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Consensual Sadomasochism, Briana O'Dowd
Consensual Sadomasochism, Briana O'Dowd
Mako: NSU Undergraduate Student Journal
Sadism, the desire to inflict pain, and masochism, the craving for pain, can be categorized as formal mental disorders, as per the DSMIV-TR, but only to the extent to which normal functioning is impaired by the acts and fantasies associated with them. Sadomasochism spans across nearly all demographics and time periods, having its origin around the emergence of philosophy, economics, and politics. Consensual sadomasochism carries with it a particular consideration as both participants desire to become the other’s erotic fantasy and indeed enjoy being in that role. Sadomasochism has been continuously looked down upon by society due to misunderstandings about …
Evasive Maneuvers, Michael Rasmussen
Evasive Maneuvers, Michael Rasmussen
Mako: NSU Undergraduate Student Journal
"Evasive Maneuvers" surveys the issue of tax havens by examining evasion terminology, evasion law, and selected relevant stories. The author uses articles and reports from the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development, the United States Senate, and the Internal Revenue Service, as well as from several law review articles. This paper seeks to illuminate some of the major players in the tax evasion battle and identify some of the significant types of tax evasion and avoidance techniques being used. Furthermore, the paper develops and presents the defenses and arguments of tax haven nations. Lastly, the author delves into …