Ms. Volkert Criminal Justice 20 February 2014 Alternative Sentencing and Diversion Programs There are many types of diversion programs and alternative sentencing. Some being more successful than others. It has been found that only nonviolent offenders have been positively affected by alternative sentencing and diversion programs. Violent offenders have shown to be unaffected by such programs. One of the most popular sentencing laws in the state of California is the Determinate Sentencing Law
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HISTORY OF COMPLIMENTARY ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE COMPLIMENTARY ALTERNATIVE AND HOLISTIC MEDICINE Kelly Gabard HUM205 Abstract Today’s medical advancement has found cures for disease that many never thought would happen years ago. However‚ with all the advanced medical treatments available‚ many people are depending on Holistic medicine to heal their mind‚ body and spirits and Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) to heal their pain and disease. One of the most practiced CAM today is
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In “Ounces of Prevention—The Public Case for Taxes on Sugared Beverages” authors Kelly Brownell and Thomas Frieden state their case of why sugared beverages such as soda‚ energy drinks‚ and other carbonated/non-carbonated drinks should be taxed. The first reason given is because of the obesity epidemic that has occurred from so much consumption of sugary drinks. The authors state that‚ “Sugar-sweetened beverages may be the single largest driver of the obesity epidemic.” (467) As a whole people are
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Introduction India’s energy sector is currently confronted with multiple challenges‚ which stem not only from supply-side constraints but also from demand pressures imposed by a buoyant economy and a growing population. As per recent Planning Commission estimates‚ if economic growth is sustained in the 7-8 per cent range‚ the energy demand would rise by at least 5.2 per cent annually. In the face of relatively inflexible supply options‚ the gap between energy requirement and availability
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Alternative rock is exactly what is sounds like; rock music that deviates from the standard‚ mainstream rock. It’s actually an umbrella term for a whole slew of sub genres that don’t quite fall under the other genres of rock or pop. Because alternative rock is an umbrella term‚ the list of sub genres that fall under alternative rock is a little long‚ and therefore‚ this essay will only cover four of them. Each has notable distinctions from the other genres. Despite the “neo” in the name neo-psychedelia
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Alternatives to Animal Testing Throughout history‚ animal testing has been used for a variety of research and tests‚ but we never stop to realize the cruelty and inhumanity of their environments. Gandhi once said‚ “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” (qtd. in Hajar). Animal testing is unnecessary and irrational because we have the technology to replace the inhumane testing‚ which proves to be even more accurate and precise with its
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Chapter 1 The Problem and its Background INTRODUCTION Alcohol may be the world’s oldest known drug. Fermented grain‚ fruit juice and honey have been used to make alcohol (ethyl alcohol or ethanol) for thousands of years. The production of products containing alcohol has become big business in today’s society and the consumption and abuse of alcohol has become a major public health problem. The effects of alcohol abuse range from a mild hang over to mass destruction‚ disease and deaths
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SILLABUS For Food & Beverage Service 5 UNITS S.Y: 2012-2O13 1ST SEMESTER I. Course Description This course is part of Hospitality Operational Management that provides students with necessary knowledge skills to analyze interpret and manage the departmental operation for the food and beverage and the rooms division of a hospitality establishment. And this course also provides students with the attitude necessary to perform the duties‚ tasks‚ and steps
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ESSAY ON ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF ENERGY The law of conservation says that energy is neither created nor destroyed. When we use energy‚ it doesn’t disappear. We change it from one form of energy into another. A car engine burns gasoline‚ converting the chemical energy in gasoline into mechanical energy. Solar cells change radiant energy into electrical energy. Energy changes form‚ but the total amount of energy in the universe stays the same. Scientists at the Department of Energy think they have
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Surrogate Motherhood: Alternative or Dilemma? Surrogate Motherhood: Alternative or Dilemma? Conceiving a child can be a rewarding and fulfilling process for most couples‚ but for others‚ it can be arduous and frustrating. After a couple attempts to conceive a child the natural way for over a year and is not able to‚ usually the next step to follow is to consider non-natural methods that facilitate this process most of the time. The two most common ones are in-vitro fertilization and artificial
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