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  1. Apr 2025
    1. Settler Colonialism is when people settle in lands in which they are not indigenous and create institutions, enact policies, and build settlements that displace and erase indigenous people and cultures. This is done for the benefit of the settlers and settler communities.

      Crucial for understanding Pacific Islander marginalization.

    2. “No-no Boys” is the nickname given to the approximately 12,000 Japanese American men who answered “no” to two questions in the loyalty questionnaire handed to them while incarcerated during World War II. The questions asked if the men would serve in the U.S. armed forces on combat duty and if they would swear unqualified allegiance to the U.S.A. and forswear allegiance to the Japanese emperor or any other foreign government. The men who answered “no” did no because they questioned the U.S. government’s motives and found that the loyalty questionnaire added insult to injury. The “no-no boys” were sent to Tule Lake Segregation Center as punishment, a camp that was turned into “a maximum security center with additional barbed wire, increased guards and tanks, and an eight-foot-high double ‘man-proof’ fence.” No-no boys also met backlash from fellow Japanese Americans, like the leaders of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) who criticized them as draft dodgers and dishonorable.

      WWII-era Japanese American resistance.

    3. Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 is one of the first immigration acts in the U.S. that excluded people based on race. It was one of the first of other acts that excluded Asian immigrants. This is in part due to fear that Asians were taking jobs away from white laborers and also connected to Yellow Peril, fears that Asians were taking over not just economically but also morally, and more. The 1965 Immigration Act opened up immigration after restrictions especially against African and Asian groups. The act prioritized certain classes of laborers (i.e. “high-skilled”/high demand) and preferences family who were already in the U.S.

      Major legal shifts in Asian immigration.

    4. Yellow Peril is an extension of Orientalism, framing Asians and Asian nations as economical, political, sexual, or moral threats to the West, or European and American nations. An example of yellow peril is white anxiety around Asian immigrant laborers replacing white workers. Racist rhetoric related to yellow peril comes out when the U.S. is at war, during economic crisis, or when Asians/Asian Americans are the target of a perceived threat, such as the rise of anti-Asian hate upon news of the COVID-19 outbreak. “Model Minority” Myth is a racialized stereotype of Asians/Asian Americans as culturally or biologically smarter, economically well-off, successful, obedient, and docile. These deceptively “positive” generalizations of Asian Americans as “model minority” help to reinforce imagined social trends while marginalizing Asian Americans who don’t meet this perception. The myth also casts Asian Americans as subservient and still, “a foreigner.” The model minority myth functions as a way to divide Asian Americans from other oppressed communities of color, helping to push a narrative that the U.S. is a meritocracy and colorblind. It also helps to denigrate challenges to systemic racism and minimizes demands for social change and according to Robert G Lee, the “model minority had less to do with the actual success of Asian Americans than with the perceived failure—or worse, refusal—of African Americans to assimilate” (2010, p. 256).

      These define racial stereotypes that shape AAPI perceptions.

    5. resistance to the forgotten struggles that are masked by model minority myths

      Reminds you why it’s harmful and how it reinforces racial hierarchies

    1. When your body starts to run low on water, a number of changes take place: for one, the volume of your blood decreases, causing a change in blood pressure.

      Your blood volume decreases and the concentration of minerals increases when your body loses water. The body modifies blood pressure, heart rate, and renal function to correct this, but thirst is the primary indicator you observe.

    1. If the adipose tissue, liver, and muscles demand glucose, this will lead to increased insulin supply by the β-cells.

      The body produces more insulin but excretes less of it in those who are insulin resistant. Stable glucose is maintained by healthy β-cells regulating insulin levels. Type 2 diabetes may result from inadequate glucose control caused by β-cell impairment.

    1. The chemical process of digestion begins during chewing as food mixes with saliva, produced by the salivary glands.

      Saliva and chewing are the first steps in digestion because they moisten and break down food. In order to get food into the stomach rather than the lungs, the tongue forces the food (bolus) into the pharynx, where the epiglottis closes the airway.

    1. The stomach and other parts of the gastrointestinal tract produce peptides that can function as hormones,

      Hormones such as CCK are released by the stomach to communicate with the brain. CCK may cause discomfort rather than actual fullness when it reduces meal size.

    1. homeostasis when deviations from it are detected.

      Like a thermostat regulating the temperature, homeostasis detects deviations from a predetermined point and initiates reactions to restore the optimal state.

    1. Bible and the Qur’an have been translated into Esperanto

      Yes, however, what were the original text languages? Fore the words of Gods were not disseminated to the masses in Western English. It took thousands of years of translations and copying by scribes from the original texts to a dialogue that the modern brain can comprehend.

    2. Control

      It's unfortunate the author doesn't like the word "control". Most women or at least brassiere wearing individuals love the word control and are thankful that body parts of a feminine nature can be controlled with under garments. Flip that narrative my siblings.

    3. Telling people what state you are from may give them a sense of “who you are.” Jimmy Emerson, DVM – Welcome to Texas – CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.

      I was walking down 42nd Street in NYC once and some tourists stopped me and asked me for direction on how to get to Broadway. Why was this remarkable? I was wearing my big puffy Green Bay Packer jacket and I did not look anything like the other New Yorkers I walked amogst. Something about being a Packer fan made me safe to ask for directions. So, in true, midwest nice fashion, I pointed north and said, you need to turn right and head up one block then over another and you will start to see the lights of Broadway. You're headed in the right direction. Keep going. And I'm 100% sure they found Broadway.

    4. In order to verbally express our emotions, it is important that we develop an emotional vocabulary.

      I recommend the course Emotional Intelligence to broaden this vocabulary.

    1. Apply the triangle of meaning to a recent message exchange you had in which differing referents led to misunderstanding. What could you have done to help prevent or correct the misunderstanding?

      The triangle of Dog. Dog = God in this universe is what I hear you saying.

    2. Babies

      We say "babies" but truly they are always adults in training. It's important to support their individual expression with patience, understanding and firm boundaries. Love should be a constant without constant need to impose displays of affection.

    3. Cowboy

      For me, as a child, my father identified as a cowboy, so I thought all cowboys were taxidermists from Chicago. When I was a young adult, my viewpoint shifted when I was stationed at Malmstrom AFB in Montana where our friends and neighbors were ranchers and cattlemen. Cattlemen is a unisex term that's inclusive and means everybody who tend cattle. This includes women, girls, sisters, mother, grandmothers and aunties and cousins. Cattlemen.

