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Essential English Phrasal Verbs & Idioms

Enhance your English communication skills with this comprehensive collection of common phrasal verbs and idiomatic expressions, complete with clear definitions and usage notes.

Common Phrasal Verbs

• Ask (Somebody) Out

  To invite someone to go with you, often on a date, such as to a cinema or restaurant.

• Break Down (In Tears)

  To become so overwhelmed by emotion that one loses control, often resulting in crying.

• Call (Something) Off

  To cancel an event or an agreement.

• Chip In

  To contribute something, such as money or effort, as one's share of a joint activity or expense.

• Come Down With (An Illness)

  To become sick or ill with a particular ailment, such as a cold or flu.

• Count On (Somebody)

  To rely on or depend on someone.

System Bus (Data, Address, and Control Bus)

This network of wires or electronic pathways is called the 'Bus'. A system bus is a single computer bus that connects the major components of a computer system.

It combines the functions of:

• Data Bus: Carries information.
• Address Bus: Determines where information should be sent.
• Control Bus: Determines the operation to be performed.

This technique was developed to reduce costs and improve modularity.

Figure: System Bus

Address Bus

The address bus is a group of wires or lines used to transfer the addresses of memory or I/O devices.

• It is unidirectional.
• The width of the address bus determines the maximum addressing capacity, representing the largest address within memory that the bus can handle.
• Addresses are

The French Revolution: A Timeline

The Assembly of Notables

Why did that happen?

France was in a dire state due to wars. King Louis XVI called upon the nobles to convince them of a new financial plan.

What was it?

The Assembly of Notables was a group of important nobles who tried to solve France's tax problems but failed to reach a solution.

Why does it matter?

This was the last Assembly of Notables. It did not solve anything. It led to Louis XVI dismissing his finance minister and calling the Estates-General.

Meeting of the Estates-General (1789)

Why did that happen?

France still needed to find a way to raise money. Louis XVI called the Estates-General to address France's financial crisis.

What were the Estates-General?

It was a meeting of the general... Continue reading "French Revolution: Key Events and Timeline 1789-1793" »

Mesozoic Sediments in the Dinarides

Mesozoic sediments in the outer Dinarides are classic carbonate sediments, while the central and inner Dinarides have volcano-sedimentary and flysch sediments.

Triassic Period

The Triassic sediments spread over the Vrnograč and Bosanski Novi band over western Bosnia, north and northeast Herzegovina, and southeast Bosnia. The second broader band goes from Vareš over Olovo, Glasnica, and Romanija to Višegrad.

Jurassic Period

The Jurassic period sediments occupy the largest part of the outer Dinaric zone, where it is mostly developed in the limestone-dolomite facies. It is located in the area of Bihać to Gacko and Trebinje. The Jurassic age volcano sediment formations are also found in the central zone from Kozara... Continue reading "Mesozoic and Cenozoic Sediments in Bosnia and Herzegovina" »

The Geological Foundation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sediments were fractured and collected. The deposition of Silurian sediments, which subsequently serve as the basis for all other geological strata and the relief of Bosnia and Herzegovina, ceased more than 400 million years ago. Upon this Silurian base, layers from the early and late Palaeozoic era (i.e., the Devonian and Carboniferous periods) were deposited in the same ocean basin.

Palaeozoic Sediments: Composition and Distribution

The Palaeozoic sediments are presented mostly as clastic and less commonly as carbonate formations, which are metamorphosed in some places. Palaeozoic sediments can mainly be found in the following regions:

• The Una-Sana area
• The Central Bosnian Schist Mountains
• Eastern

Rebeca's Application to Kent University's Training Program

Dear Human Resources,

During my Bachelor of Science degree in Management and Business, I have met many people who have spoken highly of Kent University. They recommended that I contact you directly to receive more information about your training program.

Through my degree in Management, I have learned many aspects of commercial management, and my interest in the subject has grown. Therefore, I would like to further my studies at your esteemed university. I believe this represents a significant career opportunity that would allow me to dedicate my future to my passion.

Additionally, I am considering enrolling in a training course this holiday season to gain more knowledge in this field.

I... Continue reading "Enhance Your Business Acumen with Kent University's Training Program" »

Understanding Food Contamination

Food contaminants are substances which may be present in foods as a result of how they have been handled through the different stages of production or as a result of environmental contamination.

What are Foodborne Illnesses?

Foodborne illnesses result from eating spoiled food or food that has been contaminated. When a foodborne illness involves an infection, it is called a foodborne infection.

Common Foodborne Infections

• Salmonellosis

  Salmonellosis is a foodborne illness caused by eating food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. These bacteria are often found in contaminated water, in poorly preserved foods made with egg, and in meat. Symptoms include headache, vomiting, and diarrhea. It is particularly serious

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Key Terms and Concepts

ABA

Definition: Strives for accurate, reliable, and data-based interventions.

7 Dimensions of ABA

Applied: Focuses on socially significant behaviors.
Behavioral: Observes and measures the behavior of interest.
Analytic: Demonstrates a functional relationship between the intervention and behavior change.
Technological: Procedures are described clearly and precisely.
Conceptually Systematic: Interventions are based on behavioral principles.
Effective: Produces clinically significant behavior change.
Generalized: Behavior change occurs across different settings, people, and time.

Basic Concepts

Behavior: Any activity of a living organism.
Environment: Events or conditions that affect a person's behavior.... Continue reading "Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Key Terms & Concepts" »

Semiotics: Signs, Symbols, Icons & Branding

Semiotics is the study of signs and symbols and their use or interpretation. It encompasses designation, likeness, analogy, metaphor, symbolism, signification, and communication. Essentially, semiotics explores how words and other signs create meaning. In this field, a sign is anything that stands in for something other than itself.

• Signs produce meaning.
• A sign signifies something.
• Meaning is socially produced through signs, symbols, and icons.

Non-Vocal Communications

Signals, signs, and symbols represent a separate form of language.

• Signifier: The physical existence of an object (e.g., the word "tree").
• Signified: The mental concept or idea associated with the object (e.g., the image of a tree in your

Exercises in International Trade

1. Define the Following Terms:

• Forwarding Agent: A person, agency, or enterprise engaged in the collection, shipment, and delivery of goods. For example, a company that arranges the transportation of products from a manufacturer to a retailer.
• Green Channel: The route followed when passing through customs at an airport or other port of entry for passengers who claim to have no dutiable goods to declare.
• Customs: The official organization responsible for collecting taxes (duties) on goods entering a country and preventing the entry of illegal goods.
• Freight: Goods transported in bulk by truck, train, ship, or aircraft.
• Invoice: A document listing goods supplied or services rendered, stating the sum of money owed for