Alternative Sentencing We need to realize that the current approach to our penal system is failing terribly. Take a group of people‚ take away all of their possessions and privacy‚ expose them to violence‚ overcrowded cell blocks‚ and the result is a group of people intent on getting even with society rather than contributing to it. It is very expensive to house prisoners. There are several other options to deal with nonviolent offenders. Alternative sentencing is finding other ways to deal
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The textile industry in the US took off with Eli Whitney’s invention of the cotton gin in 1793 (http://ocp.hul.harvard.edu). This caused the expansion of the cotton economy (normally slave-based) that could provide raw materials to make the cloth‚ mechanical spinning frames and the development of techniques to catch water power‚ it also gave way to the growth of spinning mills (http://ocp.hul.harvard.edu). Over time and successful competition with British textiles the “Waltham-Lowell system” with
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Croydon Council Planning Committee Meeting‚ Thursday 2nd April 2009 6.30 pm The following is a report that will give information on a Planning meeting organised by Croydon City Council. The report will show three main items. These are: * The main advocates of the meeting‚ their roles and how they influenced the meeting * How the committee deals with planning applications * What happened at the meeting to allow public speaking and the process involved The report will also give
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2013 Alternative Assessment Proposal (i) Application of chemistry/ chemical phenomenon Transition glasses have photochromic lenses which give eyeglasses the ability to change their tint level and adjust to the light that is available. They were designed to protect the eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation and can be considered sunblock for the eyes. These lenses are clear indoors and darken outdoors for greater comfort in the sun. The photochromic lenses contain millions of
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Alternative medicine‚ also known as a holistic approach‚ has been around since ancient times. It has a longer history of healing than many of the traditional medicines commonly prescribed and available today. Being dominated by pharmaceutical creations in the last century‚ alternative medicine is making a fast comeback these days. People are becoming increasingly aware of medical practices from different cultures. Many are frustrated with the damage that conventional medicine can do‚ its severe side
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In numerous movies and stories you’ve seen‚ have you ever heard any of the characters say the cafeteria food has a rich‚ savory‚ and an appetizing look? Probably not. Cafeteria food lacks good quality and taste‚ and is probably one of the reasons why countless students don’t eat during lunch. Students always discuss what if they could change three things in their school’s lunch menu. They would probably have chocolate ice-cream‚ fried chicken or cake every day for lunch if they were given that option
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individuals so important to the NASA project teams? People are the most important thing NASA has got as asset‚ they are things that make a program so successful‚ these people are form the social capital of the organization. Indeed‚ the most important builders of these social capital networks in organizations are the experiences people have working together overtime. In an organization like NASA‚ where most work is project work‚ being part of a series of project teams with overlapping but changing membership
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Security Advisory System Vs National Terrorism Advisory System In an effort to maintain the security of our nation‚ the Department of Homeland Security has developed a system called the National Terrorism Advisory System that releases security threat updates that can be easily accessible to other departments‚ private organizations‚ and even the public. However‚ before the National Terrorism Advisory System‚ or NTAS‚ there was the Homeland Security Advisory System‚ or HSAS‚ which was a color-coded
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• If you could do your PhD research again‚ what would you do differently? • What are the three main findings of your PhD? • What particular areas of our research interest you most and why? • Why are you interested in this position? • Would you contribute to teaching and what is your approach to teaching? (if the role requires teaching). • How does your research fit in with the department? • How do you see your career in the future? • What is your best and worst quality? • Describe a
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The Importance of Following Directions Following directions is one of the most basic and fundamental skills necessary to maintain order in today’s society. From the most basic “No!” to a little child to “Don’t drink and drive‚” following directions can save a life and maintain safety‚ create efficiency in the
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