What language means to me
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The document discusses the author's understanding of language and speech. The author believes that language is a shared code used to communicate ideas verbally or nonverbally, while speech refers specifically to anything spoken. Language is always communicative, but speech is not always so. For example, a dog barking is just speaking and not using language. The author also notes that language can be expressed verbally through speech or nonverbally through sign language, while speech is always verbal. A speech-language pathologist helps patients with both their speech and language abilities, as both are needed for proper communication.
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Winston Churchill was a famous British leader who served as Prime Minister during World War II. He displayed many strong leadership qualities, including his ability to motivate and encourage the British people through his powerful speeches. Churchill took risks, learned from his mistakes, and was not afraid of failure. He was also known for his commitment to self-improvement and for encouraging open discussion and new ideas from his subordinates. Churchill's leadership skills and communication abilities played a key role in helping Britain defeat Hitler during World War II.
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ethical controversy
Scientists have created a pill that can erase unwanted memories. Dutch researchers claim to have erased terrible memories using a beta blocker drug in experiments on humans. The drug interrupts the brain's memory formation and storage of frightening events. In one experiment, volunteers who were shown frightening images and given a shock were later calmer when shown the images again if they had received the beta blocker compared to a placebo. However, some experts argue that erasing memories could damage human identity and psychology since memories shape who we are. There are also concerns about ensuring the right memories are erased and whether effects of the drug would be permanent.
Net Neutrality
This document is a research paper on the importance of net neutrality. It discusses the history of the internet from its conception in the 1960s to its growth throughout the decades. It then explains what net neutrality is and why it is important for ensuring equal access and non-discrimination of websites. Without net neutrality, internet providers could block or degrade certain websites unless users pay more. The paper also addresses arguments against net neutrality and concludes by emphasizing the importance of maintaining the policy.
Computers in pharmacy
Centralized computer systems are increasingly used in pharmacies. They allow for complete patient medication profiles to be stored digitally, alerting to allergies and drug interactions. Computerized physician order entry systems reduce prescription errors but can still result in dosing mistakes. Robots are used in hospital pharmacies to automate filling prescriptions and verifying labels. Telepharmacy permits remote filling and consultation through computer networks. Centralized systems make information widely available for research while protecting patient privacy. Overall, information technology is transforming pharmacy work through automation and expanded access to care.
Oak Island Mystery
A boy named Daniel McGinnis discovered a mysterious site on Oak Island that sparked interest from others trying to decipher codes and solve its secrets. Various attempts to excavate and explore the island led to tragedies and no clear answers about what is hidden there. Theories range from buried pirate treasure to the resting place of a Viking warlord, but the island continues to keep its secrets hidden despite ongoing searches for clues.
pharmaceutical industry
The document discusses the past, present, and future of the pharmaceutical industry. It describes the role of pharmacists in curing diseases, eliminating symptoms, and preventing illness. Key events of the past include the Human Genome Project, FDA regulations, and computer-assisted drug trials. Currently, virtual drug testing and new strategies are needed as industry challenges grow. The future may involve reducing drug errors through IT, addressing regulatory issues with telepharmacy, and developing new treatments and disease management programs. Strengths include computerized pharmacies and the use of information technology in healthcare.
Diseases Threatening Public Health
This document discusses three diseases that threaten public health: avian influenza, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. Avian influenza infects birds and some other animals, and can infect humans. The United States prepares for avian influenza through stockpiling vaccines and antiviral drugs. Gonorrhea and chlamydia are sexually transmitted diseases that can cause health issues if untreated. Both diseases are treated with antibiotics and prevention includes safe sex practices. Information technology helps prevent the spread of diseases by providing online information on symptoms, transmission, treatment and prevention.
Media productions senior project
This is my power point for my senior project of media productions. I presented this and the video to judges, and my project won an award.
Final draft sr. proj. paper
This document discusses Ashley Toups' senior project on media productions. Toups has loved making videos since childhood and wants to create one last video for her senior project. She discusses the history of video equipment from heavy, separate cameras and VCRs to today's lightweight, integrated camcorders. Toups also covers preproduction, production, postproduction stages; tools for video creation like cameras, software, lighting; and types of videos like informational, educational, and entertaining. She concludes that videos are an effective way to present information compared to posters and she looks forward to applying her research knowledge to her Pineville High School video.
The growth of the health care system
The healthcare system in the United States has gone through five phases of development. Phase I from 1850-1900 saw the establishment of large hospitals in cities but no organized healthcare. Phase II from 1900-WWII introduced scientific methods and government assistance for those unable to pay. Phase III from WWII-1980 sparked interest in social and organizational structure and growth of hospitals, insurance, and technology. Phase IV from 1980-present saw economic influences, rising costs, and more government involvement. A potential Phase V may focus on universal healthcare access and alternative medicine using new technologies. The system is also divided according to subgroups like private insurance for the middle class and government aid for the poor and military.
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What language means to me
- 1. What Language and Speech Mean to Me Ashley Toups 23 August 2013 Speech and Language Acquisition SPLP 1052 Tuesday/Thursday 8:00-9:15
- 2. My current understanding of the term language is a shared code to express thoughts and ideas to others who share the same code and can be verbal or nonverbal. I believe the term speech means anything spoken verbally and can be both communicative and noncommunicative. Language and speech are different in my opinion. I believe language is always communicative but speech is not always communicative. For instance when an owner commands his dog to speak and the dog barks, that is the only thing the dog is doing, it is just speaking and not communicating with a language to its owner. Although, when the dog looks at the owner and the treat in his hand with a sad puppy face and whimpers I then believe the dog is communicating to its owner with a language. The dog expresses to his owner that he really wants that treat. Maybe a better example is someone with a speech impediment I believe is called Wernicke’s Aphasia. An individual with this kind of speech impairment speaks fluently but is not expressing any real words, therefore, I believe that they are speaking but are not communicating because they are not using a real language. I also believe that language can be expressed either verbally or nonverbally, whereas speech can only be expressed verbally. An example of a language being expressed verbally is someone speaking and communicating with a language to others in the social group who understand and speak the same language code. A situation where language can be expressed nonverbally is someone who is deaf or mute and uses sign language to communicate. Another situation would be when a toddler points to a cookie, licks his or her lips, and maybe nods his or her head to communicate and express in a nonverbal language that he or she wants that cookie. I believe speech is always verbal. Whenever I think of the word speak I think of something being voiced, not voiceless.
- 3. I believe language we understand and language we express go hand in hand. We express ourselves in the same language we understand and we understand the same language that we express with. Although, I do know some people who have a certain speech impairment where they can express themselves using a language but not being able to understand that same language when someone else speaks it. Another speech impairment some people have is being able to understand a language but not being able to express themselves in that same language. An individual must have understanding and expression in order to communicate normally. I believe a speech-language pathologist works with a patient’s speech and language abilities. Speech and language both work together in order for one to communicate and express themselves in a proper way.