poniedziałek, 20 stycznia 2014

Helen Fisher: Why we love, why we cheat

Despair- to lose all hope

Example: He was in complete despair after loosing his father, last June.

Preamble- the introductory part of a statute, deed, constitution, or other document, stating the intent of what follows.

Example: "Virginity is now a mere preamble or waiting room to be got out of as soon as possible; it is without significance. Old age is similarly a waiting room, where you go after life's over and wait for cancer or a stroke. The years before and after the menstrual years are vestigial: the only meaningful condition left to women is that of fruitfulness. "-Ursula K. Le Guin (b. 1929), U.S. author. repr. In Dancing at the Edge of the World (1989). "The Space Crone," The Co-Evolution Quarterly (Summer 1976)


Stagger- To begin to lose confidence or strength of purpose; wave

Example: He staggered backward under the tremendous weight and crashed into the wall after hearing the bad news.

HolisticConcerned with wholes rather than analysis or separation into parts

Example: Our range of services has also expanded to provide a totally holistic approach to environmental consultancy.

AdulteryVoluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and a partner other than the lawful spouse

Example:  Eighty-eight percent of respondents said adultery is morally wrong because of cheating on your beloved.




poniedziałek, 13 stycznia 2014

Joachim de Posada: Don't eat the marshmallow!

equivalent-Having similar or identical effects.

Having good grades is not equivalent to being smart.

principle- A basic truth, law, or assumption

The principle of equality of nations that inhabit our country is strictly adhered by the President.

gratification-source of pleasure or satisfaction

I enjoy a great sense of gratification when my house is clean.

factor- something that helps produce or influence a result : one of the things that cause something to happen

Nitrogen oxides are therefore a contributory factor in the production of acid rain.

marshmallow A light, spongy, very sweet confection made of corn syrup, gelatin, sugar, and starch and dusted with powdered sugar.

We roasted the marshmallows above the campfire to make smors.



poniedziałek, 6 stycznia 2014

Presentation

https://present.me/view/126248-what-is-love-presentation


Michael Shermer: Why people believe weird things

Compatible- capable of existing or living together in harmony.

Example: Prejudice is not compatible with true religion

Skeptic- One who instinctively or habitually doubts, questions, or disagrees with assertions or generally accepted conclusions.

Example: I was really skeptic about his idea of going to the cinema on a Sunday.

Quadrosquare, balance, fit, suit, agree

Dowser- person who uses a divining rod to search for underground water or minerals.

Example: Dowsers have to put up with difficulties like icy water.

ExtratterestialOriginating, located, or occurring outside Earth or its atmosphere.

Example: The extratterestial beings flew to Earth in a spacecraft and landed on farmer Bob's corn field.



poniedziałek, 16 grudnia 2013

Charlie Todd: The shared experience of absurdity

Duffel bag-is a large cylindrical bag made of cloth (or other fabric) with a drawstring closure at the top

He packed his duffel bag with a towel and some clothes to change into for the gym.


Amanse- outlaw

Ted is a amanse. He hasn't been restricting to any of the given rules.

Improv-( short for improvisation):a performance given without planning or preparation

Improv everywhere is a project ran by Charlie Todd who loves acting in public places.

Too much time on your hands-having too much leisure time

He had too much time on his hands but decided to spend it wisely and studied for his exam that is two months away.

Site-specific-art created to exist in a certain place.

His plays are site-specific and can only be performed outside, wide in the open.

poniedziałek, 2 grudnia 2013

Kevin Allocca: Why videos go viral

     Viralquickly and widely spread or popularized especially by person-to-person electronic      communication

The news about her pregnancy went viral in exactly 22 seconds.
       Accelerate:

1. To increase the speed of. 
2. To cause to occur sooner than expected.
3. To cause to develop or progress more quickly

Tacky tastelessly showy; "a flash car"; "a flashy ring"; "garish colors"; "a gaudy costume"; "loud sport shirts"; "a meretricious yet stylish book"; "tawdry ornaments"

Asking someone to marry you at a sporting event is extremely tacky.

DefineTo describe the nature or basic qualities of something

He defined Mary as a kind and loving person.

Sprout out:

1. To begin to grow; give off shoots or buds.
2. To emerge and develop rapidly.

The flower he planted last week began to sprout out before the date given on the instructions.












poniedziałek, 18 listopada 2013

Robin Nagle: What I discovered in New York City trash

Prevalent:

 - Widely or commonly occurring, existing, accepted, or practiced

 Buff:

- A military uniform coat made of such leather.

Having good muscle tone; physically fit and trim

John got really buff since I have last seen him. He must have been working out.

Relentless:

-unyieldingly severe, strict, or harsh

The team was relentless in the game, even when they were down five to one.

Sustainability:

-To keep in existence; to maintain

The sustainability of the new drug on the market is not yet stable. It might not reach your local pharmacies.

Velocity:

-Rapidity or speed of motion

The velocity of the passing car caused her hair to fly.