Dr. Nadia Afridi, Plastic Surgeon, Columbia EMBA, and Mom

Our guest today, Dr. Nadia Afridi earned her bachelors and MD in Canada and then did a residency in plastic surgery at Dalhousie University. She also earned her Executive MBA from Columbia in 2017.document.createElement('audio'); https://media.blubrry.com/admissions_straight_talk/p/www.accepted.com/hubfs/Podcast_audio_files/Podcast/IV_with_Nadia_Afridi.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | TuneIn | Spotify Can you tell us about your background?   Where you grew up? What do you like to do for fun? [1:09] I was born and raised in Canada, the only child of physicians who immigrated to Canada in the 1970s, so I have been surrounded by medicine my whole life. As a result, I knew a lot about medicine and decided to pursue it and did most of my training in Canada. Once I did my residency I wanted to do my fellowship training with a doctor I admired, so I moved to Nashville, TN and worked for a year there, and then did another fellowship with a non-profit, traveling all over the world doing cleft lip, cleft palate, and burn reconstruction surgery for children. That was a hard year emotionally, but so satisfying to be able to help so tangibly. You did your undergrad and medical education including a residency in plastic surgery in Canada. You then did you one year of sub-specialty training in the U.S., focusing on reconstructive and aesthetic breast surgery. You are now a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and associate fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Was it hard professionally to move to the U.S. from Canada? [2:56] Compared to what many people who immigrated to the United States go through it was relatively easy. Almost all of my education was already recognized when I came south of the border. So it wasn’t like my MD wasn’t recognized. I didn’t have to redo any training, but anytime you make a major move to a new place without an established network it is somewhat challenging, but it was doable. It was more the practical, business aspects as opposed to the regulatory and educational ones. What was hardest aspect of your medical education? [4:28] That you spend so much time before you become even remotely employable, which is a bit daunting. A lot of people get exhausted just thinking about the path ahead of you. I just tried to take it step by step, and with staging, there is initially more classroom and then progressing to a clinical environment. Another one of the hardest parts is choosing your specialty and then of course getting into it. Let’s turn to your experience as an EMBA student. Why did you want to add an MBA to your MD? [5:50] I had been in practice here awhile in New York and it was going relatively well. In some ways I had reached a professional plateau, and yearned to learn something new and completely different from medicine, so I decided to see if I could meet the standards of admission to Columbia. I knew for sure I would be able to extract an ROI from the MBA degree by streamlining the way I ran my business, but also I thought long term I would be ready to move onto a different phase of my career, and the skills, network, and contacts from the MBA would serve me well at that point. CBS offers 3 NY-based EMBA options (EMBA-NY Saturday, EMBA-NY: Fri/Sat; and EMBA Americas) Why did you choose what you chose? [7:47] I chose the Fri/Sat program and probably wouldn’t have done the program if not for that option. Every second weekend you go to school all day Friday and Saturday. What I liked about that schedule was that I knew I would have to compromise other aspects of my life (family and professional), and with the Fri/Sat schedule I would be compromising a little bit of both, but not compromising either completely. What did you find most difficult in the EMBA application process? [9:48] Having to take the GMAT, which I just found out is now optional. It really forced my brain to move back into a different mode. The other thing I found was the essays are really challenging, but helpful and enlightening, since they force you to take a personal inventory on what you’ve done and what you want to do. The essays help you analyze your successes, where you’ve gone astray, and where you want to go in the future. It was very empowering. What did you like best about Columbia’s program? [11:32] Columbia is an amazing world-class institution, and as a result there are world class professors who truly are inspirational, and make a lot of effort to ensure we are inspired in the process, and the other thing is that a great institution attracts great candidates, so your cohort is exceptional. It really is about who you go to school with. What can be improved? [14:10] It would be nice if it was a little more affordable and accessible. All of these excellent institutions come at a premium. How did you manage a full-time practice, the EMBA program, and being a mom? [14:57] I chose the Fri/Sat program so I still had every other weekend with my family, and would often find ways to put kids to bed and stay up and take advantage of the quiet time