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The Implementation of Tax Increment Financing as an Economic Development Policy
The Implementation of Tax Increment Financing as an Economic Development policy By: Randy L. Jacobs, J.D. ABSTRACT: With Tax Increment Financing (TIF) a municipality pays for economic development expenditures out of future increases in tax collection. The TIF method has achieved widespread popularity as a funding source to finance local infrastructure investment and improvements; however the TIF program has several shortfalls and many critisms. This paper will focus on the criticism that TIF programs are
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The Implications of the Shopping Experience in Bulgaria
Introduction The shopping malls in Bulgaria appear like mushrooms. The last couple of years an impressive development of them can be witnessed in the country. Every next one is bigger, more modern, with more shopping and entertainment possibilities, with better and spectacular movie theatres and etc. Barely, indulged into one, the crowds rushes for the next. This, therefore, suggests that the shopping malls are desired within the masses of the Bulgarian society. Their numbers is
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The Implications of Water Pollution
The Consequences of Water Pollution Annually, 90 million people add to the current population of 6.5 billion. At this rate the global population will reach approximately 8.5 billion by 2025 (http://dieoff.org/page120.htm). As the global population grows exponentially, so does the demand for natural resources. Of all these natural resources, water, is the most vital for survival and expansion. Human’s dependency on water will never go away, making it a key part to any civilizations future.
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The Importance of Congressional Structure
According to David Mayhew, author of Congress: The Electoral Connection, Congress has many different functions that it performs including: “ . . .legislating, overseeing the executive, expressing public opinion, and servicing constituents” (Mayhew 2004, 8). While all these are important to the role Congress plays, the most important ability is the authority to create laws. Congress derives its power to perform its functions and to create laws, from Article I of the Constitution. Although Article
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The Importance of Effective Communication
The Importance of Effective Communication Table of Contents A Little Theory | The Communication Process| • Barriers to Communication Basic Skills: Listening and Giving Feedback | Keys to Active Listening | Constructive Feedback: | Why managers are often reluctant to provide feedback| Effective Feedback | Appendices: • A Short Case Example of Effective Communication • A Planning Form for Constructive Feedback • Evaluating the Feedback Session • Three Kinds of Interviews Links to Articles
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The Importance of Making the Well-Being of Children in Poverty a Priority
“The Importance of Making the Well-being of Children in Poverty a Priority” Summary Hurricane Katrina exposed the world to a side of America that is often ignored or forgotten. This side of America is where people live in poverty and struggle to meet their basic needs. This article focuses primarily on children in Mississippi and highlights the effect of poverty on children’s well-being and their future academic struggles. Sufficient planning to ensure their well-being and
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The Importance of Physical Activity in Adolescence
The Importance of Physical Activity in Adolescence Engaging in physical behavior during adolescence is very important to the overall health of a child. Regular physical activity is essential to both the mental and physical health aspects. Positive exercise habits formed in childhood tend to carry over into adulthood, thus helping reduce death and illness in the future. There are many other positive benefits that come through the form of exercise. Just as well, there are
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The Importance of Public Speaking Course
THE IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC SPEAKING COURSE. It is fundamentally correct to agree that public speaking course is of immense importance when the outcome is looked upon. Firstly ,it construct your self confidence ,self concept, self worth, self -perception, and self-esteem. . Futhermore, public speaking increase the crave for knowledge causing you to seek fulfillment by utilizing the Research Skills . Additionally through public speaking course the academic improvement and development that can happen is endless.
