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Forum Non Conveniens Doctrine, 2005.
Discusses the background and history of the common-law doctrine of forum non conveniens.
4,237 words (approx. 16.9 pages), 50 sources, APA, $ 112.95
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In its purest form, the doctrine of forum non conveniens permits a court to deny jurisdiction of a matter where principles of justice and convenience favor dismissal. This paper discusses the background and history of the common-law doctrine of forum non conveniens, how the doctrine found its way into federal law, and how it eventually came to be used as a bar to lawsuits by foreign plaintiffs in the United States. The paper then discusses some of the arguments advanced by opponents of forum non conveniens, and the suggestions they have made to correct the perceived inequities of the doctrine. Finally, the paper identifies some important issues that remain undecided under the modern doctrine.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
History and Background of the Foreign Non Conveniens Doctrine
History of the Doctrine of Forum Non Conveniens
Private and Public Interest Factors Developed In Gulf Oil Corp. v. Gilbert
Forum Non Conveniens Almost Goes Extinct
The Modern "International" Doctrine of Foreign Non Conveniens
Forum Non Conveniens Re-Emerges and Goes International
Change of Law Loses Importance
The Two-Part Forum Non Conveniens Test
Application of the Modern Forum Non Conveniens Doctrine
Problems with the "New" Application of the Forum Non Conveniens Doctrine
Alternatives to the Forum Non Conveniens Doctrine
Other Issues Identified by Federal Courts
Conclusion
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"Probably the best and most realistic way to fix the perceived inequity of the forum non conveniens doctrine is for the United States Supreme Court to provide federal courts with a little more guidance on the rule, and to relax the harsh effects that it has been found to have. Although the Piper court claimed that part of the value of the doctrine was its flexibility, the current standards are a little too flexible, and allow courts to dismiss cases brought by foreign plaintiffs too easily. American courts should take responsibility for enforcing justice where justice is due, instead of continuously worrying about how many cases are on the docket."
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Non Forum Conveniens, 2006.
A discussion on the legal concept of 'non forum conveniens'.
3,686 words (approx. 14.7 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 102.95
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This paper begins with a definition of the legal term 'non forum conveniens'. It continues to explore the traditional application and the newer concept of this doctrine. The discussion then focuses on the practical implications of the doctrine by reviewing a legal case. In conclusion, the author expands on the effects of this type of discretionary power.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Forum Non Conveniens
Osuwu V Jackson and Forum Non Conveniens
Discussion and Conclusion
References
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"The article also asserts that there is a traditional and new form of the concept of forum non conveniens. The traditional view came about as a result of the St. Pierre Case decided in the UK. This case found that "a court could not refuse to consider a case within its jurisdiction unless the plaintiff's choice of forum was:...oppressive or vexatious to the defendant or would be an abuse of process in some other way. The belief concerning the traditional use of forum non conveniens was that such a rule would prevent a spiteful plaintiff from deliberately harassing a defendant through legal action in an inconvenient location. Because taking a company to court in its home country could not amount to harassment, local corporations had no escape from their home courts under the traditional concept of forum non conveniens."
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The Forum of Augustus, 2005.
A consideration of the significance of the mythological figures in the Forum Augusti and how representative they are of the Augustan regime's use of mythological imagery in public buildings and spaces.
9,528 words (approx. 38.1 pages), 19 sources, MLA, $ 195.95
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The paper considers the role played by the Forum Augusti in shaping Roman opinion towards the Augustan regime. The paper considers in-depth the five key figures in the Forum: Aenas, Romulus, Mars, Venus and Caesar and considers how the Forum links the mythology of these figures and how it interacts with other significant monuments such as the Ara Pacis Augustae.