to study. I would also find opportunities in the work day to let’s say pull out stats to prepare for the tests. It was always at the back of my mind to find ways to study. I was a mature student, so I found I was productive and effective with my time. I was also particular about attending all the classes and really being present. Knowing you don’t have time to waste makes you more efficient. Are you glad you did the EMBA? [17:17] Absolutely. It was a fantastic experience, and opened my eyes to a lot of things in the world I didn’t know about coming from a medical home and doing a medical education. Learning how the business world works was really enlightening. What are your plans for the future? [17:54] I joke and say I am currently working on three startups (my three children!!), but have decided that for now I am focusing on making sure they are doing well and supported through school. Once I feel I have helped them out, we’ll see where things go. I see something entrepreneurial in my future. Any tips for MBA or med school applicants? [19:17] For med school applicants, put your nose to the grindstone and make sure you pursue it for the right reasons and that it will truly make you happy. I think some people see medicine and don’t pursue it for the reason for loving the profession, which can make for difficulties and burn out long term. If it is your passion, work really hard. With the EMBA application, some professional and life maturity is very helpful. Having a little more experience in the work environment can be very valuable when you go to business school since you have more to contribute and can apply what you learn. What would you have liked me to ask you? [20:50] The most valuable lesson I had from my MBA. In business school we talked a lot about assets, and one of my professors emphasized the importance of one particular asset, which is time. How you manage your time is critical, since it is very finite, limited, and precious, and so I learned to allocate my time to things I value and cherish. Surprisingly it was the best lesson from business school. I maximize my return on time by constantly taking inventory in my mind of what is important. Sometimes those things get shuffled around. There are always certain tasks that have to get done, so prioritize, allocate and be attentive. Prioritize constantly. If you find a roadblock, you need to reverse, which is critical. Being able to be flexible with the big picture goal of priorities is the best way to make sure you apply time effectively to things you care about. Related Links: †¢ Dr. Nadia Afridi’s site †¢ Columbia Executive MBA Essay Tips Deadlines †¢ Ace the EMBA: Expert Advice for the Rising Executive, a free guide †¢ MBA Admissions Services   Related Shows:   †¢ The MBA Menu at Columbia Business School †¢ Pediatrician and Social Entrepreneur: Meet Dr. Anne Steptoe †¢ Meet Dr. Akshat Kumar, Wharton MBA ‘19 †¢ The Importance of Teaching Management in Medical School Subscribe: ;

Health Care Employment Opportunities 2019

Careers in health care employment remain as hot as ever. Everybody needs a doctor. Innovations in technology improve the quality of life so that people live longer and better lives. This fact alone drives the industry to constantly evolve and bring new employees into the fold. Therefore, health care employment will always provide the best opportunities and growth potential, especially with the approaching retirement of the Baby Boomer generation. According to the United States Depart of Labors Bureau of Statistics, health care employment constituted the largest industry in 2017, providing 13.5 million jobs nationwide. In fact, 8 out of 20 jobs created were in health care, and most wage and salaried positions projected to increase until 2018 will be in health care employment. Hospitals employ the majority of workers; hospitals constitute roughly 2% of all health care establishments, yet they employ over 40% of all health care workers. .u426ac337b470c03c1c4662ffc5e53134 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -moz-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -o-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -webkit-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); text-decoration:none; } .u426ac337b470c03c1c4662ffc5e53134:active, .u426ac337b470c03c1c4662ffc5e53134:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u426ac337b470c03c1c4662ffc5e53134 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u426ac337b470c03c1c4662ffc5e53134 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:inherit; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u426ac337b470c03c1c4662ffc5e53134 .post Title { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u426ac337b470c03c1c4662ffc5e53134:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } READ The Perks of Joining the World of International Business DegreesHealth care employment enjoys some of the most flexible work schedules of all industries. A large proportion of health care workers are employed part-time, making health care employment a great alternative to students, women, and older