Abstract
This paper argues that the Bible, being inspired, is of necessary consequence inerrant and infallible and, as such, is indeed reliable as the only source and norm of all Christian knowledge and authority. To support this claim, the author looks at the Bible as the inspired word of God from the view of Jesus and the Apostles. Next, the paper investigates historical doctrine and evangelical controversies to inquire if the inspired word of God is both inerrant and infallible.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Definitions
The Bible Is the Inspired Word of God
Jesus' View of Scripture
Apostolic View of Scripture
The Inspired Word of God Is Both Inerrant and Infallible
Historic Doctrine
Evangelical Controversies
Fuller
Enns
The Inerrant and Infallible Word of God Is Authoritative
Conclusion

From the Paper
"In 1967, Daniel Fuller delivered a paper before the Evangelical Theological Society wherein he laid the groundwork for what may be called a doctrine of partial inspiration. In it, he argued that the concept of biblical inspiration defended by Warfield was deficient. Or, perhaps more to the point, that Warfield concluded that which he could not prove. For Fuller, the matter of inerrancy is defined by what he calls the "doctrinal verses" of Scriptures (the "many verses in the Bible which have something to say about the nature of the Bible as being the inspired Word of God." such as 2 Timothy 3:16 )."

Tags:justification, obedience, reference, neo-orthodoxy, revelation

Abstract
This paper explains that the beta in an investment scenario, which is a measure of the magnitude of the systematic risk involved in an investment, is either positive or negative depending on the positive or reverse movement of the return of the investment in relation to the market trends, taken on an average. The author points out that negative beta stocks are rarely found in the real world markets since they are seen to go against the trend of the market; however, one possible sector, which has negative beta stocks is the gold industry that normally goes against the trend shown by equity markets. The paper relates that, in consonance with the capital assets pricing model (CAPM), the market-driven price of a security would vary in accordance with the variation in its beta. The paper includes a formula and table.

From the Paper
"But during the last few years, it is quite evident that amidst political uncertainty that has risen in the world that the price of gold has shown material gains when equity markets have indicated recorded sharp decline. Similarly, another commodity that has performed quite well is the oil. As with gold, the oil prices have suffered over most of the past two decades, while the equity prices evidenced a rapid growth. It is only during the recent years that the oil prices have indicated a recovery. The present political uncertainty has made the situation extremely problematic for investors."

Tags:risk, gold, oil, capm, portfolio

Abstract
This paper provides a discussion of the main theme and poetic elements of Kirwan Henry's poem "Bee Season." Elements of poetry such as onomonatopeia, metaphor, alliteration, consonance, personification and others are addressed.

From the Paper
"Good poets are said to be able to use the elements of poetry to provide universal insight and understanding from the local and familiar. In Kirwan Henry's poem "Bee Season", Henry achieves this goal of good poetry, one that is achieved through his use of poetic elements to reinforce his meaning. Beginning with his description of how bee stings are covering his body, the speaker in "Bee Season" appears to view the bees as somehow alien or foreign to him. The bees seem..."

Tags:metaphor, alliteration, personification, transcendence, nature, human dilemma

Abstract
This paper explains that the multinational force (MFO) was instituted two decades ago in consonance with the Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty to act as an alternative to the International Emergency Force, whose mandate expired in 1979. The author points out that the multinational force had the responsibility of taking the operations at checkpoints, conducting patrols and maintaining observation units along the international borders splitting Egypt and Israel so as to watch for any violation of the provisions of treaty. The paper reviews also the conflict between Israel and its neighbors especially Palestine and relates that MFO style enforcement as a strategy of jobs for peace is beginning in Gaza.

Table of Contents
Reasons for Creation of MFO
MFO Mandate and Agreement between both parties of Egypt and Israel
What are the Benefits that are being Enjoyed by Egypt and Israel because of the MFO Why has the MFO worked?
MFO is Worth Repeating, It could be Applied to an Agreement between Israel and Palestinians
MFO Style Peace Enforcement Could Keep The Peace between the Two Parties, the Palestinians and Israelis

From the Paper
"It has also been agreed upon that in case Jordan decides not to participate in the negotiations, the negotiations would be made by Israel and Egypt. The two governments unanimously agreed to persistently negotiate and in good faith to conclude such negotiations as soon as possible. The agreement was also made that the goal of the negotiations are the establishment of the self governing authority in the West Bank and Gaza so as to promote complete autonomy or power to the inhabitants. The Israel and Egypt had fixed the goal of completion of the negotiations within a period of one year so as to make possible the conducing of elections as expeditiously as possible after the agreement between the parties."

Tags:egypt, israel, palestine, gaza, checkpoints

Abstract
Boot camps have been brought to the arena of intermediate sanctions in recent times. A boot camp is regarded as a correctional system in consonance with military style, in which the inmates are imparted with a highly organized and tough routine for training, along with vocational, educational and curative programs. This paper examines how boot camps were started and why they are so important. It examines the pros and cons of boot camps and concludes that while there are limitations to this form of punishment, they have their advantages both for inmates and society at large.

