Consideration is an essential element in the formation of a contract. Consideration may be a promise to carry out an action or a promise to refrain from carrying out an act that one is legally entitled to perform. Consideration may be defined in many ways‚ the following definition was obtained from Currie v Misa (1975) LR Exch 153. In this case‚ Lush J said: “A valuable consideration in the sense of the law may consist either in some right‚ interest‚ profit or benefit accruing to one party‚ or
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Dangers of a Captive Audience Teachers have a significant role in American society as they help foster essential skills and instill knowledge into their students. Excellent teachers are responsible for the success of any modern country. Teachers selflessly serve for the interests of society rather than for their own interests. Though the vast majority of teachers are dedicated and honest citizens‚ they are some dangerous teachers whom take advantage of their students. The students are a
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In “On Christian Doctrine”‚ St. Augustine‚ explains how there is a difference between discovering and teaching. He also provides his readers with rules he thinks will help them understand the Scripture. He also explains to them the two main qualities speakers need‚ in order to share the Scriptures‚ with other people they might meet. St. Augustine even claims that he has divine inspiration. This is why he thinks people should use his rules to interpret the Scripture. He‚ at some points‚ seems arrogant
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Do we need an alternative theory of economics? Economics is usually defined as the problem of how best to distribute limited resources‚ limited because wants are characterised as unlimited‚ but common sense tells us that rather than limited resources‚ there is an abundance of resources. The difference is one of perspective and this is core to any alternative understanding of economics. If wants are the focus‚ then of course resources are limited by definition‚ but if minimum needs or essentials
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Surprising Dangers to the Fetus By: Jasreen Chahal and Shweta Saini 1. Perming: Chemicals can affect fetus Since there is a longer processing time‚ chemicals can get absorbed through skull Goes into bloodstream and into the placenta Strong scents cause migraines and nausea and increase sense of smell Hormones make the perm look frizzy and does not last as long 2. Laying on your back: Presses down on inferior vena cava (delivers blood from lower body to heart) Makes the woman feel dizzy
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MAJESTIC Bengal tigers‚ wild dogs‚ sarus cranes‚ ancient turtles‚ and Asian elephants—these are just some of India’s animal species in danger of extinction. Consider the largest land mammal‚ the elephant. The elephant’s ivory tusks are very much in demand. Japan is one of the largest users of ivory‚ and there is similar demand in China‚ where ivory chopsticks are still popular. How has the demand for ivory had an especially adverse affect on the Asian elephant? Some time ago The Times of India
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The Dangers Of Medicating Children With Behavioral Disorders Developmental and behavioral issues in children are being reported in epidemic numbers and those numbers are growing. One in six children are diagnosed with a developmental or behavioral disorder. Parents are left with difficult decisions to make. Should they seek psychiatric help for their child? Should they allow their children to be placed on medication for the disorder? The disturbing part is that most parents are not prepared
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Social Networking Dangers When was the last time you checked Facebook? Have you tweeted anything today? Research has found that 72% of online adults use social networking sites. Think about it. That’s almost three-fourths of all Internet users. Social networking can range from posting photos on Facebook to tweeting a little daily thought on Twitter. Social networks were originally created to stay in touch with people not often seen or to reconnect with old friends. Despite the fact that some
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The Dangers of the Cyberworld Social media sites allow people to be connected with friends and family‚ share photos‚ and exchange ideas. Social networking is very useful‚ but it can be a dangerous place for children if they are not careful. “During the last five years‚ the number of pre-adolescents and adolescents using such sites has increased dramatically” (Pearson). Parents should monitor their child’s social networking sites to keep them safe online. Social network public spaces are unpredictable
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Aleister Crowley’s Mystic Beliefs Dedicating his whole adult life to indulging in everything he believed god would hate Edward Aleister Crowley‚ was nick named by his mother as “The great beast of revolution whose number is 666.” Aleister Crowley spent his life performing sex magic‚ taking heroin‚ opium‚ hashish‚ peyote and cocaine‚ invoking spirits‚ and even once offering himself to Russian authorities to help destroy authorities. (Conspiracy zone 3) Crowley’s first act of action was to join Hermetic
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