Abstract
The paper describes how Nick seems desperate to believe in Gatsby and he romanticizes the affair between Gatsby and Daisy, always making excuses for both of the lovers. The paper further points out how Nick's class prejudice is evident in the way that he presents Gatsby's father and Myrtle, Tom's lower-class lover. The paper explains that Nick is a product of his class who values wealth, but he also has romantic and literary leanings that are satisfied by the courtship and apparently star-crossed pairing of Gatsby and Daisy. The paper shows how this book reflects both of these biases in Nick's voice, although not in Fitzgerald's overall presentation.

From the Paper
"Nick, despite his staid occupation in finance, admits to a certain amount of romanticism in his character, early in the book, a trait that will give rise to his eventual lionization of Gatsby. "Only Gatsby, the man who gives his name to this book, was exempt from my reaction [of disgust]--Gatsby, who represented everything for which I have an unaffected scorn" because Gatsby had "was an extraordinary gift for hope, a romantic readiness such as I have never found in any other person and which it is not likely I shall ever find again" (Fitzgerald 6). It is a tribute to Fitzgerald's skill as a writer that Gatsby's tackiness and the foolishness of Gatsby's love for Daisy shines through the romanticism that clouds Nick's reporting of events. Nick occasionally views Gatsby, and frequently presents other characters, with a great deal of irony, but Fitzgerald also subjects Nick's perspective to the same sort of ironic judgment.
"The beginning of The Great Gatsby largely unfolds as a fact-finding mission about Gatsby, conducted by Nick. When he attends one of Gatsby's parties, Nick is alternatively told that Gatsby is a spy, was in the army--and also that Gatsby is a fraud, a claim that seems born out by Gatsby's choice of the less fashionable West Egg in Long Island, the 'new money' section of town. Gatsby's lavish parties and unread library of books all indicate he has more wealth than class, despite his protestations he went to the best schools and his family once had money."

Tags:lovers, Daisy, romanticism, prejudice

Abstract
The paper provides a summary of the main ideas on language and comprehension in children in the articles "Conversation: The Comprehension Connection" and "Language in Primary Classrooms". The paper finds that the authors of both articles understand the importance of the capacity to learn and understand in oral language and also emphasize the roles that educators play in ensuring that children master language and comprehension skills while they are young.

Outline:
Introduction
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The seven Functions of Speech that Pinnell discusses are Instrumental, regulatory, interactional, personal, imaginative heuristic and informative. Instrumental language refers to language that is vocalized for the purpose of satisfying needs or desire. An example of instrumental language is "I would like". Regulatory language occurs as a means to control behavior. An example of this type of language is "Go there". Interactional is defined as language designed to engage in social relationship. An example of this type of language is "Let's dance". Personal language involves the offering of personal opinions and might include a phrase such as "I have come". The imaginative function of language conveys fantasies and includes such phrases as "Let's make-believe". Heuristic language is associated with attempting to discover things. Heuristic language uses phrases such as "I wonder why". Finally information language involves presenting information about the world and his./her experiences. This type of language might include phrases such as "I have to tell you something".
"In discussing the manner in which children use these functions the primary goal of the writer is to demonstrate that children need to utilize all of the forms of language. She explains that many who work with children including teachers often ignore the imaginative use of language in children."

Tags:conversation, cognitive, strategies, communication

Abstract
This paper aims to discuss the dualism between Jefferson's perceptions on slavery and his own actions and analyze some of his writings in order to obtain a better understanding of his beliefs on slavery. Among the texts tha tare analyzed are "A Summary View of the Rights of British America", the Declaration of Independence and "Notes on the State of Virginia". The paper also look at his relationship with Sally Hemings, one of his own slaves, on whom he fathered several children.

