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Punishment is the practice of imposing something unpleasant or aversive on a person or animal, usually in response to disobedience, defiance, or behavior deemed morally wrong by individual, governmental, or religious principles. The word is the abstract substantivation of the verb to punish, which is recorded in English since 1340, deriving from Old French puniss-, an extended form of the stem of punir "to punish," from Latin punire "inflict a penalty on, cause pain for some offense," earlier poenire, from poena "penalty, punishment of great loss" . Latin "punire" possibly was inspired by the phoenician way to execute by means of crucifixion. Therefore the carthagian crosses were called "signae poenae" - "signs of the phoenicians". Colloquial use of to punish for "to inflict heavy damage or loss" is first recorded in 1801, originally in boxing; for punpishing as "hard-hitting" is from 1811. In common usage, the word "punishment" might be described as "an authorized imposition of deprivations — of freedom or privacy or other goods to which the person otherwise has a right, or the imposition of special burdens — because the person has been found guilty of some criminal violation, typically (though not invariably) involving harm to the innocent." (according to the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy). Augustine confessions, every inordinate act carries its own punishment.
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1. Do You Need To Know About Felony Charges?
November 20, 2009
Aggravated felony charges are not uncommon today, particularly in America. Felony crimes are more serious than misdemeanor offenses. When found guilty, aggravated felony charge is punishable by law in the form of fines, imprisonment and other measures such as community services, restitution, probation and loss of rights.
The variations in severity of felony crimes define the corresponding punishment. If the punishment is imprisonment, the duration is one year. There are two major categories of aggravated felony charge. These are violent and non-violent. For a crime or offense to be catego... (read more)
Author: Rudy Silva
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2. How To Make Playing Games With Your Dog More Fun
November 19, 2009
When you play with your dog, ensure your dog is always successful. If he is successful, he will be rewarded and enjoy playing games with you. Make it easy at first. Gradually increase the difficulty as your dog becomes more skilful.
Give the minimum intervention necessary to ensure success. If you need to help, resist the urge to do it for him, but simply help and encourage. For example, if he is hunting for a toy in long grass, do not point to it, but keep telling him to find it in different areas, gradually getting closer to the toy. Then he can find it himself. Your dog must be motiva... (read more)
Author: Andy Jones
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3. Murder ? The Unlawful Killing
November 15, 2009
Murder is considered to be the cruelest crimes that are committed against any human being. It is said to be an illegal and unlawful killing of a person by a person who is of sound mind. Murder is unlawful killing of one human being by the other. It is one of the most terrible crimes that a person can ever commit. This is reason that the punishment for the person who has committed this crime is serious. In some states this crime is punishable by death while in some it is punishable by life imprisonment. Definition Murder is defined as a crime that causes the death of the person or human bei... (read more)
Author: Robert Bell
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4. Anti-Aging Strategies that Work
November 16, 2009
Some people feel that aging or growing old is like paying for something you haven't consumed. But, if aging is understood properly and preventive measures are done in an orderly manner, then aging shouldn't feel like a torture or a punishment for something you haven't done.
USE AND DEVELOP YOUR OWN ANTI-AGING STRATEGY
The following are just some of the simple anti-aging strategies you can apply to your daily life. These are generic so that is why you are also encouraged to develop your own anti-aging strategy that can suit you and your needs best.
1. Do everything you can to m... (read more)
Author: Jimmy Carey
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5. Residential Treatment for Substance Abuse Prisoners
November 13, 2009
There is no doubt that illegal drugs are a scourge on our society. These drugs wreck the lives of many people including many young people. Some die as a result of their drug-taking. And crime is largely fuelled by drugs. So when our prisons become crammed with prisoners who have been involved with drugs, the question arises as to what, if anything, should society do for these prisoners.
