Wednesday‚ February 18‚ 2009 Meeting 1 (What is semantics?) What is Semantics? FOLK NAMES TECHNICAL TERMS CONTENT • Meaning • Wordings (words & structures) • (discourse) semantics • Lexico-grammar EXPRESSION • Sounds/letters • Phonology/graphology A tri-stratal semiotic system of language When the lights are out‚ they are invisible. When the stars are out‚ they are visible. There are three types of context: 1) Situational context what the speakers know about what they can see around
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Definitions‚ Review Questions‚ Critical Thinking Chapter 1: Natural Hazards Geologic cycle: A group of interrelated sequences of Earth processes known as the hydrologic‚ rock‚ techtonic‚ biogeochemical cycles. Mitigation: The avoidance of‚ lessening‚ or compensation for anticipated harmful effects of an action‚ especially with respect to the natural environment. Land-use planning: The preparation of an overall master plan for future development of an area; the plan may recommend zoning restrictions
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The practical session for week 2 was a recap from last session‚ as well as introduction to frame measurements for a frame with a fixed pad bridge. The session included: * Recap of previous session * Introduction to the City 2000 Frame Ruler * Powerpoint presentation outlining the frame measurements section in the PQE’s * Taking measurements for a regular bridge frame At the end of the previous session‚ we were given a frame within our groups and we had to write down an accurate description
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Nikhil Sinha BMGT 422 2/1/2013 Individual Ethics Paper: AAER 3257 Satyam Computer Services was an Indian IT services company based in Hyderabad‚ India. During the years 2005-2009‚ Satyam was exposed in falsifying $1 billion in fictitious cash balances and other interest bearing deposits. During this time period‚ 6‚000 false invoices were created and entered into the company’s general ledger and recorded as if they were other things like revenue‚ income‚ and accounts receivable. Satyam went
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Being the only child in the family‚ I was so used to be being pampered and getting help from everyone to do everything in my life. I have to admit that I was a spoiled brat back then‚ since I never really keep a distance between me and my parents. Studying in Australia is really a huge step for me as it is the first time I am living alone without any of my family members. If there is one thing that living here has taught me‚ it is practising self-dependence in my daily life. Education-wise‚ I
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This scenario is about the hospital admission. There are a nurse and the patient’s mother. The special room was not available at that time but as the rich person the mother wanted VIP room. So let us watch what will happen between them. Nurse: Hello. This is your child’s room number. The mother looked and in a surprise‚ Mother: Room 301! Nurse: Yes. Is there any problem? Mother: How can you let my baby stay in that room! I want a special room‚ we are VIP. I want to change the room. Nurse: I
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The art depicted above is Annibale Carracci’s Head of a youth. The line form this shows is dance of curving lines and ragged‚ irregular lines. I believe that the use of these lines help to give the artwork a sense of movement that vertical lines would have been unable to produce. The shape I believe is depicted is more of an organic shape because it is irregular and curving. It appears to be much like a quick sketch without exact lines used; therefore I would define it as irregular when looking up
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After reading the texts assigned for this week‚ I have selected “The Odjibwa Corn Hero” for my first response paper for two reasons: a) it is the only story I read that made me want to eat a bucket of corn afterwards and b) even though I do not know anything about Native American folklore‚ the story seems to have something familiar at its core which I intend to uncover. The story begins with Wunzh‚ after reaching a proper age‚ he decides to go to an isolated place to “fast undisturbed and find his
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“Darkness at Noon” Harold Krents Harold Krents‚ a blind lawyer‚ in “Darkness at Noon” describes some realistic problems that a disabled person has to face every day. He begins his essay by pointing out to the reader that he can’t see himself‚ and has to depend upon the viewpoints of others. He states:”To date it has not been narcissistic.” As an average reader may not understand the word “narcissistic” means‚ “Excessively in love with oneself.” It’s helpful for the readers to keep
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Guy Johanson #1: Letter of Introduction 1/16/14 My name is Guy Johanson‚ and I am a sophomore Music Education major at the Setnor School of Music. I am originally from Liverpool‚ NY‚ just outside of Syracuse. I have been involved with Syracuse University since the time I was in middle school participating in youth ensembles playing the French Horn and the Oboe. Currently I am a member of the Syracuse University Marching Band‚ Tau Beta Sigma (the national band sorority)‚ and am usually playing
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