Abstract
This paper argues that Shakespeare wrote "Measure for Measure" as a complimentary tutorial for King James. In doing so, he portrays the current state of affairs in England and attempts to provide James with advice concerning the problems facing his kingdom.

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"Shakespeare's England at the time that Measure for Measure was written was in a state of internal conflict and discord. King James I came to power in 1603 and inherited a kingdom rife with a myriad of social and cultural problems, including corruption in the justice system, religious disputes and crises, and rampant sexual immorality. Shakespeare, the ?King's Playwright,? as Alvin Kernan dubs him, wrote Measure for Measure as a complimentary tutorial for King James. In doing so, he portrays the current state of affairs in England and attempts to provide James, as a ruler with Divine Right and responsibility to his country, with advice concerning the problems facing his kingdom."

Tags:acting, advice, divine, england, ethics, immorality, james, king, literary, measure, playwright, politics, puritan, shakespeare, society

Abstract
This paper presents three case studies that were taken from the advice column in the Chicago Tribune with the aim of analyzing them using the framework of consensus, consistency, and distinctiveness of the person's reactions.

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''The actor in this situation is behaving in such manner because the 19-year old who's in a relationship with her father breaks the equilibrium (as she has already mentioned that her father has never been in a relationship since her parents' divorced). This is the distinctive component of the problem. On the other hand, we can see that the advice of the observer lacks consistency on the part of the social actor. As a matter of fact, Phillips' advice contradicts the reader's behavior, i.e. by saying that instead of discouraging the relationship, she should give her father and his girl a chance. Lastly, the advice has not reached any sort of consensus because of the pertinent inconsistency between the advice and the reader's feelings. Understand that the behavior of the reader was not, in any way, reinforced by Phillips.''

Tags:behavior, observer, advice

Abstract
The paper discusses various pieces of advice provided by Henry David Thoreau in "Walden". The paper explains how Thoreau's ideas were formed, and describes his attempts to follow his own advice with regard to living economically, and with connections to neighbors and to nature.

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"Henry David Thoreau died during the American Civil War. Among his best known works is "Walden" in which he stated that the mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation; "What is called resignation is confirmed desperation". He apparently came to this conclusion because he was an astute observer of the many changes taking place in his country during his youth and adult life. At issue in this brief essay is an explication of some of the most..."

Tags:Henry David Thoreau, Walden, nature

Abstract
This case study aims to provide advice concerning the contractual issues around the JCT IBC 2005 contract. The author creates a scenario where a university is the client who has requested some advice and further clarification concerning the contractual difficulties that have been encountered. The paper relates the background of the situation - the client had deferred possession of the site to the contractor under the terms and conditions as set out the JCT IBC (2005) contract which resulted in the contractor's request to claim for direct loss and expense. The author addresses the issues of direct loss and expense, and adjustment of the completion date as related to the terms stipulated in the JCT IBC 2005 contract. The author explains the roles of parties that might be involved in such a scenario such as architects and sub-contractors. The paper also includes recommendations for better practices for future projects for the client.

Contents:
Introduction
Current Situation
Claims for Direct Loss and expense
Claims for Extension of Time and LADs
Role of the Architect
Procurement Considerations and Implications of Sub Contractors
Conclusion
Bibliography
References

From the Paper
"This report has been produced to provide practical advice to the University (herein 'the Client') on the contractual issues around the JCT IBC 2005 contract. The client proposes to refurbish a Police Authority Building opposite the main campus. The contractor was appointed under a Traditional building contract using the terms and conditions as set out the aforementioned standard form of contract, and has just started on site. The client has already experienced some difficulties and has requested some advice and further clarification concerning the contractual difficulties that have been encountered."

Tags:building contract, contractual difficulties

Abstract
This paper discusses how E. E. Cummings, in his essay "A Poet's Advice to Students", advises that the best way to write poetry is to be a poet, and how his most persuasive explanation of what it is to be a poet is his explanation itself. The paper looks at how the perpetual enactment of Cummings' own demonstration of 'pistis' utilizes complex rhetorical strategies, which are artfully veiled by simple words and appealing rhythm to make his 'feeling' accessible to the reader. The paper asserts that, while Cummings' words are characteristically his own, their seeming simplicity echoes Aristotle's observation that the most persuasive art is the appearance of artlessness.

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"The title functions to both introduce the ethos, or character, of the speaker and establish the kairos, or occasion, of the text's reception. Ethos refers specifically to the character of the speaker as presented in the text, intended to establish the trustworthiness of the argument's presenter. Here, the title positions the speaker as a 'poet', who is therefore qualified to offer the instruction to follow. By prefacing the text as the 'advice' of an established poet to 'students', the title also serves to construct its own kairos by positioning the reader as one who may be educated by that which is explained. Thus, the title itself performs the rhetorical function of establishing the speaker's trustworthiness while simultaneously engendering receptiveness in the reader. "

Tags:rhetorical, language

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"In the last 100 years, experts from fields such as pediatric medicine, psychology and child development have offered a plethora of advice to new parents. Beginning with the medically-based advice of Dr. L. Emmett Holt (1894) and the psychological counsel of Dr. John Watson (1925), we can see the seeds of more modern (and still relied-upon) works, such as those of Dr. Benjamin Spock (1945) and Dr. Penelope Leach (1979). Examined comparatively, these books provide a fascinating window into the ideas about children and childhood that characterized their respective eras. As such, this paper focuses on the similarities among and differences between the seminal works of these four experts, with specific attention to the ways they have influenced our understandings of the very experience of childhood.
EARLY WORKS: PRESCRIPTION AND CONTROL..."

