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Vernacular is the native language of a country or a locality. In general linguistics, it is used to describe local languages as opposed to lingua francas, official standards or global languages. It is sometimes applied to nonstandard dialects of a global language. For instance, in Western Europe up until the 17th century, most scholarly work had been written in Latin, so works written in a native language were said to be in the vernacular. Also, In the history of European literature, there can be said to have been various periods of “vernacularization” when, for example, those languages now referred to as Romance languages started to produce literatures of their own. The Divine Comedy, the Cantar de mio Cid, and The Song of Roland are examples of early vernacular literature in those languages that would one day be called Italian, Spanish, and French, respectively. Dante’s De Vulgari Eloquentia (1305), which he wrote before the Divine Comedy, was an important justification of the need to start writing literature in the vernacular, the language of the people. (See Vernacular literature) The vernacular is also often contrasted with a liturgical language (in linguistics, the relationship between these "High" and "Low" languages or varieties of a language is referred to as diglossia). For example, until the 1960s, Latin Rite Roman Catholics held Masses in Latin rather than in local vernacular language, to this day the Coptic Church holds liturgies in Coptic; though parts of Mass are read in Amharic, the Ethiopian Orthodox Church holds liturgies in Ge'ez, etc. The Reformation was spread by the publication of Bibles and other religious writings in the vernacular, and the reforms of the Second Vatican Council permitted the use of vernacular liturgies in Roman Catholicism. Similarly, in Hindu culture, traditionally religious or scholarly works were written in Sanskrit (long after its use as a spoken language) or in Tamil in the Tamil land (since Sangam era). With the rise of the bhakti movement from the 1100s onwards, religious works started being created in other languages Hindi, Kannada, Telugu and many other Indian languages throughout the different regions of India. For example, the Ramayana, one of Hinduism's sacred epics in Sanskrit had vernacular versions such as Ranganadha Ramayanam in telugu by Gona Buddha Reddy in telugu in 15th century, Ramacharitamanasa a Hindi version of the Ramayana by the 16th century poet Tulsidas. Within the subcategory of sociolinguistics, the term vernacular has been applied to several concepts, leading to confusion among scholars regarding what is actually being referred to. This term had not been heard in the western world until the late 1800s. One use of the term, as exemplified by Poplack (1993) and [[William Labov|), defines vernacular varieties as casual varieties used spontaneously rather than self-consciously. It could also be described as informal talk used in intimate situations. Linguists consider the vernacular to be the first form of speech acquired by a person.
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1. South India Tours- Where life stops and love starts
November 06, 2009
with zest when good fortune roving over the head. South India tour offer an opportunity to have a pleasant rendezvous with nature and its arresting panoramas. Holidaymakers from all the four corners of earth roll in different cites of South India to experience the actual vernacular sensitivity. The greening beaches and mesmeric backwaters of Kerala cast a magical spell on visitors and tend them to get smitten to it. The swaggering palms, fresh breeze, golden sand and shining sun found in the beaches of South India create the real joie de vivre of a South India tour.
The much famed templ... (read more)
Author: Hitesh Chandna
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2. Teen Drug Slang
October 16, 2009
Teenage drug addiction is a serious issue in the world today. Teenagers are getting pressure from their friends and peers to use drugs, and they are so prevalent in our society that most kids nowadays know more drug slang than adults ever did. In order for adults to be properly educated on what kids are hearing these days, they have to know the vernacular. Here is a list of current teen drug slang:
BLOW: (Cocaine) AKA charlie, coke, dust, flake, white lady, nose candy, powder, rock, rails, snowbirds, white, and yayo.
BOY: (Heroin) AKA: Antifreeze, Big H, brown sugar, dope, golden gi... (read more)
Author: Ashley Welch
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3. Not Lost in Business Translation Anymore
October 13, 2009
Understanding each other in a common language is an important aspect in human relationships since language promotes unity and coherence.
There are over a hundred languages in the world today. Aside from those, each country has vernacular languages, too. Given the numerous languages available, understanding each other can either be made complex or simplified.