Table of Contents:
Section I - The Imagery of the Forum Augusti
1) Origins and Intentions
2) Physical Layout
3) Mars
4) Venus
5) Divus Julius
6) Romulus
7) Aeneas
Section II - The Imagery of the Forum in the Wider Context
8) Wider Origins and Intentions of Augustan Monuments
9) Aeneas and Romulus on the Ara Pacis Augustae
Section III - Conclusions
10) The Role of the Forum Augusti in the Augustan Foundation Myth
11) Pax Augusta
12) Divine Destiny and the Forum Augusti
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"This paper aims to investigate the roles of the mythological figures present in the Forum Augusti, their purpose as individuals and groups, and what they reveal about the aims of the Augustan use of mythological imagery. Also, how the imagery of the Augustan Forum compares with other important public building, notably the Ara Pacis and to conclude on how typical the figures and the use they are put to in the Forum is of the Augustan religious and mythological imagery on monuments at Rome. From these conclusions an assessment of the significance of the Forum Augustus as a piece of Propaganda shall be attempted, considering what, if any, unique purpose it serves. Focus will be on the key figures of Mars, Venus, Aeneas and Romulus and will attempt to consider the significance of the use of Divus Julius imager more fully than has generally occurred so far, drawing conclusions as to the relationship between the Forum of Augustan and the wider Augustan use of imagery as present in other significant buildings.
"Suetonius records the Forum Augusti was built 'because the two already in existence could not deal with the recent great increase in the number of lawsuits.....which is why it was hurriedly opened even before the Temple of Mars Ultor was completed.' The forum had long been at the heart of Rome and Augustus' Forum, dedicated in 2B.C. was intended to be no different and the senate's decisions to hold meetings discussing military matters within the main showpiece of the Forum Augusti, the Temple of Mars Ultor , brought even more activity to the Roman fora. The Forum Augusti certainly achieved what in Vitruvius' opinion was the purpose of all public buildings, enhancing the grandeur of the empire. Pliny the elder would refer to the Forum Augusti as a 'mirabile forum divi Augusti' and it certainly seems to have left its mark as one of the wonders of Rome. However, it would be naive to say the least if one was to assume that the main purpose of the Forum Augusti was the necessity of business, or even a desire to add to the visual splendour of Rome, for the Forum Augusti is full of interconnected religious and mythological imagery, and it was erected by Augustus on private land, as he records in the Res Gestae; 'In privato solo Martis Ultoris templum forumque Augustum ex manibiis feci.' "
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Discourse in a Computer-Mediated Forum, 2004.
An analysis of discourse in a computer-mediated forum, MSN Zone's Spades Rooms (Lobby).
2,716 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 19 sources, APA, $ 81.95
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The discourse analysis approach to understanding human communication is used to examine the discourse that takes place in a computer-mediated forum. An overview of the forum is followed by a review of how discourse analysis works and how it can be applied to this research project. A description of the analytic technique is followed by a discussion of the findings and a summary of the research in the conclusion. Relevant appendices with original research findings and explanatory notes are also provided.
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"The amount of empirical work employing the discourse analysis approach has increased in recent years, as organizational researchers have embraced the methods established in other domains of study to explore organizations (Hardy, 2001). The discourse analysis approach to understanding human communication described by Wood and Kroger and others is used in this research project to examine the discourse that takes place in a computer-mediated forum."
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Forum Theatre and Peace Building, 2008.
An outline of Forum Theatre, a useful tool for facilitating conflict transformation of people directly involved in conflict situations.
3,702 words (approx. 14.8 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 102.95
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This paper examines the specific theater-based strategy for achieving 'peace with justice' known as Forum Theater. The paper notes that world-wide there are various theater companies, political activists and community workers who have been using Forum Theater for at least thirty years. The paper discusses two particularly different attempts to use Forum Theater as a tool for conflict transformation and resolution, one in Nigeria and the other in Canada. The paper thus analyzes these events through the lens of J.P. Lederach's three peace building gaps: the interdependence gap, the justice gap and the process-structure gap.