    4. And we need a dog that will work well in an apartment,”

      This is th e moment I stopped reading and took the dog outside to throw ball. I once cried in an apartment in Maryland, for a dog. I have him now, I'm going to go throw ball with him now.

    5. You’ll recall

      This feels like one of those insertion moments in Fight Club where the movie has a splice in it. Demand for recall is a slippery slope when dealing with people who process or are cognitively capable to recall differently. Great care should be excercised when making demands on the reader's memory. Cut that out and give us the info. Don't stand and jog as we're processing. Don't deman recall. We're not 12. This class is probably aged 17+. Talk to us as grown-ups talk with one another. This is downwards speech and only sets to separate the reader from the writer. Be kind dear writer. Be kinder.

    1. junior year of college, I took a course in semantics, which focused on verbal language and solidified my interest in language.

      Fascinating, me too. I, as well took an advanced English Course that was an elective on Semantics. Part of our first assignment was to query everyday people in our sphere of influence and ask them "What is semantics?" At the time I was working at Six Flag NJ and the responses I received were "a little antics, not a lot" which wasn't entirely inaccurate given that "Semantics is the manipulation of language in order to illicit a desire response from the receiver." Required texts included books by George Carlin.

    1. It describes the ways that people come to understand societal norms and expectations, to accept society’s beliefs, and to be aware of societal values

      ex of socialization

    1. All molecules have the same kinetic energy (mv2/2) at the same temperature, so the fraction of molecules with higher velocities will increase as m

      increase as m decreases

      • two types of implication: implying w/ certainty & implying w/ probability *
      • arguments evaluated by 3 standards: being deductively valid, deductively sound, & inductively strong

      • strength of inductive argument is matter of degree, not of personal preference though

      • term proof is ambiguous

        • can mean mathematic (deductively sound) or scientific proof (strong inductive argument)
    1. Having a child can lead to a major change in a person’s self-concept. Photophile – Father & Son 2055 – CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.

      This image does not portay consent in practice. We must always gain consent before initiating contact, even with our own children. Dad, wear a shirt.

    2. Self-fulfilling prophecies are thought and action patterns in which a person’s false belief triggers a behavior that makes the initial false belief actually or seemingly come true

      Another thing men like to say in the face of a woman they are towering over while making mad stacks of cash over what she's making. Shall we take 5 seconds to discuss th pInk tax. Where is the pink tax conversation in this narrative. We're having these open discussions in the classroom environment. The pink tax is real, daily and a topic of conversation.

    3. The “Healthy at Every Size” movement strives to teach people that being thin doesn’t necessarily mean a person is healthy. Pixabay – CC0 public domain.

      sigh, it's weird that the text needs this narrative at all Disappointing This text is disappointing

    4. The fat acceptance movement has been around for more than thirty years, but it has more recently gotten public attention due to celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Kirstie Alley, who after years of publicly struggling with weight issues have embraced a view that weight does not necessarily correspond to health.

      A) Kirstie Alley is deceased, poor example B) Oprah is on Ozempic, so there's that

      Looks like the fat shaming is back in style and because everyone on earth seems to believe we should be aspiring to be Oprah and Kirstie, they are pushing a toxic narrative to the farmer, the baker, the candlestick maker. Was this book written by Capitalists. If so, I have a poem for the occasion. I am a humanist.

    1. Что такое физика?: мистер Андерсен объясняет важность физики как науки. История и виртуальные примеры используются для того, чтобы представить дисциплину в контексте.

    1. inconsistency plays crucial role in judgments of improbability

      • sentences can be: inconsistent, self-contradictory & inconsistent w/ presuppositions

      • when given inconsistent info, you should reject SOME info

        • also want to find truth, ALWAYS reject info that is least well-supported/ most likely to be false
      • cases where it isn't clear what to revise, need to SEARCH for info

      when trying to access a belief, you should not cover up counterevidence & you should pay attention to strength/degree of certainty with which you should hold a belief

    1. What impressions do you want people to form of you based on the information they can see on your Facebook page?

      Sigh. that I'm female My face isn't good enough for Facebook.

    2. Just looking at Facebook as an example

      Is this text operating under the awareness that Facebook was a platform designed by priveleged white men at an elite ivy league college and then had the platform stolen by the present owner of Meta, Mark Zuckerburg? The platform was designed as a way for men to judge and vote on the faces of their elite, ivy league female counterparts.

      Gross.

    3. Figure: People who have been out of work for a while may have difficulty finding the motivation to engage in the self-presentation behaviors needed to form favorable impressions. Steve Petrucelli – Inte

      I don't wear ties.

    4. The representations we see in the media affect our self-perception

      The "media" is a propaganda property owned by individuals or investors who pay or buy words from individuals who are seen as loyal, trustworthy and authority figures to disseminate information in a palatable and digestable fashion that won't be rejected by the masses.

    5. Biracial individuals may have challenges with self-perception as they try to integrate both racial identities into their self-concept.

      And again, why is this? Is it because those of who identify as biracial have faced bias and mistreatment from both sides. Too light to be a dark skinned person. Too dark to be white. Must be mixed, therefore rejected by both societies. Forced to create ones own identity.

    6. Men are more likely than women to include group memberships in their self-concept descriptions. Stefano Ravalli – In control – CC BY-NC

      I'm 100% theres a buttload of things that men are more likely to do than women because we couldn't vote, own a credit card or even get divorced at one point. Some of these within my lifetime. So, we should always remember how long ago it was that divorce was finally legalized and women could own a credit card. Tell me what year was ERA ratified? How long did that take? What was the result?

    1. Clothing, like a doctor’s lab coat, forms powerful impressions that have noticeable effects on people’s behavior. Lisa Brewster – Happy doctor – CC BY-SA 2.0. Just as clothi

      Doctor = one more white male

      How do the people in this text universe procreate with no females?

    2. a goth person, a prep, a jock, a fashionista, a hipster.

      What a terrible list. How about we do this list instead. A farmer, a factory worker, a dad, a mom, a pastor, a fireman, a baker, a chef and teacher.

      See how only 2 of those are engendered? The rest could be literally anybody.

