Fact-Finding before the International Court of Justice examines a number of significant recent criticisms of the way in which the ICJ deals with facts. The book takes the position that such criticisms are warranted and that the ICJ's current approach to fact-finding falls short of adequacy, both in cases involving abundant, particularly complex or technical facts, and in those involving a scarcity of facts. The author skilfully examines how other courts such as the WTO and inter-State arbitrations conduct fact-finding and makes a number of select proposals for reform, enabling the ICJ to address some of the current weaknesses in its approach. The proposals include, but are not limited to, the development of a power to compel the disclosure of information, greater use of provisional measures, and a clear strategy for the use of expert evidence.
A Compendium of Poems, Memoirs, Auto-Biographical and Genealogical Sketches, Writings, Observations, Political Commentary and Other Miscellaneous Stuff.
A Compendium of Poems, Memoirs, Auto-Biographical and Genealogical Sketches, Writings, Observations, Political Commentary and Other Miscellaneous Stuff.
A Compendium of Poems, Autobiographical and Genealogical Sketches, Writings, Observations, Political Commentary and other Miscellaneous Stuff; plus some fictional stories.
The war to end all wars brought about a change in the world. Governments and their madness that brought the Earth to the brink of total destruction, have been wiped out and corporations now rule. In order to appease the new world citizens, the new corporate rule kept certain things of nature intact, things considered once vital but now seen as wasteful. One of these natural splendors is San Diego's Rain Forest Park. But over the years, the new corporate rule has been eliminating such leftover wonders. The park is now the last bit of rain forest that the corporate rule allowed to exist, but certain corporations want the space back. Pressuring the Governor, a remnant of rule of the past kept alive to appease the new world citizens and who is the sole authority as to its future, a decision to its closure and transference to one of the corporations is demanded. For Hal, manager of San Diego's Rain Forest Park, and his friend and coworker Ron, this means their world is coming to an end. The Governor's decision over the fate of the park will come after a tour in which the representative of the Meat Council, Hal's brother Kenneth; a representative of the Board of Realtors; and the Air Commissioner, the main three corporate entities each seeking the park for their control and profit. Before that decision is made, the Governor dies. Hal believes that he is being blamed for the death. He and Ron escape, but to where they just do not know. What will happen to the Rain Forest Park? Where did Hal and his friend Ron end up at in their mad dash to freedom? The answers can be found at The Garden Club.
For Doctor Paul Hatford, life is coming to its ultimate conclusion. Having been a highly skilled neurosurgeon and a brilliant university professor, the time to retire has finally arrived. But something arises that delays his plans. One of the most generous yet mysterious benefactors to the university wants to meet him. When he does, the benefactor invites Jeffrey to join his private medical research team. The research, however, proves to be something quite different than what he has been led to believe. What Jeffrey discovers is not only alarming, but sinister as well. What does he discover?
Solutions: The Dilemma for the Gods is the fourth story in a series of seven that examines one's relationship with self, others, and ultimately with our Lord God. The story picks up many, many years after The Dilemma of Hopelessness ended. In this story Terrance, a man in rebellion of the Gods and troubled by the loss of the woman he was to be mated with, Rita, is aware of some deception that holds the high priests and believers hostage to the prescribed tenets. But because of one of his rebellious acts he is put in a position where the truth is revealed. Is it his rebellious nature that leads him to such truth or the grief he feels for the loss of Rita? Or, could it be that the Gods themselves are leading him to the truth? Who knows?
In Abusive Supervision in Government Agencies, Caillier uses both quantitative and qualitative survey data, a mixed-method approach, to argue that certain organizational norms and subordinate factors either increase or decrease the presence of abusive supervision in agencies and that when employees experience abusive supervision, their well-being and work attitudes are adversely affected. In addition, a mixed-method approach is used to contend that problems concerning the abusive supervision process are pervasive in agencies. More specifically, many targets of abuse supervision fail to report the incident, and for those who do, agencies seldom do anything to stop abusive supervisors and the overwhelming majority of targets experience some form of retaliation for reporting the abuse. The author also uses qualitative data to argue that many agencies still do not have a robust workplace aggression policy. The author concludes by identifying future directions for research concerning abusive supervision.
Do you know there is an easy way to escape all of your fears and pain and hurt in life? Well there is. For Jimmy, a young boy terrified by tidal waves and taken away from his home by a man who claims to love him like a brother, the escape from such terrifying events comes from a power that was within him all the time. The problem, however, is Jimmy has to face the nightmares of death before being saved by the dreams of life. Does he dare to fall asleep?
I'm not unlike you. Even though I am old and you are young, we share the same past, present, and future. Having doubts are you? Tell me, are you afraid? How can you be afraid of that which you do not know? Look into my eyes and search out my inner being. For it is the same as yours. Now, stop the whimpering and let your body stop trembling. Let peace come upon your very soul and listen carefully to my story. In time it will lead you to a strength you never knew you had.
Solutions: The Dilemma of Patience is the last in the series of seven stories which explore one's relationship with self, others, and ultimately our Lord God. The story picks up not long after the Dilemma of Faith left off. In this last story of the series, Michael and his two friends are up to no good. Taking a number of necessary items for the host of believers held up in a secret location, they run into the most feared woman in the fiefdom of Los Angeles--Councilman Torres' personal enforcer. Having fallen into the trap with no way out, something remarkable happens. For what Michael and his friends believe will be instant death becomes a choice for life.
