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    therefore related to nuisance‚ Rylands v Fletcher‚ breach of statutory duty and basic negligence. Occupier’s liability covers liability for damage (usually personal injury) which occurs to entrants on to the premises of the defendant. In the Commonwealth Caribbean‚ Barbados and Jamaica have enacted statutes substantially similar to the English Occupiers Liability Act 1957. Barbados: Occupiers Liability Act‚ Cap. 208
Jamaica: Occupiers Liability Act 1969 (Vol. Xiii‚ Laws of Jamaica) All other jurisdictions

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    Puritans and Sex

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    article‚ “Puritans and Sex” by Edmund S. Morgan‚ the author explains that contrary to popular belief‚ the Puritans openly acknowledged their natural human urge for sex and‚ while looking down upon sinful acts such as adultery and rape‚ regarded them only as “pardonable human weaknesses” (Morgan) that called only for prevention and very rarely for major punishment and furthermore found sex after marriage perfectly acceptable and even necessary for a functional society. The idea that Puritans were opposed

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    History of Security in the United States CCJS 345 3 February 2013 Abstract Security in America has evolved from the time of the first settlers to today’s well-trained forces. Factors leading to the significant growth of private security from pre-Civil War to post World War II consisted of a lack of public police and large monetary loss by private industry. Today‚ security is global and faces challenges and changes‚ with increases in terrorism and technology crimes. It must maintain

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    Us History Civil Rights

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    Ever since I studied the civil rights movement in 8th grade it has always been my favorite part of U.S. history. I do not know exactly how I came to grow so fond of it but I sometimes find myself reading books about the demonstrations that the blacks did during that time to gain their freedom in my spare time. Martin Luther King Jr. is a man that I have come to love learning about. He was just a single man but the change he was able to bring is unbelievable. It is hard to imagine that just back in

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    Puritans In The Crucible

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    this play are Puritans. They believe that after death‚ comes judgment‚ and judgment determines if eternity awaits in heaven or hell. With that side‚ this play portrays many conflicts; lying‚ cheating‚ jealousy‚ and lust. Characters throughout this play accuse one another of witchcraft‚ in which the only punishment is death unless you confess. The actions that lead to the death of Giles Corey and Rebecca Nurse took courage‚ but both faced death knowing that heaven was waiting. John Proctor is the

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    United States‚ started as colonies made up of people who came to this land in search of new opportunities and freedoms. Throughout the decades America has overcome many obstacles and expanded into a nation full of new ideas and opportunities. The rich history of the U.S has shaped this country into a country where Americans have developed a system of government with revolutionary ideas. These new ideas‚ and new political rights have lead to the unique sense of American identity that we now hold today.

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    given the same rules. They wanted to control their cities by the rules of God that they believed. They wanted to elect their own faithful minister to make the laws and divide up their real estate (Doc D). They also wanted to follow John Winthrop’s idea of a model puritan city‚ the “City on a Hill” (Doc A). The first name on a list of emigrants coming to the New England was Joseph Hull of Somerset‚ he was a Minister. His name was the very first name on the list‚ therefore his name was the most prominent

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    Conor Noonan Hist 85 TTH 9:55 December 2011 Environmental History Final Thematic Essay Throughout History it is apparent that many people’s view towards environmental degradation is that it is a problem to be dealt with in the distant future. At the turn of the 21st century it seems as if these problems are now right around the corner. Scientists and Environmentalists are learning more and more each year about the natural processes that are being thrown

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    fashion that strikes originality from the 50’s! It’s Fun! Loud‚ and Vibrant! It stands out the most‚ the ALMIGHTY and WILD‚ Tie Dye! B. Purpose Statement: I am here to demonstrate to you all‚ how you can get out of your comfort zone‚ get a little FUNKY‚ and create your own Tie Dye clothing. Stand out and show your own cleverness and brilliance. C. Credibility: There are many ancient Tie Dye methods‚ from India‚ Japan‚ and Africa‚ which are all more traditional‚ and may I add‚ hard

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    and live comfortably. However‚ that did not materialize because our relatives and other family members ultimately Hawaii migrants too. Until one day‚ they all decided that all family members should move there also because of its great weather and better living condition compared to the Philippines. Thankfully‚ we all moved to the United States of American because the musical inclination of our family’s history had tremendously evolved throughout the years. Each generation had a very particular interest

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