Portmanteau

Similar to the industrial revolution that vastly shifted the society that the canonical social theorists were living through, today’s society is going through its own revolution. This is a revolution of rapidly advancing technologies centered on the Internet and computer processing systems that have shaped the way that “modern” individuals communicate, connect and interact with one another. Central to this communication revolution has been the development of the mobile phone with internet…

Gloria Geeso Political Ideologies V for Vendetta: Fascism The film V for Vendetta is a great representation of a fascist society, and demonstrates how a fascist society could be run. The entire plot of the movie follows the plight of the protagonist, as he attempts to lead a revolution that will ultimately overthrow the overbearing government. The movie shows several aspects of fascism, such as restricted freedom of speech, a disdain for intellectuals and the arts, and an infamous leader.…

For he brings to a text the knowledge that the marks on a page are not random markings, but signs, and that a sign has a dual aspect as signifier and signified, signal and concept, or mark-with-meaning. But these meanings, when we look at a page, are not there, either as physical or mental presences. To account for significance, Derrida turns to a highly specialized and elaborated use of Saussure's notion that the identity cither of the sound or of the signification of a sign does not consist in…

considered an “adequate” legal defense and how mental health contributes to one being responsible for their crime. Affluenza, also known as sudden-wealth syndrome, is a relatively new term that has generated heavy debate all its own. Affluenza is a portmanteau of the word influenza and affluence, mainly because it spreads like a virus and only leaves destruction in its path. (Alpha Dictionary) It is described as a psychological malaise affecting wealthy young people and has symptoms including…

The definition of progress is, “ movement toward a goal or to further or higher stage” (progress, The American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Houghton Mifflin Company. 07 Dec. 2015 < Dictionary.com). In Mary Shelley’s novel, Frankenstein, a scientist Dr. Victor Frankenstein makes a scientific breakthrough. He recreates life using science. Thinking that this is going to be an amazing invention, Dr. Frankenstein’s thoughts backfire. After creating this monster he becomes…

Sometimes it is much easier to do what is best for oneself rather than what is best for the group, and this decision is usually motivated by fear. Fear is a destructive force in society, allowing the strong to take advantage of the weak. The threat of terrorism creates a fear that allows government agencies to subvert the United States Constitution out of the threat that they will be unable to combat terrorism without performing these rights violations. After the attacks on New York and…

Cremains: What Are They & What to Do with Them Cremation, as a choice for disposition, has increased at a staggering rate over the past few decades. In 1958, only about 1 in 25 Americans chose cremation. Remarkably, that number is expected to reach over 49% in 2017. It’s natural to have a great deal of questions if you are considering cremation for yourself or for a loved one. Here, we will go into specifics about the term “cremains”, which is a word you will frequently come across when seeking…

There is silence in a room of twenty five as they watch Twilight Sparkle and her pony friends contend with wrapping up winter in preparation for the upcoming spring. All of the ponies in the village of Ponyville know their tasks which include snow removal, bird nest building, and waking hibernating animals in order to usher in the new season. The quiet space is broken when some of the attendees start singing along with the feature song of the episode “Winter Wrap Up.” Soon the entire room is…

tock, zoom, snip, rat a tat tat, cuckoo Invent your own onomatopoeia words of the following Trees swaying in the wind Children playing in the ground Piano playing Different Jungle sounds Flowers blooming in the garden 7) Create some interesting portmanteau words from the below pair. Watch out, you might end up with words that already exist! a) Soap Noodles b) Study Table c) Cricket played using a Hockey stick d) Talking Parrot e) Water Bottle 8) Interpret the following Mondegreens a) I…

vitamin D), antioxidants (e.g. vitamin E), and mediators of cell signaling and regulators of cell and tissue growth and differentiation (e.g. vitamin A). The largest number of vitamins (e.g. B complex vitamins) function as precursors for enzyme cofactor bio-molecules (coenzymes), that help act as catalysts and substrates in metabolism. When acting as part of a catalyst, vitamins are bound to enzymes and are called prosthetic groups. For example, biotin is part of enzymes involved in making…