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    An arrow is a sign of whatever it points toward.  Symbols expand the notions of signs and signals. Symbols are characterized by rich meanings that are multiple‚ fluid‚ diverse‚ layered‚ complex‚ and frequently predicated on metaphorical associations that assert an analogy between things from different contexts that normally may not be connected. Given that the referents of symbols tend to be general‚ abstract‚ and ambiguous‚ their personally or socially constructed significations may not

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    National Symbols

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    The word "symbol" came to the English language from the Greek "sýmbolon"- syn- meaning "together" and "bolē"meaning "a throw"‚ having the approximate meaning of "to throw together".Symbols are objects‚ characters‚ or other concrete representations of ideas‚ concepts‚ or other abstractions.Symbols‚ whether verbal or nonverbal are those representations consisting of sounds‚ marks‚ objects or expressions‚ which produce the feeling of loyalty to the nation. In the name of scared symbols the citizens

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    Terms Definitions cognition The mental processes involved in acquiring‚ storing‚ retrieving‚ and using information and that include sensation‚ perception‚ memory‚ imagery‚ concept formation‚ reasoning‚ decision making‚ problem solving‚ and language. reasoning A form of thinking in which conclusions are drawn from a set of facts. deductive reasoning Reasoning from general to specific‚ or drawing particular conclusions from general principles. inductive reasoning Reasoning in which general

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    Abstract Concept - Freedom Freedom. It is the absence of necessity‚ one’s right to do whatever they please. An open-ended‚ infinite journey into the depths of creativity where one is not restricted by rules and regulations. People are able to find freedom within themselves and in the world around them. It is the result of lifted pressures and expectations given to people. Many people have images of freedom they have developed through experience and cultural immersion. Cultures all have their own

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    INTRODUCTION Abstract Algebra is more rightly considered meta-mathematics than mathematics proper‚ because it can be used to describe the structures that exist within mathematics from a general standpoint. The basic notions of Groups‚ Rings‚ Fields‚ and Algebraic Extensions provide a framework from which to examine almost all of mathematics. These notions serve as unifying concepts that interlace such seemingly disparate subjects as geometry‚ analysis‚ number theory‚ topology and even applied

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    Coca Cola Abstract

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    Table of Content |2 |Abstract |3 |Introduction to the Company |5 | |4 |Introduction to market |6 | |5 |Concept of sales and promotions |7 | |6 |Types of sales and promotions |8 | |7 |SWOT |8 | |9 | Various sales and promotions activities done by the Coca-Cola |10 | |11 |Various sales and promotions activities done by the Coca-Cola |12| Financial Statement for the last 3 years|16| |16| Financial analysis for 2010 ….|unknown| Conclusion Bibliography Abstract I will discuss the

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    ABSTRACT AND TITLE PAGE

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    Seeds A Research Study Presented to: Ms. Odessa P. Fabros Research II Teacher Presented By: Group No. 9 Arnel T. Dela Peña Joshua P. Fabros Princess Faye Ege TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE PAGE . . . . . . . . . i ACKNOWLEDGEMENT . . . . . . . . iv Abstract . . . . . . . . . . v CHAPTER I: THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction . . . . . . . . . 1 Statement of the Problem . . . . . . . 2 Hypothesis . . . . . . . . . 2 Significance of the Study . . . . . . . 2 Scope and Delimitation . . . .

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    Gun Control Vikas Gupta (000332025) Mohawk College Abstract Gun Control is the “hot button” issue in recent times. Gun control generally refers to laws that regulate the sale‚ transfer‚ possession or use of fire arms. They vary greatly around the world. Some countries‚ such as the United Kingdom‚ have very strict limits on gun possession while others‚ like the United States‚ have‚ compared to most industrial democracies‚ relatively few and weak restrictions (although policies vary from

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    Abstract Noun - Essay

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    Abstract nouns can create a challenge within language. Yourdictionary.com states‚ “A noun that is abstract is an aspect‚ concept‚ idea‚ experience‚ state of being‚ trait‚ quality‚ feeling‚ or other entity that cannot be experienced with the five senses.” Yet the ability that these types of nouns bring to language is the ability to convey both simplistic and complex ideas. Utilizing the abstract noun beauty‚ this paper will demonstrate the difference between cognitive and denotative concepts‚ definitions

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    Pneumatic symbols © Festo Didactic – Training and Consulting Pneumatic symbols 17.10.03 No. ١ / 23 Pneumatic symbols The development of pneumatic systems is assisted by a uniform approach to the representation of the elements and the circuits. The symbols used for the individual elements must display the following characteristics: • Function • Actuation and return actuation methods • Number of connections • Number of switching positions • General operating principle • Simplified

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