... mechanization. Knowing the difference between these two kinds of implementation will make it easier to explain how employment is affected. The definition of mechanization is "to provide with mechanical power " (Merriam-Webster.com.). This means that by using equipment a job is then made more time- and labour efficient. Human assistance is still needed to operate the equipment, so mechanization does not replace ... further than mechanization is automation. Automation is characterized by "automatically controlled operation of an apparatus, process, or system by mechanical or electronic de...

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... for this is "today, it is argued that patients receiving home-care have a higher quality of life than those who are cared for in institutional settings such as nursing homes" (Arras 129). Institutional settings of hospitals and nursing homes are set up in a convenient manner for health professionals to handle a volume of patients quickly due to high patient to staff ratios ... for most families" (Meyer Forward). Consequently, this patient healthcare debt is negatively affecting our economy. Therefore, since "we are currently in the midst of an unprecedented explosion of medical technolo...

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... through an interview from Orlando Owens a member of the Free Mason fraternity. How do some individuals define a community? Some may say it is a group or groups of individuals dwelling together. Merriam-Webster defines a community as, "social groups of any sizes whose members reside in a specific locality, share government, and often have common cultural and historical heritages." While reading an excerpt ... ...

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Parody can be defined as the close imitation of a particular work for the purposes of ridicule or comedic effect (Merriam-Webster). With the conceptual understanding of parody as a genre, Monty Python and the Holy Grail takes the Arthurian tradition to a new level by mercilessly parodying its source material. The creators of ... ...

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... to the definition is "the process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more and more people begin living and working in central areas" (Merriam-Webster Dictionary). People- came to live in the cities because of the lack of jobs in the countryside. The Agricultural Revolution resulted in an increased amount of food in England and ... ...

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... the United States should abandon feminism to benefit future generations. The international definition of feminism is "the belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities" (Merriam-Webster). I have found that in America, feminists have primarily advocated for female benefits. There is a famous quote from the television show Friends where the character Rachel tells her partner, "No ... ...

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... concept of security in hospitality operations has many times been addressed in tandem with that of safety, even though the general thrust of each term is somewhat different. According to Merriam-Webster, the primary definition of safety is, "the condition of being free from harm or risk." This essentially the same as the primary definition of security, which is, " ... ...

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... , the setting of the film and finally the overall message that the audience can reflect on. The fantasy genre typically contains elements that are not realistic and according to the Merriam Webster Dictionary is defined as "a book, movie, etc., that tells a story about things that happen in an imaginary world". In this case, Jackson brought Tolkien's Middle Earth to life ... ...

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... from celebrities such as Beyoncé for women to identify as strong independent women, there are some that just do not fit into the lifestyle being thrown in their faces. Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines feminism as "The belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities." The problem with feminism is not its actual definition, but the way in ... ...

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... issues ranging from agricultural development to global libraries, to HIV. The couple, open Agnostics (a person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (as God) is unknown and probably unknowable. (Merriam-Webster)) believe that every life has equal value (Foundation Fact Sheet). Bill and Melinda, two of the most giving human beings on earth, are agnostic; they don't practice religious guidelines, and ... ...

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... off the land. In all regions of the colonies, merchants attempted to promote economic growth in their region but were stifled by British policies of mercantilism (MultiEducator, 2000). According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, "mercantilism is an economic system developing during the decay of feudalism to unify and increase the power and especially the monetary wealth of a nation by a strict governmental regulation of ... ...

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... . In the endeavor to live a life beneficial to the common good, an individual is forced to walk a tight line between an altruistic nature and an egotistic nature. As defined by Merriam-Webster, altruism is the "feeling and behavior that shows a desire to help other people as well as a lack of selfishness "1 while egoism is defined as "a doctrine that individual self-interest is ... ...