Outline:
Introduction
Analysis of Selected Writings of Thomas Jefferson
A Summary View of the Rights of British America
Declaration of Independence
Notes on the State of Virginia
Query XIV: Laws
Query XVIII: Manners
The Sally Hemings Case
Conclusion

From the Paper
"For Jefferson, as an enlightened philosopher, proclaiming the equality of all men was obviously easier to do on paper than enact at the level of the entire new nation. The problem was political: the states in the south especially relied on slavery as a way of life and abolishing slavery at the same time as declaring independence from the British Empire might have produced a division between the thirteen colonies. This could, in turn, have led to the demise of their independence effort, something which Jefferson would not have. Further more, the Constitution proclaimed the "sacred right of self-government", which meant that antislavery was not something that could be easily implemented at a federal and national level. "

Tags:Declaration, of, Independence, Sally, Hemings, Enlightenment

Abstract
This paper presents an overview and analysis of part 1:1-17of the Book of Matthew, the first book in the New Testament. According to the paper, since Matthew is the first book of the New Testament, it serves as a good introduction and indication of the overall message and further events in this book. Additionally, the paper describes the sections of Matthew, which may be subdivided according to subject. The paper then assigns titles and subtitles to these sections. The paper also notes various climaxes within the text, but notes that the overall theme is that of Christ as Messiah. The paper concludes by stating that the Book of Matthew serves as an indication of the level of spirituality and faith required by Christ and his Kingdom.

From the Paper
"The general theme in the book of Matthew is Christ as the Messiah. Matthew uses his narrative account of Christ's life and ministry to provide evidence that he is indeed the fulfillment of the Old-Testament prophesies and promises. The progression of structural relationships in the book serves to emphasize the main theme. The passage under discussion, Matthew 1:1-17, serves as an adequate introduction for this theme. Indeed, the first and 17th verses unify this section of Chapter 1 in such a way as to foreshadow the unity of the rest of the book. In verse 1 already, Jesus is named the Messiah in no uncertain terms. The word Messiah is repeated in both verse 16 and 17, providing unity for the specific passage, and a connection to the rest of the book. Christ frequently refers to himself as the Messiah and other synonymous words and phrases, such as the Son of God and the Son of David. All these terms and phrases carry the theme of Jesus as divine Savior.
"The way in which Matthew uses the word "Messiah" also implies that there is no doubt that Jesus is in fact the fulfillment of the divine promise. In verse 16, for example, he speaks about Jesus "who is called the Messiah." The phrase appears to assume that everyone refers to Jesus in this way, without reservation and without doubt. Although the many conflicts involving the Pharisees and Sadducees later in the book prove this not to be in fact the case, Matthew's certainty indicates the faith of Jesus' followers, and the faith required to enter the Kingdom of Christ."

Tags:Gospels, synoptic Gospels, Jesus Christ, messiah, Kingdom of God

Abstract
This paper examines how the Sammon Group, an internationally recognized corporation, is considering selling its subsidiary in Dubai. According to the paper, this is due to the global economic downturn. The aim of this report is to assess this subsidiary and formulate a recommendation of purchase or not purchase. The analysis was conducted in terms of SWOT, BSC and the McKinsey 7-S model, in which the company is assessed according to each one. Ultimately, these models show that Sammon VG has evolved as part of a large and successful corporation, in a highly promising market. The paper concludes by stating that the final recommendation is in favor of purchasing the Groups' subsidiary in Dubai.

Outline:

Introduction
SWOT Analysis
Balanced Scorecard
McKinsey 7-S Model
Recommendation

From the Paper
"Due to the poor level of Sammon VG's communication with the stakeholders, the gathering of information vital to conducting a balanced scorecard analysis is an extremely difficult task. Nevertheless, it can be argued that Sammon VG is very well integrated in the overall view and operations of parent company Sammon Group. The "commitment to quality and project delivery is part of a two-pronged philosophy on which the company was founded. The other central pillar of our business - gleaned though many years learning the trade in my own family's business - is, very simply, that the client comes first" (Sammon Group Website, 2009).
"Additionally, not only that it operates in the same direction, it also operates in such a manner that supports the Group in reaching their overall objectives. Sammon VG is in itself a testimony of the great levels of diversification in terms of all products and services offered, as well as working locations."

Tags:SWOT analysis, McKinsey 7-S model, United Arab Emirates

Abstract
The paper discusses Klosterman's contention that the United States has reached a point where the possibility of a revolution is nil; Americans are so complacent that they would only address their dissatisfactions and annoyances through their blogs. The paper asserts that Klosterman is successful in conveying his opinion and beliefs regarding people's yearning for a revolution, however, his argument is based on a prejudiced view of the attitude and behavior of Americans toward revolution. The paper criticizes both the article's negative tone and the biased views.

