Beautiful web-based timeline software Dysphemism A dysphemism is an expression with connotations that are offensive either about the denotatum (the object referred to by the linguistic expression) or to the audience, or both. Dysphemisms contrast with neutral or euphemistic expressions.[1] Like euphemism, dysphemism is sometimes motivated by feelings such as fear and distaste, though it may also be motivated by hatred and contempt. Usage[edit] One common use of dysphemism is the disenfranchisement of one social group by another. When a speaker uses a dysphemism, he or she uses a marked form to express his or her view or attitude towards the listener or group. Types[edit] Synecdoche[edit] One kind of dysphemism is synecdochic, where a part is used to represent the whole,[1] such as "He's a prick." or "What an asshole." Dysphemistic epithets[edit] Animal names are frequently used as dysphemistic epithets. Euphemistic dysphemism[edit] A speaker may use a minced oath when wanting to swear (interjectionally) for emphasis without offending.
tbx - Technology - TechDis Voices The TechDis voices are two high-quality, youthful and modern voices (Jack and Jess) that can be used with text-to-speech (TTS) tools. Text-to-speech (TTS) technology allows text in electronic formats to be read out loud by synthetic voices or saved as MP3 files for later listening. Just about everyone can benefit in some way from text-to-speech. For instance, you may be able to multitask and listen to texts whilst travelling or exercising. Every learner over 16 in every publicly-funded learning provider in England can download the voices to support their learning and development at home or at work. You can register for the voices on the Jisc TechDis website - Download the TechDis Voices User Guide
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Pearltrees visualization tools add power to search and discovery Nearly four years ago, I spent a week at a multimedia bootcamp at UC Berkeley put on by the Knight Digital Media Center. It was a wonderful experience, not only because of the practical skills I picked up but also because my team was assigned to interview Jeff Heer, then a graduate student studying data visualization. Our finished multimedia package was rough around the edges, but had some great visuals and detail on Heer's quest to help people understand the power of social relationships on the distribution of information. I immediately thought of Heer when I started poking around with a new social-visualization tool called Pearltrees that's currently in beta. It's a completely different way of organizing content, a mix of old-school bookmarking and drag-and-drop organizing to fit the new, flexible world of Web 2.0 and 3.0. As we create more and more data, search becomes more and more important.
yammer - definition of yammer by the Free Online Dictionary The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright ©2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. yammer (ˈjæmə) vb 1. to utter or whine in a complaining or peevish manner 2. to make (a complaint) loudly or persistently 3. n 4. a yammering sound, wail, or utterance 5. nonsense; jabber [Old English geōmrian to grumble, complain; related to Old High German iāmar misery, lamentation, Old Norse amra to howl] ˈyammerern Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003 yam•mer (ˈyæm ər) Informal.v.i. 1. 2. v.t. 3. n. 4. [1275–1325; < Middle Dutch jam(m)eren, replacing Old English gēomrian to complain, derivative of gēomor sad, c. yam′mer•er, n. yam′mer•ing•ly, adv. Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Thesaurus Legend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Translations yammer[ˈjæməʳ]VI → quejarse, gimotear yammer
Skills In-Sight Initial Assessment Toolkit The Skills In-Sight toolkit has been developed to provide an accessible process for blind and partially sighted individuals completing the initial assessment for Functional Skills Maths and English. For first time users of the toolkit each individual must create a user account using the following 2 steps. Step 1. Create a user account login with a current e-mail address and toolkit password. Step 2. Complete and submit the Needs Analysis to identify computer settings and resources. Please log in to access your account: Please note: if you are a provider creating accounts on behalf of students, you must have their permission before creating accounts for this website. Click here to create a user account now. If you incorrectly enter your username or password, please click back to return to this page to log in again. Forgotten your password? Font and colour options
eduapps pearltrees, socializing and curating content on the web Content of any type is not useful unless you can find it, organize it and interact with it. In the enterprise companies have tried many different schemes to try and get business content collected in a central repository, organized, tagged, version controlled, and searchable. This has often taken the route of "content management" systems. Content management systems to varying degrees, do an adequate job of getting some content into a controlled system environment. There are challenges with content management systems on two fronts though, getting content into the system in the first place (getting employees to participate in inputting content in some way) and getting the right content into the hands of the person who actually needs it. Search helps find content and tagging can increase searchability of course, but the whole system is only as good as the ability to input and tag the content, which inherently requires broad participation. The concept is fairly simple really.