    3. Imagine that a professor has maintained a relatively high level of credibility with you over the course of the semester. She made a good first impression by being organized, approachable, and interesting during the first days of class. The rest of the semester went fairly well with no major conflicts. However, during the last week of the term, she didn’t have final papers graded and ready to turn back by the time she said she would, which left you with some uncertainty about how well you needed to do on the final exam to earn an A in the class. When you did get your paper back, on the last day of class, you saw that your grade was much lower than you expected.

      This is literal reality. I figured it was part of how it works and this was just normal instructor behavior.

    4. So not only do first impressions matter, but having the ability to form accurate first impressions seems to correlate to many other positive characteristics. First impressions are

      I completely disagree. I could't disagree more. Research "how to int4ract with an individual with autism spectrum disorder" and fafo.

    5. People who are able to form accurate first impressions tend to have more satisfying relationships and more quickly advance in their careers. Reynermedia – Businessmen shaking hands – CC BY 2.0.

      Because god forbid there should be business people who aren't white men.

    6. Frustrated drivers often use internal attributions to explain other drivers’ behaviors. Beelgin – ROAD RAGE FIST – CC BY 2.0.

      Sex or gender of driver? This makes white people look angry. Just. Stop with the aggression in the textbook.

    7. Are you a good judge of character? How quickly can you “size someone up?

      Yeah, no, yeah. I don't. It's diminishing to pre-judge anyone. Give people time.

    1. We interpret information using schemata, which allow us to assign meaning to information based on accumulated knowledge and previous experience.

      This text operates from a very slanted, biased and tilted male perspective that doesn't leave room for anyone not male or female. This text feels dated and in alignment with my authentic earth experiences. It feels very male heavy and uses the word "we" but it's not inclusive. It feels weighty to have to navigate male expectations for conversations and communications when some males are bereft of the capacity to communicate adequately. Yes, everyone does need work, but women have not been at the top of the food chain ever and this text heavily reflects this narrative. Difficult to digest.

    2. She has had some questions along the way and has e-mailed Joe for clarification and input, but he hasn’t responded.

      Because Joe is priveledged to be male. His priveledge exempts him from having to put in extra hours and dedicated study due to his "top of the food chain" status compared to his counterpart who may have children to care for in addiction to working outside the home. The likelihood that Joe had childcare responsibilities or the awareness of his priveledged status in comparison to Linda who presents as gendered female is unlikely. She is likely getting 30% less in pay as Joe, but more is expected of her as she is not in the same position of privelege as Joe.

    3. Where does a conflict begin and end?

      Hey Billy Joel, you didn't start the fire? Who will be here willing to extinguish language that's aggressive and full of ego and conflict?

    4. We also organize information that we take in based on difference.

      "We" who is "we"? I don't see representation in the text. I see division and exclusion. I do not ascribe to this form of "we'ism".

    5. Since we organize perceptual information based on proximity, a person may perceive that two people are together, just because they are standing close together in line. Wikimedia Commons – public domain.

      By "people" or "person" this rendering shows males only. Does this world contain women? Are women people and persons too?

    6. Percpetoin is bsaed on pateetrns, maening we otfen raech a cocnlsuion witouht cosnidreing ecah indviidaul elmenet.

      My eyes caught every mispelled word before I read the fullness of the text.

    7. Second, read your papers backward.

      My first lesson in creative writing was to read my papers backwards. Each sentence must be a cohesive though in and of itself. One can catch many errors if one endeavors to read backwards.

    8. We often include what we do for a living in our self-introductions, which then provides a schema through which others interpret our communication. David Weekly

      Are there any women in this world?

    1. kinetic molecular theory of gases

      the basics of the Kinetic Molecular Theory of Gases (KMT) should be understood. This model is used to describe the behavior of gases. More specifically, it is used to explain macroscopic properties of a gas, such as pressure and temperature, in terms of its microscopic components, such as atoms. Like the ideal gas law, this theory was developed in reference to ideal gases, although it can be applied reasonably well to real gases.

      In order to apply the kinetic model of gases, five assumptions are made:

      Gases are made up of particles with no defined volume but with a defined mass. In other words their volume is miniscule compared to the distance between themselves and other molecules. Gas particles undergo no intermolecular attractions or repulsions. This assumption implies that the particles possess no potential energy and thus their total energy is simply equal to their kinetic energies. Gas particles are in continuous, random motion. Collisions between gas particles are completely elastic. In other words, there is no net loss or gain of kinetic energy when particles collide. The average kinetic energy is the same for all gases at a given temperature, regardless of the identity of the gas. Furthermore, this kinetic energy is proportional to the absolute temperature of the gas.

    1. Activism has driven the field and community action is a recurring principle in Ethnic Studies classrooms and scholarship. These frameworks reflect the different standpoints that advocates and community organizers bring into the process of creating change and how activism takes place.

      -how activism relates to ethnic studies, and its definition

    1. We commit this fallacy when, instead of attacking an opponent’s views, we attack the opponent. What makes this a fallacy is the disconnect between the reason and the claim.

      this is not the best way to do things at all

    2. An extremely common technique is to suggest that a claim is true because it is widely accepted. Of course, we do legitimately need to refer to other people's opinions as guides to our own at times.

      this happened all the time

    3. Obviously, lying about who we are or what we believe in is not a valid way to build trust. An appeal to a shared identity that is not really shared or an appeal to a shared value that the writer does not really hold is certainly a breach of trust.

      the true always come out and it is not good to lie that will not build trust

    1. If we describe their ideas and feelings with accuracy, respect and empathy, they may soften. If they feel seen rather than judged, they may be more open to what we have to say.

      I though being a writer it was a easy job to do, I don't believe it anymore. It requires a lot of knowledge to have the impact desire on the readers.

    1. Just as arguments can change tone and emotional appeal, they can appeal to trust differently and create different imagined relationships with the reader at different moments. Arguments don’t need to choose one point of view and stick with it; many arguments move between “I,” “we,” “you” and the impersonal, shifting from sentence to sentence. Too many shifts could be jarring for the reader, but some variety can be refreshing. Thus, a single argument can offer different ways for the reader to relate to the ideas at hand.

      variety and many options is the key

    1. As readers, we want to believe that the writer is giving us a fair overview of what they know. If a writer fails to mention something relevant that makes them look bad, readers may well hear it from an opponent and consider the writer to have wrongly concealed it. Acknowledging points that actually hurt the writer's argument can help to demonstrate openness and honesty. This includes a writer's motivations, even those that involve self-interest.