workers. Health care employment requires various degrees of education and training. Some positions demand rigorous and specialized training. Generally, most positions in health care employment require less than four years of college. Specialized positions require additional coursework. Regional occupation and vocation programs provide training for entry-level positions in health care employment, such as licensed vocational nurses (LVNs), emergency medical technicians, and office assistants. Other positions, such as dental or medical hygienists, medical assistants, and paramedics, require a certificate or associates degree in the field at a two-year community college. Social workers and therapists require a Bachelors degree as a minimum to work within the health care industry. Practitioners of medicine require the most formal training at least four years of graduate work, followed by an additional two to seven years of practical training in more specialized fields. .ud2f662f02a7f3e5158e58e5dda25fb5d { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -moz-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -o-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -webkit-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); text-decoration:none; } .ud2f662f02a7f3e5158e58e5dda25fb5d:active, .ud2f662f02a7f3e5158e58e5dda25fb5d:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .ud2f662f02a7f3e5158e58e5dda25fb5d { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .ud2f662f02a7f3e5158e58e5dda25fb5d .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:inherit; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .ud2f662f02a7f3e5158e58e5dda25fb5d .post Title { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .ud2f662f02a7f3e5158e58e5dda25fb5d:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } READ Online Nursing Schools Learn How to Offer Hope through Hospice Palliative Care NursingClearly, health care employment leads the pack in education and formal training. In addition to the training and education needed to arrive at the position, state and federal law mandate specific standards of continuing education for nurses, doctors, and other medical personnel. Today, training programs are designed to recruit and maintain the best workers, guaranteeing a consistent passing down of skills and experiences. For example, because of the shortage of properly trained nurses in the state, Azusa Pacific University in California collaborates with Kaiser Permanente to recruit and train potential nurses in the industry. Kaiser Permanente pays the full tuition of these trainees. In return, these trainees promise to work in the health care industry for a specified period of time, returning to teach and pass on these skills to a future generation of nurses. Advancements in medical technology and the evolving face of the health care field will always require the extra education and training to stay abreast of current and future trends. Best of all, health care employment wont suffer the constant outsourcing headaches and pink slip worries of other industries. 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Copyright Law And Its Effects On The World Of Art

Everyday new works of art are being created and are changing the world of art in new and exciting ways. Art being â€Å"something that is created with imagination and skill and that is beautiful or that expresses important ideas or feelings.† (A) Some of these works of art are music, videos, books, movies, pictures and so much more. Many of these creations are innovative and the owners would like to somehow keep their work protected as best they can. This is where Copyright Law is introduced to help protect their property. If another person or entity uses their work the owner would like to have rules and regulations to make sure that use is legal and not damaging to their work. Copyright Law is what protects these creations and allows the†¦show more content†¦50 years later the British Parliament enacted the Statute of Anne in 1710, which put a limit on how long someone’s printed work could be exclusively protected. That limit was 14 years and if still alive th e author could renew the term (C) In todays 21st century society an author’s copyrighted work is protected for the author’s life plus 70 years. (D) Copyright has been around for a very long time and has impacted the way owners protect their work and how exclusive an owner’s work is. Fast-forwarding to 1909, U.S Congress enacted the Copyright Act of 1909 and even further to 1976; U.S Congress amended the act of 1909 and named it the Copyright Act of 1976. Under Title 17 of the United States code Copyright Law exist and thanks to both the acts of 1909 and 1976 Section 1 provides us with this following paraphrased information: 1. Any person entitled thereto, upon complying with the provisions of this title shall have the exclusive right: a) to print, reprint, publish, copy and vend the copyrighted work; b) to translate the copyrighted work into other languages or make it dramatic if nondramatic, or to convert into a novel etc.; c,de) to deliver, read, or present the copyrighted work in public for a profit; f) to reproduce and distribute to public by sale or other transfer of ownership: Provided that the exclusive right