Ombudsman An ombudsman or public advocate is usually appointed by the government or by parliament, but with a significant degree of independence, who is charged with representing the interests of the public by investigating and addressing complaints of maladministration or violation of rights. In some countries an Inspector General, Citizen Advocate or other official may have duties similar to those of a national ombudsman, and may also be appointed by the legislature. Below the national level an ombudsman may be appointed by a state, local or municipal government, and unofficial ombudsmen may be appointed by, or even work for, a corporation such as a utility supplier or a newspaper, for an NGO, or for a professional regulatory body. Making a complaint to an ombudsman is usually free of charge. Sign at Georgetown University Washington DC Origins and etymology[edit] In politics[edit] In organizations[edit] Ombudsman services by country[edit] Albania[edit] Andorra[edit] Argentina[edit] Armenia[edit]
Fossils Of 500 Million Year Old Marine Predator Anomalocaris Discovered | FinestDaily ShareShare A recent discovery in the field of paleontology reveals probably the oldest predator known to man. The fossils found on Kangaroo Island are being studied by scientists from the University of Adelaide, Australia. The fossilized eyes belonged to the 500 million-year-old Anomalocaris, a marine creature believed to be at the top of the food chain in prehistoric times. Taking into consideration the studies so far, it seems that the Anomalocaris had extremely acute vision, considered better than any other insects or crustaceans, even by today’s standards. Thanks to the discovery of its eyes, meticulous analysis shows amazing details when it comes to optical design, with some similarities much alike contemporary crabs, flies and kin. These fossils make the Anomalocaris the ancestor of today’s arthropods, alongside other evolutionary implications that affect a lot of species.
The 10 Most Important Secrets of Powerful Presenters I am one of those people who loves giving speeches and presentations. From what I have heard, I’m in a minority. Many people dislike giving speeches, but I’ve always had a hard time understanding that. My delight in giving talks is probably tied up with my love of theatre, my desire to be the center of attention (although I am actually an introvert), and my need for approval (and hence applause). But in all honesty, I’m never quite satisfied with the talks I give. Over my 30 year career of crafting and delivering speeches, classes, and presentations, I’ve attended seminars, read a lot of books, had private coaching, studied some of the “masters”, and experimented with the art and craft of speech making and speech delivering. 1. 2. 3. a. What is really neat is that you can take a,b,c above and create a 10-30 second version of them. For d. Voila! 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. There are many more great ideas, but I wanted to keep this to the top 10. Did you find this post interesting?
7 Man-Made Substances that Laugh in the Face of Physics The universe is full of weird substances like liquid metal and whatever preservative keeps Larry King alive. But mankind isn't happy to accept the weirdness of nature when we can create our own abominations of science that, due to the miracle of technology, spit in nature's face and call it retarded. That's why we came up with... #7. What do you get when you suspend nanoparticles of iron compounds in a colloidal solution of water, oil and a surfactant? A ferrofluid is a liquid that reacts to magnetic fields in trippy ways that make you think that science is both magical and potentially evil. Tell us that didn't look like the birth of the most sinister dildo ever. What happens is that when a magnetic field is applied to the fluid, the particles of iron compound inside align to it. What the Hell is it Used For? Ferrofluids have a lot of pretty mundane uses, from lubricating and protecting hard drives to providing heat conduction in speakers, but their primary use is in looking cool. #6. #5.