      How important is to have all clear when the writer expressed their story, so no mistakes are made.

    2. A part of our trust in a writer or in another person in any relationship is based on our perception of their moral character.

      the way they see things and how they think similar

    1. f the reader feels that the writer understands the reader's perspective and uses that understanding to make the experience of reading the argument as straightforward and intellectually pleasant as possible, the reader will trust the writer more

      this is so true

    2. Regardless of how formal or informal or how intimate or distanced the argument is, if the reader feels the writer is disrespectful and doesn’t care about the reader’s perspective or experience, the reader will lose trust.

      needs to be very careful of the way it approaches to the reader to create that trust

    1. Apart from the question of whether or not referring to another group is right in a specific case, writers should also be aware of ways in which negative references can undermine trust, especially if the audience ends up being broader than the writer initially envisioned. Sometimes putting the opposition in a group can backfire and hurt an argument more than it help.

      this is very risky to do

    2. Sometimes writers feel that the most powerful thing they have in common with readers is opposition to a group rather than membership in a group. They can try to get readers on their side by focusing on a group they presume the reader does not or will not want to belong to. Defining that group negatively becomes the basis for unity and trust between writer and reader

      smart strategy

    3. Even if the group identity in question is not an emotionally charged one, referring to it can help readers feel connected to the writer and the argument

      this creates a better understanding and connection. I relate to this because once I read something that connects me, I understand better

    4. One way to create sense of connection and trust is to point to an identity that writer and reader share. If emotions are bound up in that identity, this can be a powerful way to gain trust and to encourage readers to care about the argument.

      the connection, the way they both see things

    1. many arguments in academic journals nowadays do use “I” on occasion, especially in introductions and conclusions. They use it judiciously when the personal experience of the writer is relevant to the argument. In addition to offering an emotional connection, personal anecdotes give readers a sense that the author is a person who is reaching out to us as people.

      so, arguments mean to give the critical thinking of the text based on own experiences or trust

    2. An argument could be both intimate and formal, like a marriage vow, but that combination is rare. Usually the more comfortable we are and the more we share about ourselves in an argument, the less formal the style. Conversely, the less formal the style, the friendlier and more connected the argument usually feels

      more confident to share more personal experiences and more trust

    3. This approach to earning the reader's trust is all about setting aside the personal to pursue objective, neutral, unbiased pronouncements. It requires the writer to step back from their own personality and feelings to ally their speech with impersonal truth

      it is like going down to the same level to build the trust

    1. n academic research papers, we want readers to see that we have done due diligence and can represent a range of authorities on the subject.

      the effort the prove of what was done to complete the research

    2. When a writer has no particular qualification in relation to the subject, they can still establish a certain degree of authority by citing authoritative sources

      what support they used

    3. Even though she has no experience of immigration, she can be considered an authority on her own sense of morality.

      because of their values and way to see things from their own perspective

    4. How can a writer convince us that they are an expert on a topic? In general, they need to show that experts in their field have recognized some level of competence or leadership in them

      this is so true, when I see someone is confident and experienced, I tend to trust more

    5. So the most common and ready way to establish trust is to make sure readers know what makes the writer an authority on the subject at hand

      to let them know the reader how good is one that topic?

    1. Focusing on trust and relationship allows us to see how nuanced argument can be and how varied its effects on different readers. An argument is not an equation. Not only does it affect our emotions, but, like a movie, a song, a novel, or a poem, it invites us into a lived experience

      it is like we are part of the story and because of the trust and the connection is easier to understand the message

    2. When we analyze an argument, we can ask ourselves what kind of roles and interactions the words imply.

      look closely and see what the main purpose is

    3. he writer draws the reader close, beckons the reader to their side, or holds the reader at arm's length. They choose a style typical of the role they imagine, whether of a friend, confidante, preacher, doctor, or expert

      the writer imagine that he is talking to someone he really knows really well.

    4. To understand each of these approaches to trust, it will help to think of an argument not as words blared through a loudspeaker into the void, but as an offering within the context of a relationship.

      to create a connection and get involves in the reading

    5. we saw in Chapter 8, arguments attempt to affect our emotions, but their success depends on how well writers have gauged their readers' values and cultural associations. Now we can back up and look at readers' responses through a different lens: that of trust.

      I feel like it is a relationship, the connection between the reader and the writer. If there is a connection, they will be trust. When we believe we tend to understand and collaborate.

    1. Early recognition and diagnosis of narcolepsy could be significant for certain treatment possibilities.

      It's critical to diagnose narcolepsy early since immune-based therapies may be beneficial if administered shortly after onset. T-cell activity is one indicator that may assist identify the illness before significant brain cell death takes place.

    1. Both the caffeine in coffee and the theophylline in tea are examples of such adenosine antagonists and are well known for their stimulant effects.

      By inhibiting the drowsy-inducing molecule adenosine, caffeine keeps us awake. According to studies, the longer we are awake, the higher our adenosine levels are; increasing them results in sleep, while inhibiting them improves alertness.

    1. NREM sleep

      The thalamus, which regulates what enters the brain's cortex, blocks awake signals during NREM sleep. This demonstrates how intricate brain connections regulate the stages of sleep.

    1. REM sleep is a distinct, homeostatically controlled brain state characterized by an activated electroencephalogram (EEG) in combination with paralysis of skeletal muscles and is associated with vivid dreaming.

      Energy conservation is aided by sleep, particularly for animals with fast metabolisms. Additionally, it helps the immune system, which may combat disease by using the energy it has stored.

    1. This theory states that we sleep to conserve energy and is based on the fact that the metabolic rate is lower during sleep. The theory predicts that total sleep time and NREM sleep time will be proportional to the amount of energy expended during wakefulness

      According to this notion, because sleep slows down our metabolism, we sleep to conserve energy. Energy-demanding animals typically sleep longer. The immune system, which expends energy battling disease, benefits from sleep as well.

    1. Integrated Information Theory of Consciousness (IITC)

      Although IITC views consciousness as levels, certain states, such as sedation or dreaming, may represent distinct types rather than merely more or less. These states were measured by Casali et al.

