...In this scenario, the state of Confusion passed a law that requires all trucks and towing trailers that use Confusion highways to use a B-type truck hitch. The hitch is made by one company in Confusion, and any trucker who wants to drive through the state of Confusion has to stop and have the B-type hitch installed or they would have to drive around Confusion. The federal government has not made any attempt to regulate the truck hitches used on the nation’s highways. Tanya Trucker, who trucking company contends that the additional expense this statute imposes on her business is unnecessary and frivolous. She intends to file suit against Confusion to overturn the statute. * Before Tanya files her law suit she needs some questions answered, such as which court will have jurisdiction over this case, is the statue constitutional, what provisions of the U.S. Constitution will be applied by the courts to determine the statue’s validity, and finally the steps to filing a civil suit. I believe Tanya should file suit in Federal court to challenge the constitutionality of this law. She should file suit in the federal court in the state of Confusion since they would have the most knowledge of the reasoning and understand the subject matter the most. I do not believe this statute is constitutional. The Commerce Clause protects intra-state trade and this law would affect the free flow of trade among the states. * Since Tanya’s company is from the State of Denial where no such law...
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...Rating the News Sites David Pace Axia College Last night; Saturday the 28th, 10 people died in a string of car crashes on a Florida interstate because of low visibility due to a nearby wildfire. Interstate I-75 was closed down in both directions as crews worked to clear out the 70 or more vehicles that were included in this debacle. The media outlets Foxnews, MSNBC, and CNN all covered the story; this story is currently the top article for all three news stations. Each of the news stations describes the incident, the cause, and a death and injury toll. In addition to the text material, the websites also include pictures of the event. CNN takes this one step further by adding a video link to WKMG, a CBS network affiliate for Central Florida, which had helicopter video footage of the accident aftermath. MSNBC includes a link to the local Florida paper, The Gainesville Sun; which includes more information of the hospitalization of those involved as well as quotes from local law enforcement. Each of the websites uses law enforcement and victim quotes to help describe the event and its cause; however, each of the news stations used the quotes in a slightly different way. The quotes from MSNBC and Foxnews seemed to be from the victim’s perspective but were based in facts and disruptive about the situation itself. Whereas CNN used quotes that had much more felling; these quotes gave the news article a more personal and emotional tone unlike the professional, sterile tone of...
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...Trucking Industry Drivers who travel the interstate have shared the road with an 18 – wheeler, which incorporates a large portion of the transportation service industry (also known as the trucking industry), and have witnessed firsthand new technology working not only to protect the driver but you as well. New technology is defined as the specific methods, materials, and devices used to solve practical problems. Research has shown that new technology has been both helpful and harmful in changing the trucking industry, but was needed. The electronic log, an electronic clearance system (also called PrePass), and the on-board computer (also called EOBRs which stands for Electric On-Board Recorder) are some of the new technologies implemented by the trucking industry that are designed to improve safety, productivity, and help the trucking industry keep up with the changes of the manufacturing and distribution industry's choice to keep a lower level of inventory on hand by using the just-in-time business practice. The following table illustrates the major changes to the trucking industry by Congress that required new technology, in order for the trucking industry to comply with the new regulation. Table 1-History of Changes in the Trucking Industry Date | Event | 1935 | Congress passed the Motor Carrier Act. This gave the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) authority to regulate the motor carriers and drivers involved in interstate commerce by granting operating permits, approving...
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... Paloma Bores Lorenzo N1670844 15901 Collins Ave. apt. 1104 Sunny Isles beach, FL. 33160 786 314 2223 Date of Submission: 10/13/2015 Title of Assignment: Individual Case - Porcini’s Pronto CERTIFICATION OF AUTHORSHIP: I certify that I am the author of this paper and that any assistance I received in its preparation is fully acknowledge and disclosed in the paper. I have also cited any sources from which I used data, ideas of words, whether quoted directly or paraphrased. I also certify that this paper was prepared by me specifically for this course. Student Signature: _________PBL__________________ ******************************************* Instructor’s Grade on Assignment: Instructor’s Comments: Executive Summary This paper analyzes the situation of Porcini Inc. a family-owned Italian restaurant founded by the Ventola family in Boston. Since its foundation in 1969, Porcini’s success relies on the uniformity of great quality food and superior service in all their locations. Porcini’s reached a point where growing the business and increasing brand awareness is stuck due to market saturation. The challenge for Porcini is to find an alternate operational system that allows them to expand their market share without compromising...