Once upon a time in the Kingdom of Sonas, the finest kingdom out of all the kingdoms in the land, everyone was so very happy since King Kindely and his wife Queen Caroline were so very, very good. But one day King Kindely lost his wife and very young daughter, Princess Priscilla. Upon returning to the Kingdom of Sonas, the King's finest ship carrying the Queen and the Princess was swallowed up by the biggest fish anyone had ever seen on the Salty Sea. The King was very sad and for years cried and cried. Soon, the Salty Sea began to rise and with it many, many islands that were as big as mountains too. Also, the fish were found no more. On the land the driest drought anyone had ever experience was taking the only fresh water left leaving the people worrying that one day it would all be gone and they would perish. But one day the King cried his last tear and came to his senses. He believed if the fish could be found the Queen and Princess could be rescued from its belly and the Kingdom of Sonas would once again be the happiest kingdom in all the lands. He sent out a plea asking all to help. And the story begins when the plea reaches the hands of a son of a simple farmer. The son reads the plea and decides to help The Lonely King.
Solutions: A Dog's Dilemma is the first story in a connected series of seven which explores one's relationship with self, others, and ultimately with our Lord God. This story opens the series with Rick, a homeless man, who receives a five dollar bill from an anonymous donor. Wanting to thank the mysterious stranger for such a generous gift, an accompanying business card is the only clue as to her or his identity. But never did Rick imagine that a simple thank you would lead to an adventure of a lifetime.
Solutions: The Dilemma of Faith is the sixth story in a series of seven that explores one's relationship with self, others, and ultimately with our Lord God. The story picks up years later where The Dilemma for Men ends. In this story, the death of Mary's daughter, Melissa, from an auto accident many years ago has left her devastated. Mary too, the driver that night, was very badly hurt. Her life, body, and mind, having been reconstructed from the same accident, has never felt right. Then one night a man comes screaming into her life. On that night a disturbing clue creates doubt for Mary as to her past and present life. What she finds that night is just the beginning of a journey that leads to a very painful truth.
Safe Space Rhetoric and Race in the Academy: A Reckoning complicates discussions about safe space rhetoric and race in academia by providing provocative explorations of physical and intellectual safety and by examining the ways that the political landscape can reflect definitions of safety in America's school system.
Solutions: The Dilemma for Men is the fifth story in a series of seven that explores one's relationship with self, others, and ultimately with our Lord God. The story picks up where The Dilemma for the Gods leaves off. Long after the emergence of the children into the Good World, the children had lived in relative peace and safety. But suddenly grumblings began. Comfort was taken away by decisions of the Central Council. The Council instilled fear into all. Men and women once again were led away from God and forced to heed only to the Council's decisions. But for Louis, acceptance of the change was not taken lightly. Tired of the grumblings, wanting a break from the struggle, he looks to a path leading away from the guarded perimeter of the Village he lives and works at and suddenly the spirit of adventure overcomes him. Wondering where the road leads to, he talks his way past security and with nothing holding him back starts travelling down the road. But where that path takes him and what is experienced along the way will be a test of his faith, and maybe the end of it.
For young Bill, the one time child mathematical prodigy, life is good--very, very good. After graduation from one of the finest universities in the world, he and three of his fellow prodigies are hired by a private business consortium. The consortium consists of powerful individuals that are seeking an advantage in the world of business. What they are asking Bill and his friends to do is to create a machine that will clearly give them such an advantage, and in return have been promised riches and pleasures beyond any of their imaginations. But one day, Bill, on a rest and relaxation period, receives a message from his three friends. The message asks him for an answer to a question by which the machine they successfully constructed can be tested for reliability. The question, however, is one that Bill finds annoying. It is a question for which he knows there is no truthful answer, and worse, goes well beyond the nature of science. The question also begins to wear on his conscious, and before long, something begins to make sour the sweet, sweet life he lives. What that question is and how Bill arrives at the answer just might be found at The Happy Haven.
While on a mission to deliver a personal thank you message from the Council of Them to the Council of They, two couriers from Earth One (or is it Earth Two?) find a metal box where Earth Two (or is it Earth One?) used to orbit the sun. Upon return to Earth One (or is it Earth Two?) the box is opened and the mystery of whatever happened to Earth Two (or is it Earth One?) is explained--I think.
In The Visiting Stranger, George, an ederly man in the final stages of an incurable cancer, is near the end of his life. As he cries in pain while lying in his hospital bed, an unexpected visitor comes into the dark room. The visitor claims to have known George all his life, and also claims that he was always with him. But with all of George's closest friends and family having already departed the earthly life, the stranger's claims appear to be a cruel joke--but are they?
Solutions: The Dilemma of Hopelessness is the third story in a series of seven that explores one's relationship with self, others, and ultimately with our Lord God. The events in the story occur within the same time period as A Man's Dilemma. Meet Timothy, more or less a test subject at the Solutions Center. Other than his ability to sense the eyes of those watching him he has proven to be a failure for those that wish to use him for their specific purposes. But one day Charles comes seeking Timothy. He too has a plan. Besides the flu pandemic that is threatening humanity's existence, an imminent threat from space to do the same is approaching. But a call to help from a specific point in the solar system is heard, and it is Timothy who is selected as the emissary to meet those that sent the message. What will become of Timothy after the ten year journey?
Jerry is a simple city dweller who enlists in the military and finds himself in a land he has never dreamed of ever going. The land is a place where trees and animals and a big and mighty river are all around. Something else is there that really captures his attention. It is a road, a road that from what Jerry can tell goes nowhere. But every road goes somewhere; right? Well, Jerry finds that when you are in the middle of nowhere a road can lead to something quite unexpected.
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