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This paper reviews several different Internet sites that purport to be non-biased sources of information concerning the pros and cons of renting or buying a home. The paper points out that the advice offered on these sites is often from a source that stands to gain from whatever position that they advocate, thus making the advice biased rather than unbiased. The paper also points out that some of the sites contain advertisements that contradict the advice offered on the site; this minimizes the credibility of the advice.

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"Deciding whether to buy a home or to rent one can be a very difficult subject. In everyday life, many people seem to have very strong prejudices about the subject. Especially among the younger generation, it seems that many people find renting to be very advantageous and preferable to buying. However, if one goes on-line to research this topic, it is very difficult to find reliable information which honestly weighs the pros and cons of renting and buying. Many pages claim to give an unbiased view of the situation, or even to favor renting over buying. For example, one page titled "Mortgages: When not to buy a house" (http://www.bankrate.com/brm/ news/mtg/19990805.asp) definitely looks as at first glance as if it supports renting over buying. However, on closer inspection one finds that the article has strong ties to the real estate industry. Another site, She Knows Home and Garden, (http://sheknows.com/about/look/2156.htm) includes an article titled "The benefits of buying a house". At first glance this article seems to be presenting an unbiased informative look at all the reasons why buying is better and feasible for every life situation -- if one reads the fine print this article is actually a summary or reprint from a HUD (Housing and Urban Development) pamphlet supporting home purchase. While it may be possible to find unbiased information on this subject online (for example, one can find sites aimed at "home economics" teachers which present relatively unbiased perspectives [Clow]), these are not presented in such a way that they are readily accessible to the common reader."

Tags:lending, purchasing, prejjudice, links, online, website, mortgage, loans, credit, funds

Abstract
This paper presents a review of the real estate investment advice book, "The ABC's of Real Estate Investing: The Secrets of Finding Hidden Profits Most Advisors Miss", by Ken McElroy. The paper explains that the book is part of the famous "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" business book series by investment guru and advisor Robert T. Kiyosaki and that the introduction to the book is, in fact, written by Kiyosaki. The paper further explains that Kiyosaki frames the investment advice that Ken McElroy provides in the book and that the book is a worthwhile and motivating read for any investors in real estate.

From the Paper
"According to the book The ABCs of Real Estate Investing: The Secrets of Finding Hidden Profits Most Advisors Miss, it is a myth that some investors seem to have the so-called Midas touch of investing, while others do not. (9) Rather than attempting to intimidate with impressive-looking ledgers of facts and figures, ordinary investors are encouraged to read this book for concrete suggestions of how they can enter the real estate market, how they invest wisely and charge the appropriate rents for their area so they can recoup on their investment, as well as glean some general personal and motivational strategies. True, in "every business and every industry there are people who just seem to drip with success," states the introduction (1) But this book provides the reader with the practical steps to emulate such people, people who seem to have the uncanny ability to know the right properties to invest in, and thus have the power to become their own bosses, and live as they chose to live."

Tags:strategy, appraiser, goals, wise, personal, empowerment, properties, steady, source, income

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This paper provides an analysis and set of recommendations for the mayor of Toronto as he grapples with what to do about curbing the city's escalating public outlays. Specifically, the paper looks at the importance of jobs retraining and also at the importance of continuing to press ahead aggressively with benchmark programs geared towards making sure money finds its way into the right hands - and is earmarked for the right causes.

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"Key economic issues facing the city of Toronto The most obvious issue facing the city at this time is its social spending; to wit, the city's net budget in 2007 is expected to climb by nearly 10 percent - with tax hikes being used to fill in the gap. Furthermore, much of the tax burden is being shouldered by businesses, who must already endure some of the highest tax levels found anywhere in North America (CCN Matthews: News Distribution Experts, para.1-4). The perspective of this report is that something substantial must be done to cut down on municipal spending - preferably by improving efficiency and..."

Tags:policy, advice, toronto

Abstract
This essay describes the challenges faced by a writer when writing a piece of creative writing. The writer speaks from his personal experience of writing short manuscripts.

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"It lies before you, silent in its emptiness and formidable in its vastness. Like a Colorado slope fresh with virgin snow, it stretches clean, white and untouched across the horizon, waiting for the mark of your pen or the stroke of your keyboard. It is the dreaded blank page, that endless expanse of white space that waits in the void for that first brilliant word.Conquering the blank page is the first challenge faced by a writer. Transferring that first word from pen to paper or from keyboard to screen can be a difficult process."

Tags:process, writer, hostage, produce, substantial, manuscripts, barrier, brilliant, lead, paragraph, reader's, attention