predicate logic

Question 1

In this question, assume the following predicate and constant symbols:

W(x,y) : x wrote y
L(x,y) : x is longer than y
N(x) : x is a novel
h : Hardy
a : Austen
j : Jude the Obscure
p : Pride and Predjudice

Given these specifications, which of the predicate logic formulas below represent the sentence, 'Hardy wrote a novel which is longer than any of Austen's' in predicate logic?
a. x (W(h,x) L(x,a)))
b. x y (L(x,y) W(h,y) W(a,x))
c. x y (W(h,x) W(a,y) L(x,y)))
d. x (N(x) W(h,x) y (N(y) W(a,y) L(x,y)))
e. x y (W(h,x) W(a,y) L(x,y))


i can solve that. :D (btw, it's d). it's one of my brother's hw problems...one out of 9 questions that i can do. xT

badminton

confession time: I like being team manager for badminton, it's fun. :)

ai: apple ipod & valentines

I think I'm in love with apple products...and the idea of being in love. oh well..<3

this is so cute. and that's what I would engrave. :)
well, either that or "with love, affections, and fervor. -aipod" I think "fervor," "ardent," and "dote" are wonderful words. they're incredibly powerful, but not often used. I don't know if that's because not a lot of people know it, or because they can use it effectively, but either way, I think I'll use it more often.
ditto with "smitten," although I have a feeling those that use it don't fully understand what smitten is. it's a shame, and I feel horrible when I correct it (love should never be corrected, but alas, if i correct it, then that means that it's not really love, is it?), especially if they're so foolhardy and obstinate on the idea that they are right.
anyways, for the illiterate, or for those who claim to be "romantic at hearts," please mind the definitions, and use them with care, because these words are very special to me, I think, and they should not be used wantonly, for excessiveness is the harbinger of the world of cliche, and i really don't like it when they're used unneccessarily. it's stupid. and I will be very cross, I imagine, and, despite good breeding, manners, and upbringing, I won't hesitate to question whether the user of such profound words fully understand their concepts and challenge them, probably angering (because they're embarassed, because in the end, I usually triumph, because they do not use the words precisely and correctly.--forms, rules, and boundaries are meant for those who understand it to break it. for those who are unaware of what they're doing, they shouldn't even attempt, because I will scorn them, unhesitatingly, for (this is my own quote, DO NOT RIP IT OFF, I WILL USE IT TO ITS FULLEST ABILITIES AGAINST YOU IF YOU DO) "I mean what I say and, I can say a lot of mean things.")

anyhow. enjoy these definitions. I thoroughly love them. :)

fer·vor (fûr'v?r) Pronunciation Key
n.
Great warmth and intensity of emotion. See Synonyms at passion.
Intense heat.
(SOURCE: Modern Language Association (MLA):
"fervor." The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2004. 27 Jan. 2007. )

ar·dent [ahr-dnt] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective
1. having, expressive of, or characterized by intense feeling; passionate; fervent: an ardent vow; ardent love.
2. intensely devoted, eager, or enthusiastic; zealous: an ardent theatergoer. an ardent student of French history.
3. vehement; fierce: They were frightened by his ardent, burning eyes.
4. burning, fiery, or hot: the ardent core of a star.
(SOURCE: Modern Language Association (MLA):
"ardent." Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1). Random House, Inc. 27 Jan. 2007. )

dote (d?t) Pronunciation Key
intr.v. dot·ed, dot·ing, dotes
To show excessive fondness or love: parents who dote on their only child.
(SOURCE: Modern Language Association (MLA):
"dote." The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2004. 27 Jan. 2007. )
i'm horribly fond of the second definition from word net, as well, which is: 2. shower with love; show excessive affection for; "Grandmother dotes on her the twins" (SOURCE: Modern Language Association (MLA):
"dote." WordNet® 2.1. Princeton University. 27 Jan. 2007. ) the idea of showering someone with love, and "excessive affection" is really...strong, and powerful, in my humble opinion. :)

smit·ten [smit-n] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective
1. struck, as with a hard blow.
2. grievously or disastrously stricken or afflicted.
3. very much in love.
of course, i mean the third definition, unless someone is wittingly joking about the subject of course, which is very common when they're in love--everythign seems better, brighter, and rosier (from what i've heard). (SOURCE: Modern Language Association (MLA):
"smitten." Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1). Random House, Inc. 27 Jan. 2007. )

now, excuse me, i've homework to attend to

ps. yes, those are MY train of thoughts, please do not copy, for i will surely lower my opinion of you, subconsciously if not consciously, because really, this is individual thinking, if you've no opinion, no originality, no personality, then what are you? even robots and pc's have distinguishing characteristics of their own.

pps. yes, i think valentines is really the muse fo this source...that, and romantic british comedies like love actually, bridget jones 1 (i can't find bridget jones 2!), and pride and prejudice

dad and the jello incident(s)

account one
dad: where are you going?
aipod: to get something eat..?
dad: oh okay
aipod: i think i want some jello!
dad: i bought some for you, so don't eat mine

...i know he means well. the jello he bought for me were very deliscious, but the ones that he made was just for him, because it took a long time to make and was supposed to help him...it's just the way he says it makes it seems mean. i have to remember that

account two
dad: why are you doing?
aipod: i'm trying to open the lid.
dad: why does it take you so long? khang didn't have a problem opening it.
aipod: ...
dad: ...
aipod: I GOT IT!

...he means well, i know. but that BURNED. D:


SIGNED: ILOVEYOUPLATONICALLY

ps. i finally changed the layout of my xanga. :)

dear blogspot,

my laptop's downstairs now, and it makes me sad. this means that i can't go on myspace or aim as frequently anymore.
I suppose this is a good thing? but it just makes me all the more rebellious. i don't think that's a good thing.

at the moment, i'm going to do my homework because tomorrow will be very tiring!

list of things to do
- shower
- etudier pour le francais
- finish script for l'histoire
- start study guides
- study for physics
- study for calc

SIGNED: ILOVEYOUPLATONICALLY

ps. today was sort of eventful; I got to talk to this person who goes to oak grove. his name was travis; we had an interesting conversation, I guess. travis is the same grade as me, so he takes apush as well. I FOUND SOMEONE WHO SUFFERS JUST AS MUCH AS ME! I think that's great; there's also this other girl, I think her name's megan or something, who takes apush as well. she's a bit boring, though, but very nice. what point am I leading at? well, nothing in particular, just that I'm sort of glad I volunteer an meet people who have something in common with me as well. that's all.

my apush book is funny (series)

from: Firsthand America: Chapter 15: Impeachment of Johnson: pg 493

"In August 1867 [Johnson] suspended Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, a close ally of the Radicals. There followed a comic opera in which Stanton barricaded himself in his office for two months while his successor periodically stood outside begging him to vacate."

isn't that a bit childish, for a grown man? really. that's a giggle-moment. :)