Essays on Ratcliff

The Power of Knowledge

The Power of Knowledge Peer-reviewed, published research has been the cornerstone of growing bodies of knowledge for centuries. As far back as the 15th Century, journals published the work of their scholars so others could read, understand, and push past known boundaries (Ratcliff, 2015). Through published research, every new discovery can be disseminated among an author’s peers, challenged, corrected, and used as the foundation for the next new, deeper understanding. It is possible, however, for research to be misused, facts to be misrepresented, a subjective agenda supported, and ultimately to lose the objective trait on which scholars have ...

The Lego Company is said to have started by the Kristiansen family in 1932. Centered on the philosophy that in order to enrich children's lives, Lego is a brand that evokes expression of creativity while simultaneously stimulating the imagination at each and every possibility. According to Lego, the products "are based on this philosophy of learning and development through play" (1). The company is committed and dedicated to creating products that are of high quality and this aspect is something that has allowed them to remain viable in the eyes of consumers for more than 80 years. The idea ...

Based from the facts of the case, Greg was a visitor of the local theme park that was owned by Launchester District Council or LDC. During his visit, Greg decided to climb and jump from the harbor wall to land into the sea, despite the warning that such structure is dangerous. As a result, he struck his head on the wooden post causing him to become tetraplegic.

The first legal issue in this case whether LDC is a legal owner or physical controller of the old habor wall. The second issue is to determine whether Greg is a legal visitor to the old ...