The Crucible-Act 1 Summary * The Crucible takes place in Salem‚ Massachusetts in 1692 * Salem under a theocratic form of government * we learn that Reverend Parris’ daughter is sick * rumors of witchcraft are running through Salem about Betty because her sickness is unknown * Abigail‚ Parris’ niece‚ Betty and a group of girls were seen dancing in the woods by Reverend Parris * Parris jumped out of a bush when he sees the girls dancing‚ startled them‚ and Betty has been sick
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Trade Act of 2000 Summary The China Trade Act of 2000 was introduced in Congress to allow free trade with China as with other favored nations. Trade with communist countries was currently allowed only on a year-to-year basis under the Trade Act of 1974‚ unlike the permanent basis offered other countries. Many members of the business community‚ and then President Clinton wanted this stipulation lifted once China joined the World Trade Organization‚ which was forthcoming. This required an act of Congress
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The Youth Criminal Justice Act is the law that governs Canada’s youth justice system. It applies to youth who are at least 12 but under 18 years old‚ who are alleged to have committed criminal offences. In over a century of youth justice legislation in Canada‚ there have been three youth justice statutes: the Juvenile Delinquents Act (1908-1984)‚ the Young Offenders Act (YOA) (1984-2003)‚ and the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) (2003-present). A set of amendments to the YCJA was adopted by Parliament
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Nathanael Greene was born in 1742 and grew up as a Quaker before taking on responsibilities for the family foundry in 1770. He gained an interest in politics and had a noticeable sympathy for the Patriot cause. Around 1774‚ Greene played a role in the formation of a militia known as the Kentish Guards. The unit was chartered and Greene was eager to enroll and was later accepted. This was the beginning of Greene’s military affairs‚ and he later served on a militia committee of the General Assembly
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Act 1 Summary The scene starts with two servants of the Capulet’s‚ Sampson and Gregory. They are discussing how they will fight the Montague’s and be civil with the women. They use violent language and when they see a Montague servant they act threatening and rude. Sampson‚ being daring bites his thumb at Abram‚ a rude gesture in Shakespearian times and he is verbally intimidating. Tybalt and Benvolio enter. Tybalt is a more violent character‚ full of hatred‚ the opposite of good willed Benvolio
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Act 1 Summary: Raisin in the sun Set at an apartment in Chicago’s south side we are introduced to the first Younger – Ruth. The mother of Travis‚ and wife to Walter. According to the stage direction Ruth was the type of woman one could tell was pretty back in the day‚ but it is clear that life’s struggles have taken a toll on her beauty. She rises early rushing Travis to school‚ and waking Walter up for work. The family’s money troubles are clear when Travis comes out asking his mother for 50 cents
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Constraints” in implementing the RTI Act* June 2009 f “…democracy requires an informed citizenry and transparency of information which are vital to its functioning and also to contain corruption and to hold Governments and their instrumentalities accountable to the governed” – Source: RTI Act’ 2005 *connectedthinking pwc Contents Executive summary 3 Introduction 12 Progress made so far 26 Key issues and constraints in implementing the RTI Act 36 Learning from international
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BCEA 1A (Regulation 2) BASIC CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT ACT‚ 1997 SUMMARY TO BE KEPT BY AN EMPLOYER IN TERMS OF SECTION 30 The following is a summary of the provisions of the most important sections of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act‚ 1997‚ as amended. APPLICATION OF THE ACT : SECTION 3 The Act applies to all employees and employers except members of the National Defence Force‚ National Intelligence Agency‚ South African Secret Service and unpaid volunteers working
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Movie: The Patriot Characters: Benjamin Martin is a farmer and was a member of the military during the Seven Years War. He had lost his wife and joins the Revolutionary War due to the loss of his 15 year old son. He is promoted to colonel in the continental army and leads his eldest son to find recruits to stall General Cornwallis until the French arrive. He uses hit and run tactics to take out many British soldiers‚ many of these battles taking place in the swamps. Gabriel Martin is Benjamin’s
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Autumn Cook Mrs. Schaeffer/ Mrs. Lavie English 9 Period 1 11 November 2012 Summary of Act I of “The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet” In Scene I‚ Samson and Gregory are saying how much they hate the Montagues. When they see the Montagues-Abram and Balthasar‚ Sampson bites his thumb at them‚ and him and Abram begin to fight. Benvolio and Tybalt enter‚ and they fight. Later an Officer‚ Citizens‚ Capulet‚ Lady Capulet‚ Montague‚ Lady Montague‚ and following Prince Escalus enter. The Prince announces
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