Modal Concord

Modal Concord: A Case Study of Dutch

The combination of a modal verb and a modal adverb that is similar in modal force (possibility/necessity) and flavor (epistemic/deontic, etc.) allows a concord interpretation in which the two modals somehow ‘fuse’ and communicate just a single modality. This paper presents a case study of modal concord, as it is exemplified in Dutch. It seems that speakers of this language tend to add modal adv...

Simple Dependent Types: Concord?

We suggest a simple model for a restricted form of dependent types in object oriented languages, whereby classes belong to groups and dependency is introduced via intragroup references using the MyGrp keyword. We introduce motivating and exploratory examples, present the formal model and outline soundness of the type system.

Concord with collective nouns revisited

Uneven Ripening of 'Concord' Grapes

For production of high quality grape berries, the whole cluster should ripen at one time. The lack of uniform ripening within a cluster is termed "uneven ripening," and is characterized by the presence of green berries in an otherwise mature ripe cluster. Uneven ripening of 'Concord' is a major problem in the South, often prohibiting production. Northwest Arkansas is the southern boundary for c...

Concord Grapes and Cognitive Health

Oxidative stress, caused by free radicals in the body, can have a damaging effect on the brain.12 The brain is particularly vulnerable to oxidative damage because of its high use of oxygen relative to its size and few antioxidant defense systems, among other factors.12 Oxidative damage can affect enzymatic activities in many proteins including glutamine synthetase, which converts glutamate to g...