Australian Constitution on Indigenous Recognition- myassignmenthelp

Question: Discuss about theAustralian Constitution on Indigenous Recognition. Answer: Introduction There are a number of factors that are responsible for influencing the political behaviour of a country. In this context, the role of social and ethnic groups is so pivotal on the backdrop of Australian constitutional amendments. The purpose of this essay is to identify the barriers of Australian Constitution in order to recognize the indigenous people of Australia (McAllister et al. 2016). In fact, the participation of Politics is also been taken into consideration in this regards. Hence, the essay will put emphasis on the different perspectives of Australian political behaviour like the role of Constitution, role of the political leaders and the response of the citizens. Essay Plan The essay is going to put focus on the issues regarding the recognition of the Australian aboriginals. For this, it requires a number of secondary sources in the form of research articles and books. At the same time, the government regulations are also incorporated into the discussion to make a justifiable argument over the question. Hence, there are four major points on which the essay is relied upon. The points are as follows The constitutional framework of Australia and how far it put impact on the Australian aboriginals. To analyse the role of the Australian government and politics in order to recognize the aboriginals. To figure out the measure of the social impacts and the traditional believes that are responsible for isolating the natives of Australia. To understand the motives and underpinnings through a logical argument. Based on this discussion, the essay will start with a brief introduction that underlines the theme and the purpose of essay. The key aspects of the discussion is also became a part of the introduction. After that, the main discussion comes into place that describes the different aspects regarding the topic. At the end there is a conclusion reflects the vitality and the uniqueness of the discussion. Discussion The role of constitution in this regards is considered to be the primary argument. Since its independence the Australian authority does very little for the native Australians. After the completion of the Australian constitution most of the indigenous people lost their rights and freedoms due to the constitutional impositions. The native people of Australia had started their fight for freedom and justice but it did not succeed to get the adequate attention of the Constitution to amend it. In relation to this, the issue of the Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders becomes the focal point of the discussion (Taylor 2018). In the prolonged history of Australian Constitution, a number of times the authority was going to amend the Constitution but not a single time the issue of aboriginal recognition had been discussed. In fact, Australia is the only nation in the world where Constitution legalises the discrimination of population on the basis of race. It can be argued that the Constituti on of Australia itself is contradicting the democratic synchronisation. Meanwhile a retrospective study of the Australian election proves the futility of the Constitution where since the Second World War the Australian people are willing to change their respective government only for seven times. This inability of the Australian Constitution was further facilitated by the leading parties. The Liberal- National Coalition came to power after 2009 which was predominated by the Labour party (Robinson 2015). Some scholars often argued that the issue of recognising the aboriginals was delayed because the problem was bestowed in the electoral system. It cannot be overestimated by saying that isolating the aboriginals from the mainstream society was a deliberate manifestation of the political leaders since independence. In fact, an Attorney General of the Australia has reported that the birth certificate of Australia did not mention the history of those people who inhabited the continent before European settlement (Taylor 2018). As a result of that, the Australian Constitution purposefully disqualified the voting rights of the people on the basis of race. It was more related to the modern Australia than the reality. In this regards, the Australian court and democratic principles offi cially respects the UN charter on Rights of Indigenous people. However, in practice the Racial Discrimination Act of 1975 which was supposed to be protect the rights of the aboriginals has been disbanded, the result of which the government gets the access to lodge their discriminatory acts upon native Australians (Brennan 2018). On the matter of voting procedures, it can be seen that the electoral process is very complicated and dominance of the English speaking majority further perturb the process of protecting indigenous interests. It