      • logical reasoner sticks to issue, makes ONLY relevant remarks, doesn't withhold relevant info, and accurately represents position of opposition

      • failing to do so is either committing : ad hominem, straw man, false dilemma, faulty comparison, fallacious appeal to authority, genetic fallacy, non sequitur fallacies

        • often are successful at convincing one of what to do/ believe
          • should NOT be successful, often use illicit means of persuasion
      • if an argument has a logical form of a fallacy, it might not be a fallacy ex) ad hominem fallacy has logical form: "the argument is made by a person who has a bad trait, so the argument is faulty" by which some arguments of this ad hominem are fine given that trait is relevant to argument quality.

      • to defend against deception (propaganda, con games, etc.): demand good reasons before acting & changing beliefs

      • One problem: get any reason

      • Second (THEN): determine if given reason in good

      • loaded language can be effectively used to enliven dull discourse

        • using it to slant supposed objective description -> tech. of deception

      PRINCIPLES OF LOGIAL REASONING: * suspend judgment than leap to conclusions w/ insufficient evidence * be alert on loaded language - language that unnecessarily uses a word w/ emotional overtones or evaluative connotations, language that can masquerade as objective description but in fact is slanted to introduce the speaker's own values. * sort out facts from values

    1. May 29, 2017; Mark Hrywna, “2017 NPT Best Nonprofits to Work,” The NonProfit Times, http://thenonprofittimes.com, accessed May 27, 2017; Mark Hrywna, “2016 NPT Best Nonprofits to Work,” The NonProfit Times, http://thenonprofittimes.com, accessed May 27, 2017; Kyle Dickman, “The Future of Disaster Relief Isn’t the Red Cross,” Outside, https://www.outsideonline.com, August 25, 2016.

      strong way, to show business ideas in order to promote nonprofits, and why their important, jobs .

    1. follows the rules, is easy to read, and attracts the reader.
      1. Follow the rules. What are the rules? Who standardizes them? Why is following the rules important?
      2. Easy to read ; who defines easy to read? What becomes too convoluted or difficult to read?
      3. Attracts the reader : What attracts readers to certain documents? Are there different strategies that provoke for specific writing? Where does this idea originate?
    2. cognate

      ways of promoting understanding and clarity in messages, similar to rhetorical elements. They focus on how to structure information, convey tone, and build credibility to effectively communicate your message

    1. Primary production provides plentiful food resources for ocean consumers, so a high abundance of phytoplankton is a good thing, right? As in many other cases, too much of a good thing can sometimes be dangerous, and an overabundance of dinoflagellates or diatoms can often create serious concerns. These events are referred to as harmful algal blooms, or HABs. HABs can occur for a number of reasons, although a common one is an overabundance of nutrients, which is often due to excessive terrestrial runoff of fertilizers or other nitrogen- and phosphate-containing materials. These conditions lead to an explosion in algal populations that can change the color of the water if the cells are in high enough concentrations. Figure 7.2.47.2.4\PageIndex{4} shows a massive bloom that contained so many dinoflagellate cells that it turned the water reddish-brown, a so-called “red tide.” (It has been suggested that Biblical references to seas being “turned to blood” may have actually been describing red tide events).

      The biblical connection to this event is actually really cool tot think about. It makes me wonder what other kind of events are described as impossible that actually have a scientific explanation to them. I am also a bit confused, due to my previous understanding of Mother Nature always working in cycles, are the "harmful blooms" always harmful, or is it sometimes necessary for what follows after?

    1. Some of the additional complexity is because in addition to the moon, the sun also exerts tide-affecting forces on Earth. The solar gravitational and inertial forces arise for the same reasons described above for the moon, but the magnitudes of the forces are different. The sun is 27 million times more massive than the moon, but it is 387 times farther away from the Earth. Despite its larger mass, because the sun is so much farther away than the moon, the sun’s gravitational forces are only about half as strong as the moon’s (remember that distance is cubed in the gravity equation). The sun thus creates its own, smaller water bulges, independent of the moon’s, that contribute to the creation of tides.

      I didn’t realize the sun played that much of a role in tides too. Even though it’s so far away, its size still makes a difference. It’s interesting how the sun and moon each create their own water bulges that combine to affect the tides. I wonder what the tides would look like if Earth had two moons instead.

    1. persuasion can address behaviors—observable actions on the part of listeners—and it can also address intangible thought processes in the form of attitudes, values, and beliefs.

      persuasion can also address thought process such attitude and values and beliefs.

    2. Notice that the goal is not to encourage people to use that knowledge in any specific way. When a speaker starts encouraging people to use knowledge in a specific way, he or she is no longer informing but is persuading.

      once speaking turns to leaning its persuation

    3. St. Augustine of Hippo also wrote about three specific speech purposes: to teach (provide people with information), to delight (entertain people or show people false ideas), and to sway (persuade people to a religious ideology).

      St. Augustine: to teach ( provide information) Delight (entertain) Sway ( persuade religious ideology)

    4. Cicero also talked about three purposes: judicial (courtroom speech), deliberative (political speech), and demonstrative (ceremonial speech—similar to Aristotle’s epideictic).

      Cicero: Judicial ( courtroom), deliberative ( political speech), and demonstrative

    1. During the adjourning stage, a group dissolves because its purpose has been met, because membership has declined or the group has lost support, or due to some other internal or external cause. It is important that groups reflect on the life of the group to learn any relevant lessons and celebrate accomplishments.

      The covid-19 pandemic brought many adjournments to the forefront of public consiousness. We have moved into the mourning phase of what is no more, but once was.

    2. During the performing stage, group members work relatively smoothly toward the completion of a task or the achievement of their purpose, ideally capitalizing on the synergy that comes from the diverse experiences group members bring to the decision-making process.

      During the performing stage, you will find most of the high conflict individuals not set to group purpose have either backed away from the group entirely or have set themselves in opposition to the group. It is not unusual for sub-groups or group splits occur to give broader definition of purpose. This is evidence of group growth and factions and splits are not atypical.

    3. During the norming stage, the practices and expectations (norms and rules) of the group are solidified, which leads to more stability, productivity, and cohesion within the group.

      If the high conflict individuals fail to find purpose in step 2, the storming stage, they may attempt to make combative styles of communication the new normal in this norming phase. It's important to group cohesion and direction of purpose to avoid high conflict individuals holding leadership positions.

    4. During the storming stage, conflict emerges as group members begin to perform their various roles, have their ideas heard, and negotiate where they fit in the group’s structure. Conflict is inevitable and important as a part of group development and can be productive if it is managed properly.