Some argue that prison is a place of punishment and prisoners should serve their time with few benefits and plenty of hardship. Others take a more humanitarian approach. But whatever your opinion the fact ... (read more)
Author: Jenna Brooklyn
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6. Wrongful Death - Where Even Winning is Losing
November 13, 2009
The rule of law arguably works very well in civil matters. One area where it undeniably has problems coming up with adequate results is in the field of wrongful death litigation.
Criminal law works on the concept of punishment and rehabilitation. When you commit a crime, the state charges you and tries to deny you liberty as a punishment. This is better known as putting someone in jail for a period of time. There, theoretically, the prisoner will realize the wrong of their ways and be rehabilitated. Civil law is focused on a different approach.
In a civil lawsuit, the ideal of the le... (read more)
Author: Thomas Ajava
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7. Rules and Regulations - Carrying Out Punishment and Ensuring Discipline
November 12, 2009
For a business to run efficiently, well defined procedures and regulations must be stipulated. The procedures to be followed to reach a penalty decision should be carefully laid down. Some steps to take would include a supervisor making sure that violation of the rule has been committed before taking action to discipline. They should also state objectively the nature of the alleged violation by proceeding to gather full facts about the offense and maintaining proper records for future reference.Only after all the facts have been gathered and presented, then the case can proceed to ensure fairn... (read more)
Author: Stephen Kavita
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8. How to Crate Train a Golden Retriever
November 12, 2009
A lot of people normally have the wrong conception when it comes to crates. This conception leads people to believe that crates are a punishment for dogs, and therefore they won't use them. Much to the contrary, crates are actually one of the safest places you can put your Golden Retriever, which also gratifies his natural instincts to situate himself within a den.
If you have a crate and leave it open, your Golden will start to go to it when he gets sleepy or when he gets confused. Although Golden's tend to like crates, you shouldn't overuse one by allowing him to spend hours at a tim... (read more)
Author: Raul Levine
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9. An Overview of Punishment
November 12, 2009
Recent studies suggest that low-income parents tend to endorse much harsher discipline, partially because they hold stronger beliefs about the value of spanking and experience higher levels of stress.
However, parents who work in high-stress jobs or are stay-at-home parents who are feeling frustrated or isolated are also at risk. It's imperative that parents recognize their tendency to punish a child too severely and take the needed steps to make sure the punishment is appropriate for their child's age, temperament and maturity level. The study's finding showed that parents from lower... (read more)
Author: Emilio Maldonado
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10. DUI - SB 1694: A Paper Tiger?
November 12, 2009
Meet John, a 25 year-old construction worker Southern California in late 1995. After work one Friday afternoon, John heads to a local bar to drink a few beers with his co-workers. Four beers later, John walks down the street to a restaurant to meet his wife for dinner. The two have a couple glasses of red wine before heading to a nearby theater for a movie. After the movie and on their way home, John is pulled over for going 5mph over the speed limit. The police officer detects a hint of odor of the wine John had over dinner a couple hours earlier. In the officers mind, this questionable detec... (read more)
Author: Sam Cadbury
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11. Greyhound Dog Training: Should You Use Punishment?
November 10, 2009
Almost everybody, particularly dog owners, know that training a dog of any breed is a challenge. One challenge that is often present in every greyhound dog training is the issue regarding physical punishment.
Many dog owners are seen rubbing the pet's nose in the floor when the poor creature failed to urinate at the designated spot. Others can't stop themselves from hitting the pet with a rolled newspaper when he has done something unacceptable. Can you stomach doing these cruel things to a dog who wants nothing but to please you? Do you think hurting your dog physically will help him bec... (read more)
Author: Richard Cussons
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12. The Handy Corner Desk
November 12, 2009
It seems like the classic punishment in school was getting sent to the corner. According to tradition, if you were sent to the corner you had to sit on a tall stool with a dunce cap on. Though I have to admit, even in the 1970's, I never saw one of these. If you were sent to the corner, there you had to stand. Many parents have used this punishment form also, standing with your nose in the corner. But lets face it, if you are sent to the corner today, it probably isn't empty. But has a corner desk in it with a nice computer, such as the latest iMac or PC. Yes, kids today love to sit in the cor... (read more)
Author: MJ Marks
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13. Effective Age Spot Hand Cream
November 11, 2009
Your hands seem to take more punishment than any part of your body. They can get so dry the skin will actually crack. Abused hands can even bleed. And the worst insult of all is when brown spots start to appear.