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...officials with regard to its distribution (Leonard, 2006). Examined in this paper is the impact of peace and war on foreign aid distribution, specific actions undertaken by government officials to relieve problems resulting from warfare and the role of foreign aid in poverty and warfare reduction in India. India is not immune to intrastate and interstate warfare. The relationship between India and Pakistan has always been rocky characterized by multiple outbreaks of warfare. However, it was not until the second interstate war of 1965 that international states intervened to offer foreign aid to advance their own selfish agendas. The United States failed to offer any foreign aid to India, as it was not in its best interest (Hagerty, 2005). At the time, Nehru, a strong proponent for socialism led the Indian government. He advocated for the nationalization of infrastructure and business, which undermined privatization. As a result, the Soviet Union was inclined to offer its support, as India served to undermine capitalism (an ideology propagated by the US during the Cold War) (Leonard, 2006). Post-Cold War India is predominantly a peaceful state with minimal insurgence from internal or external forces. In addition, the relationship between India and the United States yield desirable results for both countries. The US is one of the major providers of foreign aid to the Indian government. By 2004, research findings estimated that India's foreign exchange reserves totaled to $100 billion...
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...State of Confusion Paper With the state of Confusion requiring trucks and towing trailers to use a B-type truck hitch on its highways, Confusion the only state that manufactures such a hitch, naturally Tanya is not happy that she must install the hitch or drive around the state. As she determines to file suit against the state of Confusion to overturn the statute, she may find value in reviewing certain points. First, Tanya should determine what court will have jurisdiction over her suit and why. Furthermore, she must determine if the Confusion statute is constitutional, based on legal reasoning. Next, a review of a U.S. Constitutional provision will assist in determining the validity of the statute. Ultimately, these points may show if Tanya is likely to prevail on her suit. Finally, an illustration of the stages of a civil suit can assist in determining if Tanya should continue filing suit against the state of Confusion. Jurisdiction of Suit Because this suit would involve two states, the question of state jurisdiction comes into play. The state of Confusion would be one party in the suit, and Tanya’s business would represent her state of Denial. In such a case, a state’s court may tend to side with its party, and therefore, along with substantial monetary damages Confusion’s statute may create for many individuals, even in the state of Denial alone, the Federal court would have jurisdiction. Constitutionality of Statute Based on the definition of the term statute...
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...created the Federal Trade Commission ○ gave the Commission the power to enforce United States Antitrust legislation. The Clayton Antitrust Act ○ passed to prohibit mergers and acquisitions when those would substantially lessen competition. ○ enabled state attorney generals the ability to prosecute and enforce federal antitrust laws. ○ outlawed price discrimination, regulated stock acquisitions, and tying contracts ○ The Robinson - Pitman Act amended the Clayton Antitrust Act by banning discriminatory business practices. Celler-Kefauver Act 1950 ○ passed to regulate the acquisition of firms that were not in direct competition ○ limited mergers that would result in less competition in a market (Research Paper by Eveningepiphany. (n.d) B. Discuss the intended purpose of industrial (i.e., economic) regulation as it applies to the following market structures: 1....
