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At a restaurant:

waiters: lay the table, take an order, recommend a dish, carry a tray, serve customers, pour the wine

customers: book a table, order food, try the wine, send something back, ask for the bill, leave a tip. food, plate, dish, meal, course

DIY and repairs:

change, drill, mend, put together, put up, set up, sew, stick, tie

Looking after yourself:

have your hair: bleached, curled, dyed, put up, straightened have: a blow-dry, a perm, a shave, a treatment, a trim, highlights

equipment: an exercise bike, a running machine, weights, a rowing machine, a cross-trainer, a yoga mat exercises: do sit-ups, do press-ups, do stretches, do aerobics, do spinning, do yoga/pilates manicure, pedicure, facial, massage, waxing, fake tan

helmet, archer, arrow,... Continue reading "Vocabulary and Grammar Practice" »

Handball: Essential Concepts

Crossovers

A crossover is a maneuver in which a dribbling player rapidly switches the ball from one side to the other in order to move around a defender.

Communication

Communication is the exchange or transfer of signals, facts, ideas, and symbols. It requires a sender, a message, and an intended receiver. Communication involves the activity of conveying information or meaning. Effective communication requires a common language (which may be written, spoken, or non-verbal).

Function

Function: To work or operate in a proper or particular way.

Interaction

Interaction: Communication or direct involvement with someone or something.

Defense

The defense back's task is to cover the attacking back and prevent shooting, breaking through... Continue reading "Handball and Swimming: Key Terms and Rules" »

City

City: definition vary around the world. Rural settlements: Small settlements that are either dispersed or concentrated in villages, agricultural and livestock farming are predominant/ Urban settlement: large settlements are normally known as cities or towns, have a higher number of people employed in industry or services. Concept of a city: Number of inhabitants- more than 10.000 people are classified as cities/ economic activity: urban areas are identified mostly by secondary and tertiary activities/ High population density: Have traditionally been traits of a city. Urban morphology types: irregular, orthogonal and radial. Irregular: irregular shape, made up of narrow, windy streets/ orthogonal: fairly regular, streets usually run at right... Continue reading "Understanding Urban Settlements and City Classification" »

1. What is recurrence for worst case of QuickSort and what is the time complexity in Worst case? Recurrence is T(n) = T(n-1) + O(n) and time complexity is O(n^2) 2. Suppose we have a O(n) time algorithm that finds median of an unsorted array. Now consider a QuickSort implementation where we first find median using the above algorithm, then use median as pivot. What will be the worst case time complexity of this modified QuickSort. O(nLogn)  3. Given an unsorted array. The array has this property that every element in array is at most k distance from its position in sorted array where k is a positive integer smaller than size of array. Which sorting algorithm can be easily modified for sorting this array and what is the obtainable time complexity?

Sex and gender are two concepts often presented as equal, but they are not. Sex refers to the biological classification based on reproductive organs. Gender is based on psychological and social characteristics associated with being male or female. This article aims to explore the relationship between gender and health. Gender affects the approach to healthcare and the manifestation, epidemiology, and pathophysiology of diseases. We will discuss how gender can be a conditioning factor in health and how it affects mental health throughout the life cycle.

Cultural Influence on Gender and Health

Culture plays a very important role in the behaviors of men and women. Gender differences produce gender inequalities that empower one group to the detriment... Continue reading "Sex, Gender, and Health: Impact on Mental Well-being" »

The Causes of World War II

The Second World War was a vast conflict fought in Europe, Asia and other parts of the world. It was a conflict between the Axis powers, led by Germany, Italy and Japan, and the Allied powers that included Britain, the USSR, France and (from 1941) the United States.

• The impact of World War I: the peace treaties: Germany lost territory, and its economy was damaged by the need to pay war reparations.

• The rise of fascism and nationalism: many people feared that there would be a communist revolution in their own countries, people considered that fascism and extreme nationalism were the most effective way to combat communism.

• The weakness of democracies: democracies like Britain and France wanted to avoid a new war at any

Nutrition: The Foundation of Health

1.1 Definition

Nutrition is the study of foods and their impact on our growth and well-being. It encompasses the behaviors and social factors that influence our food choices.

Foods provide us with energy (calories) and essential nutrients such as protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and water. Consuming a balanced diet provides the energy we need for daily activities, helps maintain a healthy weight, and reduces the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease.

Metabolism: The Body's Energy Engine

2.1 Definition

Metabolism refers to the chemical processes that occur within living cells and organisms to sustain life. These processes involve breaking down substances to release energy and synthesizing... Continue reading "Understanding Nutrition and Metabolism: Essential Concepts for Health" »

Economic Activity

Economic activity is what humans undertake to acquire goods (products and services) that satisfy consumer needs.

Economic Goods

Economic goods are products and services generated by economic activity.

Products

Products are goods obtained directly from nature (e.g., fish) or transformed into something else (e.g., clothes, books). They can be classified by:

• Composition: They can be consumable (durable consumer goods, such as computers, or non-durable, such as pizza) or capital goods (tools).
• Function: They can be intermediate goods (wool produced by a sheep) or finished goods (the shirt made from this wool).
• Ownership: They can be private (belonging to people) or public (belonging to the state).

Factors of Production

Factors of production... Continue reading "Understanding Economic Activity: Sectors and Factors" »

1921 Mussolini founded the National Fascist Party

and proclaimed himself the leader. Fascism: support of the board of the social sector, renew Italy. 1922 blackshirts (paramilitary militias) undertook Rome. King Victor Emanuel III entrusted him to form a new government. Mussolini has social, political cultural, politics, economy, society power.

1925 assassination of Matteotti = the Parliament dissolved

, fascism dictatorship installed. Crisis in 1929 unemployment- Public Works/ imperialist expansion by the state = good propaganda

1930 Italy allied with Germany

The Treaty of Versailles pulled Germany into misery. Violent political and social situation = Nazis party led by Adolf Hitler 1933 enormous inflation lead to nowhere. Munich Putsch- I failed... Continue reading "Rise of Fascism and Nazism Leading to World War II" »