...rodeos and horse shows can be disheartening, especially when the messages all around you is, that this is beyond your budget. It’s like being back in high school again and your the only kid unable to have the hottest brand name clothes because your horses vet bill came first. Between trainers fees, traveling, rodeo or show expenses, tack and attire the costs can start to add up quickly. It takes a hard working, passionate, talented and innovative horse enthusiast to make it work. Breeder and trainer Alyssa O’Neil of Deaver, Wyo. offers some tips to help you stretch your show or rodeo budgets. O’Neil is a working mother of two daughters ages five and three years-old. Her youngest Brylie, has Dravet syndrome,...
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...Instructor: Mr. Beall SPCH 1200 N01-Persuasive Speech April 29th, 2014 HORSE SLAUGHTERHOUSES TO STAY Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience to fight for the re-opening of horse slaughter houses. Central Idea: The cost to properly care for a horse, the importance of horse slaughter houses, and what we can do to help. INTRODUCTION I. You’re driving past a lot that has no grass, no water, and three starving horses just standing there. And you wonder why people would just keep these horses there in this type of condition. II. BODY I. Horses are very expensive when it comes to properly caring for them, even as just a pet. II. According to Mr. Robertson D.V.M, horses live anywhere between 25 to 30 years, and weight from 900 to 1,600 lbs. The older they get the harder they are too take care of and keep healthy. And many people do not realize just how much it cost to care for a horse. A. Feed Cost- average $9.25 to $15.25 B. Hay Cost- average $6.00 to $12.00 C. Supplements- anywhere from $10.00 to $100.00 D. Vet bills- from $10.00 for one vaccine to thousands of dollars for surgeries and more III. Drape stated “because a horse lives such a long time and is so expensive to keep up, they are at the mercy of their owners.” A. If an owner cannot care for a horse, the will likely starve to death. B. To have a horse put down, cost $150 per bottle of euthanize, and 2 to 3 bottles to euthanize a horse. IV. So, what can be done...
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...Psychological report on the influence of a mantra Abstract: This study is to investigate whether performance of horse and rider will change when using a mantra. This study is being performed because I believe mantras are necessary throughout life and this study will help to prove or disprove this. There will be 100 random horse riders at level 2 showjumping, completing a 12 jump course in a indoor arena. They will be placed in two groups according to them using a mantra or not(50 in each). A stop watch will be used to assess the independent design groups and then they will be ranked in order of time. Overall the findings showed that the use of a mantra greatly increases performance because there was 26 more riders that completed the course in under a minute in the mantra group. Overall I believe this study will help improve people's performance throughout life with the use of mantras. I also believe this study is very reliable because there is a major increase in performance and there are also other studies that support the use of mantras. Hypothesis/aim: I will be investigating the effects on performance in horse riders when using a mantra or not. The independent variable is the mantra and the dependant variable is performance of the rider Null hypothesis: there will be no significant difference in the performance of the riders when using a mantra. Any difference will be due to chance. Experimental hypothesis:. Riders will perform significantly better when using a...
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...Persuasive Speech How should Australia be seen through the eyes of tourists? These two contemporary texts portray a captivating example of what Australia has to offer – breathtaking attractions and the pride and unity in its people. Through the use of metaphors, repetition, and iconic imagery, I vigorously believe that these texts will draw many adventurous people to this beloved country of ours. “I Am Australian” is an amazing text that exhibits the unity and pride in one’s national identity to this great country. Its clever use of metaphors such as ‘We are one, but we are many’ symbolises the multiculturalism that holds our country together. However, more meanings can be inferred from this phrase, such as the unity and mateship in which...
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...Running head: TRACING THE NATURE OF SEMANTIC CHANGE Tracing the Nature of Semantic Change Shahrin Akter 1521358655 Department of English North South University Tracing the Nature of Semantic Change Introduction Language never stands still. All living languages are continually changing over the course of time due to social, cultural, environmental, historical and linguistic factors. Semantic change is one of the major phenomenon of language change. Basically, semantic change deals with the change of the original meaning of a word as well as the development of a new word which is reflected in the way the words are being used. This paper mainly puts an insight to the major causes of semantic change as well as trace the traditional classification made by various scholars. According to Varshney, “The main factors responsible for semantic change are vagueness in meaning, loss of motivation, polysemy, ambiguous contexts and the structure of the vocabulary”. (p. 284). Over the passage of time, people use words in a new context. Hence the meanings of the words are changing gradually, often to the point that the new meaning is radically different from the original usage. For instance, the word ‘awful’ originally meant ‘awe-inspiring, filling someone with deep awe’, as...