You can avoid a lot of the dryness your hands suffer by using gloves when you do chores. While you're washing dishes or cleaning up in the kitchen you should always put them on. Nothing good comes from keeping your hands in water. And when you dry off, you need a good, rich age spot hand cream.
There are plenty of other crimes being committed against your hands. You may be wa... (read more)
Author: Dee Smith
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14. Finding Jesus by Rodney Howard Browne
November 06, 2009
Joseph's life offers us an amazing portrayal of the grace of The Lord God as He came to our rescue in the Person of His Boy, Jesus. And rather than experiencing punishment, which we basically merit, we are sitting at His table and served more than we will be able to ever take in. So we hopelessly plead our case, only to have Him talk kindly to us-promising us peace in our own language. We then attempt to ward off His fury by negotiating with Him, thinking our tough work and sincere efforts will pay Him back for all those noxious past deeds we are guilty of. What we were thinking of was ea... (read more)
Author: Lowell Dominguez
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15. Robbery and Theft: Consequences & Defenses
November 05, 2009
Robbery Overview Robbery is the act of depriving someone of their personal property while in their presence through the use of force or fear. The property can either be taken from the person or from their immediate surroundings. If a deadly weapon such as a gun is used or the victim suffers physical harm, the act can be classified as “armed” or “aggravated” and the severity of the punishment can be increased. The actual elements of theft include trespassing, taking, carrying away, the fact that it is someone else’s property, the intent to steal, the presence of ... (read more)
Author: Sam Cadbury
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16. Wrongful Death and Punitive Damage Claims
November 05, 2009
A wrongful death action sounds like something that would constitute a criminal case. Alas, it does not. It is a civil action. This means that a jury or judge finding in favor of the plaintiff would render an award of monetary damages in most cases. That doesn't mean, however, that punishment isn’t dealt out as well. In civil litigation, it comes in the form of punitive damages.
To win any civil lawsuit, you need to show the element of damages. If a person slanders you by screaming untold curses that are not true, it really doesn't matter if they do it in the middle of the Sahara where no... (read more)
Author: Thomas Ajava
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17. Latex Bondage Gear
November 05, 2009
Latex bondage gear is specially tailored to tantalize the inner recesses of the erotic mind. It takes almost as many forms as the imagination can conceive. Latex bondage gear is about restraint, punishment and correction. Because the clothing is designed for sado-masochistic role play, the designs are deliberately severe.
This is a world where breasts are pushed and squeezed into super tight latex corsetry to enhance sexuality, but eager penises are held back on a leash or chained, necks are stud collared and attached by hooks to dungeon walls, full face hoods are skin tight, non-see thr... (read more)
Author: Robotic Blow
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18. Benefits of a Wheelchair Platform Lift
November 05, 2009
A handicapped or elderly person who is a wheelchair user would tell you how difficult life can be without wheelchair platform lifts. Being confined in one place is equivalent to punishment. Thankfully, the plight of the less fortunate has been addressed by a select few companies who have made life easier by offering quality wheelchair platform lifts. The benefits of a wheelchair platform lift are many, and this device is the best gift you can give to your near and dear ones who are mobility impaired.
