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The Democratic party was now split as the Southern Whigs and Know-Nothings, due to this divide, the Republicans had a leg up. Lincoln said that, "The normal condition of all the territories of the United States is that of freedom." (Liberty and Power 420). The nation had four candidates to choose from, which led to such disunion. Lincoln was part of the Republican party, who publicly advocated against slavery, and his win in the election brought fear from the South to fruition. The divide was…

Gross motor skills are “movements that involve the use of large muscles, the entire body, or large parts of the body, for example, running, hopping, or climbing” (Koralek, 2005, p. 420). Toddlers naturally want to climb (Gestwicki, 2014). Without proper climbing equipment, such as a climber/slide combination, toddlers may feel inclined to climb tables, chairs, and shelves. With proper climbing equipment present, caregivers can…

a few people before you're allowed to get on. They have a roller coaster that is called the top thrill dragster that is one that I did not ride. The reason for this is because this roller coaster reaches 120 mph in 3.8 seconds and is the height of 420 ft tall. When it becomes dark out all of the roller coasters light up because of colorful lights that are on them it makes it look very cool while your riding. That is why one of the greatest days for me was the day I went to cedar point because…

Every country has its own legal system and most of the countries follow civil law and common law. Although they are different, these legal systems’ purpose is to regulate and control people’s actions. They are part of people’s social life and civilization. Common Law system is followed by over 80 countries in the world and approximately 150 countries are civil law countries. The USA, Great Britain, and other countries that were colonies of these countries follow common law. France, Germany and…

Introduction As a professional providing services to a particular area is it important to know and understand the culture of the community being served. It is also just as equally important to have a grasp of the area's culture as this will explain why the area has the traditions and beliefs it has. Also by having a understanding of the culture ensures the community, as a professional, the service provider has an interest in the people of the community. For professionals it is about gaining the…

The Invention of the Printing Press and its Impacts The invention of printing left a significant and influential impact in Europe in the 1400s and an even more impact on society today. Before the printing press, people had to write books by hand. That would soon change, when one man named Johannes Gutenberg would change the world of printing. Johannes Gutenberg of Mainz, was a goldsmith and businessman and later an inventor that made life much easier by creating an improved way of writing…

Oedipus the King unfurls as a murder riddle, a political spine chiller, and a mental whodunit. All through this mythic story of patricide and inbreeding, Sophocles accentuates the incongruity of a man resolved to find, uncover, and rebuff a professional killer, who ends up being himself. Mindful that a loathsome revile has occurred for Thebes, he sends his brother by marriage, Creon, to look for the exhortation of Apollo. Creon illuminates Oedipus that the revile will be lifted if the killer of…

Introduction Stroke is the third leading cause of mortality and the leading cause of disability in Australia (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2016). In 2012, approximately 420 000 Australians were living with the effects of stroke and this number is predicted to increase to 709 000 by 2032 (Deloitte Access Economics, 2013). Stroke is more commonly seen in individuals aged 65 years and above (71%) and with our aging population, stroke has the potential to pose a great burden to…

Sports Direct (SD) is the UKs and Europe’s leading sports retailer not only by a financial standpoint but are also the owner of a considerable number of well-known sport, fashion and lifestyle brands. With 420 UK stores operations covering 19 countries in the EU SD have seen growth both domestically and internationally and even in regards to e-commerce (Sports Direct 2016). However, in recent years SD’s fluctuating share prices have been cause for concern, peaking at their highest in April 2014…

This paper will discuss the differences between Kant’s Categorical Imperative, the Golden Rule, and the Silver Rule. I will begin by introducing the definition of Kant’s categorical imperative along with the three formulations that it consists of. This will be followed by an explanation of the golden and silver rule, in addition to how the origins are steeply in connect with religion. As a final point I will discuss the juxtaposition between Kant’s categorical imperative, the golden rule and…