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White Paper: The Prevalence and Causes of Accidental Degrees and Unintentional Credential Completion

Posted on November 30, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary “Accidental degrees”—cases where students discover they have earned a degree or certificate without consciously intending or tracking completion—are uncommon but not rare, representing a small yet consistent statistical “noise band” produced by the intersection of modular curricula, transfer-driven … Continue reading →

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Watering the Living and the Dead: A White Paper on Equitable Water Restrictions, Cemetery Irrigation, and Drought-Time Justice

Posted on November 29, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary During periods of drought, municipalities impose watering restrictions on households, businesses, and public institutions. Yet one of the most common and emotionally charged complaints that arises is: “Why are cemeteries watering their grass when residents cannot?” This white … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Understanding the Factors That Shape the Defense and Family Attorney Ecosystem

Posted on November 28, 2025 by nathanalbright

1. Introduction The number of criminal defense firms and family law (family court) firms in any metropolitan area is not random. It’s the outcome of interacting forces: The volume and nature of legal problems (crime, arrests, divorces, custody disputes). The … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Negative Effects of Media-Driven “Favorite Book Team” Narratives on Resistant Fan Bases

Posted on November 28, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Sports leagues, broadcast networks, and marketing partners frequently elevate specific teams as “favorites,” “marquee brands,” or “flagship franchises.” This promotional strategy is intended to maximize viewership, advertising revenue, merchandise sales, and cultural visibility. However, while such narratives may … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Florida Seminole Sports Betting Ad Spend and Overall Revenue Picture

Posted on November 28, 2025 by nathanalbright

Short version: nobody outside the Seminole/Hard Rock circle actually knows the dollar figure for Hard Rock Bet’s ad spend, but we can bracket it and say how it fits into the tribe’s Florida and global finances. 1. What Hard Rock … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Why Destination Airports Are Easier to Enjoy Than Transfer Airports—and What Makes a Transfer Airport Traveler-Friendly

Posted on November 28, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Destination airports—those airports where travelers conclude their flight journey—tend to be perceived as more pleasant, intuitive, and stress-free than transfer airports, where passengers must navigate short layovers, multiple terminals, tight schedules, and operational uncertainty. This white paper analyzes … Continue reading →

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White Paper: How Churches and Other Businesses View Ex Parte Communications as a Priority (or Not)

Posted on November 28, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Ex parte communication—the act of one party communicating privately and unilaterally with a decision-maker about a matter under their authority—carries deep implications for fairness, transparency, and institutional legitimacy. While highly regulated in courts and administrative agencies, the priority … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Timing of Design Standards in Temple Terrace, Florida

Posted on November 27, 2025 by nathanalbright

1. Introduction Temple Terrace, Florida, is unusual among Tampa Bay suburbs: it was marketed in the 1920s as a golf-course garden city anchored by Mediterranean Revival architecture, and still promotes that identity today. At the same time, the city has … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Bridging Authority Gaps: Recognizing and Overcoming Mismatched Expectations Between Ministers and Non-Ecclesial Leaders

Posted on November 27, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Across faith communities, tensions frequently arise when individuals who hold significant authority in their professional, civic, or familial spheres interact with ministers who operate within a distinct domain of spiritual and pastoral authority. These tensions are not merely … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Planning and Development for a Faith-Based Remote Podcast Between a Mother and Son

Posted on November 25, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This white paper presents a comprehensive framework for creating, launching, and sustaining a faith-based podcast co-hosted by a mother and son who live far apart but connect remotely. The project sits at the intersection of devotional communication, intergenerational … Continue reading →

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