Enhanced interrogation techniques

Katy Perry’s song “Roar” was released in 2013 and is full of figurative language including idioms, hyperboles, similes, and alliterations. Idioms are defined as words who has a figurative meaning different than its literal meaning; they are found throughout the song. For example, “I used to bite my tongue” refers to keeping quiet and not speaking her mind verses the literal meaning of physically biting her tongue. Also, “Rock the boat” has a different meaning other than a physical boat; it means…

Simmons and Sutter examined the impact of the installation of Doppler radar on the quality of tornado warnings and occurrence of tornado casualties. The researchers provided information on what Doppler radars were used, such as the Next Generation Radar (NEXRAD) and WSR-88D radars. The NEXRAD radar system has 159 radars in the United States (U.S.) and overseas, as well as 121 radars installed at National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast offices. The NEXRAD system is used to monitor and…

Ultrasound Technicians, also known as diagnostic medical sonographers, use equipment that makes sound waves to produce or record a picture of the internal organs. Sonography is an important medical field because it allows technicians and physicians to see and diagnose a patient’s condition in a minimally intrusive way. What once may have required exploratory surgery now is a quick outpatient procedure with minimal patient discomfort. Ultrasound works by using a high rate of sound waves and…

According to Enhanced Fujita Scale, the tornadoes in the United States and Canada can be rated in six categories: EF0, EF1, EF2, EF3, EF4 and EF5. Scale Wind speed (mph) Rating classifications EF0 65–85 Weak EF1 86–110 Weak EF2 111–135 Strong and significant EF3 136–165 Strong, significant and intense EF4 166–200 Violent, significant and intense EF5 >200 Violent, significant and intense Figure 1. The six categories of tornadoes of the Enhanced Fujita Scale EF5 tornadoes have happened in the…

There are many different techniques to a successful interview. Although proper interviews require participation from each of the two parties, it is fair to say a majority of the responsibility lies in the hands of the interviewer. Individual interviewers have their own unique skill set, and those who are proficient are able to adapt to various types of interviewees. Larry King and Tom Arnold are well known public figures who displayed their uniqueness as they each performed information-gathering…

One of the many new techniques on the scene is speed interviewing. It may convey a lack of investment on a company’s part, but it has been shown as a smart way of vetting unsuitable candidates out early during the application process. During a speed interview you can expect to…

What you should know about Video Interviews Face-to-face interviews have long been the immediate form of communication between applicants and potential employers. However, these are not always possible, nor are they always practical. This is especially true of applicants who are not local or of businesses with a difficult time scheduling interviews. In many instances, employers turn towards phone interviews instead. This is a common practice for an initial meeting with an applicant or when it…

The mature period of Chou Wen-Chung’s compositional output was marked by the gradual formulation of his musical language from I Ching, or the Classic of Changes from the Western Zhou period (1000-750 BCE). The most documented aspect of Chou’s language was his system of pitch organization, which he named variable modes. It took Chou more than three decades to arrive at its final version, and it formed the backbones of his compositional structure. The theoretical foundation of this system is…

For my interview paper about how the views on development has changed throughout life, I interviewed a 65 year old, caucasian, woman named Debbie Canipe. She is my maternal grandmother. She lived with her two brothers and sister, along with her mother and father. She grew up here and grew a family here with her husband, Bill. She still lives in Centerburg today She had three children, all girls. For several years she worked as a Dietary Supervisor/Manager at a nursing home in Sunbury, Ohio.…

Like most people, throughout my life, I have always wondered what people think of me. People’s facial expressions, actions towards me, and more, may allow me to gain someone’s perspective of myself, but directly interviewing people gave me a much clearer sense of what people think of me. Through studying the various understandings of the Church, it is interesting to realize the different perspectives people have on me by interviewing a teacher, two friends, and my brother. Interviewing a…