requires a close study on the peoples perception on indigenous population. It is obvious that the state oriented discourses instigate the mainstream Australian citizen to think discriminately. It can be argued that most of the political symbols and national events if Australia share a sense of discrimination to some extent. The Australian Day and the flag of the nation are alleged to have a symbolic provocation that fosters a racial sentiment among the white inhabitants (Walter 2016). In fact the legislation and lack of government policy incite the people to continue such a discriminatory attitude towards their native brothers. Furthermore, it cannot be stated that Australia enjoys a multicultural society. Since their childhood the Australian kids are taking lesson under the state based Victorian Essential Learning Standards where not a single chapter has been allocated for native history of Australia. Conclusion The role of legislation and the government unwillingness lead the country towards fragile nationalism. The Australian Constitution does not want to commence any kind of native protect right. The popular discourses and peoples attitude also corroborate this fact. Moreover, it can be argued that equality is the cornerstone of democracy and the government must take the initiative to establish it. Hence it can be concluded that it is vital to understand the popular psyche and the government activities to help the aboriginals to be recognised. Reference List Brennan, B. 2018. Parliament must not be 'weak-kneed' on constitutional change for Indigenous people, senator says.ABC News. [online] Available at: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-05/mps-must-act-on-constitutional-change-for-indigenous-people/9618682 [Accessed 16 Apr. 2018]. McAllister, C.P., Ellen III, B.P. and Ferris, G.R., 2016. Social influence opportunity recognition, evaluation, and capitalization: Increased theoretical specification through political skills dimensional dynamics.Journal of Management, p.0149206316633747 Robinson, G., 2015. Regional place-based identities and party strategies at the 2013 federal election.Abbotts gambit: the 2013 Australian federal election, pp.249-273. Taylor, A., 2018. Making the case for constitutional reform.NEW: Emerging scholars in Australian Indigenous Studies,2(1), pp.107-108. Walter, M., 2016. Data politics and Indigenous representation in Australian statistics.Indigenous data sovereignty: Toward an agenda, pp.79-98.

Louis Vuitton in Japan free essay sample

What has made LV’s business model successful in the Japanese Luxury Market? Japanese luxury market has often placed the greater deal about value on quality along with exclusivity of the products that are being offered as well as it is the critical success factor for the luxury brands within Japan. Fact, which Louis Vuitton has regularly concentrated on enhancing the quality of their product portfolio, has been the important element towards brand’s success in between Japanese luxury market. What made LV’s business model successful within Japanese Luxury has been most important because of the aggressive marketing strategy that they have adopted in the entire nation. Rather with its heritage, â€Å"savoir-faire a la francaise†, constant innovation, quality of its products along with the offered lifetime repair guarantees, LV’s has managed making their Japanese consumers loyal to brand along with succeeded to build their empire within the Japan. What are the opportunities and challenges for LV in Japan? Opportunities Features of evolution of ageing Japanese population might be the option for Louis Vuitton, like wealthier families along with old women with enhanced buying power, however establishing the Internet business, application for the smart phones and also expending the newer range of products for men as well as kids might be next step for enhancing growth within the Japanese Luxury market. We will write a custom essay sample on Louis Vuitton in Japan or any similar topic specifically for you Do Not WasteYour Time HIRE WRITER Only 13.90 / page Challenges Changes within the Japanese society along with mindset have been the biggest challenge for Louis Vuitton. New generation does not have similar vision as earlier one along with with gloomy economic context they have lesser inclined towards tolerating the high prices, which was earlier developed desirability. However, entry of the fast fashion brand like ZARA, HM, UNIQLO in Japanese market, providing the quality at the competitive price shook up market share of present luxury organizations within the Japan. Saturated market within the Japan for the fashion luxury, regular lesser editions of products along with feasible departure of the Marc Jacobs might in addition be pointed out like challenges for LV. What are the specifics of the Japanese fashion luxury market? Consumer behavior has been one of biggest specific of Japanese fashion luxury market. Japanese method of consumption has been separate from Western one, as they have been called to be the group related culture in that there had been actual pressure for