Abstract
This paper discusses how current law in Idaho is reflective of considerable change, especially with regard to rape statues. The paper specifically discusses common law and how it is based upon regional considerations and is largely determined by the development of precedence in the historical legal system. The paper looks at how this relates to rape statutes and how it is changing over time.

From the Paper
"Though Idaho is no longer considered a "common-law" state with regard to domestic situations, i.e. regarding the determination of marital status and on other issues it is legitimately still very demonstrative of common law history, a fact that can be attested to by the ability of a single do-gooder to choose to enforce a law that was previously ignored. Other issues, such as common property, among domestic partners, are a later adoption of a common law practice, in Idaho. For the most part it makes sense that legal situations in low population areas could and possibly still should be decided by legal prescience as well as the foundations of common law, in which lies the desire to create and enforce laws that are reflective of the common people and their beliefs and standards at any given time. Changes to the Idaho statute on Rape could include more specific sentencing regulations, a trend associated with a national movement for minimum mandatory sentencing, but many would argue against such action."

Tags:enforcement, domestic, society

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"The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons) was severely persecuted in its early days in the eastern and midwestern United States. The heart of the Mormon Church's response to persecution was to form communities in which its members could freely practice their religion and create the kind of social, cultural, economic and political climate they desired. The Mormons were looking for a place where they could build a kingdom of God on earth. It was in the drive to find and create that place that "the Mormons became a genuine people, a covenant folk like ancient Israel with a shared history and at last a homeland" (Mulder, quoted in Meinig, 1965, p. 197). The Mormon mission was carried out in the Western United States with far greater success than most other recent religions have achieved. Here they established what cultural geographers call a distinct..."

Abstract
This paper reviews the issues relating to teen suicide from both a statistical and causal viewpoint. Statistics focus on the national level as well as state and local levels for Idaho and Pocatello, respectively. The paper also recommends nursing intervention along the way through the development and implementation of appropriate programs and provides evaluation methods as well.

From the Paper
"Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among American teens (Jenson, 2005; "Idaho fact," (n.d.); Bloch, 1999). It has been reported that between 15 - 22% of teens are affected by at least one form of mental illness (Puskar, Lamb & Tusaie-Mumford, 1997). In Idaho, the teen suicide rate is 135% of that for the rest of the nation ("Idaho suicide," (n.d). Suicide attempts are more common among females, averaging 60-63%, however suicide is actually carried out at a higher rate among males at a 4:1 ratio ("Idaho suicide," (n.d.); Leehey, 1986 and McCall & Land, 1994 as cited by Bloch, 1999). According to Bloch (1999), between 1950 and 1999, the rate of teen suicide has tripled. In 2000, the estimated costs experienced in Idaho due to suicide in those under 25 resulted in $3.77 million in direct costs and over $81 billion in anticipated lost earnings."

Tags:suicide, idaho, coping

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This paper is a proposal for a community based prevention program to combat the use of drugs amongst high school athletes in Boise High School, Idaho. The author includes risk factors of teenagers who might be susceptible to drug use and explains how family and community support can help deter drug use. The paper maps out and explains the program proposal, the target group and how the program is to be administered. The author also includes an estimation of costs.

Outline:
Risks
Protective Factors
Strategy
Institute of Medicine
Best Practice Program
Estimated Cost

From the Paper
"Risk factors include: a difficult home life, where there is for example constant discord between parents, or between the parents and children; parents and family members who use drugs; friends who use drugs; and the availability of drugs. Other risk factors could include individual emotional problems such as depression and a feeling of unworthiness, as well as less than average school performance. These factors are mitigated by perceived talents in sports, and hence the drive to perform better. This drive further strengthens the propensity towards using drugs."

Tags:teenagers, peer pressure, steroids athletes

Abstract
This paper discusses how murder has been considered a crime since the beginning of written law and how, through the years, common laws regarding murder have been adapted according to the needs of society and state. It examines the history of elements of murder under historical common law, with a focus on current statutes for murder in the state of Idaho. Further, it compares the elements of each, and discusses possible reasons for differences and similarities. Finally, the paper suggests new changes to current laws that may be needed due to current societal needs.

From the Paper
"Further statutes show even more divergence from common law. IC 18-4003 clearly lays out all forms of murder that qualify for first-degree. Remember that, in common law, first degree murder required only premeditation. This statute is very clear, and does not solely include the premeditation portion of common law elements. In IC 18-4003, any murder perpetrated by poison, torture, or lying in wait, or any murder that is deliberate and premeditated is classified as first-degree. However, the statute also includes any murder of a police officer, by a person previously convicted of murder, committed during the commission of another felony, committed while incarcerated, or committed while attempting to escape a penal institution (IC 18-4003)."

Tags:homicide, statute, felony

Abstract
This paper describes the resort community of Coeur D'Alene and the opportunities available for people wishing to relocate to this area.

Outline:
Overview
Ethnicity in Coeur D'Alene
Education
Outlook

From the Paper
"As settlers began making Coeur D'Alene home during the 1800's, whites were the predominant race. After the discovery of gold and silver, immigrants of Irish, German, and Swedish decent settled the surrounding communities of towns such as; Coeur D'Alene, Kellogg, Wallace, and St. Maries. The mining industry flourished and along with mining, logging and ranching became trades of the settlers also. Currently, these communities are holding onto tradition, but transitioning into resort communities with a firm grip on the future for growth by providing business opportunity for industry to relocate to the 'Right to Work' state. In doing so, it's provided opportunity for building contractors in the construction trade to relocate to the pristine communities of North Idaho to seek their fortune, as Miners did in the 1800's. During this community's transition from the historical past to the future in terms of industry, we are facing substantial growth."