      It's during this stage that group members are typically acting out their roles, often without comprehension that they have stepped into a formative role.

    5. During the forming stage, group members engage in socially polite exchanges to help reduce uncertainty and gain familiarity with new members. Even though their early interactions may seem unproductive, they lay the groundwork for cohesion and other group dynamics that will play out more prominently in later stages.

      The essential building block to group formation is definition of group goals,combined purpose and objectives that the group sets to achieve cohesively. This step requires agreement in it's broadest form.

    6. The five stages of group development include forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning.

      I feel the sixth stage is where people are actively mourning the group. Where phrases such as "the good ole days" and "back in my day." It wasn't so much the day as it was the cohesive groups they formed and maintained that lived their natural life to conclusion.

    1. HOW TO STRUCTURE ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING: * add main point + thesis statement * introduction + argument for thesis * give counter-arguments +respond to them * end w/ conclusion that summarizes what you've done + suggest additional issues that need investigation

      FOR LONGER PIECES: * Introduction: opening, usually includes statement of thesis or conclusion * Middle: support for thesis + assessment of objections to it * Conclusion: summarize what you've done and what still needs doing

      • essays can still be effective even if they leave concl. at end/ deal early w/ discounting objections

      • most common error in creating argumentative essay is not to adequately develop, the assessment of objecctions

      • write first, the worry about structure

      • counterargument: instead of direct attack to argument, created new argument for opposite concl.

      • writers might:make statements with low info content, mask a true meaning w/ euphemism, doubletalk, innuendo, use sloppy sentence construction, or violate the rules of discourse.

      • burden of proof: duty to prove statement you’ve advocated.

        • burden is usually on the shoulders of the person who wants others to accept his/her statement.
        • When two people make statements that disagree, the burden falls on the shoulders of the person making the more controversial statement.
      • principle of charity: Giving the benefit of the doubt to writers and speakers who have said something silly or obviously false, and not taking them too literally.

        • readers use to help interpret materials by writers who do not say that they mean/ mean what they say
      • people who make statements= have burden of proving statements

        • goals should be to: STICK TO ISSUE, PURSUE THE TRUTH ABOUT ISSUE, & NOT TO SIDETRACK /CONFUSE/ CON OPPONENT
      • progress made when issues identified or identified more clearly

        • important to tell difference betw/ addressed issue and suggested side issues
      • some disagreements can be settled by drawing attention to issue by more precisely defining/ narrowing issue and noticing when one issue must be settled before another can be fully addressed

    1. an external voltage is applied to drive a nonspontaneous reaction. In this section, we look at how electrolytic cells are constructed and explore some of their many commercial applications.

      Would the same help to achieve or get a spontaneous reaction?

    1. The reductant is the substance that loses electrons and is oxidized in the process; the oxidant is the species that gains electrons and is reduced in the process

      I thought that reduced meant you gain electrons and oxidized meant you lose electrons, was that just for biology?

    1. on—in which the atoms of one element gain electrons. Consider, for example, the reaction of Cr2+(aq) with manganese dioxide (MnO2) in the presence of dilute acid. Equation 6.2.16.2.1\ref{20.2.1} is the net ion

      How does separating the reaction help balance the equation?

    1. Compounds of the alkali (oxidation number +1) and alkaline earth metals (oxidation number +2) are typically ionic in nature. Compounds of metals with higher oxidation numbers (e.g., tin +4) tend to form molecular compounds In ionic and covalent molecular compounds usually the less electronegative element is given first. In ionic compounds the names are given which refer to the oxidation (ionic) state In molecular compounds the names are given which refer to the number of molecules present in the compound

      How does the oxidation number of metal depict the compound it will form ?

    1. Fair use weighs heavily in favor of educational uses. So in most cases, using images and/or videos you’ve found online for your presentation for class is not going to land you in hot water. Why is this? Using an image or video that belongs to somebody else without permission for an educational use is not likely to impact the potential market, it is only being shared with the people in your class, and it is being used to educate yourself and others. It is still always good practice to cite where the content came from and try to use openly licensed content that allows people to use it without seeking permission first (see “Creative Commons” section below) whenever possible.

      This text helped me understand that using images or videos found online for school projects is generally allowed under "fair use." I hadn't realized that, as long as it's for educational and non-profit purposes, using someone else's work is usually fine. I also learned that it's important to credit the source of the content and use content under open licenses, like Creative Commons, when possible, to avoid copyright issues

    2. When you avoid plagiarism by citing your sources, you are respecting the time and energy other people put into creating their intellectual property. Just like physical property that you can call your own, intellectual property describes an expression of the human mind that can be owned and protected. Once somebody puts their creative ideas into a fixed and tangible format, like in the form of a book, movie, or song, that becomes intellectual property and can be protected. Intellectual property comes in many forms, but the most popular are copyright, patents, and trademarks. Copyright is the most common form of intellectual property that has relevance for college-level research

      What struck me most about this text was that creations like books, films, or songs can be owned and protected, just like physical property. I never imagined that creative ideas would be protected in the same way. The most important point is that when we cite our sources, we show respect for the hard work and creativity of others. This helped me understand the importance of quoting the original creators to avoid plagiarism.

    3. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the word plagiarize as “to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one’s own: use (another’s production) without crediting the source.” When you use the words and ideas of others in your own work without citing where you got that information from, this is considered plagiarism. Whether a student purposely tries to pass off information as their own (i.e., copying and pasting text or paraphrasing another source without giving credit) or does so unintentionally (i.e., not knowing how to cite sources), plagiarism goes against the moral and ethical code for students called academic integrity. Academic integrity is the expectation that all students will be honest and responsible and will not plagiarize or cheat and that they will be motivated by more than just getting good grades. Most colleges have consequences for violating academic integrity, which may include suspension or expulsion from the institution.

      While reading, I wondered how students can avoid accidental plagiarism, especially if they don't know how to properly cite their sources. The text specifies that plagiarism can be intentional or by mistake, but I want to better understand how to check if my work is properly cited. I'm also wondering if all universities have the same rules and penalties for plagiarism, or if they differ. I'd also like to learn how to paraphrase correctly while still attributing the source, so I don't accidentally copy someone's ideas.

