Res Ispa Loquitur Res ispa loquitur is Latin for “the thing speaks for itself.” It means that the mistake is so obvious that negligence is obvious. Three conditions that must exist are the act of negligence must obviously be under the defendant’s control. The patient must not have contributed to the act. It must be apparent that the patient would not have been injured if reasonable care had been used. An example of Res ispa loquitur is causing an infection by the use of an unsterilized instrument
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In the book Dude‚You’re a Fag‚ C.J. Pascoe attempts to explain the complex notions surrounding gender and sexuality through her analysis of the social dynamics present at River High School. C.J Pascoe prefaces the first chapter with a description of the Mr. Cougar ceremony: a series of actions performed by students which is concluded by a male winner. The series of events which encapsulate Mr. Cougar illustrate the traditional norms of masculinity and femininity by setting criteria that men or women
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“Re-Think Rape” When three Duke Lacrosse players were accused of raping a professional stripper back in 2006‚ the community was outraged. Not at the fact that three men had allegedly raped a stripper but because the boys were suspended by the University (Bauer). With a well-known sports driven school‚ a stripper’s word held very little against that of a well-liked group of close knit teammates (Bauer). The players eventually were acquitted of all charges. Many times when a woman reports a rape
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One of the overall points that Augustus makes certain he conveys in the Res Gestae is that above all of his accomplishments‚ he was cared for by the people of his empire. The first part of the document addresses his various accolades of which were awarded to him by the senate and other such organizations of power. When pointing out that the Res Gestae was the official recording and collection of Augustus’ life by the man himself‚ the extent of his want to be remembered in a positive light is revealed
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I was thrown into a whole new experience. I joined the drama club and met the most amazing people I have ever‚ and most likely will ever meet in my life. I began to feel more comfortable with myself‚ and began to open up. By second semester I began dating Brett… I was crazy about him. He was charming‚ and acted as if I held the key to his world. I always felt so special around him. His family welcomed me into their family immediately. We spent two years and nine months together‚ the first 2 years
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“Dude‚ You’re a Fag” This research by C.J. Pascoe was about the use of the word fag and its relationship to homophobia and masculinity in a high school. The term fag is used loosely throughout most high schools. The reading explains that it is used in many ways. For example‚ fag can be used to describe a male who is doing something that is not masculine or that is feminine. In my words the article was explaining the how the word fag is used and the different meaning it may have depending on
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With reference to relevant literature discuss the (potential) tensions and synergies between Citizenship Education and Religious Education. In doing so reflect upon how would you might resolve these as a teacher of both. Introduction Jonathan Sacks‚ the Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrews Congregations once stated‚ “Freedom begins with what we teach our children.” His sentiments could not be truer in the education of Religion and Citizenship. Within the setting of these classrooms students should
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C.J. Pascoe’s Dude You’re A Fag: Masculinity and Sexuality in High School focuses on how high school boys prove their masculinity to one another. The book explains the inequalities that are created when boys prove their masculinity through dominating behaviors. In Pascoe’s book‚ she focuses on how boys defend their heterosexual masculinity by using the “fag epithet.” She argues that by insulting people’s feminine behaviors‚ they are able to strengthen their masculinity. She focuses on how white boys
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Freshman year I auditioned for my school’s traveling drama group‚ and made the cast for a few plays. One of these plays is called “Bang Bang You’re Dead”‚ and is about Josh- a kid with undiagnosed schizophrenia that combined with his parents inattention leads to him shooting up his school‚ killing 5 people. I’ve now participated in this play for three years and hopefully a fourth‚ should I get in‚ and through the years I’ve matured and gotten more understanding of topics such as school violence
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Re-Organization and Layoff Ramon Underwood PHL/320 April 20th‚ 2015 Carolyn Harrison Re-Organization and Layoff Team Summary A termination or layoff period is never an easy process for an organization. One of the factors that companies struggle with the most is how to properly terminate or lay off employees. Most managers of organizations are not properly trained to handle these types of situations which can make them even more uncomfortable for both parties. It is important that managers remain
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