Wheelchair platform lifts solve all mobility related problems effortlessly. Wheelchair pl... (read more)
Author: Jai Gaitonde
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19. Not Gone and Not Forgotten: The Illusion of California Expungement
November 03, 2009
One of the underlying principles of criminal punishment is that the wrongdoer should pay his or her debt to society. Serious crimes usually require that the offender pay with his freedom, i.e., imprisonment. Lesser offenses might be punished with fines or restitution paid to the victims. An accompanying principle is that, once paid, and offenders debt is forgiven, and the slate wiped clean. To that end, California, like most states, permits certain offenders to expunge their criminal records. However, while expungement has certain practical advantages, its current application in California fal... (read more)
Author: Sam Cadbury
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20. Border Collie Dog Training Tools For You and Your Dog
November 02, 2009
Border collie dog training can be done through various training methods. It could be positive reinforcement, training based on corrections and sometimes, training based on punishment. While positive reinforcement is commonly used by owners or handlers during border collie dog training, the training tools they are using come in various kinds.
Collars. A dog collar is a piece of material placed around a dog's neck. While some consider it as fashion, the main purpose of collar is for control and identification. Tags containing identification and medical information are often attached on dog... (read more)
Author: Richard Cussons
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21. DWI Lawyer New Jersey - Saves You from Miserable Life
November 01, 2009
One of the most serious driving offenses in New Jersey is the driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI). Once you have been proven under the influence of alcohol or any other prohibited substances, you will surely be facing serious charges and punishment. However, with the help of the DWI Lawyer New Jersey you can still prevent this thing from happening. As a matter of fact, DWI Lawyer New Jersey is the right person whom you need to turn to.
Being involved in this violation is really stressful because of the charges and punishment ahead once the court sentences... (read more)
Author: Alfred Stevens
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22. Silicon cycle of the Chinese model: the impulse has passed, punishment will inevitably come
November 01, 2009
In 2009, Polycrystalline Silicon production and sales market, there are two notable features: first, the basis of a small unit of kilograms measurement; second, with excess profits. And, by the national industrial policy and local government support. The end of 2007, Polycrystalline Silicon prices have reached 400 U.S. dollars / kg astronomical, to the mid-2008, the market spot price was as high as 450 U.S. dollars / kg. Correspond with this is that, when put into a 1500-ton / year production line of 100 tons or even smaller production lines, if only because the size o... (read more)
Author: Ricardo Liu
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23. Details on Finding a Qualified Seattle DUI Attorney
October 29, 2009
If you have recently been arrested for driving under the influence, then it is important you seek the advice of a reputable Seattle DUI lawyer. Law enforcement officials take drunk driving very seriously. Laws concerning DUIs are not only severe punishment wise, but they are also subject to increasingly open interpretation by the courts.
The penalties for a DUI conviction range from heavy fines to prison sentences. Some people have mandatory ignition interlock devices placed in their vehicles. This device requires you to blow into it in order to start the engine, and again every ten minut... (read more)
Author: Violet Ebert
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24. Plea-bargaining and Guilty Pleas: A Curse or an Answer to a Defendants Prayer?
October 29, 2009
Plea-bargaining and guilty pleas are a critical element of the criminal legal system. Plea-bargaining is a process in which a defendant negotiates the terms of punishment in exchange for a guilty plea or a no contest plea. Many times the prosecutor will offer to dismiss some criminal counts or reduce the maximum punishment. There are different reasons why defendants decide to plead guilty or plead no contest and avoid going to trial. Some of the reasons include lower sentencing, lack of evidence to support their case, less costly, and personal desire to confess guilt. Whatever the reasons ar... (read more)
Author: Sam Cadbury
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25. Credit Card Fraud Punishment Can Range From A Slap On The Wrist To Incarceration.
October 27, 2009
There are a number of factors that determine what a credit card fraud punishment is going to be. The state where the offense occurred, the person's previous history of credit card fraud, and the amount of money involved are all contributing factors. But what is credit card fraud? Let's take a look at a few examples
Basically, anytime a credit card is used by anyone other than an authorized user with out their knowledge and permission, its considered fraud. So someone using stolen credit card numbers, a kid using his parents card without permission, or using a stolen card are all examples ... (read more)
Author: John Phillips
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