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The Importance of Sexual Education
Title X is a Federal program designed to issue contraceptives and health awareness to anyone in need and puts low income persons ahead of the list. Title X clinics are known for giving teenagers contraceptives without parental consent which is cause for alarm according to those against the program. While Title X is one of the most controversial programs, Title X provides much needed family planning services that have lowered the number of unwanted
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The Importance of Speed Limits
Imagine driving on I-75 as cars race by you at a blink of an eye. You are driving 60 miles per hour, the speed limit; they must be doing 100 miles per hour or more. This is not an illusion; this is the reality of driving on a highway. Believe it, it happens everyday. Cars race down the road at uncontrollable speeds that cause tickets, accidents, and sadly death. Speed limits are a must for
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The Importance of the Work in Life
The importance of the work in life. Good morning my dear fellows, First, has anybody here ever had a job? Ok……….well, let's get to the point. Today my topic is work is very important in our lives. Nowadays, there are a number of diverse jobs. In a small number of countries, such as Arab, there exist 20% of people who do not work everyday. However, in most of the countries, work is vital to them,
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The Increasing Rate of Accidents in Malaysia - Should the Government Be Blamed?
Road accident is Ў®a global tragedyЎЇ with ever-rising trend. Abdul Kareem (2003, p.31) has stated in his book that Ў®1.17 million deaths occur each year worldwide due to road accidents 70% of which occur in developing countries. 65% of deaths involve pedestrians, 35% of which are childrenЎЇ. In Malaysia, road accidents represent a major public health problem, because of the high number of victims involved and because of the seriousness of the consequences for
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The Independence of Uzbekistan Was Good for the Uzbeks Even Though They Have Basically the Same System of Government as in the Soviet Union
It is in the nature of things for people of countries under some forced union of a unifying power to become content or to have a higher standard of living when their country acquires its independence. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics was one of these unifying powers, which influenced several regions to unite as Soviet Socialist Republics (SSRs), in 1922, under the same government. Uzbekistan was a land divided by khanates when it became
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The Indian Act and Its Effect on Modern Society
The Indian Act and its Effect on Modern Society The Indian Act is one of the most outdated and irrelevant pieces of legislature ever written. In 1876, the Crown consolidated all existing laws pertaining to Indians, and called this new document the Indian Act. They did not solicit input from Aboriginal people and in fact, at that time, Aboriginal people were not even allowed to vote for or against the politicians who were creating this
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The Individual & Society
The Individual & Society Sociology is the study of the individual and society, and the interaction between both. Sociologists believe that there are many sociological factors that influence and form the individual. These factors, whether positive or negative, influence our place in society and our �life chances�. Sociology is divided by several theories that try to explain how society views the individual- the main two being Functionalism & Marxism. Emile Durkheim (1858-1917) is often considered
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The Individual and the Court System
The Individual and the Court System - Essay The Australian jury trial system is said to have many merits and defects, and as Winston Churchill once said about democracy the Australian jury system is “not a perfect system, it is just the least worst of all the others”. In analysing the system several major strengths can be seen, but many weaknesses can be found also. It is a matter of great interest in the general
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The Industrial Revolution
I decided to write about chapter three because I really like learning about the Industrial Revolution and how it changed the entire economy. The first document I read about was very hard to understand. Most of it seemed like someone who didn't have a clue what they were talking about, yet other parts promise to help all people in need. Emma Lazars was the daughter of a prosperous Jewish family in New York, she wrote
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The Industrial Revolution and Social Sciences
The Industrial Revolution led to many of the convinces that people often take for granted today such as steam power, the telephone, and the diesel engine but also played a vital role in the development of social sciences. Prior to the Industrial Revolution people lived their lives often never leaving the town or area that they were raised in which limited the amount of social interaction between people of different thoughts or beliefs that in
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The Infliction of Child Abuse
In every society there is domestic violence. It comes in many different yet disguised forms, many of which comprise of mental abuse, verbal abuse, physical abuse and neglect. The victims of these abuses often include spousal abuse, household abuse, and public abuse and child abuse. Child abuse is considered the shoddier abuse next to spousal abuse. In order for one to really understand Domestic Violence/Child Abuse they must first comprehend what is Domestic Violence/Child Abuse,