    1. As a college student, whenever you complete an academic assignment, be it a research paper, a speech, or any other assignment in which you gather and synthesize information on a topic, you are participating in what is called a scholarly conversation. The term scholarly conversation describes the existing body of knowledge about a topic. This body of knowledge may include published books, presentations, research articles, conferences, discussions, online resources, and more. Your assignments are a way to add your own voice to the scholarly conversation—by reviewing what research has been done, drawing connections and conclusions from published information, and adding your own experiences, opinions, and ideas about what previous research has shown.

      What struck me about this text was that each school assignment is part of a larger “scientific conversation.” I had never thought of research papers and speeches as part of a larger discussion, but it makes sense. The text also emphasizes that knowledge comes from multiple sources, such as books, articles, and lectures, not just one source. The main idea is that students don’t just repeat facts: they also connect ideas, share opinions, and enrich their thinking. This reminds me of the importance of my work and helps me continue to learn and grow

    1. In general, it is best to use a quote when: The exact words of your source are important for the point you are trying to make. This is especially true if you are quoting technical language, terms, or very specific word choices. You want to highlight your agreement with the author’s words. If you agree with the point the author of the evidence makes and you like their exact words, use them as a quote. You want to highlight your disagreement with the author’s words. In other words, you may sometimes want to use a direct quote to indicate exactly what it is you disagree about. This might be particularly true when you are considering the antithetical positions in your research writing projects.

      While reading, I wondered when to use quotes and when to paraphrase. The text explains when to use quotes, but I would like to know how many quotes to use in a research paper without overusing them. I also wonder how to integrate quotes smoothly, especially when I disagree with the author. I also wonder how to integrate quotes into my own thoughts to maintain the originality of my text. I want to learn how to use quotes to make my argument clear and convincing.

    2. By incorporating the name of the author of the evidence the research writer is referring to here, the source of this paraphrase is now clear to the reader. Furthermore, because there is a page number at the end of this sentence, the reader understands that this passage is a paraphrase of a particular part of Callahan’s essay and not a summary of the entire essay. Again, if the research writer had introduced this source to his readers earlier, he could have started with a phrase like “Callahan suggests...” and then continued on with his paraphrase

      This article explains why it's important to credit a paraphrase by including the author's name and a page number. I hadn't previously realized that a page number lets readers know that the paraphrase is from a specific part of the text, not the whole thing. Also new: if the author has already credited the source, they can use phrases like "Callahan suggests..." instead of repeating the full quotes. This improves the flow of the writing and helps readers understand the source of the information while still respecting the rules for citing sources.

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      The text explains that writing a research paper is a skill that involves intelligently using quotations and paraphrases to support an argument. Research is not only about gathering information, but also using it effectively to make a point. Another key point is the difference between "rules" and "guidelines." Style guides like MLA or APA impose strict formatting rules, but also offer general writing tips that can vary based on suggestions from an instructor or classmates. This shows that writing a research paper requires both strict adherence to rules and clear, well-structured ideas.

    1. anatomy and physiology
      • Anatomy deals with the structure and physical organization of body parts. It examines how organs, tissues, and cells are arranged and how they are constructed.

      • Physiology focuses on the functions and processes of those body parts. It studies how organs and systems work, interact, and regulate bodily functions such as movement, digestion, and circulation.

    1. What about curlers and other accouterments associated with female behavior and dress—should facilities allow trans-women with male “plumbing” to have them also?

      Is this a serious question? This is what is wrong with the system, if you're being punished then you get the minimum and that is essentials! If they want something they need to pay with their own funds.

    2. If facilities provide women with bras, do we provide trans-women with bras as well?

      Provide everything essential to both and they can make a choice!

    3. Should Facilities place a trans-woman in a female housing unit even though she still possesses male genitalia?

      If the inmate is attracted to females, then no. If she is not, then yes.

    4. How should we approach searches of intersex inmates?

      These inmates should be treated as a normal human in incarceration! The sex that the inmate is not attracted to should be the searching participant!

    5. Should Facilities conduct searches differently with transgender inmates based on their gender identity?

      Whatever sex the inmate is attracted to should not be the searching participant. It should be the opposing sex.

    6. Housing heterosexual inmates is straightforward, all other classification factors being equal. For homosexual and lesbian inmates, many correctional facilities do not have a blanket policy of segregation.

      Should there be an inmate of this nature, perhaps giving them a choice to serve in a dorm for a single inmate (why is this a big deal, build jails that have smaller dorms/rooms in the population that keep them separated but still in population) or, for example- if it is a transgender female who is transforming to male, give the choice to go in men's population. Let's get honest, you cannot eradicate all the responsibilities of the supervising officers! They will inevitably have issues, and I think the more that is put in place to convenience an industry like that, the more roadblocks and convenience measures we take. It is counterproductive and it undermines the authority figures stance to the inmate populations. My opinion.

    7. Cases being heard in courts all over the country are addressing aspects such as the provision of hormonal medications to transgender offenders, the continuation of transgender-specific medical procedures, and the development of gender awareness in areas such as housing and searches.

      This area is so complicated that it seems the more it is scoped, the more has to be done for the purpose to reconcile. The system has to reform from a consequential function to a rehabilitative function.

      Under the consequential function people are expected to obey all laws and if found not to have done so leads to a confined consequence. The initial purpose of confinement IS to pay a consequence! It should be no other than as described to be as a time out (comprehensive). When on a time out, the individual is to reflect on his/her said infractions (that is the whole idea). It is not known that there is freedom to make choices during a detention! As a citizen, Americans are expected to follow rules of law, and it is implied that rights and liberties are revoked if haven't done so. A person of LGBTQ community is no different than any other citizen expected to obey the law, they will forfeit their freedoms. In confinement, people that govern the society are there to habilitate on the reasons they are being put there. Nothing more. The taxpayers that house inmates (every color, religion, creed, etc.) should not be responsible for the hospitality outside of regular necessity, things like food, an outfit and a space to serve the time they owe. Inmates pay a debt to society by being present for their sentence and nothing other should take precedence over that! That being said, executing complete control over every aspect of a person's stance is tier to forcing a desired behavior. A person that serves their time also has to innately choose to derive within their evolution. There is no complete control, therefore, what the corrections choose to prohibit is merely giving out strings. Efficient governance should be modeled, not told. Efficient governance entertains only the description of the corrective actions taken during confinement. The system should not allocate funds to furnish the progressions of a person who does not sought the consequences of their own actions that essentially landed them behind bars. A person breaking the law should assume that their rights are surrendered during the time of sentence, and they can resume whatever they want in their free life.