Tags:population, census, construction, trade

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This paper explains that the northwestern states of Oregon, Idaho and Washington were highly dependent on their natural resources for economic survival; however, old industries are no longer supporting the growing population and new clean industries, especially those which involve high technology, must be lured to these states. The author points out that Washington already has become a wealthier state having Microsoft as one of its major corporations; Oregon is attempting to attract similar industries and may be quite successful because it is creating a statewide Intranet structure, which will support this type of industry, but Idaho does not have the well-developed urban centers or the nationally recognized educational facilities of either Washington or Oregon. The paper summarizes that to attract high tech business, less industrial states must be concerned with (1) the quality of their education including the university level, (2) must work with high tech industries to create a positive business climate and (3) be willing to continually update state-wide Internets, both hardware and software.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Technology Business in Washington State
Evolution of the Industry in Washington
Biotechnology and General Research in Washington State
Technology Business in Oregon State
Employment Growth in Oregon
Strategies for Attracting High Tech Business
State of Oregon Five Year Plan
High Capacity, High Availability Networks for Oregon
Technology Business in The State of Idaho
INEEL, Idaho's Largest Technology Employer
Idaho's Plan for State-wide Electronic Infrastructure
Conclusion

From the Paper
"However, in order too achieve its goals, the INEEL must address two essential issues. First, it must close the gap between the amount of money provided by the Department of Energy for environmental cleanup and the cost of meeting current regulatory requirements. Second, the INEEL must undergo a successful revitalization effort. Laboratory revitalization includes making sure the INEEL has the right people with the right technical skills to do the jobs assigned. It also includes improving the quality of laboratory science and making sure appropriate investments are made in facilities and equipment."

Tags:microsoft, health-care, networks, ineel, transaction-services

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This paper explains that, over the past decade, instead of buying land outright under the power of eminent domain as guaranteed under the Bill of Rights, the various levels of U.S. governments attempt to circumvent the requirement of paying compensation by requiring simply that property owners use their land in whatever manner the government wishes. The author points out that the Supreme Court has started to hold that regulation, just as with outright confiscation, may be subject to the constitutional requirement of just compensation. The paper reviews ways federal and state governments are beginning to correct this situation such as the Private Property Rights Act, introduced in the Senate by Idaho Republican Steve Symms.

From the Paper
"Chapter 337 of the Florida Statutes gives governmental entities the authority to exercise the power of eminent domain. Chapters 73 and 74 set forth the procedures which apply to eminent domain actions. For years, public agencies in Florida have conducted professional engineering studies, surveys and public hearings, with regard to any condemnation proceedings. Today this is changing, as they are now gathering information about specific properties, by appointing appraisers that work for the public agencies. It is being predicted by legal practitioners in Florida that at some given point in time, the public agencies are going to start giving owners a "120 day notice" of their intent to commence condemnation proceedings. Subsequent to this 120 day time frame, the owner will receive an "offer," and be left with two choices; accept the initial offer or negotiate for a better one.

Tags:regulation, compensation, supreme-court, florida, condemnation

Abstract
The paper analyzes the book "Housekeeping" by Marilynne Robinson, set in Idaho during the mid 1900s. It is not only a study of a women, the times and loss, but also highlights some of the beautiful natural areas where the novel is set, on the shores of Fingerbone Lake. It discusses how the two sisters Ruth and Lucille begin to be distinguished from each other somewhere in the middle of the book and identifies the point at which this differentiation occurs. The paper also describes the differences in personality and behavior that emerges between them and explains how we as readers, are supposed to interpret these differences.

From the Paper
"Lucille leaves the family to live with the "sensible" home economics teacher, while Ruth stays with Sylvie, a woman least known for her housekeeping, but always known for her itch to travel. Here the reader really begins to take sides, just as Robinson was intending. Lucille is "taken over" by the other side, the side that does not approve of lifestyles like Sylvie's, and the two sisters are now on opposite sides of the fence, and so is the reader. Lucille becomes less and less appealing, and less important in the book, and in the reader's mind, but not completely. "Robinson plays the perfect mother, refusing to abandon Lucille, and her departure remains a real loss for the characters of the novel, who forgive and regret and search." "

Tags:ruth, lucille, fingerbone, lake, suicide, loss

Abstract
.Involved Levels of the Judiciary
The Constitutionality of the Line Item veto was decided on a federal level. U.S. District Judge Thomas F. Hogan said the law, centering on its violation of Article 1, Section 7 of the Constitution, violates the Constitution's requirement that the president sign or veto bills in their entirety. Judge Hogan said that the line item veto bill also gave the President part of Congress' lawmaking role (Biskupic and Barr, 1998).
Judge Hogan pointed out two sets of challengers with
standing. In New York City, two hospital associations and other
related groups objected to Clinton's cancellation of a budget provision. This brought objections at the state and federal level. At the trial and appellate level The other case, Idaho potato..."

From the Paper
"Discussion of Clinton v. State of New York
1.Involved Levels of the Judiciary
The Constitutionality of the Line Item veto was decided on a federal level. U.S. District Judge Thomas F. Hogan said the law, centering on its violation of Article 1, Section 7 of the Constitution, violates the Constitution's requirement that the president sign or veto bills in their entirety. Judge Hogan said that the line item veto bill also gave the President part of Congress' lawmaking role (Biskupic and Barr, 1998).
Judge Hogan pointed out two sets of challengers with
standing. In New York City, two hospital associations and other
related groups objected to Clinton's cancellation of a budget provision. This brought objections at the state and federal level. At the trial and appellate level The other case, Idaho potato..."