word which style guides recommend be avoided in writing. It is thought to be both ubiquitous and nearly devoid of meaning. While it’s meaning today may be rather unexciting‚ this word has had its share of adventures as its definition transformed over time. It is such a simple word with several meanings and a sordid past. Webster (Merriam-Webster.com) defines nice as pleasing and agreeable. Throughout the world phrases such as “It is nice to meet you‚” “Have a nice day‚” “Nice work‚” and “That looks
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from. As Jesbet grew and had fun playing with her friends‚ a white dove arrived and told her to follow him into the forest. In the middle of the forest‚ Draven reveals Jesbet her past and she suddenly becomes a goddess. When becoming one‚ the goddess life wasn’t so much as what she had imagined. Jesbet was a twelve-year-old girl who had grown up all her life with children in the street. One day‚ a disease spread around and most women weren’t able to have children. When their husbands saw this tragic
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Warmth (comfort) Absorbency (comfort) Comfort (comfort) Handle and drape (aesthetics) Strength (functional) Elasticity (functional) Aftercare (functional) Natural fibres Wool Warm to wear. Slow‚ can absorb its weight in water and not feel wet. Repels water droplets. Very slow drying. Fine wool‚ very comfortable. Coarse wool‚ scratchy. Very soft or coarse handle. Good drape. Medium strength‚ not durable. Very good. Creases drop out. Wash and iron with care‚ may shrink. Dry
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“How Technology has Affected Families” Computer and Internet Literacy Reference Page • Winner‚ L. (1993). How technology reweaves the fabric of society. The Chronicle of Higher Education‚ 39(48)‚ B1-B1. • Abernethy‚ Michael D. “Study Explores How Internet‚ Technology Affect Young People.” McClathy -Tribute Business News. 05 Mar 2012:n.p. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 02 Apr 2012 • Grunwald Associates (2012). Medical Literacy Clearing house “Infographics from the State Of The News Media
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So dominant has the Prime Minister become that some have argued that he or she is effectively a president. The Prime Minister is the most important person in British politics. The Prime Minister appoints his cabinet and makes the final decisions on major issues. The Prime Minister cannot become a President as the UK system would not allow it but in the recent years‚ people have criticised that our Prime Ministers have increasingly become more of a presidential figure in Parliament. Some of the
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2012 1. a. Define what is meant by communication ( 2 Marks) b. Explain the purposes of communication ( 4 marks) 2. a. Explain the difference between hearing and listening? ( 2 marks ) b. Write the four types of interference in communication (4 marks) 3. a. Define active listening? ( 2 marks) b. Write four tips for active listening ( 4 marks) 4. Give three examples for each ( 6 marks) Macro markers Micro markers 1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3. 5. List down six ways on how you could
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UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS General Certificate of Education Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level PHYSICS Paper 2 AS Structured Questions 9702/02 October/November 2006 1 hour Candidates answer on the Question Paper. No Additional Materials are required. w w w e tr .X m eP e ap .c rs om READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your Centre number‚ candidate number and name on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen. You may use a soft pencil for
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Sociology 101 Technology is rapidly expanding and altering every aspect of human life. Technological advancements are occurring faster than we can often keep up with and are taking their toll on society. While technology has enhanced our lives in many ways‚ it is also the source of corruption in our society. One of the most obviously altering advancements shaping society is the cell phone. According to a study done in January 2014‚ ninety percent of American adults own a cell phone. So it is safe
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ALC102 – Assignment 3 Lewis Maddocks – 210706072 Research Topic: ‘How postmodernism has affected media‚ both new and old?’ Since the invention of the television‚ radio‚ and then the internet‚ the media has been a dominant part of our society. We are surrounded by it; everything we see on the news and on our computers is controlled by the media. Now with this new wave of technology‚ new media has emerged‚ in the form of social networking and social media‚ meaning that the way we communicate is
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How do we use the Past Simple Tense? We use the past simple tense to talk about an action or a situation - an event - in the past. The event can be short or long. Here are some short events with the past simple tense: The car exploded at 9.30am yesterday. She went to the door. We did not hear the telephone. Did you see that car? | past | present | future | | | | | The action is in the past. | | | Here are some long events with the past simple tense: I lived in Bangkok for
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