From the Paper
"After stating his opinion and setting the tone of the article, Klosterman moves on to give concrete examples of how a revolution could affect people's lives. The examples he gives were simple, examples that people can relate to. His examples were also quite vivid, saying that he does not want helicopters landing on the roof of his apartment building. Through this example, Klosterman succeeds in establishing a connection with his readers by way of something that they can relate to on an emotional level.
"However, Klosterman bases his argument on a prejudiced view of the attitude and behavior of Americans toward revolution. This is also the main point that renders vulnerability to the credibility of Klosterman's article. The author based his arguments in his belief that Americans have grown to be too complacent that the best they could do about their dissatisfactions and annoyances is to write it in their blogs. I believe this argument can be easily criticized by saying that not all Americans are complacent, that there are still those who bother to take action. However, this belief could also ring true among those who are disgruntled with the way things are and yet prefer to do nothing about it because they can still find things to be happy about. This same belief could also awaken those who have grown complacent to do something about the very things that they complain about."

Tags:complacence, revolts

Abstract
This paper examines the importance of stress management in law enforcement agencies with a focus on stress management techniques actually implemented in these organizations. This is compared and contrasted to private companies and how they maintain employees' performance under stressful circumstances. The paper defines stress, further discussing the pros and cons of implementing stress management programs in the workplace. The paper continues by addressing the levels of stress encountered by police officers. Additionally, the paper challenges perceptions that police are strong prudent persons who are tough, rough but always available and ready to protect and serve. The various stressors that law enforcement officers are exposed to in their work are listed, and methods to manage them. The paper concludes with a discussion about the importance of exercise in eliminating stress.

Outline:

Introduction
Objective
Methodology
Stress
Stress Management
Stress Management in Private Organizations and Law Enforcement Organizations

From the Paper
"Stress Management is quite generic topic which is wide spread over various professions. There is no profession or social activity in which stress is not produced. However there is an interaction among the people and there is a thinking capability of each person that distinguishes one from another, stress is there. Thus in order to approach the purpose of this paper, secondary research data is prominently used. There is a good material available online which needed to be carefully read and understood to extract the findings behind the main topic. Stress Management in law enforcement is interesting in the terms it has grown more important as the criminal activities around the globe are increasing nod thus more accountability surrounds the law enforcement personnel ad police officers causing a state of mental stress. In order to find out the implementation activities by law enforcement agencies in order o train their staff to effectively cope up with the stress produced in their daily routine or in the cases of unpredictable incidents is studied through the journals and articles on this topic."

Tags:police, exercise, stressors, workplace, tension

Abstract
This paper relates that, to judge if Cormac McCarthy's "No Country for Old Men" is a conservatist novel or a novel about conservatism, one must understand that the philosophy of conservatism is wary of change and is interested in preserving old traditions in society. Next, the author looks at the concept of conservatism and its representation through Sheriff Bell, the postmodern aspects of the novel and their affects on the reading of Chigurh, the analysis of Chigurh as an ambiguous character, Bell's final dream in the novel and especially his waking up to the truth about society. Thereby, the paper concludes that "No Country for Old Men" is a novel about conservatism, and not a conservative novel.

From the Paper
"Though Chigurh appears to be a postmodern creation, such is ambiguous for at the same time it is possible to understand him as a conservative fantasy as well. Chigurh is an apocalyptic figure who has come to cleanse the world of sin and promise a new start; a manifestation of conservative beliefs. Chigurh aims to set things right by hunting down Moss, and in many regards he is the lawman that Bell seems unable to be. At one point Bell even admits that Chigurh is needed in this world, for though he is bad he is still needed so that the system will work; an analogy for conservatism itself. Though there is no ambiguity to his actions, for he is honest, reliable and keeps to his word no matter what, there is still ambiguity for his character. Chigurh is both the evil that conservatism believes in, and a creation of the postmodern which conservatism is against, however he can still be read as a conservative fantasy after viewing his behaviour in terms of hunting down Moss and his warped sense of cleansing the world. This ambiguity reinforces the notion that the novel is about conservatism instead of being conservatist, because the philosophy of conservatism believes in clear notions of right and wrong, and not ambiguity in such determinations."

