Critics of concentration of media ownership and conglomeration argue that they are a threat to democracy. What is the thrust of these critics' concern? Do you share it? Why or why not?

Television signals travel

A) on paths matching the Earth's curvature. B) somewhat faster than light. C) best when there's good ground conductivity. D) in a straight line.

Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Generative grammar is the idea that from a finite set of sounds and a finite set of rules, speakers of any language can create an infinite number of sentences. 2. A direct verbal style, often seen in high-context and collectivistic cultures, is one where the speaker’s intentions are hidden or only hinted at during interaction. 3. In cultures that employ a personal style, the social context dictates word choice, especially personal pronouns. 4. An instrumental style of communication is receiver and process oriented. 5. To be able to read a Japanese newspaper, one would need to know and understand at least 2,000 basic characters. 6. Some research has shown that countries where gendered languages are spoken evidence less gender equality compared to countries with other grammatical gender systems.