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... the thirst for power was equal for everyone, only the greatest obtained it. Power can be defined as the right to exert control over a certain group of people or objects (Merriam-Webster, 2014). It can be exercised by numerous methods and can result in different outcomes. Until the 20th century, countries frequently relied on military powers in order to attempt to conserve ... ...

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... on a tragedy"" (Dictionary.com). Passion for love and affection is Hester Prynne's fatal flaw. A fatal flaw is "a flaw in character that brings about the downfall of the hero of a tragedy" (Merriam-webster.com). It is evident that "Hester's story will not and cannot end happily" (Guy-A Critical Review of The Scarlet Letter-Website), because her tragedy is presented in the beginning of ... ...

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... order to understand the abortion problem in America, it is first essential to understand exactly what abortion is. The most common use of the word abortion is defined in the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary as the termination of a pregnancy after, accompanied by, resulting in, or closely followed by the death of the embryo or fetus: induced expulsion of a human fetus ("Abortion" 1). On ... ...

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... of the crime and violence in our streets, we must look at the development of what society calls gangs. We must also first look at the definition of the word. Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary says it is a word of Old English origin and refers to a group of hooligans or roughnecks that run through the streets causing mayhem. It is also believed that ... ...

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... more satisfied, elated, and content rather than miserable, sad, melancholy, and/or unpleasant. Perhaps that "becoming real or true by virtue of having been predicted or expected- as stated by Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary is best interpreted, in simpler terms, as having something positive become real or come true from a pre-conceived notion or expectation ("self-fulfilling- 1061) rather than a negative one ... ...

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... the right to take another life? The death penalty is what. The death penalty is the murder of a person annexed by law or judicial decision to the commission of a crime (Merriam Webster Collegiate Dictionary). The death penalty gives society the unmistakable message that human life no longer deserves respect when it is useful to take it and that homicide is legitimate when ... ...

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The most accepted definition for the word democracy is "government by the people." Merriam-Webster's dictionary even uses those words to define the word democracy. This, however, gives a broad definition of democracy and leaves one wondering whether America is a democracy. It is a fact that Americans ... ...

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... describe creative programmers, however as time has evolved, hackers are considered a menace and are defined as, "a person who illegally gains access to and sometimes tampers with information in a computer system." (Merriam Webster's Dictionary) The number of reported hacking attempts over the recent years has also increased dramatically from 1997. The total reported intrusions in 2001 was 12 775 to 5 700 000 . Of ... ...

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Definitional problems There is no consensus amongst psychologists on the definition on intelligence because it is such a broad issue and a single unique definition is probably impossible. Merriam-Webster's dictionary defines intelligence as "the ability to apply knowledge to manipulate one's environment or to think abstractly as measured by objective criteria". Many psychologists have their own definitions of intelligence ... ...

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... by discontented workers; destructive or obstructive action carried on by a civilian or enemy agent to hinder a nation's war effort; an act or process tending to hamper or hurt; deliberate subversion." (Merriam-Webster) Many mergers involve cultural integration. Employees in an acquired company can and will overreact. "Be ready and willing to sacrifice those people whose attitude and behavior could sabotage the culture ... ...

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... "atavistic" (Cesare Lombroso). If someone matched five or more of the atavistic traits than they were said to be at a high risk to commit an act against the law. The Merriam Webster dictionary defines atavism as "appearance in an individual of a remotely ancestral character" (1974). Atavism implies that some human beings are born criminals. Lombrosos" first book on atavism was called "L"Uomo ... ...

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College athletes are considered the elite or the best in their own sport among young adults and some will go to any length to be just that. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, an athlete is defined as "a person who is trained or skilled in exercises, sports, or games requiring physical strength, agility, and stamina"("Athlete" 85). If a person is not at ... ...

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... antiracial frame of mind than one of multiculturalism. Internalizing can be defined as simply seeing something as the way it is, and that there is no need for change. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines internalization: to incorporate (as values or patterns of culture) within the self as conscious or subconscious guiding principles through learning or socialization. Not only have white women, in ... ...

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