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...State of Confusion Paper State of Confusion Paper The state of Confusion requires B-type truck hitches to be used by towing trailers and trucks on its highways. According to the statute, truckers who drive through Confusion must stop and have the b-type hitch installed, or drive around the state altogether (University of Phoenix, 2009). Tanya trucker, owner of a trucking company in the state of Denial, is unhappy with this requirement because the hitch is produced solely in Confusion and because of the additional expense her business acquires because of the statute. Tanya plans to file suit to overturn Confusion’s statute and should review certain aspects of the situation that can add validity to her suit. She must determine what court will have jurisdiction over her suit and if Confusion’s statute is constitutional based on legal reasoning (University of Phoenix, 2009). Tanya should also determine which provisions of the United States Constitution will influence the validity of the statute. After the preceding information is reviewed, an illustration of the stages involved in a civil suit will aid Tanya in making a decision on filing suit against the state of Confusion (University of Phoenix, 2009). Jurisdiction of Suit Tanya Trucker’s suit would involve both the state of Confusion and the state of Denial, which brings about the question of jurisdiction. Confusion would be the defendant and Denial would be represented by Tanya’s trucking company. In instances such as this...
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...Organizational Management and Operations Paper Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper in which you identify, compare, and contrast the policing function at the local, state, and federal organizational levels. Analyze how the organizational, management, administration, and operational functions at these three organizational levels are similar or different and why. Be sure to identify the leadership characteristics and responsibilities pertaining to each organizational level. Include at least four peer reviewed references. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Police agencies in US basically play the role of protection and service to its citizens. Over simplifying the police role, many police cars are adorned with the tag of “to protect and serve”. Meanwhile many scholars attempted to categorise the role of police into two fragments: maintenance of order and law enforcement.(James,1968).But in reality police ,the role of police is much more diversified and complex ,in contrast to the divisions mentioned above. They are generally the first agency that people look up to whenever in need. From searching lost children to solving neighbour’s dispute, from property problems to traffic control, the role of police is most significant for the law enforcement of a country. It can be concluded that police interact with people more often with respect to non-criminal matters in comparison to criminal matters. This shows that the major role of police is law enforcement .It includes...
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...IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION The information in this manual is not copyrighted and may be reproduced or translated by the user as needed. Every effort has been made to provide, in this publication, the most current and accurate information as of July 1, 2009. Misprints or outdated information that may appear within these pages will not override or supersede changes that have occurred in the law, promulgated rules and regulations or policy that has been initiated since the printing date. Where You Can Obtain a Copy of this Publication This publication is available at every Driver Service Center location across the state. This publication is also available online at the Tennessee Department of Safety website: tn.gov/safety Written comments/concerns about this publication should be sent to: Tennessee Department of Safety Driver Services Division PO Box 945 Nashville, Tennessee 37202 Service Locations to Obtain or Renew Your License: To provide the best possible service, the Department of Safety has Driver Service Centers located throughout the state, open on different days, with expanded operating hours. We have offices open Monday through Friday, Monday through Thursday, as well Tuesday through Friday; to allow for expanded hours of operation to accommodate our customer’s needs and schedules. To find the nearest location with the service days and operating hours that best fit your needs, go to our website at tn.gov/safety or by calling toll-free 1-866-849-3548....
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...4/16/15 Detroit Research Paper During the twenty to twenty-five years after World War II the auto industry and other industries in Detroit had changed to supply the demands for an ever changing world. Henry Ford had mass production techniques. Thousands of jobs were created to build the Ford Model T’s. Part by part each vehicle was made, becoming Ford’s first most popular mass produced car. Not only the auto companies grew with demand, but the steel companies also produced supplies for engines, chassis, and other metal fixtures for each vehicle. Tool makers also benefited by making machinery and tools for the auto manufacturers. The interior components of the vehicles such as, the seats and the roof, were manufactured by upholstery makers. All these subsidiaries were created to meet the needs of the auto industry as it grew year after year. When World War II began the auto industry changed production to military vehicles. A highly maneuverable, overland vehicle called “jeep”, built by the Willy’s company was made in large numbers for military use. Chrysler changed their manufacturing to make tanks for the war. Ford, among other things, made bomber planes. After the war ended, demands for new cars gave the auto industry a boost in sales and in profit. In the early nineteen fifties, a national network of the interstate highway was built. The highway was built under the Eisenhower Administration. When the highway was completed, a driver can travel cross country on not one...