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...English IVB (AKA English 12) | Activity | Points | % of Total | Discuss | 90 | 7% | Exam | 20 | 2% | Explore | 10 | 1% | Final Exam | 100 | 8% | Journal | 80 | 6% | Practice | 250 | 20% | Quiz | 390 | 31% | Test (CST) | 100 | 8% | Test (TST) | 200 | 16% | | Total Points for the Course : 1240 | Unit 1: The Romantics | Lesson 1.1: Introduction to the Romantics | Activity 1.1.1: Study - Historical and Literary Context | (Documents: Study Sheet) | Get an overview of the historical and literary context for the reading. | | Duration: 40 min | | | Activity 1.1.2: Quiz - Comprehending the Study | Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. | | Duration: 20 min | Scoring: 10 | Points Earned: _____ | Lesson 1.2: Romantic Poetry | Activity 1.2.1: Study - Romantic Poetry: Spontaneous Overflow | (Documents: Study Sheet) | Learn about the characteristics and leading writers of Romantic poetry. | | Duration: 40 min | | | Activity 1.2.2: Quiz - Comprehending the Study | Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. | | Duration: 20 min | Scoring: 10 | Points Earned: _____ | Activity 1.2.3: Read - Poems from the Romantic Canon | (Documents: Reading Guide) | Read selections from a variety of Romantic poets. | | Duration: 1 hr | | | Activity 1.2.4: Quiz - Comprehending the Readings | Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. | ...
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...From the very start of Othello, one of Shakespeare’s most tragic plays, the audience is hyper aware of the fact that things are just not going to end well. For me, these formidable sentiments stem from the play’s central antagonist, Iago, who I consider to be the most disturbing villain of all of Shakespeare’s plays. While some villains are blatantly cruel, murderous, or vengeful, real fear is evoked by villains like Iago, whose honest and gentle façade masks the sick mind of a misogynistic sociopath. These thoughts lead me to question what makes Iago powerful enough to have so many people at his emotional disposal. The answer quickly became obvious – his power lies in his speech. Iago implements Aristotle’s very basic methods of persuasive rhetoric, ethos, pathos, and logos, to masterfully manipulate the thoughts, emotions, and actions of characters like Roderigo, Cassio, and Othello. Beginning with Roderigo, whose sheer idiocy we must briefly ignore, Iago uses an intricately simple web of words to ensnare his victim. Roderigo questions Iago’s true feelings towards Othello, to which Iago uses the very essence of ethos, the method of persuasion in which the speaker establishes himself as someone to trust and to be perceived as a figure of authority, to persuade Roderigo of just how intensely he abhors Othello. Iago eloquently and passionately explains how he was overlooked for the position of lieutenant, despite his battle prowess, and goes on to make statements like, “I follow...
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...sixth through twelfth. Currently, Joy isn’t receive reading services, therefore, modifications and adaptations are not necessary. She participates in classroom reading activities with her peers. Joy plays the Euphonium in the band at school. Several activities outside of school include, rollerblading, swimming, dancing, and ice-skating. Joy received speech services beginning in kindergarten and was dismissed from speech in the fifth grade. Joy’s language was assessed last summer by a speech pathologist. Although Joy struggles with reading, the evaluation...
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...“I Have a Dream” is a public speech delivered by Martin Luther King, a prominent figure in American History, in which he calls for racial equality. Throughout his speech, Martin Luther King inspires and motivates his audience to create a social movement for the betterment of the standards of living for black people in America. The transcript deals with the themes of equality and freedom by using a variety of literary techniques. Social exclusion of the “Negro”, according to Martin Luther King, is holding back America from truly being “great”. He encourages those who are fighting for equality and freedom from the constraints of society to continue their struggle for the betterment of the entire black society. He seems to say that freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor, but it must be demanded by the oppressed. The theme of undying hope is also discussed as Martin Luther King encourages his viewers to be persistent in whatever they do. Direct addressal of the reader helps the orator to emotionally connect with the reader to have a greater impact on the audience. The speech begins with direct addressal of the reader to provide emotional connection and thereby enhance the motivational effect of the speech. The possessive pronoun “my” in the noun phrase “my friends” unites Martin Luther King with his audience and so has the ability to strengthen the impact of his inspirational speech. The theme of hope is discussed through repetition of adverbs. The adverb “still” in...