Outline:
The Interdependence Gap
The Justice Gap
The Process-Structure Gap
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"It was due to its inability to bridge this interdependence gap that the Forum Theatre project in Vancouver, Canada failed. The projects goal was to submit the suggestions obtained in the performance to the local council such that new initiatives could be developed by the council to improve the situation for the vulnerable people in their community."
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The Eagle Forum, 2002.
A analysis of the principles and contributions towards women?s rights in the United States by the Eagle Forum.
816 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper discusses the Eagle Forum, founded in 1972 with one major purpose ? to stop the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) from being passed and how since then it has grown into a powerful lobby of volunteer organizations engaged in a variety of conservative causes ? including campaigns against legalizing homosexual marriages and teaching sex education in public schools. It examines the underlying principles of women who consider the feminism of groups like the National Organization for Women (NOW) an assault on the rights of women. It looks at the principles that underlie its current conservative campaigns and how, despite its distorted views on women?s equality, the Eagle Forum has made significant contributions towards women?s rights and mainstream feminism in the United States.
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"Just as the Eagle Forum?s blanket definition of the feminist agenda as ?anti-family? is wrong, it would also be unfair to label Phyllis Schlafly and her followers as anti-feminist or anti-women because of their stand against the ERA. After all, the Eagle Forum was initially formed by women, not men. Like feminists, the Eagle Forum states that women should have choices. As one Eagle Forum member states, ?We think (women) should also be able to be a full-time homemaker. It?s not that we say one is intrinsically better than the other."
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Uses of Public Space at the Athenian Acropolis and Trajan?s Forum, 2002.
An historical look at use of space in two famous arenas: The Athenian Acropolis and Trajan?s Forum.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 29 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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An analysis of the ritualistic, religious and practical uses of public space at the Athenian Acropolis and Trajan?s Forum. Part II considers the movement of people through the space, especially in ritualistic contexts and how the Athenians related the religious functions of the Acropolis to its layout is examined. Part III outlines what political functions, if any, took place at the Acropolis. In Part IV, the various social, business, religious, and civic uses of the different spaces at Trajan?s Forum and Markets, and how these uses related to the physical layout of space are reviewed.
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"Acropolis is renowned as a fortified natural stronghold or citadel in ancient Greece. Greeks built their towns in plains near or around a rocky hill that could easily be fortified and defended. Nearly every Greek city had its acropolis, which provided a safe place of refuge for townspeople during times of turmoil or war. Rulers of the town often lived within the walls of this stronghold. In many cases the acropolis became the site of temples and public buildings and thus served as the town?s religious center, focal point of its public life, and as a place of refuge."
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Qualitative Coding Scheme for Discussion Forum, 2008.
Describes a qualitative coding scheme for an online discussion forum on Chinese history.
2,813 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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This paper provides a coding scheme for an online discussion forum of Chinese history that would be concerned with the strengths and weaknesses of emperors and leaders of that nation and their use of strategies to enforce ideological views during their reigns.
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Background
Foundations for Defining a Coding Scheme
Coding Scheme Definition
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"Typically when students on online discussion forums are argumentative and pervasive, the level of rationality of arguments is shown. In devising a coding scheme specifically on this dimension, authors Habermas and Cohen both state that the best approach to coding this attribute is to devise this variable into two states, that of reasoning and logic of the specific argumentative or persuasive component, and for the second, the reasons that the persuasive arguments are framed and presented from the standpoint of the current good. In the context of the current discussion forums being evaluated, there are many debates as to who is the best ruler of China from historical analysis, in addition to an elite-level status of a select group of rulers. This specific variable as part of the coding scheme, rationality, captures the logic and reason of how the collective group of students is first defining this "elite" level class to begin with, and second, defining how history will ultimately view their contributions to Chinese society."
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Women and the Internet Shopping Forum, 2002.
