This research questions the frequently repeated, taken-for-granted aphorism that “there is nothing more practical than a good theory.” It seeks to demonstrate that there is no reason to believe that theory is more practical than good paradigms, frameworks, models, metaphors or good versions of other conceptual artifacts. It identifies different types of conceptual artifacts along with nine crit...

I use formal models to probe the aphorism “Hard cases make bad law.” The analysis illuminates important features of common-law process, especially influence case characteristics on lawmaking and role strategic litigators. When a raises concerns that are not reflected in doctrine, court might distort law avoid hardship. Distortion is more likely when or facts close border legality. Litigators ma...

In this paper, I discuss what call ‘the other vow’, a vow that undoes all others. Interweaving an aphorism from Kafka, Juliet’s speech Romeo & Juliet, and the Jewish liturgical passage Kol Nidrei, argue we might find ways to inhabit language differently in – not God of name, or father, but rather relation be otherwise. Instead, practice affirmative denial collectively attempt undo oaths names b...

In his works, Shevchenko repeatedly mentioned the name of Italian poet Renaissance Dante Alighieri (1265–1321), used reminiscences and quotes from work, which indicates a high level knowledge "The Divine Comedy" author's legacy (c. 1308–1321). Until now, it was believed that all such references to poetry by famous have long been carefully considered thoroughly studied. However, closer examinati...

Hendrik Casimir, the renowned Dutch physicist, quoted in his autobiography the aphorism: “When telling a true story one should not be over-influenced by the haphazard occurrences of reality.” He implied that as long as the main message (the true story) of an anecdote is correct, the anecdote may be worth telling, even if it has no factual basis. Although I do not intend to dwell on anecdotes in...

The relationship between anxiety and investor behavior is well known enough to warrant its own aphorism: a “flight safety.” We posit that alters the intensity of voters’ preference for status quo, inducing political flight safety toward establishment candidates. Leveraging outbreak novel coronavirus during Democratic primary election 2020, we identify causal effect on voting, with Biden benefit...

An ecological study was conducted to measure the diversity of aquatic macrophytes and nutrient levels River Nun estuary around Akassa, Niger Delta, Nigeria. This done ascertain current status gauge health water body as a result anthropogenic additions into body. Macrophye Subsurface samples were collected from three sampling points on estuary. Macrophyte identified using standard keys while inv...

Despite increased emphasis in recent years on declining dairy cow reproductive performance, there has been very little focus on the management of the periparturient dairy heifer and cow at calving time. Perhaps as a result, US producers are now reporting increasing perinatal calf losses at calving. A critical determinant in reducing periparturient losses is good calving management. The tenets o...

Culture as a phenomenon is something of human creation experienced by and involving every individual and all people collectively. It is constituted, developed, displayed and expressed in human communication of various forms and types, as people respond to and adapt to their natural and social environment. Communication is by and large constrained and shaped in all aspects by the culture in whic...

Cancer, or neoplastic disease, is the second highest cause of death in the United States following heart disease. More cancers are being detected early enough to cure thanks to newer diagnostic imaging and computer technologies such as spiral CT scans, sonograms and sophisticated MRI's. The present day standard of treatment methods include chemotherapy, radiation, surgery and transplantation (e...