With the introduction of the internet, communication evolved into an entirely different stage. This time, the computer screen is the only barrier in long distance conversations. Everybody converge in the internet for all purpos... (read more)
Author: Ravish Kalra
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4. Term Life Insurance For Californians
October 09, 2009
It can be a truly daunting experience for anyone who is looking to purchase California term life insurance. Common in many industries, insurance is no exception; you will find the use of words that are defined in a way that is much different from the common or traditional definition. Because California term life insurance has some of its own vocabulary, it would be extremely beneficial for anyone looking to learn more about their policies to conduct some research and education on their own to make the process a lot less intimidating and a lot more clear. There are a lot of terms and vernacular... (read more)
Author: William Doyle
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5. What Is a Sales Funnel? - Hun, You're speaking Greek to Me. [Training MLM Leads]
October 08, 2009
I am fortunate enough that my wife has an massive computer and I.T. background. As a result, she's fairly keen on web site design and HTML code. Every since she took on the full-time job of being "Mom", and heck, even still, she talks computer vernacular that I simply don?t understand. I?d always tell her I had no clue to what she was talking about.
Now here I am as an internet marketer, and of course we have lingo that we use that most people have NO CLUE about.
I know I didn?t understand when I first began? I remember reading Mike Dillard's ?Magnetic Sponsoring? almost two yea... (read more)
Author: Roozeekuh Ruzicka
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6. Tour Package in India - Explore the Vast Region of India
September 24, 2009
If it is asked to describe India in one sentence, it should actually be said “Unity in diversity”. India is a country where a huge diversity is found mainly in its culture and heritage even in people, countryside, type of weather, verbal communication or language, vernacular and so on. India is a big country not only in size but also in many ways. Therefore, one part of India can not be covered in one single trip as at present there are 28 states and 07 union territories in India and the interesting part of that each state has its own language, culture, traditions, legends, sacraments etc. in ... (read more)
Author: Pradeep Sharma
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7. Stop! You're Both Right
September 14, 2009
Cyberspace has certainly shrunk the margin of error ...
Colloquialisms used to take quite a while to become embedded in a local vernacular. For example, the Americans expunged the British from the colonies in 1789, but based upon personal letters exchanged between the two countries which have been noted by historians, it took until the 1830s before comments were made noticing a distinct difference in accents between them.
Local dialects will always be a fixture in geographical cultures. However, as more and more of us traverse both cyberspace and the real world, basic pronunciations are ... (read more)
Author: William Doyle
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8. Diwali Festival: The Victory of Good over Evil
September 12, 2009
Diwali or Deepavali is celebrated with great gusto and enjoyment in India and many other countries around the world. The English word Diwali is actually the corruption of the vernacular word Deepavali which means an array of lamps. Hence, the festival of Diwali is quite correctly known as the festival of lights. As you might know, the Diwali festival is celebrated to commemorate the return of Lord Rama with his wife to the throne in Ayodhaya after a 14 year exile in the forests. People celebrated his return by lighting an array of lamps to celebrate his return.
The Diwali festival is cele... (read more)
Author: Rahul Doshi
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9. How to Rank High in Search Engine Results
August 10, 2009
The first place people search when looking for an answer is the Internet. “Google it” has become part of our everyday vernacular. Billions of people go online every day looking for answers to their questions. The two main search engines are Google and Bing. (Bing is the merger of MSN and Yahoo.) Google has dominated the search business due to the algorithms they use to ensure the end user finds the answers they are looking for. Time will tell if Bing will be competitive with Google. Ranking high in search engines is an art. Ten percent of ranking is data, but 90% is insight. The in... (read more)
Author: Yolanda Allen
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10. Dieting by the Numbers
July 22, 2009
Overview
Calorie has become a part of the everyday vernacular for most people. We have become so accustomed to dieting and weight loss programs that we assume we understand the ins-and-outs of calorie counting. But counting calories can be trickier than we think. There are several important considerations in setting the calorie limit for your weight loss program.
The average dieter approaches calorie counting with the less is better philosophy. However, research indicates that in fact; the overly restricted calorie counts lead to poor weight loss results, dieter ... (read more)
Author: joel marion
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11. Learn Spanish language like never before!
July 09, 2009
Learning Spanish can prove helpful in various avenues. You might consider either to take up Spanish learning classes for fun or to build a career. Spanish language can also prove helpful while you are on a business meet with Spaniard businesspersons. Thus, learning the language can prove rewarding.
