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Eminent Domain, 2005.
This paper discusses several cases involving eminent domain and argues against these laws.
1,930 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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This paper presents several example cases and recent Supreme Court decisions, which show that eminent domain may have been a valuable tool in the past but it is outmoded and unwarranted today. The author points out that it is used as a tool to benefit the wealthy and powerful at the expense of the powerless and poor because the rates paid for eminent domain properties are often far less than market value and the states and federal government are abusing the power the Constitution gave them. The paper stresses that the eminent domain laws need to be overhauled or repealed, so that every property owner in America does not have to worry that someday the local government will swoop down and take their property, leaving them with little in return.
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"The New London case is only the most recent case in a long line of eminent domain cases that have become increasingly valuable to developers and cities, at the expense of small property owners. In another landmark case in Detroit, Michigan, an entire city neighborhood went under the wrecking ball when industry giant General Motors (GM) wanted to build a new plant to build Cadillacs. Calling the plan an economic development project, the city eventually destroyed over 1,000 homes, along with 600 businesses and churches in the Poletown neighborhood so GM could create its assembly plant. Many opponents of eminent domain use this case to illustrate one of the major problems with these projects. Often, they do not live up to the potential they promised the city."
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Eminent Domain, 2007.
An analysis of the case of Kelo v. City of New London to describe the concept of eminent domain.
1,165 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper discusses the concept of eminent domain, which allows the government to take property for a lower cost, for a "greater good," such as building a highway. The paper focuses on the case of Kelo v. City of New London, in which the Supreme Court decided on June 23, 2005, that the city could take private residential property as part of a redevelopment plan.
Table of Contents:
Explanation Of "Eminent Domain"
Facts of Kelo v. City of New London
Court's Rationale In Kelo V. New London
Social Context Of Case
Conclusions
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"Kelo v. New London established that eminent domain power on the part of the government can be utilized even to encourage private developments that are beneficial to the bottom line of the city. That "bottom line" might include the increased tax revenues, but also can be interpreted to mean a more attractive neighborhood, newer buildings, or an encouragement of new businesses. Observers have criticized the ruling as giving excessive power to the government to control individual citizens' property; the fact that the decision was 5-4 demonstrates the split nature of opinion on this issue, both in the public as well as in the courts."
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Eminent Domain, 2005.
This paper discusses the issue of eminent domain and offers an opinion as to whether it is a fair policy or not.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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The paper examines the case of Kelo v. City of New London and reviews the competing interests, rights and responsibilities at issue in the case. Additionally, this paper examines the issues relating to property owners (who frequently fight a condemnation plan) in order to determine where should society place a premium and who is the primary beneficiary of this public policy. Finally, this paper also makes a conclusion about who benefits from eminent domain and asserts whether or not it is an appropriate policy.
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"The legal definition of eminent domain is the power of the federal or state government to take private property for a public purpose -- even if the property owner voices an objection. It is the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution that allows the government to take private property if the taking is for a public use and the owner is justly compensated (which typically means the owner is paid fair market value) for the loss. The definition of "public use" is broad and can mean virtually anything that is sanctioned by a federal or state legislative body. This means that eminent domain can be exercised in the creation of roads, parks, reservoirs, schools, reservoirs, hospitals or other public buildings. Eminent domain can also be utilized to take land away from citizen to benefit mainly private parties."
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Eminent Domain, 2005.
This paper discusses that, in the U.S., governments at all levels have not voluntarily compensated the owners for their losses of land taken under the right of eminent domain.
2,860 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 84.95
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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.
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"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.
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Virginia Henderson, Eminent Nurse, 2004.
This paper presents Virginia Avenel Henderson, a noted nurse and academic, who helped shape the nursing profession in the 20th century by writing a number of works and influencing the development of nursing standards.
1,830 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 58.95
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This paper explains that Henderson, born in 1897 in Kansas City, Missouri, attended the Army School of Nursing in Washington, D.C., graduating in 1921 to become the first full-time nursing instructor in Virginia. The author points out that Henderson was instrumental in pushing for the inclusion of psychiatric nursing in educational programs in Virginia. The paper stresses that Henderson offered a developmental model of nursing in 1961 based on the assumption that the patient is always a person who requires help to achieve independence.
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"Henderson?s life covered all of the major dates in the development of modern nursing as a practice; she contributed to the development of the profession and continues to do so as others follow in her footsteps. She encouraged research in nursing, and nursing research only began with Florence Nightingale at the end of the Nineteenth Century as she observed conditions during the Crimean War and noted significant evidence which led to reform. Early research was directed primarily at improving nursing education and nursing services, and this was because early leaders were usually responsible for both areas at a time when there were significant knowledge gaps. In the earliest period, medicine was still only semi scientific."
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Current Domain Name Policies and E-Commerce, 2001.
An examination of the issue of trademark and the current domain name registration process, along with examples of recent legal cases of domain name abuse.