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...IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION The information in this manual is not copyrighted and may be reproduced or translated by the user as needed. Every effort has been made to provide, in this publication, the most current and accurate information as of July 1, 2009. Misprints or outdated information that may appear within these pages will not override or supersede changes that have occurred in the law, promulgated rules and regulations or policy that has been initiated since the printing date. Where You Can Obtain a Copy of this Publication This publication is available at every Driver Service Center location across the state. This publication is also available online at the Tennessee Department of Safety website: tn.gov/safety Written comments/concerns about this publication should be sent to: Tennessee Department of Safety Driver Services Division PO Box 945 Nashville, Tennessee 37202 Service Locations to Obtain or Renew Your License: To provide the best possible service, the Department of Safety has Driver Service Centers located throughout the state, open on different days, with expanded operating hours. We have offices open Monday through Friday, Monday through Thursday, as well Tuesday through Friday; to allow for expanded hours of operation to accommodate our customer’s needs and schedules. To find the nearest location with the service days and operating hours that best fit your needs, go to our website at tn.gov/safety or by calling toll-free 1-866-849-3548....
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...inductive loops, from which data on traffic volumes (i.e. vehicle counts) and occupancy (i.e. proportion of time during which the loop is occupied) are available for 20 or 30 second observational periods. However, for the purposes of traffic management it is frequently useful to have data on (mean) vehicle speeds, but this is not directly available from single loop detectors. While detector occupancy is related in a simple fashion to vehicle speed and length, the latter variable is not measured on the vehicles that pass. In this paper a new method for speed estimation from traffic count and occupancy data is proposed. By assuming a simple random walk model for successive vehicle speeds an MCMC approach to speed estimation can be applied, in which missing vehicle lengths are sampled from an exogenous data set. Unlike earlier estimation methods, measurement error in occupancy data is explicitly modelled. The proposed methodology is applied to traffic flow data from Interstate 5 near Seattle, during a weekday morning. The efficacy of the estimation scheme is examined by comparing the estimates with independently collected vehicle speed data. The results are encouraging. Key words: Bayesian inference, inductance loop, Metropolis-Hastings algorithm, measurement error, missing data. 1. Introduction Road traffic management is becoming increasingly reliant on the availability of real-time traffic flow data. In Melbourne, for example, SCATS (Sydney Coordinated Adaptive Traffic System) makes use of such data...
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...Class D & E Driver’s Guide LOUISIANA OFFICE OF MOTOR VEHICLES DPSMV2052 (R042013) Message from the Commissioner “Welcome to driving in Louisiana.” I am pleased to present the Louisiana Driver’s Guide to our new and current drivers. This guide is designed to provide you with the rules of the road, knowledge to assist you in making better driving decisions, and valuable information on safety and sharing the road with others. It is incumbent upon you, the driver, to respect all traffic laws and other drivers as well. Driving is a vital part of life. It provides you with a means of attaining the necessities of daily living as well as providing you with the added convenience to move about at leisure. The driving experience, however, is a privilege and comes with great responsibilities. Please strive to become a safe and dependable driver to ensure that this privilege is not lost. Driving, the same as life, is a constant learning experience. The information contained in this guide, along with your experience and responsive actions while driving, will assist in protecting you, your family, and other drivers. This guide is not intended to be an official legal reference to the Louisiana traffic laws. It only highlights those laws, driving practices and procedures that you will use most often. It should be noted that the material in this guide is subject to change to comply with amended State and Federal legislations. Remember to buckle up. Safety belts save lives. Let’s work...
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...Discussion and Conclusion Appendix: Images Bibliography Introduction In recent decades, one of the main arguments in relation to increasing transport demand and changing commuting pattern has focused on urban growth. Many existing studies have found strong evidence between land development and travel behaviors. Global urban sprawl has been accompanied by changes in individuals’ housing and employment locations, which in turn brings changes in commuting time, distance and destination. However, there are relatively few studies that explore the role of public transportation in this linkage. Revealing the form and function of public transit can explain existing transport commuting dilemma and argue for long-term management strategies. This paper therefore focuses on the role of public transportation in spatial development-travel behavior linkage and raises the following question: can...
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