Most effective way of learning the language is at a structured environment where Spanish is vernacular. There are hundreds of schools offering Spanish language courses for students from all over the world. The courses at these Spanish language schools range from beginners course to advance ... (read more)
Author: Dev Kon
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12. Designing an Effective Landing Page
June 22, 2009
In the vernacular of online searching, a landing page is the first contact an advertiser or a web host will have with the visitor, and because of this fact the landing page is the best opportunity to win or lose their attention. Learning how to utilize words and phrases, and in some cases graphics and other visual tools, can help to not only attract the online visitor but to satisfy their requests as well.
Nothing will frustrate a search faster than irrelevant information. The online researcher, whether they are shopping for a product or looking for information, is using the internet beca... (read more)
Author: Michael Oxley
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13. What Exactly is a Barbecue Rub?
May 28, 2009
In the parlance of barbecue vocabulary most everyone understands the more known terms. But there is one term in the barbecue vernacular seems to get lost in the barbecuing universe and that is the barbecue rub. Just what is a barbecue rub? Everyone knows all about barbecue sauce and barbecue grills but ask the average guy on the street about a barbecue rub and he may just stare blankly back at you.
A barbecue rub can make a good piece of meat a great piece of meat simply by adding an explosion of taste that isn’t found in unseasoned meat. Of course many people argue that the skill of the ... (read more)
Author: Andrew Bicknell
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14. ParaScale Cloud Storage Software
May 26, 2009
Understanding Public and Private cloud storage
Cloud storage is a relatively new concept that is becoming a more recognizable term in the industry vernacular. It is defined by three characteristics. First, the storage service must be over a network. Second, the storage pool must be easy to scale transparently without downtime. Third, the storage pool must be easy to manage especially at scale.
The difference between a public cloud and a private cloud is simple. A public cloud is offered as a service, usually over an internet connection. Public cloud providers charge a monthly usage ... (read more)
Author: Parascale Inc.
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15. A Equipment elementary textbook
May 19, 2009
A Technology Primer by Steven Milbrandt
A buzzword in the lexicon or vernacular of today, "Modern Technology" is bandied about like the proverbial "awe-inspiring magic "must have of our generation. In our "want-it-now" and get it quick mentality, the rush to buy is often accompanied later by a need to fix, learn or improve. Modern tech because of its inherent complexities breaks down more often than the providers of it would like to admit. Here, lets briefly talk about some of this tech and common solutions and fixes.
Ripped from the pages of a tech spy novel, high tech is more commo... (read more)
Author: twinkle singh
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16. Rajasthan local news from dependable news websites - a brief
May 13, 2009
These online news sites aggregate local news from thousands and hundreds of vernacular as well national news sources and present platform for enlightening discussion on local issues.
A latest analysis of the market has revealed that readers choose to read local news covered by local journalists in contrast to the news content created for their market by a distant source. Today there are a number of news sites, which have for this purpose engaged a team of local journalists.
The news sites endeavor to deliver information as per the expectation of the readers and attempt to reach out ... (read more)
Author: Anirban Bhattacharya
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17. Floplords - Flippers Turned Landlords
May 02, 2009
When house prices stopped their dizzying ascent in the Great Housing Bubble, many speculators found themselves with large monthly debt service costs and no income to offset expenses. Many chose to quit paying their mortgage obligations and allowed the property to be auctioned at foreclosure. Many chose to rent the properties to reduce their monthly cashflow drain, and they became accidental landlords. In the vernacular of the time, they became floplords, flippers turned landlords.
Becoming a floplord was fraught with problems. First, they were not covering their monthly expenses, so the l... (read more)
Author: Robert Bell
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18. Option Trading: Start Your New Career
April 30, 2009
The idea of alternative trading on net strength property charging to you, but how do you get initiated? You tally study a little around soup options dealing, and you tally attempted to realize the joint conceptions and schemes, but you hold been enveloped by the lingo. So where do you set roughly?