3,570 words (approx. 14.3 pages), 14 sources, $ 99.95
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This paper discuss the problem of cyber squatting along with specific legislation and organizations' rights over their business identity. The issue of trademark is examined and the current domain name registration process is analyzed. Examples are stated involving recent legal cases of domain name abuse.
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Trademarks and Domain Names Dispute, 2004.
Discusses how trademarks and domain names disputes are resolved, focusing on the cyberspace disputes.
3,736 words (approx. 14.9 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 103.95
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"Trademarks and domain names are a poor fit. One admits many users to a particular space, the other admits only one,? says Diane Cabell of the Berkman Center for Internet and Society at the Harvard Law School. The paper critically examines this statement, while explaining how trademark and domain names disputes are resolved currently. The current practices involving cyberspace disputes are analyzed in terms of fairness and allocation of Internet resources of businesses. The paper also examines whether trademark laws should be applicable for resolving trademark and domain name disputes in cyberspace. Related case studies are highlighted and discussed.
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"When an individual applies for a trademark, the trademarks are subjected to restrictions before they can be registered. Domain names on the other hand are on a first-come first serve basis. There is no legislation over what can be registered. Domain name applicants don?t need to show that they are the rightful owners and that means anyone can register any available domain name. It is much like the Wild West where the fastest and strongest will be able to register that particular domain name. Given such anarchy in cyberspace, it shows the inherent difficulty in governance."
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Online Learning Becoming a Feminine Domain, 2006.
An analysis as to why online learning is becoming a female domain.
2,699 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 80.95
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This study presents the indication that the virtual classroom is becoming a female domain and that educators need to take a serious and wary approach to accepting claims of ensured democratic participation in computer-mediated communication (CMC) environments.
Table of Contents
Objective
Introduction
Importance of Research
Purpose of the Study
Literature Review
Summary
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"Online educational attainment is a trend that is growing and is projected to continue to grow. Various types of learning have been integrated into today's educational institution. "Distance learning" is the term, which refers to the virtual classroom that is an online class structure in which individuals may earn a college degree of many types. Dramatic shifts have occurred in the demographics and instructional delivery strategies which are changing the face of higher educational institutions. Adult students are the new majority which has led to a new focus for colleges and universities as they have turned their attention toward the specific characteristics and needs of this group which has created a new boom in virtual learning."
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Domain Names and Intellectual Property Law, 2002.
Explains how the law functions with regard to domain names and intellectual property.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper briefly examines the positive and the negative status of the law in respect to domain names. The status of intellectual property rights within technology is complex, but legislation is working to smooth out any inapplicable or ill-intentioned problems.
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Application Domains in Operating Systems, 2006.
A research proposal of the current and future trends in small, communicating computer systems.
3,603 words (approx. 14.4 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 100.95
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This paper provides a discussion of the application domains that are typically associated with the small, communicating computer systems class, and how this operating system design has been impacted by the requirements of these application domains. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion. Includes annotated bibliography.
Introduction
Particular Requirements of this Application Domain
How These Requirements Impact the OS Designs for the Small, Communicating Computer Systems Class
Conclusion
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"Computers continue to get smaller and the evolution of processing speeds is following Moore's Law. It is reasonable to assume that at some point in the foreseeable future, the desktop computer may simply become a thing of the past. Increasingly, mobile communications devices are being used to develop informal "networks" of friends, co-workers and family members. As a result, the use of small, communicating computer systems, mostly in wireless configurations, is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to older (i.e., a few years) computer systems that do not provide the same level of flexibility and functionality for a company's growing information technology needs today. Identifying current and future trends in this environment, then, assumes a new level of importance for companies seeking to maximize their return on their scarce IT resources, as well as for consumers who are seeking to identify the most appropriate wireless tool for their needs today."
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Why Popular Music is in the Public Domain, 2005.
The paper discusses music and its ownership.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 3 sources, $ 97.95
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An investigation of the issues involved in downloading music from the Internet. The paper argues that popular music is not something owned by a particular group or by a particular individual, but is rather a ubiquitous genre that can best be seen as belonging to everyone and can be understood and enjoyed by all sectors of society. The paper further explains the difference between literature and music.
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"Given the recent furor over the "illegal" downloading of popular music from the internet, the issue of music and its ownership has been thrust into the spotlight as perhaps never before. The following paper will argue that popular music is not something owned by a particular group or by a particular individual but is, rather, a ubiquitous genre that can best be seen as belonging to everyone. This is more than simple communism. Music is among the most spontaneous of all the arts and, because of its aural nature, it is remarkably easy to transmit to others. Thus, while literature may be opaque to those who do not understand a language or to those who grapple with highly technical and/or opaque prose, the rhythms of music reach all of us in a deep and instinctual way."
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The Kelo Decision, 2007.
This paper discusses whether the Kelo decision, made in the Kelo v. New London case, is a fair one.
