The document discusses how the current recession differs from previous ones due to larger budget deficits and stimulus packages. It notes that consumer spending fell significantly in 2009 and consumer confidence is rebounding slowly. It advises that companies will have to fight over a smaller economic pie and consumers will have reduced spending power due to high debt levels.
This document provides an overview of the field of linguistics. It defines linguistics as the science of language, including how languages work and what allows humans to learn and use language. There are three main categories of linguistic study: language form, meaning, and language in context. Linguistics draws from diverse fields like psychology, computer science, and neuroscience. The document also discusses topics like phonology, morphology, genres/registers of text, narrative structure, and word choice. Exercises are proposed in areas like phonetic transcription, morphology, and analyzing narratives.
The document discusses strategies for the San Francisco City government. It mentions using Twitter and other social media platforms to communicate with citizens. It also discusses the roles and relationships between different departments in the city such as the Strategic Framework Committee and other groups.
The document discusses strategies for the San Francisco City government. It mentions using Twitter and other social media platforms to communicate with citizens. It also discusses the roles and relationships between different departments in the city such as the Strategic Framework Committee and other groups.