Tags:repetition stagnation patriarchy, postmodern society, dream

Abstract
This paper discusses how Jane, the narrator of Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper", suffered from the rarest form of post partum depression: post-partum psychosis (PPP). It contends that Jane's untreated post-partum psychosis caused her to lose all contact with reality until she ceased to exist and was replaced by the creeping woman from the wallpaper. Had her delusions and hallucinations not been ignored by her doctor/husband, Jane could have recovered and led a normal life as a mother.

From the Paper
" At some point, Jane is certain the woman escapes during the day because she sees her "creeping" about outside. She expresses sympathy for the woman because "It must be very humiliating to be caught creeping by daylight! I always lock the door when I creep by daylight" (Gilman 8). Jane's hallucinations and delusions have caused her to identify with the woman and she rushes to free her by tearing down the wallpaper. "As soon as it was moonlight and that poor thing began to crawl and shake the pattern, I got up and ran to help her. I pulled and she shook, I shook and she pulled, and before morning we had peeled off yards of paper" (Gilman 9). Jane becomes frustrated enough to jump out her window but is afraid to because she sees so many of those creeping women outside. She wonders "if they all come out of that wall-paper as I did?" (Gilman 10). Jane and the woman in the wallpaper are now the same person."

Tags:post-partum, depression

Abstract
This paper explains that, before the Europeans arrived in New Zealand, the Maoris had their own rules and laws; however, once the Europeans came a legal system, based on the English legal system, was put in order to ensure that the country ran properly. Next, the author presents an overview of the establishment and evolution of the New Zealand legal system as of today. The paper concludes that the New Zealand legal system is moving away from the traditional English system of law to its own unique, system that abolishes the Privy Council and replaces it with a Supreme Court. This paper is attractively formatted with many colored pictures and maps.

Table of Contents:
Contents Page
Pre European Maori Law and Dispute Resolution
Introduction
Mana
Tikanga
Rangatira
Tapu
Hara, Noa and Rahui
Take Tupuna and Take Whenua Tuku
Take Tupuna
Take Whenua Tuku
Utu and Muru
The Effect of English Heritage on the New Zealand Legal System
Introduction
Customary Law
Example
Common Law
Example
Equity Law
Example
The Magna Carta (1215)
Bill of Rights (1689)
The Social Contract & Parliamentary Government
An Overview of the Establishment and Development, to Date, of the New Zealand Legal System
Introduction
The Treaty of Waitangi
Problem One: Sovereignty
Problem Two: Chieftainship
Problem Three: Buying & Selling Land
The New Zealand Constitution Act 1852
The Constitutional Act 1986
Part One: The Sovereign
Part Two: The Executive
Part Three: The Legislative
Part Four: The Judiciary
The Crimes Act 1961
Part One: Jurisdiction
Part Two: Punishment
Part Three: Matters of Justification or Excuse
Consumers Guarantees Act 1993
Perspectives on the Current Future Development of the New Zealand Legal System
Introduction
The Importance of the Treaty of Waitangi - Its Influence on New Zealand's Legal System
Moving Away From the English Basis of Law

From the Paper
"From the first European settlers, to the Treaty of Waitangi, to present day; New Zealand has had a legal system which has been ever changing for many years now. However, now it is time to look to the future, and see what is in store for New Zealand, where its legal system is heading, and how documents like the Treaty of Waitangi will have relevance for us in years to come.
"The Treaty of Waitangi is New Zealand's most important document, and this will probably never change. Today, it can be described as a living document, whose basic principles can be applied to any age. In the beginning, the Treaty's main focus was to allow the people of New Zealand, both Maori and Pakeha, to live peacefully with each other. However, due to simple translation problems, arguments occurred, and both parties lost sight of what it was that they originally set out to achieve. Because of this, the last hundred years have been rife with controversy over settlements for Maori, as they have wanted compensation form the Crown for the promises they do not believe were met.
"The establishment of the Waitangi Tribunal in 1975, is perhaps the first step in resolving disputes between the Crown and Maori, and this has had a direct influence to New Zealand's legal system, as decisions made by the Tribunal have often gone on to effect legislation being changed in Parliament."

Tags:chieftains, right of land, customary law, rousseau treaty