A look at the consumer demographic in respect to women and packaged goods of Internet shopping.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper assesses the demographic of females in the Internet shopping forum, as well as the marketing strategies that companies use in order to draw and maintain the interest of female shoppers. The Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Companies will be used as an example of such strategies.
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International Trade Law, 2006.
An extensive study of the case "Owusu vs. Jackson".
5,299 words (approx. 21.2 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 131.95
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This paper explores the legal case of "Owusu vs. Jackson" in explicit detail. It discusses the general details and case history explaining the outcome to take trial in Britain as apposed to Jamaica even though some of the defendants were Jamaican. It examines the forum non conveniens doctrine and the Brussels Convention. It also expands on the importance of this particular case and its effects on international trade law.
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"What was alleged was the fact that there had been an earlier accident of the same kind some time earlier on the very same beach, and the Jamaican companies had failed to issue a warning of any sort, and in addition, and the fact was that had they posted a warning of some kind, then perhaps the accident would have been averted. The fact that the warning was not issued was quoted in the action against the Jamaican companies. The ECJ had in fact initially rejected the argument that had been put forward by the defendants, and by the United Kingdom Government, that according to the Brussels Convention and its domicile rules, in Article 2, there would be no possibility of application, because of the fact that the claimant, that is, Owusu, and one of the defendants, that is, Jackson, were in fact domiciled in the United Kingdom, and the other defendants were domiciled in Jamaica. Therefore, according to Article 2 of the Brussels Convention, what was stated was that according to the provisions of the Convention, those persons domiciled in a contracting state must, whatever shall be their nationality, they may be sued in the courts of that state."
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John Milton's Personal Influence on the Writing of "Paradise Lost", 2002.
A look at John Milton's political and religious forum in the novel "Paradise Lost".
2,280 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 27 sources, $ 70.95
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This paper examines John Milton's "Paradise Lost" and explains how it is more than just another entertaining tale, but rather a religious and political forum for Milton's personal views and feelings.
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"Perhaps Paradise Lost was more than just a biblical tale of humankind?s fall from God?s grace, out of paradise. It was more, it was a religious and political forum for Milton to express his views unopposed, by using the conflict of good and evil in Paradise Lost portraying his own philosophies. With each struggle he illustrates his political and religious notions connecting them with the conflict of the main subject introduced in Book I, ?the creation, fall, and redemption of the world and humankind? (Lazzari 367). With certain influences in his life Milton?s beliefs were shaped into what they were during the composure of Paradise Lost. With these influences and these beliefs he wrote a Paradise Lost."
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ESI and Climate Change, 2008.
This paper discusses the World Economic Forum's environmental sustainability index (ESI) model as a response to climate change.
2,105 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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In this article the writer explains that the environmental sustainability index or ESI is a valuable tool that allows markets and countries to determine where they need to commit additional resources in order to affect positive change and where they are being successful at reducing climate changing activities. The writer notes that Canada has enacted extensive environmental legislation before and, because of its inclusion in the ESI rankings as a regular high-scoring participant, holds this legislation up as a model for other countries to follow. The writer concludes that perhaps one of the greatest uses of the ESI is as a measure or predictor for democratic effectiveness or reform in developing countries because where one sits on the ESI and the given ranking can be used to make certain assumptions about economic status, economic growth, and political reform or need thereof as they relate to direct and indirect impacts on climate change.
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The World Economic Forum
The ESI
Factors Within the ESI
A Working Model
Conclusion
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"Strict adherence to this readily verifiable and repeatable methodology ensures that the figures can be taken at face value without the burden of compiling an independent data set. The rationale for inclusion in the ESI study as discussed above is based on three selected criteria: country size, variable coverage, and indicator coverage. Additionally, when greater cross-referencing is needed to substantiate data or outcomes, predetermined denominators are utilized to facilitate comparisons."
"The leading indicators that are measured in the ESI are separated into five components which together contain twenty-one measured indicators that each relate in some fashion to Parker and Blodgett's lens paradigm."
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The Basilicas, 2004.