possessing the luxury brands, its methods of consuming those looks more like the compulsory form of the social expression. And with sufficient marketing strategies successful luxury brand had made Japanese luxury market big market. Apart from that, Japanese customers have often been sensitive towards quality, price, and creativity along with higher fashion these have been the important factors for the successful brands in Japanese market. How did LV enter into the Japanese market originally? What are the other entry strategies adopted later to strengthen its presence? Enter of LV in Japanese market started in mid of the year 1970 however thanks to Vuitton Racamier family who was concentrated majorly on building the Japanese clientele. LV opted for the newer strategy through opening their individual shop in shops in between Japan without help of the Japanese distributor. Louis Vuitton turned out towards being the pioneer in establishing their individual subsidiary as well as exporting products directly from the France to Japan. However, hiring the domestic Chief Executive Officer along with managers for leading Louis Vuitton within Japan permitted brand for doing business much more efficiently trusting they have been much more capable of making market driven decision, as they have been capable of better understanding domestic people. However, through providing architectural stores with the interior design comparable to found in their flagship stores within Paris, Louis Vuitton has been capable of revolutionizing entire buying experience in store matching emotion brought out through products. For strengthening their presence within the Japan Louis Vuitton opted for many others strategies, like hiring Marc Jacob who was created new energy for every ready to wear collection, mixing tradition as well as innovation however in addition through collaborating with the Japanese artists along with launching lesser editions products (exclusivity perceive through consumers) that allows Louis Vuitton to enhance their profit right away. With Japanese economic boom of 1980, Louis Vuitton saw the real option along with decided for entering within this Asian market. However the strategy adopted through company had been totally separate along with uncommon from rest of the world wide actors. Rather, Louis Vuitton had been initially multinational for opening their individual shop in shops through establishing their own subsidiaries, concentrated on only 1 brand of their portfolio. LV did not use usual supply chain schema along with help of the Japanese distributors however exported their products, straightly from France to Japan. Such a strategy provides real benefit to company, underlying higher quality of their production along with distribution systems. LV strategy had original in fact, which that gave the stronger autonomy towards their subsidiaries, and power about market driven decisions. LV trusted Japanese managers along with started on its perfect comprehension as well as knowledge of domestic people, domestic culture along with local consumer behavior. For strengthening their presence in the Japan, LV gave some flexibility towards Japanese market through designating that the place for test newer products and for opening open avantgardist stores, with help of renowned Japanese designers as well as artists. Will LV have any new challenges arise due to the global financial crisis? How does it overcome the new challenges? As described earlier there has been the shift within the Japanese customer preferences along with this has been even much more highlighted because of the global financial crisis. Rather, days of charging the higher price for products having proprietary logo looked to be gone within the Japan. In the time of recession Japanese customers have been becoming much more aware about value of money. However, counterfeiting seemed even in Japanese market in which quality has been one of important factors within act of buying the luxury goods along with this became the bigger challenge for LV. Now that fake bags have been hard to differentiate from genuine ones, Japanese customer would purchase fake LV bags, which they would use for daily life, even if they own authentic, which they would save for important occasions. As there had been sustained slowdown in demand for luxury goods in the year 2008 to 2009 because of the global recession, Japanese luxury market would remain the healthy as well as increasing industry along with strategic decisions may overcome those challenges. On the contrary LV has decided to reduce their prices however they had made 7% price reduction on their range of products. On the contrary LV designated Kiyotaka Fujii the new CEO that initial change in Japanese management team. Such a change in the management allows brand to have the newer vision along with newer concepts such as expanding range of the products for children, sales of smaller products (wallets, sunglasses), spreading the business on web, expanding their strategies as well as opening the newer stores in the mid size cities in which brand has not been well know.

