Written in the form of a pressrelease describing the case where a man could not be prosecuted for a crime he committed due to a problematic search of his home.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 2 sources, 2002, $ 62.95
Abstract This paper presents a sample pressrelease from a prosecutor attorney office to the press and public regarding the case of a man who was not prosecuted for a crime he committed. He was not prosecuted because the search of his residence was deemed improper therefore the judge suppressed all evidence found in the search and the victim could not identify the assailant. Many points of court and law are discussed.
Abstract This paper presents, in the form of a pressrelease, a tribute to the life of Senator Robert Bryan. It describes his hopes and dreams and what he aimed to achieve while in office. The pressrelease describes the obstacles that Senator Bryan faced while in office and how he overcame them to best relieve poverty, hunger and despair in this world.
From the Paper "But these obstacles never discouraged Bryan, they always motivated him to work even harder. His tireless determination and devotion to the tasks he undertook is his greatest legacy, and the millions of people around the world who mourn his passing are taking solace and comfort in the knowledge that if they summon the same determination and devotion, no obstacles will be impossible to overcome."
"As a physician, a distinguished United States senator, and as the Director of the United Nations Famine Relief Program, Robert Bryan was foremost in the ranks of the healers of this world. He wanted to make a difference, and he did. He wanted to be able some day to look back upon his life and know he had done his best to relieve poverty, hunger, and despair in this world. Today, as America and the world look back on his life and pay solemn tribute to a life devoted to others in need, he is being honored as a man who did indeed make a difference."
Abstract This paper examines the issue of aviation security following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Two communications in the form of pressreleases from the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) are examined and analyzed to show that aviation security after September 11, 2001 has significantly improved and changed, following the necessary policies that have been put in place. The paper identifies and outlines the changes that have been put in place and provides an objective analysis of the new policy changes after September 11, 2001, so as to use the content analysis to test the hypothesis surrounding aviation security. The paper includes a table showing examples of direct and indirect economic losses from September 11, and a pie chart using content analysis to identify trends regarding the weaknesses of aviation security.
From the Paper "Aviation security relies heavily on the skill and expertise of personnel. The FAA and aviation industry have realized that there needs to be a reevaluation of airport personnel with specific focus on improving workers aptitudes, increased training, minimize turnover, and better wages GAO, 2006, 1). Dillingham stated that the FAA was implementing a number of actions and plans that addressed these issues directly; they included the development of an integrated action plan, certification programs which enhance training, and the use of machinery to help increase productivity. Most of these activities have post September 11 implementation dates. TSA training has also increased and changed form after September 11. Major elements of the change include forty (40) hours of classroom instruction and sixty (60) hours of on-the-job training, annual proficiency review of screeners, and establishing a basic screener training program, (Berrick, 2006, p 5). Again, these policy changes support the hypothesis being examined."
Abstract This paper discusses the importance of a free press in a democratic society. it explores the importance of an informed public to a democratic society. The author defines notions of a free press and discusses why the American Founding Fathers were against government interference with the press.
From the Paper "As the famous quote by Lord Acton states so pithily, power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Democracy is a fragile construct precisely because power can corrupt the best of men. For this reason democracy can only flourish when ..."
Abstract This paper explains that the entire health care system in the United States is predicated on a well-established system of careful control of medical information that is afforded the highest degree of privacy and privilege. The author points out that the release of information pertains to all medical information with a personal identifier on a document of any sort, which can take the form of traditional paper-based medical records and forms, digital output stored in a hospital's mainframe or a clinician's desktop, and X-rays and their interpretations that are subject to release of information privacy protections. The paper concludes that, notwithstanding the ethical considerations involved, failure to exercise adequate security of such personal medical information or to comply with requests for information should carry serious consequences.
Table of Contents
Objectives
Background and Overview of Release of Information
Types, Uses and Purposes of Release of Information Documentation
Legal and Ethical Considerations and Potential Consequences
Review, Summary and Conclusion
Controlling Federal and Colorado State Law
Explanation of Health Information Policy/Procedure Specific to Release of Information
From the Paper "Under HIPAA, all patients have the right to inspect, copy, and amend their health-care information; authorize or refuse to authorize its use; and receive a formal accounting of how their information is used. Infrastructural barriers must be used to block unauthorized access to a patient's medical data. The rule provides for civil monetary penalties of up to $25,000 for each standard violation as well as criminal penalties of up to 10 years imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $250,000. (104) The federal law represents a floor of protection for medical data; stricter state laws are not preempted. In addition to these, many other federal statutes may interact with HIPAA's privacy provisions."
Abstract The paper maintains that the printing press greatly influenced the molding of European culture and national identity. The paper contends that the impact of the printing press extended beyond the world of the few who were able to afford and read printed texts. The paper stresses that while the development of the movable type printing press in Europe is widely acknowledged as one of the most significant achievements in Western civilization, few consider that the impact of the printing press extended far beyond the confines of the library or the marketplace of the bookseller.
From the Paper "While the development of the movable type printing press in Europe is widely acknowledged as one of the most significant achievement in Western civilization, few consider that the impact of the printing press can extend far beyond the confines of the library or the marketplace of the bookseller. However, as this essay will argue, the printing press had a profound influence upon the shaping of European culture and national identity that extended beyond the world of those few who were able to afford and read printed texts."