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...PHL/458 Dec 02, 2013 DR. Critical Thinkers The Twentieth Century, the year 1901, ended up being a period of progress, splendor, devotion, and newly discovered innovation. From plume pens to ink pens, horse-attracted carriages to gas controlled motors, subjugation and isolation of Blacks and Whites to the Civil Rights development, and from penmanship on tablets to saving imperative data in a Pc; the Twentieth Century made a gigantic measure of positive commitments to social order. The commitments made in the Twentieth Century are frequently over-searched and underestimated. Americans specifically have come to be sort of ruined with that is "just there." What is overlooked and might as well regularly is; without the honesty and commitment inside the imaginative personalities of the Twentieth Century, the United States might be existing as though it were still 1901 as opposed to 2012. Numerous people are answerable for the development of this time. Two of the most powerful, however every had a differentiate goal, are Martin Luther King and Bill Gates. Both men helped a noteworthy sum, and will be remembered for all time as people who changed the way the America worked directly, socially, and politically. Martin Luther King was a standout amongst the most persuasive social liberties activists and speakers of all time. Consistent with a Newsday article, King's mission was to lead America into an all the more tolerating place with the Black American populace as well as other...
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...One critic states the "Othello’s story is the perfect illustration of a man’s tragic vulnerability". Do you think Othello’s downfall is a consequence of his own weaknesses or is he a victim, subject to circumstances beyond his control? Many different interpretations link to Othello’s downfall, including the part Iago and Desdemona play, and how the main character’s personality and actions affect the fate of the other characters. A point much contested by critics is how Shakespeare presents Othello himself: some, such as A.C. Bradley, hold the view that the General is a noble tragic hero, whereas F.R. Leavis would contradict this by claiming Othello to be a weak man whose fatal flaw is jealousy. Iago is a key instrument in Othello’s downfall and uses deception to plant the idea of Desdemona’s infidelity. He adroitly persuades Othello to accept this idea in a very short length of time. Shakespeare first uses Iago to develop the theme of perception when Iago hints at the topic of Desdemona’s supposed affair in 3:3. Iago then claims to have asked about Cassio ‘But for a satisfaction of my thought’. The idea of ‘thinking' is repeated many times after this, and is significant because of the way Shakespeare has the characters appear to perceive each other – for example how people see Iago, who is mentioned many times to be ‘honest’ – Othello even says ‘I know thou’rt full of love and honesty’ – and this dramatic irony allows him to successfully carry out his deception. The audience...
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...Rhetorical Terms/Devices Figurative language is the generic term for any artful deviation from the ordinary mode of speaking or writing. It is what makes up a writer’s style – how he or she uses language. The general thinking is that we are more likely to be persuaded by rhetoric that is interesting, even artful, rather than mundane. When John F. Kennedy said, “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country” (an example of anastrophe), it was more interesting – and more persuasive – than the simpler, “Don’t be selfish.” Indeed, politicians and pundits use these devices to achieve their desired effect on the reader or listener nearly every time they speak. The stylistic elements in a piece of writing work to produce a desired effect related to the text’s (and author’s) purpose, and thus reveals the rhetorical situation. In classical rhetoric, figures of speech are divided into two main groups: Schemes — Deviation from the ordinary pattern or arrangement of words (transference of order). Tropes — Deviation from the ordinary and principal meaning of a word (transference of meaning). *Important Note: Words marked with an asterisk* are words for which it would be impossible for you to write 3 examples for your weekly vocabulary assignment. In those cases, please write only the definition, in your own words, and the rhetorical uses/effect of that device, or do what you are instructed to do under those words. Please mark these words that deviate...