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The Influence of Media on Society
The Influence of Media on Society My average day consists of a media form persistent nearly 24 hours per day. I wake up in the morning; listen to the radio while I’m in the shower, read the newspaper while eating breakfast, and check my email before I leave for work. While I at work, I’m connected to the Internet for the full eight hours and often have my i-Pod in my ear streaming news stories
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The Influence of Reality Television on America
Reality television is the most popular genre of television in America. People love to sit and enjoy the unscripted dramatics or humorous situations, the ordinary people instead of famous paid actors, and the real situations. Reality television has existed in different forms since television began, but the term is most commonly used to describe the programs produced since the year 2000. Reality television contains a wide range of topics that range from game shows to
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The Influence of Social Class on Communication
EXPLAIN THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL CLASS ON COMMUNICATION Ways of Determining Social Class The determination of social class is a topic which has been the subject of several studies:- Karl Marx (1818-1883) believed that in all stratified societies, there are two major social groups, a ruling class and a subject class, the bourgeoisies and the proletariat. These relations involve exploitation and domination of one class over another (Haralambos 2000 pg 37) Marx argued that the
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The Influence of the War Powers Act of 1973
I. The Influence of the War Powers Act of 1973 The United States of America holds the position in the world as a nation in which foreign policy is focused and debated as a matter of embittered public outrage and controversy. This is the reality not only among the party in office and their equivalent opponents but mainly within the very party themselves. It is much truer within the party that is controlling the executive
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The Influence of Tv in Brazil
Television is a form of media that has great ability to influence and brainwash the viewing public. In just a few minutes spent in front of it an abundance of information is poured into a person's consciousness at a fast pace that does not allow him to analyze and comprehend it properly. Since its invention, this symbol of globalization has gained a great power, and it is everywhere; from the richest to the poorest homes.
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The Injustice of Female Genital Mutilation
The horror of female genital mutilation is a global issue, and it is also one surprising foreign to Americans although an estimated ten thousand girls in the United States are currently at risk of this operation (Sarkis par. 1). This is a cultural practice that is both unethical and incredibly detrimental to its victims besides obviously being in direct violation of basic human rights. In order to attain a broader view of this issue the
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The Injustice of Female Genital Mutilation
The horror of female genital mutilation is a global issue, and it is also one surprising foreign to Americans although an estimated ten thousand girls in the United States are currently at risk of this operation (Sarkis par. 1). This is a cultural practice that is both unethical and incredibly detrimental to its victims besides obviously being in direct violation of basic human rights. In order to attain a broader view of this issue the
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The Inner City Drug Problem
Aside from being among the most undesirable of places that a person could live, the inner cities of the United States are said to be a horrible gangland full of murder, prostitution, and drugs. While this description is overblown in some cases, the inner city definitely resembles the definition given. Inner cities across the country are havens for gangs and the activities that keep them financially viable: prostitution, robbery, and drugs. The focus of this
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The Insanity of Society
Madness is something rare in individuals, but in groups, parties, peoples, ages it is the rule. (Nietzsche, 1886) The general idea of this quote is quite simple. We happen to find ourselves in a society where, if every member of said society were to be examined and tested, we would find him or her to be relatively sane, rational and good in nature. However, if we put all of these people in a group, and
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The Insanity of the Temporary Insanity Defense
"Not Guilty, By reason of Insanity!" These words have stung the ears of many courtroom observers, especially the families and friends of victims whose lives were snuffed out by a so-called 'insane' assailant. While there are indeed many insane people running around the streets today, I feel that many persons who use the temporary insanity defense are more conniving than insane. Also, being an inexact science, the psychiatric community often offers up differing opinions
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The Insider
Thesis Statement The purpose of this paper is to provide a summary about the ethical and legal issues that took place in the hit Hollywood movie “The Insider” (Touchstone Pictures, 1999, Michael Mann producer/director.) I will give a brief update of the events depicted in the film and how the events relate to the various academic concepts of Business and Organizational Ethics. I will analyze the principle characters in the movie and give my personal
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