Mental Capacity Act The Mental Capacity Act was passed in 2008 in Parliament so that Singaporeans can appoint proxy decision-makers before they become mentally incapacitated by illnesses like dementia or brain damage. The Act‚ which came into force on 1 March 2010‚ is broadly modelled on the UK’s own Medical Capacity Act 2005 (Gillespie‚ 2010) and individuals can do so through a new statutory mechanism called "Lasting Power of Attorney" or LPA – which enables adult individuals to prospectively
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whether Mary‚ through a contract with Mr. Shifty‚ Dream Works Picture’s Vice President of Production‚ is entitled to compensation. (Rule) By meeting the standards of the six elements an agreement‚ consisting of an offer and acceptance; consideration; capacity; legal purpose; genuine assent; and writing‚ if any. Mary Asher has a valid‚ contract with Mr. Shifty‚ a representative of Dream Works Pictures. Agreement‚ the first of the six relevant elements‚ is a meeting of two or more minds in regard to the
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NOTE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT‚ 1986 A person may be consumer of goods‚ or services. When I purchase a fan‚ a gas stove or a refrigerator‚ I could be the consumer of goods. When I open a bank account‚ take an insurance policy‚ get my car repaired‚ I could be the consumer of services. The consumer protection Act‚ 1986 tries to help a consumer when for example‚ the goods purchased are defective or the services rendered to him are subject to so deficiency. Prior to the consumer Protection
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change‚ this level of imbalance is likely to stay the same or worsen. Only through education‚ research‚ and advocacy both from within the studio system and entertainment industry‚ and with parents and kids‚ can we effect real change in this heavily gender-biased media landscape.” (Research Informs & Empowers). Women in advertising and entertainment business has not changed a lot over the last 60 years. Women are still used more than men in commercials involving cooking‚ cleaning ‚ and taking care
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has ancient ruins‚ the architectural wonder Alhambre‚ and rich heritage in Toledo. All of these things make Spain a great place to visit. Spain is known for its ancient ruins that have stood the test of time. These excellent marvels of engineering are perfect for tourists to appreciate and examine. One of these ruins specifically demonstrates the architectural greatness achieved by Rome. The ruin is known as ?The Aqueducts of Segovia?. The article ?The Resilient Roman Ruins? states ?One
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Does Huckleberry Have A Prayer? In Mark Twain ’s Huckleberry Finn‚ the concepts of prayer‚ religion‚ and spirituality are introduced early on in the novel‚ and their influence on Huck ’s character and their role in the overall story is evident regardless of the theory of criticism that is employed for interpretation. A New Critic scours the text for conflicts‚ symbols‚ and resolutions while examining word choice in an effort to determine the literal meaning (Bressler 45-48). A Reader-Response
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In my opinion‚ I think that Ava does have consciousness because even though she was built and programmed she is self-aware and she conspires with Kiyoko against Nathan. Based on Nathan’s reaction to “kill” Ava in order to prevent her from escaping‚ this was unexpected from Ava. Ava also decides to leave Caleb there in order to be free. She used the knowledge that she gained from the internet for her own gain. I think that Caleb began to believe that Ava was more conscious than he initially thought
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people who witnessed the morning of Tuesday‚ September 11th 2001. In his article In the ruins of the future DeLillo writes about his personal experiences through the eyes of his nephew. There are a hundred thousand stories crisscrossing New York‚ Washington and the world. Where we are‚ whom we know‚ what we’ve seen or heard. People running for their lives are part of the story that is left to us (In the ruins of the future‚ 34). DeLillo’s novel Falling man questions terrorism through the mass media
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endless charm. From the scenic Monoa Falls Trail where the beloved eatery is situated to the intriguing Kaniakapupu Ruins‚ there is plenty to see after indulging in a hearty meal at the local Hawaiian restaurant. Visitors to Honolulu may not even be aware of The Kaniakapupu Ruins‚ so discreet is its location. It’s nestled in the Nu’uanu Valley in a lush‚ forested area called Luakaha. The ruins of the summer home of King Kamehameha III are heavily shaded by trees today‚ but remnants of this landmark remain
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Save as many as you ruin Sometimes one’s life is not what it was expected to be. Sometimes one makes the right choices‚ sometimes the wrong choices. At the end of the day‚ everyone just wants their lives to make sense and to leave one’s stamp on the world. “Save as many as you ruin” is a short story written by Simon Van Booy. The main character Gerard‚ philosophizes about these existential questions throughout the short story‚ in his search for the meaning of his existence. Gerard is a handsome
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