2,624 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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In this essay, the writer examines the fairness of the outcome of the Kelo case. The writer explains that this is a controversial case questioning whether the government's eminent domain power could be used to help private parties take private homes, land and businesses for private commercial development. The writer notes that the court approved the exercise of the power on behalf of a private party, which is a decision largely criticized by individuals, politicians and organizations across the country. The writer concludes that providing a more "just" measure of compensation would leave the final decision about when to exercise the eminent domain power in the hands of local elected officials who are politically accountable to local citizens.
Outline:
Introduction
The Kelo Decision
Reactions to the Decision
Definitions and Meanings
Conclusion
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"While critics have every right to push Congress to enact legislation that will "protect" the property rights that they believe the Kelo decision took away, it is important to understand what exactly the Kelo decision did and did not do."
"As a result of this case, the public largely criticized political leaders, saying that the Kelo case favors the rich at the expense of the poor. In addition, many argue that the developments often offer little benefit to the communities they promise to improve. Since the case, numerous states have implemented state legislation that restricts the state's own power of eminent domain. The Supreme Courts of Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Georgia do not allow such takings under their state constitutions."
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Interstate Highways, 2008.
An analysis of the commercialization surrounding America's interstate highways.
3,284 words (approx. 13.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 94.95
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This paper is a discussion on how America's interstate highways have affected its commercial growth over the years. Included in this study are the following topics: post roads and early travel routes, growth and sprawl benefits and effects, right-of-way and eminent domain, the role of the railroad in human and freight travel, the role of the automobile, and a short study on Route 66 in its heyday.
Outline:
Early European Models
Early American Travel Routes
The Railroad
The Automobile
Route 66
Infrastructure Issues
The Interstate's Role in Growth and Sprawl
From the Paper
"The highway, or Interstate as it is formally called, has facilitated a drastic growth in American lifestyle, planning, and design, in urban, rural, and suburban regions. Some contend that the invention, production, and utilization of the automobile created the need for a broad network of interstates, while others say that this relationship was formulated the other way around. However, most will agree that the highway is a more efficient means of travel and of transporting goods. Additionally, it creates opportunity for growth along its corridors--from suburbs to shopping malls to rural rest stops, many businesses have boomed due to their proximity to the highway."
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Government Intervention and Energy Services, 2005.
A view of government intervention in providing energy services and delivery to the public through private enterprise.
3,600 words (approx. 14.4 pages), 27 sources, APA, $ 100.95
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The conversion of energy into power has progressed to this day as large corporations comply with governmental regulations that seek to ensure that enough electricity is provided to meet customer demand at a fair price. Energy service and delivery companies have provided shareholder growth through acquisitions and mergers and by cutting costs and integrating systems. This paper shows that the federal government intervenes to protect customers and investors through several commissions and agencies, primarily through the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) under the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 and the more recent Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The states' Public Service Commissions regulate and monitor utility prices, service quantity and quality and can prosecute firms guilty of price discrimination. The paper shows that local governments are mainly concerned with the taking of property through eminent domain, pollution control and regional resources. Although government continues in the direction of deregulating the industry, the regulatory reporting requirements have created numerous jobs in the areas of accounting, reporting, and compliance. The paper explains that computer systems, applications, and products in data processing (SAP) help to maximize resources and assist greatly in data management and government reporting compliance.
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Abstract
Introduction
Brief History of the Utilities Industry
Service and Delivery Territorial Boundaries
Welcome to Energy East
Energy East's Territory
A recent report on Energy East
Government Intervention in the Energy Services & Delivery Industry
Brief History
Federal Government Intervention
The Federal Energy and Regulatory Commission (FERC)
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Regulations Regarding Stocks, Bonds and Derivatives
State & Local Government Intervention
Key Government Legislation Affecting the Industry
Public Holding Company Act of 1935
Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Government Reporting Requirements
Establishing and Maintaining Effective Reporting Systems
Systems, Applications, Products in Data Processing (SAP)
Communicating with SEC Officials
Conclusion
Career Opportunities
References
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"Federal, state and regional governments collaborate in controlling electricity prices and the supply of electricity because a price or demand increase in one regional area affects electricity costs and supply of nearby regional areas. One region's energy crisis can have a spill over effect into other states and may spread across the country. This became apparent in California when there was not enough supply to meet the demand during California's deregulation of public utilities as California turned to neighboring regional areas to purchase additional power. When other states refused to sell electricity to California in their crisis because of risk factors, a government emergency order saved them by requiring out-of-state companies to sell power to that region (Bonsor, 2001). Power outages can spread as they too can have spill over effects onto other regions. This happened in the summer of 2003 when New York City up through Canada experienced a massive black out."
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Sports Law, 2005.
Discusses the use of public funds by National Football League franchisees to build stadiums.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 23.95
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This analysis of sports law discusses the use of public funds by National Football League franchise owners to construct new stadiums. The analysis focuses on different aspects of law pertinent to such funding, including eminent domain, antitrust legislation, and the use of tax-exempt private-activity bonds.
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