Definition: The school of thought that believes that the only source of law is written law that is adopted, practiced and enforced in society by the government and legal systems. Principles: Written – so that all citizen known their obligations, rights and consequences Curb judicial discretion – preventing emotional involvement Important Contributors: Jeremy Bentham –…
No international definition; each jurisdiction has their own definition Within Canada Considered to be officers of the court Capable of obtaining a license At higher levels, able to represent clients in small cases Can provide legal services to the public Long and demanding work schedules Increased responsibility and stress Greater amount of prestige Within The…
Definitions 1. The Living Tree Doctrine: a framework or set of rules in Canadian law used to interpret the Canadian constitution. It states that the constitution is organic and adapts as times change, so it must be read it a progressive way. 2. Originalism: the view that the primary intent of the authors and the original significance…
What is it? Small Claims Court is a branch of the superior court of justice, and is considered civil law Claims must not exceed $25,000 Must be within 6 years since the debt arose Plaintiffs and defendants represent themselves in court Cases could either be for claims for money owed under agreement or claims for…
Theory: That all children develop certain behavioural characteristics that are dependent on whether they are youngest, middle, oldest or only children. The Only Child: Keen on facts, ideas and details A ‘mover and shaker’ in their work Unforgiving and demanding Doesn’t handle criticism well Lonely and spoiled The Youngest Child: Likes entertaining and showing off…
1. Return Address (Letter Head) The return address is necessary for the receiver of the letter to know where to send a reply. 2. Date Line The date line is the line that indicates that date the letter was keyed. 3. Inside Address The inside address is the name and address of the recipient of…
1. You can always tell when someone is experiencing a mental illness. MYTH: Not all people who look or act differently are mentally ill. Some people who exhibit eccentric behaviour and mannerisms do so as a matter of choice and not because of mental illness. 2. People with mental illnesses are to blame for their…
1. MYTH Teens and suicide are more closely linked than expected. Many young people know of other young people who have seriously considered suicide, made a suicide plan attempted or committed suicide. 2. MYTH Talking calmly about suicide, without showing fear or making judgments, can bring relief to someone who is feeling terribly isolated. A…
A conductor is a substance in which electrons can move freely from one atom to another. An insulator is a substance in which electrons cannot move from one atom to another. Common Conductors and Insulators Good Conductors Fair Conductors Good Insulators (Non-conductors) Silver Carbon Oil Copper Human body Fur Gold Moist human skin Silk Aluminum…
Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman can be seen as an eulogy of a dreamer, which depicts one man’s tragic life and death as he tries to bring his family into grace. Miller does, however, also uses this play to express underlying themes and ideas. Reading Death of a Salesman from the starting point of…
Where does the story of Sweetheart of the Song Tra Bong take place? Upon reading the story, one would first assume that it takes place in Vietnam. Upon further examination, however, it becomes quite evident that it really takes place inside Rat Kiley’s head. This isn’t to declare the story false; instead, one should examine…
Before 1954 there were 3 distinct music areas. R&B, country and pop. Music stations usually played one type of music so listeners could easily find what type they wanted. Pop had 4 major recording companies. RCA, Columbia, becca and Mercury. These companies had very good connection and could make a small band very big! Pop…
There has been an extensive history in the development of In Vitro Fertilisation. This is evident in the scientific discoveries and advances in medical procedures. In addition, the church and society have made scientific contributions to the debate concerning In Vitro Fertilisation techniques. The discovering of human ova and sperm during the 1800’s provided a…
“The Orderly World of Mr. Appleby” written by Stanley Ellin. The story tells us of a fastidious man named Mr. Appleby. Who owned a Shop called “Appleby: Antiques and Curious.” At the beginning of the story we are told he had come to investigate “the most efficient methods for disposing of wife” so that he…
The second Williamson play I chose was The Removalists. This play as well, deals with many Australian attitudes, many of which are very accurate representations of the attitudes held by the majority of Australians. One of the main issues explored in The Removalists is that of police brutality. Simmonds (the veteran police sergeant) and later…
In his play The Club, David Williamson presents numerous Australian attitudes of the 1970s. However, many of these attitudes are still relevant and fairly accurate representations of Australian attitudes in the 1990s, although some of course have changed somewhat over the time since the play was written nearly twenty years ago. Tradition plays a very…
Mention George Seurat’s name and the first thing that comes to mind is his “pointillism” his painted pictures of divided color. His Applying paint in regular small strokes giving a picture a look of national order and a new Neo- Impressionism style. Seurat had been born on December 2, 1859 to Ernestine Faivre, and Antoine…
In Rogers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific, the main theme is racial prejudices. The two main characters, Emile de Becque and Nellie Forbush are faced with these problems as they attempt a relationship. Two other minor characters, Lt. Joe Cable and Liat, are faced with the same dilemma. Both Nellie and Joe Cable have a hard…
“The tragedy of Richard III lies in the progressive isolation of its protagonist”. Discuss. From the very opening of the play when Richard III enters “solus”, the protagonist’s isolation is made clear. Richard’s isolation progresses as he separates himself from the other characters and breaks the natural bonds between Man and nature through his efforts…
Pierre Auguste Renoir, a French impressionist painter, was noted for his radiant, intimate paintings, particularly of the female nude. Recognized by critics as one of the greatest and most independent painters of his period, Renoir is noted for the harmony of his lines, the brilliance of his colour, and the intimate charm of his wide…
