Word and Object synonymy of native occasion sentences even of non-observational kind can be settled if raised, but the sentences cannot be translated.' " To go beyond these boundaries of translation by stimulus meaning, the linguist uses analytical hypotheses, in which he uses the steps (1) - (4) to equate parts of the native sentences to English words or phrases. Using the analytical hypotheses the linguist can form new sentences and create a translation manual. In Chapter 2 of "Word and Object", Quine shows that the total apparatus of grammatical and semantic devices in a language is not objectively translatable into foreign languages.
CAN-CON (convention) who came to CAN•CON and signed deals with many Canadian science fiction and fantasy writers. Of this he said, "I did more business at CAN•CON than I did at Worldcon". This informal access to large numbers of Canadian writers enabled him to spearhead TOR's Canadian publishing initiative. CAN-CON has had some of the most diverse programming SF conventions have ever had, while retaining a focus on Canada, its writing environment, and uniqueness. It has also hosted events such as book launches, Canvention with its Prix Aurora Awards, the Boréal Congress, a private label CAN-CON Wine, Virtual Reality gaming, and Co-Hosting