    1. Paraphrase When we paraphrase, we are processing information or ideas from another person’s text and putting it in our own words. The main difference between paraphrase and summary is scope: if summarizing means rewording and condensing, then paraphrasing means rewording without drastically altering length. However, paraphrasing is also generally more faithful to the spirit of the original; whereas a summary requires you to boil down a large piece of text into a sentence or two, thereby losing some nuance, a paraphrase ought to mirror back the original idea using your own language. Paraphrasing is helpful for establishing background knowledge or general consensus, simplifying a complicated idea, or reminding your reader of a certain part of another text. It is also valuable when relaying statistics or historical information, both of which are usually more fluidly woven into your writing when spoken with your own voice.

      What struck me most about this text was the emphasis placed on the difference between paraphrasing and summarizing. I hadn't fully considered how paraphrasing preserves more of the nuances of the original idea, while summarizing can oversimplify it. The text also emphasizes that paraphrasing is particularly useful for simplifying complex ideas or for integrating facts naturally into one's own text. This is an important point to consider when deciding whether to summarize or paraphrase

    2. araphrase Giraffes emit a low-pitch noise; some scientists believe that this hum can be used for communication with other members of the social group, but others are skeptical because of the dearth of research on giraffe noises. According to Baotic et al., the anatomy of the animal suggests that they may be making deliberate and specific noises (3).

      Larger questions that arise from reading this could include:

      How do giraffes use these sounds in their daily interactions or social behavior?

      What kind of research or studies are needed to better understand giraffe communication?

      Are there any other animals that use similar low-pitch sounds for communication?

    3. mportant Reminder! Whether summary, paraphrase, or quotation, you need to use an in-text citation! For every in-text citation, ensure there is a matching entry on the Works Cited page! Also, remember to use information from sources only to support your own argument. For a research essay, a healthy ratio is generally no more than 10% to 20% material from sources to 80% your own original ideas, argument, interpretation, analysis, and explanation. This is not a rule as much as a reminder to think critically about how much your writing relies on the ideas of others: unless the assignment is a summary or literature

      The text raises an important point regarding the balance between using sources and contributing original ideas in writing a research paper. It emphasizes that, while it is essential to support one's argument with information from sources, one should not rely too heavily on them, preferring instead to prioritize one's own ideas, analyses, and interpretations. This is a perspective I hadn't fully considered regarding a healthy balance between external sources and original thinking. I hadn't realized that relying too heavily on the ideas of others could weaken my argument or reduce my own contribution to the discussion.

    1. mmary, as discussed earlier in this chapter, is useful for “broadstrokes” or quick overviews, brief references, and providing plot or character background. When you summarize, you reword and condense another author’s writing. Be aware, though, that summary also requires individual thought: when you reword, it should be a result of you processing the idea yourself, and when you condense, you must think critically about which parts of the text are most important. As you can see in the example that follows one summary shows understanding and puts the original into the author’s own words; the other summary is a result of a passive rewording, where the author only substituted synonyms for the original.

      A new perspective is emerging: summarizing requires personal processing of the content, which helps you better understand key concepts. I used to think that summarizing was all about condensing information, but now I understand that it's also about interpreting and highlighting the key points. This insight will definitely help me be more intentional about writing my own summaries.

    2. araphrasing is similar to the process of summary. When we paraphrase, we process information or ideas from another person’s text and put it in our own words. The main difference between paraphrase and summary is scope: if summarizing means rewording and condensing, then paraphrasing means rewording without drastically altering length. However, paraphrasing is also generally more faithful to the spirit of the original; whereas a summary requires you to process and invites your own perspective, a paraphrase ought to mirror back the original idea using your own language.

      Reflection seems to be the fundamental difference between summarizing and paraphrasing, while considering what emerges from the text. Summarizing consists of condensing the main ideas and presenting them in a concise form, often incorporating a personal interpretation. In contrast, paraphrasing retains the original idea, but reformulates it without significantly changing its length.

    3. hether you’re writing a summary or broaching your analysis, using support from the text will help you clarify ideas, demonstrate your understanding, or further your argument, among other things. Three distinct methods, which Bruce Ballenger refers to as “The Notetaker’s Triad,” will allow you to process and reuse information from your focus text.13

      Some possible questions could be:

      How do the ideas presented in the text connect to real-world situations or current events?

      Are there alternative perspectives or counterarguments that challenge the author’s viewpoint?

      What evidence supports the claims made, and is it convincing?

    1. e posterior region of the cortex is the occipital lobe, which has no obvious anatomical border between it and the parietal or temporal lobes on the lateral surface of the brain

      The occipital lobe, located in the posterior region of the cortex, is the primary center for visual processing.

    2. he parietal lobes are located posterior to the frontal lobes at the top of the head. The parietal lobes are involved in body sensations, including temperature, touch, and pain

      The parietal lobes play a crucial role in processing somatosensory information, which includes temperature, touch, and pai

    1. This module starts with the value of an embryologic perspective, and then discusses the formation of the neural tube, embryonic brain development (the process of the anterior neural tube differentiates into primary and secondary vesicles), postnatal brain development, spinal cord development, and neuron development.

      Covering neuron development further strengthens the module by emphasizing how individual nerve cells form and function

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    1. . “Male correctional officers and staff contribute to a custodial environment in state prisons for women which is often highly sexual and excessively hostile”.

      This sounds like correctional officers' commit crimes that can be described/ compared to, that of predation. To prey on an entrapped group of prey. Why exactly do we have such high statistics? How come the jails and prisons don't have a clause that only permits same sex correctional officers to inmates in order to minimize the claims? I know it wouldn't eliminate the abuse altogether, but it would certainly minimize it! Shouldn't the officer then be charged the same as a person who is charged for pedophilia, rape, things of that nature? Not just relieved of their jobs?

    1. better speakers know how to use language in response to specific contexts in order to be successful, hence thinking about what contexts require more or less powerful language is always a good idea

      learn what situations call for softer vs. harder language. much of this can only be done through experience (trial and error).

    1. it is important to think about the connotations

      denotation — the literal meaning of the word. connotation — the underlying feeling or emotion associated with that word.