Definition and Examples of Hypernyms in English

Definition and Examples of Hypernyms in English In  linguistics  and  lexicography, a  hypernym is a  word whose meaning includes the meanings of other words. For instance, flower is a hypernym of daisy and rose. Adjective:  hypernymous. Put another way, hypernyms (also called superordinates and supertypes) are general words; hyponyms  (also called subordinates) are subdivisions of more general words. The semantic relationship between each of the more specific words (e.g., daisy and rose) and the more general term (flower) is called hyponymy or inclusion. Etymology From the Greek, extra name Examples and Observations [A] hypernym is a broad, superordinate label that applies to many members of a set, while the members themselves are the hyponyms. Hyponymy is a hierarchical relationship, and it may consist of a number of levels. For example, dog is a hyponym of animal, but it is also the hypernym of poodle, alsatian, chihuahua, terrier, beagle and so on. (Jan McAllister and James E. Miller, Introductory Linguistics for Speech and Language Therapy Practice. Wiley-Blackwell, 2013) A hypernym is a word with a general meaning that has basically the same meaning of a more specific word. For example, dog is a hypernym, while collie and chihuahua are more specific subordinate terms. The hypernym tends to be a basic-level category that is used by speakers with high frequency; speakers usually refer to collies and chihuahuas as dogs, rather than using the subordinate terms, which are consequently of relatively low frequency. (Laurie Beth Feldman, Morphological Aspects of Language Processing. Lawrence Erlbaum, 1995) The foot of footstep narrows down the type of step being expressed to the step made by a foot. A footstep is a kind of step; or, in more technical terms, footstep is a hyponym, or subtype, of step, and step is a hypernym, or supertype, of footstep. . . . Doorstep is also a hyponym of step, and step is a hypernym of doorstep. (Keith M. Denning, Brett Kessler, and William Ronald Leben, English Vocabulary Elements. Oxford University  Press, 2007) Hypernyms, Hyponyms, and Connotations Hyponyms are more likely to carry  strong connotations than  hypernyms, though this is not an invariable rule. The word animal can carry negative connotations in metaphors such as He behaved like an animal. However, more specific connotations can be carried by the use of more specific words. He ate like a pig. You rat! Shes a bitch. (Maggie Bowring et al.,  Working with Texts: A Core Introduction to Language Analysis.  Routledge, 1997) A Method of Definition The most illuminating way of defining a lexeme is to provide a hypernym along with various distinguishing features- an approach to definition whose history can be traced back to Aristotle. For example, a majorette is a girl (the hypernym) who twirls a baton and accompanies a marching band. It is usually possible to trace a hierarchical path through a dictionary, following the hypernyms as they become increasingly abstract until we arrive at such general notions (essence, being, existence) that clear sense-relations between the lexemes no longer exist. (David Crystal, The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language. Cambridge University  Press, 2003) Alternate Spellings: hyperonym

Talk to Frank Programme Essay Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 4000 words

Talk to Frank Programme - Essay Example The UK government, concerned about the rising illicit substance use, and its helplessness in combating it tried something novel in 2003. It launched an anti-drug campaign called ‘Talk to Frank’ which is a combination of drug related information and helpline for addicts and casual users. â€Å"The government says it is the first campaign aimed at parents and carers as well as teenagers.†Ã‚  The helpline, in fact can be used by anyone interested or concerned about drug usage by a relative or a friend. The campaign is implemented with the backing of the UK Home Office, the Department of Health, and minister of education. Critics say that the campaign only addresses use of class A drugs. The UK law has classified illicit drugs into three categories namely class A, B, and C. The Home Office has included the following drugs as coming under class A namely â€Å"Ecstasy, LSD, heroin, cocaine, crack, magic mushrooms, and amphetamines.† (Drugs).According to the Misus e of Drugs Act, the most harmful among the above classifications is included under class A. The Act proclaims that â€Å"These drugs are termed as controlled substances, and Class A drugs are those considered being the most harmful.† (Drug laws & licensing). The campaign is shown as advertisements on TV and the press and only says that a help-line is available along with a website called â€Å"talktofank.com.† In other words, the website and the helpline comprise the whole programme. The website appears a bit garish or even psychedelic. It can be said that the site is very unattractive visually and is badly designed. It has five main menus, namely ‘A-Z of drugs, Join In, Talk to Frank, Worried about someone, Need Help, and Share. It also clearly shows the helpline number on the top of the page. The Join In section enables the public to share their experiences with others. The section also provides information on how drugs alter the state of mind. A lot of importa nce is given to cannabis and cocaine, probably because of their dangers and widespread use. More links on how ‘ecstasy’ and ‘LSD’ affect the mind is also provided. As an example, an extract of the information the site gives on cocaine is given below. â€Å"Coke is very addictive. It can be difficult to resist the craving and strong psychological dependence due to changes in the brain. Recent evidence suggests possible long-term changes to the nervous system.