Abstract On October 2, 1952 the Chinese press - as evidenced in translated documents contained in the "Survey of the China Mainland Press" - was preoccupied by the opening of the Asian-Pacific Peace Conference in Peking (Beijing) almost to the exclusion of all other issues. However, even in the press excerpts from this conference, a number of subsidiary issues can be seen to manifest themselves.
Abstract This paper discusses the effectiveness of the Press Complaints Commission as a regulatory body over the printed press in the UK. It looks at the role and work of the PCC while exploring the efficiency of self regulation.
From the Paper "Newspapers and magazines are a primary source of information about the world for the general public and therefore accuracy is of a high importance when people frequently make social and political judgements from it. It is also argued that accuracy is important to protect individuals from the repercussions of inaccurate information . This can be a difficult task, when as John Solosky suggests "controlling the behaviour of journalists could be a difficult problem for the management of a news organisation, especially since reporters spend most of their time outside the newsroom" . The Press Complaints Commission (or PCC) attempts to keep printed publications in check through what is described as "self-regulation". This essay attempts to look at the role and work of the PCC, analysing whether or not self-regulation is an effective form of control."
Abstract In this essay, the writer examines the main developments in the U.K. press since 1945. The writer discusses the historical context of the U.K. media. The impact of the Information Age and of consolidation are also examined in the paper. Further, the writer discusses the make-up of the press establishment.
Abstract This paper explains that the societal changes, which occurred with the invention of the printing press in the 15th Century, are similar to the changes, which occurred with the invention of accessible home computers (PC) and the Internet during the last half of the 20th Century . The author points out that both the printing press and the computer and the Internet have decreased the size of the world by making it easier to share information with individuals around the world and to incorporate the work of others without redundantly repeating what has already been done. The paper concludes that the world has grown in that people are now able to reach further places with greater ease and can be more cognizant of the greater social context within the world.
From the Paper "Perhaps the biggest ramification of the printing press was the Protestant Reformation. The ability of the Bible to be reproduced in mass quantities, and distributed to individuals, led to new interpretations of the meaning of the stories within the Bible. Previously, all interpretations of the Bible were made by priests who then re-told the stories of the Bible, in their own words, to the masses. These new interpretations led to individuals questioning the previous interpretations of the Bible."
Abstract This paper takes a popular press article and compares it's contents to four psychological research studies on hardiness in college freshmen. The author includes a summary and critique of each.
From the Paper "The media is a powerful influence in the lives of every American. It tells us what to where by showing what is considered fashionable, what to eat by telling us what is good or bad for our bodies as well as what tastes good, and what to think. The media does not come right out and tell us what to think, but it does it with the news reported in the newspapers and magazines and the images portrayed in every sitcom, commercial and movie. When someone does not know much about a subject, they tend to rely on the first thing that they learn about it. Also, people usually believe what reliable sources tell them as well. So, if someone is reading an article in a magazine that they trust, they are likely to take whatever they read as fact. However, when the time is taken to research studies on the subject, oftentimes, different results are found. Also, the media often leaves out important details, such as factors that might have influenced any statistics that are reported."
Abstract The paper shows that the increased globalization of companies has led to a dilemma for investors because accounting standards in various capital markets are not always reliable. It shows too that in an effort to increase the reliability of financial information in capital markets the SEC seeks to maintain the high quality of financial reporting in the U.S., while working towards establishing a high quality financial reporting structure worldwide. This paper summarizes the issues presented in the SEC's concept release on International Accounting Standards. These issues include: the five elements of global financial reporting; exceptions to rules for foreign private issuers using accounting standards that differ from GAAP; and the three criteria for assessing the International Accounting Standards Committee.
From the Paper "Rigorously interpreted and applied: The development of high standards does not ensure that the standards will be upheld. In order for the standards to be practiced consistently accountants have to understand the responsibility they have in applying these standards consistently and in a manner that is needed to ensure high quality. This understanding only comes when regulators including auditors, rigorously interpret and apply these standards to accounting standards around the globe. The SEC contends that IASC standards are not used in many capital markets, which makes it impossible for them to be interpreted or applied. In addition countries that do utilize IASC standards have yet to incorporate the new changes created by the IASC."
Abstract This paper takes a look at what is protected by the First Amendment. It also looks at how the courts have ruled in a number of important cases. The paper identifies Congressional opinion and actions. It then takes a philosophical look at the issue. Karl Marx wrote extensively on Freedom of the Press and it looks at his position on the issue. His viewpoint is then contrasted with that of the Roman Catholic Church on these issues, through a study of how censorship has been applied throughout the Church's history.
From the Paper "The freedom of religion, speech, and of the press, as guaranteed by the First Amendment to the Constitution, are basic rights enjoyed by American citizens, however the precise definitions and limitations are vague. Various challenges and court rulings have extended the definition of "speech" to include verbal communication as well as non-verbal communication, such as artistic or physical expression, and symbolic gesture. As the courts have broadened the definitions and protections under the freedom of speech, so have they imposed limitations or exclusions, such as defamation, obscenity, sedition, causing panic, incitement to crime and fighting words."
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Abstract Of the four theories of the mass media made famous by Siebert et. al., this essay will focus on two, namely the Authoritarian Theory and the Libertarian Theory. Based on an analysis of the 'Proposed Equation' between ideology as such and the Theories of the Mass Media, this essay delves into a comparison of these two theories.