From the Paper
"They enter the boot camps with very little confidence with their abilities or necessity to establish relationships with adults. The camp fosters positive relationships between the boys, and at the minimum, their primary counselor. They attain a sense of their ability to generate and maintain such relationships that contributes to a developed sense of self-worth and the motivation to engage in other positive activities. (Kilgore; Mede, 64)"

Tags:juvenile, delinquency, marijuana, crime, peer

Abstract
ADHD, or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a common childhood problem affecting as much as 3-5% of the school-age population. The paper shows that the core symptoms of ADHD are inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Children with ADHD exhibit functional impairment across multiple settings and engage in disruptive behaviors, thus inviting criticism from adults and peer rejection. The paper examines how psycho stimulant medication has been shown to be reasonably successful, but may produce significant side effects in a school-age child. A multi-component model of intervention consisting of pharmacological treatment in consonance with contingency management and cognitive behavior modification techniques seems to be the answer for this very baffling problem. The paper shows that for practitioners to have confidence in the expected outcomes, specific procedures to implement behavioral management in school classrooms must be scientifically replicated.

Table of Contents:

Introduction
What is ADHD?
Impact of ADHD
Diagnostic Standards
Related Disorders and Comorbidity
Review of Literature
Multi-Component Intervention
Comorbidity
Pharmacological Intervention
Methodology
Findings and Results
Conclusions and Summary

From the Paper
"The authors also suggest that practitioners should tailor the intervention to match the needs of the child. For example, while psychostimulant medication has been shown to be successful, it may produce significant side effects in a preschool-age child. School practitioners therefore should take an active role in monitoring the effects of medication. Also, systems should be in place, whereby immediate and consistent feedback is given, supplemented by age-appropriate rewards and procedures. Parents must be enabled to provide support and guidance to affected children, and need appropriate training. A well designed program incorporating the efforts of all concerned, could result in a potentially successful treatment approach. "

Tags:Conners, Teacher's, Rating, Scale, AAP, EEG

Abstract
This paper first examines the meaning of Robert Frost's "The Wood- Pile" and then examines the structure of the poem, including Frost's use of poetic devices such as rhythm, meter, rhyme, alliteration, consonance, assonance, and simile.

Abstract
This paper examines the language acquisition of two children, A and G, who are each two years old. The paper places particular emphasis on their strategies for simplifying word-initial s+ consonant clusters. The paper also discusses noted deviations from adult forms, suggesting possible explanations to account for those deviations.

Outline:
Introduction
Evaluation of Data
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Language acquisition is a complex and gradual process for children. The process works on two levels. Part of it is innate, and part is learned. As they advance developmentally, children absorb what they hear in their interactions with others, especially in their home environments. Phonological development is a gradual process during which speech patterns are first reproduced, and then eventually acquired. It is normal for mistakes, or phonological deviations, to be made during this process. Since young children are still developing their sound systems, their speech can at times be difficult to understand. Anyone who has tried to communicate with small children will have experienced this at some point. This is particularly true in very young children, specifically those under the age of five, since they have not yet mastered the ability to organize sound systems in the same way that adults do."

Tags:syllable, structure, consonant, clusters, environment, speech, sound

Abstract
This paper shows that, unlike the measured procession of syllables and the soft vowel sounds that characterizes the feelings conveyed in "Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening," the poet Robert Frost uses sharp, crackling consonants to denote the dangerous and active life of the birches of his poem "Birches." The paper shows that the poem "Birches," particularly in the first lines that set the scene and the stage for the active engagement of the poet with nature, is rife with crackling sharp 'b' explosive sounds that seem to create a sense of brittleness and breaking and exploding upon the reader's ear, as opposed to the softer vs and ws of the more leisurely and measured progression of verbiage in "Stopping by the Woods."

From the Paper
"Although "Birches" is about apparently planted trees, the theme of the poem is dramatic, almost eschatological as the seasons cause the trees to change and the ice to break and form glass. Unlike the horse of "Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening's" the second stanza has the trees themselves taking a human, living quality, even in the absence of humanity. They are "trailing their leaves on the ground/Like girls on hands and knees that throw their hair/Before them over their heads to dry in the sun." The trees are full of motion as human beings, and the harshness of the 'g' of the girls and the hands and knees causes the reader to raise his or her voice aloud, rather than to drop his or her tone in the whispered, plodding quality of the "Snowy Evening" in its progression of diphthongs."

Tags:tone, imagery, consonants

Abstract
This paper first relates that learning languages from countries like Japan, China, and Korea can be an intimidating endeavor, especially for English speakers. The paper then goes on to explain all the native sounds of Mandarin using International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and phonetic terminology.

Outline:
Introduction
Mandarin Vowels
Vowels / /, /3/, / /, and /y/
Mandarin Diphthongs
Mandarin Diphthongs /ia, /yu/, and /y /
Mandarin Triphthongs
Mandarin Consonants
Mandarin Simple Consonants
Mandarin consonants / /, / /, and / /
Complex Mandarin Consonants
Conclusion

From the Paper
''For many English speakers, learning languages from countries like Japan, China, and Korea can be an intimidating endeavor. With a writing system based on pictorial images, different grammar structures, and a 5 tone inflectional system, Mandarin's complex method of communication is difficult enough without the colorful array of phonetic features that create meaningful utterances. In the first stages of learning any language, being able to distinguish separate phonemes is critical to the process of bringing structure and order to a stretch of utterances. For native English speakers, a good portion of these sounds will be familiar even though the place of articulation may be slightly different. However, scholars in the field of Chinese phonetics give varying classifications of these sounds and some even give varying descriptions of how they should sound and how to produce them. So whether it is a dialectal background of the author or an illustration of Mandarins phonetic complexity, not all of the phonemes of Mandarin are easily described.''

Tags:phonetics, phonology, Mandarin