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"The organic law of a great commonwealth": the framing of the South Dakota constitution: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Legal scholars have criticized the "poverty of state constitutional discourse" caused by its limited historical depth and by the absence of historical research into the people and events surrounding the framing of state constitutions. (1) James Gardner has found a "general unwillingness among state supreme courts to...; Tags: Declaration, delegate, Midwest, prohibition, railroad, Republic, Republican, U.S. Congress; Research articles 2008-06-22
Making Sober Citizens: The Legacy of Indigenous Alcohol Regulation in Canada, 1777-1985: From the late eighteenth century on, the British tried to regulate the sale of alcohol to Aboriginal peoples. Once colonial Canadians acquired responsibility for Aboriginal affairs, they promoted assimilation. Aboriginal peoples would become citizens, but they had to demonstrate sobriety first. The 1876 Indian Act entrenched complete prohibition: Indians could...; Tags: alcohol, Canada, Citizenship, Government, prohibition, regulation, reserve, SOFTWARE, Toronto, University of Toronto, Vancouver; Research articles 2008-01-01
International law and slavery: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SLAVERY WAS WIDESPREAD and legally sanctioned for most of human history. Chattel slavery--the legal ownership of one person by another--was its most common form. Gradually, and especially in the 19th century, the growing condemnation of chattel slavery and the slave trade by an increasing number of individuals,...; Tags: African, agreement, Europe, Government, New York Times Co., prohibition, Rome, scholar, U.S., women; Research articles 2008-01-01
How much is too much? Participation in political activities by nonprofits.(LEGAL): With the presidential campaigns under way and another election year quickly coming upon us, many exempt organizations are questioning whether certain contemplated activities violate the prohibition against "electioneering" activities by organizations exempt from taxation under Section 501c(3) of the Internal Revenue Code IRC. ...; Tags: FINANCE, Internal Revenue Service, prohibition, Taxes; Research articles 2007-11-01
Law is everywhere.(Testimonial): TRIBUTE The phrase "War on Terror" has no discrete legal content. It was politically inspired and used by the administration of George W. Bush to mobilize American society, much like the "War on Drugs" or the "War on Poverty." Yet the declaration of ...; Tags: administration, Afghanistan, al-Qaeda, Cir, Government, Israel, National Security Agency, president, prohibition, Pub, SOFTWARE, statute, Terror, terrorism, torture, U.S., U.S. Congress; Research articles 2007-11-01

ROAD TRANSPORT : COMMISSION: HEAVY VEHICLE BAN IN THE TYROL IS DISPROPORTIONATE.: Austria has been asked by the European Commission to drop its prohibition of heavy vehicles in a valley in the Tyrol the Inn to fight against air pollution. The European Commission issued a formal opinion on the ban, which relates to a 12 kilometres-long section on the...; Tags: Austria, commission, emission, European Commission, prohibition, SALES; Research articles 2007-09-07
Overturn the 1984 ban on aid to overseas family planning agencies and organizations: On June 22, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 223 to 201 to overturn the 1984 ban on aid to overseas family planning agencies and organizations that include abortion among their services. Such a move would enable these groups to provide more and better contraceptive aid and help reduce unwanted...; Tags: agency, MARKETING, pregnancy, prohibition, U.S. House of Representatives, White House; Research articles 2007-09-01
IRS and Your Politically Controversial Speakers, The: Don't be so cautious about who you invite to campus for fear of endangering your nonprofit status. You needn't shy away from politically controversial speakers. During the 2008 election cycle, we can expect an upsurge of incidents in which college and university administrators rescind legitimate invitations to politically...; Tags: church, FINANCE, Internal Revenue Service, prohibition, speaker, Taxes; Research articles 2007-09-01
US bans British pork after foot and mouth outbreak: WASHINGTON AFP — The US Department of Agriculture has banned pork and swine products from Britain after a case of foot and mouth disease was discovered on a farm in southern England. The United States already has a prohibition on British ruminants such as cattle and sheep because of...; Tags: Components, HARDWARE, MARKETING, prohibition, SECURITY, U.S., U.S. Department of Agriculture; Research articles 2007-08-04
