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| - | [[Robert Filliou]] at the [[MuHKA]] | ||
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| - | *[[Eleanor Morse]], 97, [[United States|American]] co-[[founder]] of the [[Salvador Dali Museum]], after long illness. | ||
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| - | The [[ex-voto anatomici]] are a series of terracotta sculptures[http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Museo_Nazionale_Napoli_Gabinetto_Segreto_Findings_From_Pompeji.jpg] ([[ex-voto]]s of [[private parts]]: [[penis]]es, a [[breast]] and, on the right, a [[womb]]) in a showcase in the [[Gabinetto Segreto]] (secret chamber) at the [[Museo Archeologico Nazionale of Naples]]. Found in a [[samnite]] sanctuary in the old town of [[Cales]] ([[Calvi Risorta]]). | ||
| - | At first glance these objects might be mistaken as coming from an [[oversexed]] people. But as [[Catherine Johns]] explains, these [[ex-voto]]s are used to bring [[good luck]]. | + | '''Shorthand''' is an abbreviated symbolic writing method that increases speed or brevity of writing as compared to a normal method of writing a language. The process of writing in shorthand is called '''stenography''', from the [[Greek language|Greek]] ''stenos'' (narrow) and ''graphē'' or ''graphie'' (writing). It has also been called '''brachygraphy''', from Greek ''brachys'' (short) and '''tachygraphy''', from Greek ''tachys'' (swift, speedy), depending on whether compression or speed of writing is the goal. |
| - | "everyday sexual imagery ... are not primarily about sex, but about [[good luck]]. We know that a [[charm]] in the form of a [[shamrock]] does not allude to [[botany]], nor does a [[horseshoe]] shaped one symbolize [[equestrial]] pursuits. The principle is the same, and the shocked and embarrassed response of [[Victorian]] scholars to Roman phallic objects missed the point." --Catherine Johns in ''[[Sex (book)]]'' | + | Many forms of shorthand exist. A typical shorthand system provides symbols or abbreviations for words and common phrases, which can allow someone well trained in the system to write as quickly as people speak. Abbreviation methods are alphabet-based and use different abbreviating approaches. |
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| + | Shorthand was used more widely in the past, before the invention of recording and dictation machines. Until recently, shorthand was considered an essential part of secretarial training as well as being useful for journalists. Although the primary use of shorthand has been to record oral dictation or discourse, some systems are used for compact expression. For example, health-care professionals may use shorthand notes in medical charts and correspondence. Shorthand notes are typically temporary, intended either for immediate use or for later transcription to [[Cursive|longhand]], although longer term uses do exist, diaries (like that of the famous [[Samuel Pepys]]) being a common example. | ||
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Shorthand is an abbreviated symbolic writing method that increases speed or brevity of writing as compared to a normal method of writing a language. The process of writing in shorthand is called stenography, from the Greek stenos (narrow) and graphē or graphie (writing). It has also been called brachygraphy, from Greek brachys (short) and tachygraphy, from Greek tachys (swift, speedy), depending on whether compression or speed of writing is the goal.
Many forms of shorthand exist. A typical shorthand system provides symbols or abbreviations for words and common phrases, which can allow someone well trained in the system to write as quickly as people speak. Abbreviation methods are alphabet-based and use different abbreviating approaches.
Shorthand was used more widely in the past, before the invention of recording and dictation machines. Until recently, shorthand was considered an essential part of secretarial training as well as being useful for journalists. Although the primary use of shorthand has been to record oral dictation or discourse, some systems are used for compact expression. For example, health-care professionals may use shorthand notes in medical charts and correspondence. Shorthand notes are typically temporary, intended either for immediate use or for later transcription to longhand, although longer term uses do exist, diaries (like that of the famous Samuel Pepys) being a common example.
