Ad Hominem An argument based on the failings of an adversary rather than on the merits of the case; a logical fallacy that involves a personal attack. Allegory Extending a metaphor so that objects‚ persons‚ and actions in a text are equated with meanings that lie outside the text. Alliteration The repetition of an initial consonant sound. Allusion A brief‚ usually indirect reference to a person‚ place‚ or event--real or fictional. Ambiguity The presence of two or more possible meanings
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Predilection- a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something. Parochial- of or relating to a church parish. Repressions- the action of subduing someone or something by force. Vengeance- Infliction of punishment in return for a wrong committed. retribution. Injunctions- an authoritative warning or order. Obscene- Of the portrayal or description of sexual matters‚ offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency. Abominations- a thing that causes
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Institute Of Engineering Studies (IES‚Bangalore) Formulae Sheet in ECE/TCE Department Communication Systems Amplitude Modulation : DSB-SC : u (t) = m(t) cos 2π t Power P = Conventioanal AM : u (t) = [1 + m(t)] Cos 2π t . as long as |m(t)| ≤ 1 demodulation is simple . Practically m(t) = a m (t) . () () Modulation index a = ( ) ‚ m (t) = | ( )| Power = + SSB-AM : → Square law Detector SNR = () Square law modulator ↓ = 2a / a → amplitude Sensitivity Envelope Detector R C (i/p) < < 1 / ≥ Frequency
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Helpful(ish) mnemonics: Block 1: Types of fascia (not fascists): Stupid Stalin Communist Dictator: Subcutaneous Suspensory Compartmental Deep investing (richard bruno) Block 2: Layers in anterolateral abdominal wall (superficial to deep): Skin Can Seem Extraordinarily Interesting To The Expert Physician: Skin Camper’s fascia Scarpa’s fascia External oblique Internal oblique Transversus abdominus Transversalis fascia Extraperitoneal fat Parietal peritoneum (richard bruno)
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Jogulu‚ U.D.‚ Wood‚ G.J. (2006). The Role of Leadership Theory in Raising the Profile of Women in Management. Equal Opportunities International‚ 25(4)‚ 236-250. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/02610150610706230 The authors discussed how various leadership theories have affected women in leadership. This article was interesting to me because I would like to continue excelling in my career which would eventually place me in a leadership position. This article has also described various leadership
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Illegal Immigration: a Threat to America? One of the most prevalent issues threatening the well being of the United States is illegal immigration. Because illegal immigration is a threat to national security the United States must stop the in-flow of illegal immigrants. The United Sates has tightened its security at airports ever since the terrorist attacks on September 11‚ 2001. Although the increased security at the U.S. borders has been slow to develop. Why increase security at airports
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Issue 1 2012-07-02 e-issn:1985-7527 IMPLEMENTATION OF RISK MANAGEMENT IN THE MALAYSIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY Lee Chun Siang and Azlan Shah Ali Faculty of Built Environment‚ University of Malaya 50603‚ Kuala Lumpur‚ Malaysia asafab@um.edu.my Abstract Risk and uncertainty constantly plagued construction industry compared with other business activities due to its characteristics of complexity‚ dynamic and time consuming. As risk management is predicting the unpredictable‚ it is one of
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ALTERNATIVES TO EDUCATION FOR AT-RISK-YOUTH AND JUVENILE DELIQUENCY By Robert Yokeley Submitted to Dr. Jerry Wells Human Resource Management Section B-02 Spring Semester‚ 2014 March 2‚ 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction …………………………………….....................................................................3 Annotated Review ………………………………………………………………………...3-10 Evaluation of the California Linked Learning .........................................................................3 The
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Security Threats of Mobile Banking Student ID: TP023353 Introduction The evolution of technology over the past few years has been part of a phenomenal experience in our everyday lives. Today‚ more and more people rely on getting things done faster and quicker‚ with the help of technology. Take banking for instance‚ the traditional way was having to go to the bank for even the smallest transactions like sending money‚ checking your balance and so on. Then came the era of Automatic Teller Machines
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Security Threats and Trade Barriers "As defence‚ however‚ is much more important than opulence..." In 1776‚ even as Adam Smith was championing the ideals of a free market economy‚ he recognized that the interests of national security far outweighed the principles of free trade. More then two centuries later‚ that sentiment proves to still be accurate and in use. Since the early 1900s‚ the United States has used this precept to defend its position on trade barriers to hostile nations‚ and
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