The 1st weigh to empathize for support option trading is how they motley from the vernacular schemes postulated in purchase and trading stocks. When it descends justness fallen to it, those schemes are grounded on purchase low and trading richly. The only way you'll good from this is by purchase s... (read more)
Author: Tom Cromlento
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19. A Condescending Vernacular: The Problem of Elderspeak
April 24, 2009
Many people naturally revert to something like baby talk when communicating with people who are elderly. More than simply a way to adjust to cognitive impairments that elders may develop as they age, this tendency is known as “elderspeak.” It often consists of using a singsong-type tone, exaggerating and prolonging words or syllables, speaking more slowly than is necessary, limiting vocabulary, repeating statements over and over again, making statements sound like questions, and using diminutives like “honey,” “dear,” and “sweetie.” While elderspeak may be a common practice, studies consist... (read more)
Author: Brandon Thomas
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20. Bulk Emailing Platform Delivers Localised Content To Target Vernacular Demographics
March 16, 2009
Aghreni’s bulk email and mobile messaging platform can deliver rich HTML content in Indian languages for Indian Marketers to target the non-english speaking segments.
The platform was demonstrated to leading marketers in India and several have shown interest to target the non-english speaking segments in non-metro towns across the country.
Bulk email and mobile messaging platform e-messenger is an ideal choice for marketers to deliver marketing campaigns through rich HTML message on email and mobile messages through SMS channels. It has powerful reporting features to track the delive... (read more)
Author: Hiring Manager
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21. San Bernardino DNA Testing Labs offer Large Service Menus
March 09, 2009
Over the past couple of decades, the term ‘DNA’ has become part of the American vernacular. It makes regular appearances our TV’s on all the crime scene investigation shows, on our daytime talk shows with topics like “Who’s Your Daddy?” and prominently (and more importantly) in our criminal justice system. DNA Testing Centers have sprung up around San Bernardino Counties in communities such as Ontario, Victorville, Upland, Chino, Pomona and Barstow.
Most San Bernardino DNA Testing labs specialize in either Familial Relationship DNA Testing or in Criminal DNA Testing or both. There are al... (read more)
Author: Larry Borsheim
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22. What a Los Angeles DNA Testing Lab can Offer
February 11, 2009
In the past 20 years, the term ‘DNA’ has become part of the American vernacular. It makes regular appearances our TV’s on all the crime scene investigation shows, on our daytime talk shows with topics like “Who’s Your Daddy?” and prominently (and more importantly) in our criminal justice system. DNA Testing Centers have sprung up around Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
Most Los Angeles DNA Testing labs specialize in either Criminal DNA Testing or in Familial Relationship DNA Testing. There are also Los Angeles DNA Testing labs that test specifically for cultural ethnic... (read more)
Author: Larry Borsheim
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23. Hotels in India
November 21, 2008
India’s immense natural and cultural diversity is increasingly finding an echo in its hotels. With stress on vernacular aspects gaining ground in contemporary hotel architecture, hotels are beginning to stamp a strong sense of place. A sample of Kerala hotel videos reflect the point I’m making. From Kozhikode down to Poovar, Kerala is taking great pride in its hotel architecture. A style that is taking its building cues from local traditions. To think that one could do without airconditioning in a hotel lobby in Kerala in May would take some convincing. Interviewing the architect of Kadavu Res... (read more)
Author: Rajesh Mishra
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24. Bangladesh: Govt silent on Al Qaida presence
July 24, 2008
Tag:Guest House,strong grip over media,Shahidul From:http://www.chinalightindustry.com/
After publication of a report in vernacular daily Amader Shomoy, quoting Detective Branch [intelligence wing of Bangladesh police] on Al Qaida kingpin Ayman Jawahiri’s coming to Bangladesh in 2006 and staying at a ‘Guest House’ at country’s capital city. Quoting a source within Detective Branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, Amader Shomoy said, one of the top kingpins of Al Qaida, Ayman Jawahiri came to Bangladesh in 2006 and stayed at a guest house located at city’s Gulshan area. A local handcraf... (read more)
Author: ut ut1
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25. When the media turns into evil
June 08, 2008
Media can play important role in up building a nation, while the same media, being influenced by evil forces or vested interest, could turn into devastating element for any nation.
Take the example of Bangladesh’s leading media group named Transcom Media, which owns a vernacular daily newspaper named Prothom Alo, an English language daily named The Daily Star, two periodicals named Shaptahik 2000 and Anandadhara. Recently the group has acquired ownership of an FM radio station named ‘Aina Broadcasting Corporation’ (ABC). The group is rather known as ‘Daily Star Group’ in Bangladesh, becau... (read more)
Author: Sunita Paul
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