Ryanair vows to appeal anticipated EU veto of Aer Lingus takeover: BRUSSELS AFP — Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary launched a pre-emptive strike Tuesday against EU regulators blocking the Irish low cost carrier from taking over Aer Lingus, by vowing to appeal. Although the European Commission has until July 4 to rule on the deal, O'Leary said he expected the...; Tags: Brussels, European Commission, Government, prohibition, Regulations, regulator, Ryanair; Research articles 2007-06-26
We speak easy of Prohibition Ale: MOST of us know about Prohibition mainly from "The Untouchables," the TV series starring Robert Stack Kevin Costner in the movie version as Eliot Ness, the crime-fighting Justice Department agent battling booze smugglers like Al Capone. But the great American ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages...; Tags: Bermuda, beverage, brewery, grass, Manufacturing, Prohibition, Speakeasy, U.S. Congress; Research articles 2007-04-04
Register fails to answer call.: Byline: Neil Shoebridge Mar 18, 2007 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) -- From 1 May 2007 Australians will be able to register their names on a register banning telemarketers from calling them. Companies ignoring the prohibition face fines up to $A1.1m....; Tags: prohibition, register, Strategy; Research articles 2007-03-18
Israeli ban hurting Gaza fishermen: rights group: JERUSALEM AFP — An Israeli human rights group slammed the country's military on Sunday for devastating the Gaza Strip's lucrative fishing industry by harassing, humiliating, and even shooting Palestinian fishermen. Although Gaza Strip fishermen are technically allowed to fish within 11 kilometres seven miles of the coast, rights group...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, coast, Government, prohibition, SECURITY, Strategy; Research articles 2007-02-27
De Beers Signs New Deal With Alrosa.(De Beers Group S.A., Alrosa Company Ltd.)(Brief article): By Rob Bates De Beers and Russian producer Alrosa recently signed a deal to jointly explore and prospect properties inside and outside of Russia. In February, the European Commission told Alrosa it could no longer sell its stones to De...; Tags: agreement, E-mail, European Commission, prohibition, Putin, Russia, SALES; Research articles 2006-11-01
French ban on public smoking closer as committee to issue report: PARIS AFP — French smokers are bracing for a major culture shock in the coming months as the country prepares to follow several of its European neighbours and enact a ban on smoking in public places. On Tuesday -- after five months of deliberations -- a parliamentary committee is expected...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Benefits, Government, HEALTHCARE, prohibition, SOFTWARE; Research articles 2006-10-02
US wants to amend law barring degrading treatment of detainees: WASHINGTON AFP — The Bush administration wants to amend the War Crimes Act because its prohibition against "humiliating and degrading treatment" of detainees is too vague, a Pentagon spokesman said. "This administration believes that it's very important to bring clarity to the War Crimes Act so that men and...; Tags: administration, Agence France-Presse, Pentagon, prohibition, spokesman, terror; Research articles 2006-08-09
IEEPA's override authority: potential for a violation of the Geneva Conventions' right to access for humanitarian organizations?(International Emergency Economic Powers Act): TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION I. IEEPA AUTHORIZES A BREACH OF INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW A. Impartiality and the Rights of Impartial Humanitarian Organizations under the Conventions B. Conflict...; Tags: Cir, Elder, Iraq, Occupation, president, prohibition, Reno, Schultz, statute, treaty, U.N., U.S., U.S. Congress; Research articles 2006-08-01
Slippery slope to Abu Ghraib: IN an unusual moment of public introspection, President Bush told a recent news conference that "the biggest mistake that's happened so far, at least from our country's involvement in Iraq, is Abu Ghraib. We've been paying for that for a long period of time." Apparently, planners in...; Tags: Los Angeles Times, Pentagon, prohibition; Research articles 2006-06-07
Speakeasy.(Lifestyles)(Brief article): Roxy's Pub at 309 Clematis St. is the oldest bar in West Palm Beach, predating Prohibition. The 130-year-old establishment and former speakeasy has the distinction of acquiring the first liquor license in Palm Beach County after Prohibition was repea Roxy's Pub at 309 Clematis St. is...; Tags: Prohibition, Speakeasy; Research articles 2007-09-01
Americans bet 4 billion dollars online despite ban: WASHINGTON AFP — US residents spent more than four billion dollars last year on Internet gambling, despite a de facto prohibition on such wagering in the United States, according to a report. The American Gaming Association said its analysis supports the need for a congressional study of ways to...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, FINANCE, INTERNET, prohibition, Taxes, Washington; Research articles 2006-05-23