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...A BRIEF CONTENTS PART 1 • GETTING STARTED 1. Becoming a Public Speaker 2. From A to Z: Overview of a Speech 3. Managing Speech Anxiety 4. Ethical Public Speaking 5. Listeners and Speakers 1 2 8 1 4 23 30 PART 2 • DEVELOPMENT 6. Analyzing the Audience 7. Selecting a Topic and Purpose 8. Developing Supporting Material 9. Locating Supporting Material 10. Doing Effective Internet Research 1 Citing Sources in Your Speech 1. 36 37 49 57 64 73 83 PART 3 • ORGANIZATION 1 Organizing the Speech 2. 1 Selecting an Organizational Pattern 3. 1 Outlining the Speech 4. 92 93 103 1 10 PART 4 • STARTING, FINISHING, AND STYLING 15. Developing the Introduction and Conclusion 16. Using Language 1 22 1 23 1 31 PART 5 • DELIVERY 1 Choosing a Method of Delivery 7. 18. Controlling the Voice 19. Using the Body 1 39 1 40 1 44 1 48 PART 6 • PRESENTATION AIDS 20. Types of Presentation Aids 21. Designing Presentation Aids 22. A Brief Guide to Microsoft PowerPoint 154 155 161 164 PART 7 • TYPES OF SPEECHES 23. Informative Speaking 24. Persuasive Speaking 25. Speaking on Special Occasions 1 74 1 75 188 21 7 PART 8 • THE CLASSROOM AND BEYOND 230 26. Typical Classroom Presentation Formats 27. Science and Mathematics Courses 28. Technical Courses 29. Social Science Courses 30. Arts and Humanities Courses 31. Education Courses 32. Nursing and Allied Health Courses 33. Business Courses and Business Presentations 34. Presenting in Teams 35. Communicating in Groups 231 236 240 243 246 248 25 1 253 258...
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...Chapter 22 COMPUTER CRIME: PORNOGRAPHY, FRAUD, HACKING AND GAMBLING CHAPTER SUMMARY The Internet, a relatively recent phenomenon, has caused a change in how laws may or may not apply to formerly traditional situations. Furthermore, the Internet has allowed criminals to perpetrate crimes that could not exist but for cyberspace. Chapter 22 examines computer crime and the statutes enacted to combat this growing problem as well as the erosion of our personal privacy. Freedom of speech, online gambling and cybermedicine issues are also examined in light of contemporary applications and influences resulting from the Internet. CHAPTER OUTLINE I. COMPUTER CRIME AND CYBERCRIME A. Definitions 1. Computer crime consists of crimes involving: • Computers • Computer systems • Computer applications. 2. Cybercrime consists of computer crime that takes place in cyberspace 3. The Internet facilitates a number of opportunities for crimes to occur. 4. Typical cybercrime abuses include: • Hacking • Spreading of viruses • Fraud • IP theft • Appropriation of trade secrets • Defamation B. The USA Patriot Act, 2001 1. The USA Patriot Act provided significant new powers to federal law enforcement agencies. ...
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...‘ THE BUSINESS OF MASS MEDIA Advertising and Commercial Culture 345 Early Developments in American Advertising 351 The Shape of U.S. Advertising Today 359 Persuasive Techniques in Contemporary Advertising 366 Commercial Speech and Regulating Advertising 374 Advertising, Politics, and Democracy Back in 1993, the trade magazine Adweek wrote about “The Ultimate Network”— something called the Internet: “Advertisers and agencies take note: It has the potential to become the next great mass/personal medium.”1 The prediction was correct, if not understated. The Internet has become a huge medium for advertisers, targeting audiences more precisely than any medium before it. Yet, none of the venerable ad agencies at that time could have guessed that an Internet start-up—Google— would become bigger than the leading multinational advertising holding companies like Omnicom, WPP, Interpublic, and Publicis. Nearly 99 percent of Google’s $16.6 billion revenue in 2007 came from advertising. THE BUSINESS OF MASS MEDIA B 343 ‘ ADVERTISING However, Google is different from the Madison Avenue agencies. It doesn’t design witty, slick ad campaigns. Instead, it facilitates the dull but effective text-based sponsored links that appear in Google searches or on affiliated sites. “We are in the really boring part of the business…the boring big business,” Google’s CEO Eric Schmidt says.2 What Google’s ads lack in creativity, they make up in precision. Google’s AdWords advertising...
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