An examination of the basilicas in the Forum Romanum.
1,191 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper identifies and examines the three main basilicas in the Forum Romanum: Aemilia, Julia and Sempronia. The paper presents them as massive structures, generally rectangular in shape with two or more semi-circular apses or recesses. The paper explains how these basilicas were highly illuminated through the use of clerestory windows, usually greatly elevated and above the roof itself. The paper contends that in these beautiful structures, one can easily sense the Roman desire for broad, uninterrupted architectural spaces enclosed for the convenience of human transaction. The paper also explains the importance of the basilicas to the citizens of Rome, as they provided a place to meet, to converse and to witness the majesty of imperial Rome on a daily basis.
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"During the Republican period in ancient Rome, most buildings were constructed as the need arose and were designed to serve public utility or the religious and commemorative needs of the State. And within the vast complex known as the city of Rome, the Forum Romanum served as the center of political life; it was also a place where the Roman Senate met at regular intervals and where the citizens of Rome could behold public spectacles, banquets and gladiatorial contests (Dudley, p. 48).
Thus, the Forum Romanum was, in many respects, the heart of things in ancient Rome, the administrative and social center of the city whose magnificent buildings were constructed over the site of the earliest settlements (Arnott, p. 17). In essence, the Forum Romanum was the galactic hub of Rome and allowed all of the citizens to participate in the daily activities of the city and to socialize with friends, family and, at times, enemies."
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"Gender, Ethics and Empowerment", 2002.
An evaluation of a recent paper published in the journal ?Women?s Studies International Forum,? published by Regina Scheyvens and Helen Leslie entitled ?Gender, Ethics and Empowerment: Dilemmas of Development Fieldwork.?
2,000 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 63.95
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This essay is an evaluation of a recent paper published in the journal ?Women?s Studies International Forum,? published by Scheyvens and Leslie, in which the authors present facts and discussions related to several important issues for researchers pursuing ethnographic and cultural studies related to women?especially third world women. This essay involves an assessment of the following: Is there, or should there (or not) be a power distinction between the researchers and their subjects? Can the work be regarded as legitimate because of the vast differences in cultural perceptions? Certain ethical questions also crop up: Can the researchers bridge the gender divide and have males research females in third world countries? Is there an imposition of a researcher?s sentimentality on the research, and is this exploitative? How valuable is such research?can it be presented objectively, honestly and more importantly in an unbiased manner? And, can such research help empower third world women? This essay addresses these issues within the context of the Scheyvens and Leslie?s paper.
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"The authors? work is also very limited. Consider the countries they talk about: Fiji, El Salvador, the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea. The title of their paper is misleading; it promises sweeping work that would lead to generalized conclusions. The countries used in the research do not allow that. The countries researched are very isolated, quasi-aboriginal and primitive cultures though, this is not an indictment of these countries. Developing countries (third world) like India and China where poverty and sexism exist within a modern infrastructure (and a range of social situations?urban and rural) would provide a better subject for such a study. Religion (or its lack in China) plays an important role in the customs and traditions of these countries. Also, India and China have enjoyed fairly evolved civilizations before becoming the over-populated behemoths they are today. The paper, in its limited scope, should be more aptly titled ?Empowerment of women of the Pacific Islands and El Salvador.? "
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City Planning of the Roman Empire, 2001.
This paper provides a descriptive discussion of the creation of roads, forums, aqueducts and baths in the Roman Empire.
1,565 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, $ 51.95
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This paper analyzes the city structures of the Roman empire. The author gives a detailed explanation of the structure and functions of the roads, forums, aqueducts and baths that were used for social, religious and commercial activities.
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?The discipline of engineering was very close to that of architecture in the Roman World. Roman architecture was a social art that gave the people of the Roman Empire benefits that no community had ever achieved before. Innovative city planning in the Roman Empire excelled in the creation of roads, forums, aqueducts and baths.?
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