Synchronous communication refers to interaction happening in real-time – a meeting or phone conference, for example.  Asynchronous communication happens anytime and doesn’t rely on being together at the same time – in person or electronically.  E-mail is a good example of asynchronous communication.  Unlike e-mail, asynchronous message boards allow an online discussion to be well-organized into threads.  It is a common technique used in online learning.

Hepatitis means “inflammation of the liver.” Many viruses, alcohol, drugs, and various chemicals can cause hepatitis.

Autism is a spectrum disorder, which means it manifests itself in many different forms. A diagnosis can range from mild to severe, and though children who have it (i.e. are on the spectrum) are likely to exhibit similar traits, they're also as individual as the colors of a rainbow, each one managing a grab bag of symptoms. While one child may rarely speak and have difficulty learning how to read and write, another can be so high-functioning he's able to attend classes in a mainstream school.

All of the specific course grading percentages include a line for course investment. Course investment is the only component of the grade where I can reward you for effort and the time you put into the course. The largest components of course investment are attendance and speaking up in class, since coming to class prepared to discuss the readings every time requires quite a lot of time and effort. Minor or ungraded assignments may also be incorporated into the course investment grade.

If AccuStandard has a product with known or suspected solubility problems that can be corrected by sonication, “sonicate” is written on the label. An example of when this could happen is with products that may precipitate out of solution when they get cold. During shipment we cannot control the temperature of the products, and some of the less soluble analytes may start to precipitate out.

Examples from the past: breaking an arm in week 9, resulting in difficulty typing and a lot of time under pain medication. Anything that has produced University or medical paperwork and results in 3 or more absences probably qualifies as an extreme condition.

Locking-in” a rate is a process in which a lender guarantees a borrower a specific rate for a certain period of time, even if rates fluctuate during that period. At Gershman Mortgage, you can “lock-in” a rate for up to 270 days. When “floating” a rate, the borrower chooses to allow their rate to fluctuate with the market from the time of the application until the closing.

Set back is the optimal distance that a blower should be placed away from the entrance opening for the highest volume of CFM and is determined during AMCA testing. The blower is tested the first time and then moved forward and tested. If the CFM increases, then it is moved forward again. If the CFM falls from the first test, the blower is moved backward past the first test spot and run again. If the CFM increases it is moved further back and again tested.

NO! It’s an expression in Hebrew that means ruckus, hullabaloo. The literal meaning is volcanic noise.

Anonymous genetic research may use your health information or biological samples, such as blood or urine, but does not identify you as the source of them. In coded genetic research, your identity is kept separate from your health information and samples. This makes it very difficult for anyone to link them.

Pharm. D.”refers to a clinical Doctor of Pharmacy degree, which by 2004 will be the only degree conferred by accredited schools of Pharmacy.

Roll over simply means moving money within the tax-effective superannuation environment. For example, you may choose to ”roll over” your super into another fund when you leave your employer, or “roll over” the taxable part of your termination payment into your super fund.

The Harmattan is a dry dusty wind that blows along the northwest coast of Africa. ArtMattan also refers to Art in Manhattan. No, ArtMattan is a distribution company, not a production company, so we don't look at scripts. We only consider completed films.

The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit word “yug” or yoke. It means “union”. Through yoga, union is first created between body and breath, then breath and mind, and finally between mind and spirit. The yoga masters say, “Begin with the body”. Practicing asanas brings union between the body and breath and lays the foundation necessary to develop the deeper levels of union.

A horse is said to be “lapped on” another at the wire when its nose is opposite of at least the hind quarter of the horses ahead.

CBA means “can be arranged”. For a full explanation of our terms and abbreviations, please click here for the Key to Terms page.

Answer: Generally speaking, “All-inclusive” means, that you pay one up-front price that includes: Tips and hotel taxes at the resort, transfers to and from the resort, your room, three meals per day, beverages (including alcoholic drinks), beach towels and lounge chairs, entertainment and some activities. However some resorts are “More inclusive” and may include 24-hour room service, laundry service, water skiing, etc.

Metadata is a generic term for “data about data” or “descriptions of data.” It is primarily the description of the business category of the data: “Joe Williams” is a customer name, “Chicago” is a city name, Z12E34536 is a purchase order number, etc.

Nonlanded clubs are simply those that do not typically own or utilize a single piece of property for activities. Their plans may range from renting a local gym for a pool party to hosting a simple backyard swim and barbeque in a member’s fenced yard, to very elaborate Caribbean cruises or tours to nudist destinations in Europe and beyond.