government Interests, Adding Eradication of Discrimination

VI. Conclusion

Senate Journal: Seventy-First General Assembly First Regular Session, Colorado General Assembly

Colorado House and Senate Journals

No abstract provided.

Bringing In The Sheaves: Combating Televangelists' Abuse Of The Internal Revenue Code, Cody S. Barnett

Kentucky Law Journal

No abstract provided.