Prosecutors predicted in the book Judges and Sentencing that without plea-bargains, "If every case went to trial, it would take years and years to decrease the backlog" (Manaugh 34). ... Most people predicted that their ban on plea bargains would clog up their court system, causing chaos in the legal system of Alaska. ...
He is a famed philosopher from the 15th century, who wrote four-line verses, or a "quatrain," which would prophesize the world events far into the future, and ever since Nostradamus' time the work has been claimed by supporters to have "accurately" predicted wars, disasters and the rise and fall of dynasties. ... Emery, David.Did Nostradamus predict the tragedy?? ...
Since the dawn of modern civilization politicians, sociologists and other highly educated professionals have analyzed and critiqued current trends in U.S. political and socioeconomic environments. These trends in turn shape the very world in which we live in. Although not all predictions on the effects of trends are accurate one can always learn something from them. It is important to be aware of the world around you in order for one to make educated decisions on significant issues in the world. Connecting current trends with the ideas of thinkers and writers of the past is one way a person ca...
Immigration? For as long as I can remember there has always been the debate going on whether or not letting people migrate to the United States is good or bad. The debate is always packed with plenty of facts to support both sides of the argument, and with just enough proof to clarify nothing and...
In the year 1914, almost all of Europe broke out in the First World War that the world had ever seen. This was a war between the major alliances of Europe that included Britain, Russia, Germany, France, and Austria-Hungry. But where did America fall into this big picture of destruction and despair...
As the meaning and effects of globalization become more and more widespread, people across the world have formed grassroots organizations. These organizations protest the negative effects encouraged by globalization and try to form worldwide acknowledgement of a particular problem. This paper ...
Drug Addiction is an awful subject that is sweeping through America like an air-born disease. There are many different forms of addiction and a plethora of drugs to become addicted to. Drug addiction is responsible for one in four deaths in preventable health conditions today. Not only can Drug addi...
One report shows, "Electronic Publishing Forecast and Analysis, 2000- 2004: Digital Books and Print on Demand," predicts that the U.S. market for digital books, including digital downloads and print-on-demand books, will grow from US$9 million this year to $414 million in 2004....
I sighed and grabbed my paper from the smooth, cool, wooden nightstand. I quickly re-read my questions as I walked to my parents' room. I took one look at my dad and knew he had forgotten about the interview I had planned. He was laying down in a worn out recliner watching his favorite channel, the ...
"Different strains of corn may grow to different heights when equally irrigated, but a plant from the taller strain might end up shorter if deprived of water" (Pinker 10); Philosophy like any other social science will never have any answers that are concrete, solid, or always correct. The debate of ...
Euthanasia or "Physician Assisted-Suicide" is "Suicide accomplished with the aid of another person, especially a physician." (American Heritage Medical Dictionary). The debate of the legalization of Euthanasia hangs heavily on the ethics of the passing of life. America is a country that is known to...
Throughout history, a great deal of things evolve and revolutionize due to changing factors in our environment. Fashion is just one of the many things that change through time. The many factors, like our current world standing in war or more importantly the current economic situation, shape how important fashion is in our lives. Women's fashion in America during the twentieth century became an outlet for a struggle to be free. During the beginning of the century, following the First World War, our country was very prosperous, and that is why the twenties are often labeled as the roari...
In the 1960's, affirmative action, also known as positive discrimination, was created in order to help benefit minority groups in several areas of society. Under this policy, colleges have been encouraged to take race and ethnicity into account for their admissions process. One idea behind affirmati...
"Bandura's theory predicts that individuals will imitate or model what others do when these models are rewarded or not punished for their behavior, and are perceived as attractive, powerful, and similar."" (2) Teens may learn that this behavior can come without sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, and no guilt or remorse. ...
Outline Thesis: The American Civil War and the Reconstruction period that took place at the end of the war, and for many years afterwards, resulted in many changes for both white and black Americans throughout the nation. I. Pre-Civil War rights for black Americans. II. The Presidents duri...
One of the most cherished rights of Americans would be the right to privacy, yet many working class Americans, unfortunately, have been subject to their rights being disrupted and their privacy being invaded at their workplace. One major issue that has existed and still exists in the workforce of Am...
