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    UNIT 6. BUILDING TECHNOLOGY IN CONSTRUCTION MR. BARTON P6- Describe the techniques used to construct and finish the component elements of a superstructure. Domestic Dwellings The two most common types of construction are: Traditional block Cavity wall construction And Modern Timber Frame Construction Traditional Block Cavity Wall The fundamental principle of a cavity wall is to prevent moisture moving from outside to inside. A cavity wall consists of two separated walls or ‘leaves’ joined

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    Rational Thinking & Creative Ideas Erroneous Reasoning: Fallacies 1. Fallacies are simply mistakes or defects that occur in arguments. They are incorrect inferences. Fallacious arguments may superficially be persuasive‚ but logically incorrect. Fallacies can be committed in many ways‚ but usually they involve either a mistake in reasoning or creation of some illusion that make a bad argument appear good. Understanding fallacies and knowing why some inferences are incorrect could help us to improve

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    prison for the same crime. Why‚ you may ask. The answer is simple. 3 strikes laws demand that because Jerry has a previous felony conviction‚ although more than half a decade previous and completely unrelated‚ he is subject to double the standard sentence for his “2nd Strike”. Now lets move 10 years into the future. Jerry is now 36 years old‚ having spent more than half his adult life behind bars. Because of the harsher sentence imposed for his 2nd strike‚ he has no family‚ does not own a home‚ and works

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    Discuss evolutionary explanations of group displays of aggression The adaptive and functional benefits of aggressive behaviour must outweigh the possible costs in order for it to be favourable. Acquisition of status and access to mates are some of the primary motivators of aggression in non-human animals‚ but there are many theories as to why humans have adapted. One of them is the Power-Threat Hypothesis‚ which represents the fear of a political power being in the hands of a minority group. If a

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    to life. No play is a greater example of that than Romeo and Juliet. One of the greatest reasons why Romeo and Juliette is so riveting is how Shakespeare constructs

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    01/01/12 Cornell Notes 207-212 World History Pre-Ap What were the three distinct trade regions?Who dominated the trade in these regions?What Greek ship pilot was said to have discovered the monsoon winds?What were the differences between ships used in the Indian and Med. Oceans?By 2000 B.C.E.‚ what did Sumerian records show?What did Southeast Asian settlers do 2000 years ago‚ who did they trade with and what

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    existence of a greater being‚ God has been a debate for longer than almost any other scientific in history. We are told that McCloskey refers to arguments as proofs and often implies that they cannot definitively establish the case for God‚ so therefore they should be abandoned. He says that because these arguments/debates‚ have no proof he dismisses the term argument and refers to them as “proofs”. McCloskey states that theists do not believe in God because said proofs but rather than as a result of some

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    logic1. 3.3 Fallacies of Weak Induction: 3. Fallacies of weak induction a fallacy of weak induction occurs when an argument’s premises are not strong enough to support the conclusion. The premises are logically relevant‚ but that isn’t enough for them to be supportive enough. These fallacies also involve an emotional appeal to make their case. 4. Different types of weak induction fallacies Appeal to unqualified authority (Argumentum ad Verecundiam) this fallacy affects arguments from authority

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    to identify whats wrong with the following arguments. What fallacies are committed?  Explain. 1. How can anyone seriously believe in evolution? I certainly don’t. How can you take seriously a theory that claims humans are just monkeys with less hair and that our ancestors were apes? 2. A recent study showed that students who cram immediately before examinations usually get lower grades than those who do not. Well‚ I certainly won’t make that mistake this term. I’m not even going to open a book

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    Three Mistakes Often Made By First-Time Homebuyers Purchasing a house will be a big decision that takes forethought and planning. That said‚ finding a dream home can cause somebody to feel rushed to make an offer‚ which causes them to make some mistakes along the way. Be aware of these three mistakes that first-time homebuyers often make. Not Making A Competitive Offer Shopping for a home is not like shopping at a store. The list price of a home should only be treated as a suggestion‚ with the local

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