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    Definition and Hero

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    been many definitions‚ from dictionaries‚ to the extended definitions‚ and finally to our military’s definition of what it truly means to be a real hero. Webster’s dictionary defines a hero as an illustrious warrior; or a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities. This puts into perspective what we look for in a hero;. The last two apply to a more down-to-earth human just as the heroes we hear about in the news or everyday people who will show these characteristics; for example‚ cops‚ firefighters

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    Extended Definition {To explain a new term or phrase} It is unfortunate that homosexuality is so looked down upon in our time and age. The definition “homophobia” was coined to describe a fear of homosexuals. However‚ the word is not used in the terminology it is meant to be used. I do not believe that people legitimately fear homosexuals as much as they are intolerant towards them. It is fear of abnormality that drives people to homophobia. In the 1970’s‚ George Weinberg coined the term

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    slightly different variation in his discussion of rhetoric that adds to the definition saying: “The duty and office of rhetoric is to apply reason to imagination for the better moving of the will.” What Francis Bacon meant by this is that rhetoric is the presentation of an argument that inspires people to act virtuously‚ with “reason” for the “better moving of the will”. Of course‚ this is not contained within the dictionary definition of rhetoric‚ yet Bacon’s addition is crucial because it addresses how

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    Definition of Quality

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    restaurant employee will answer “customer satisfaction.” When pressed to provide a specific definition and measurement‚ few can do so. There is an old maxim in management that says‚ “If you can’t measure it‚ you can’t manage it‚” and so it is with quality. If strategic management systems and the competitive advantage are to be based on quality‚ every member of the organization should be clear about this concept‚ definition‚ and measurement as it applies to his or her job. Harvard professor David Garvin summarized

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    person. They thought of the Jews as dogs‚ little dogs that smell and don’t need the live. Hitler had brain washed the Nazis that the Jews were the reason for all the bad things that happen to them. They had horrific methods for killing the Jews. For example gas chambers‚ crematories‚ and poisoned showers were some of the few ways they murdered them. Gas chambers were first adopted in the U.S. state of Nevada in 1912. The gas chamber was a poison (gas) that when inhaled by a person killed them. So the

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    Bilingualism for everyone One of the definitions of bilingualism is using the term to define the native-like use of two languages by the same individual. Nowadays‚ being bilingual is important in every sense of the word. Being bilingual becomes important to be successful in life. In fact‚ only about 15-20 percent of Americans consider themselves bilingual‚ compared to 56 percent of Europeans. Speaking another language and knowing another culture is positive in your life. It can also help people

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    Definition of SME

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    Definition of SME: Existing definition of SME is recommended by Better Business Forum and accepted as a uniform one by Ministry of Industry and Bangladesh Bank. Criteria of the definition of SME are given below: Bangladesh Bank Definition of Small Enterprise: Small Enterprise refers to the firm/business which is not a public limited company and complies The following criteria: Serial No. Sector Fixed Asset other than Land and Building (Tk.) Employed Manpower (not above) 01. Service 50

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    When asked what the definition of racism is‚ I would typically reply “When a person makes a rude comment about someone’s skin color‚ offending that person.” It’s too bad that my definition of racism doesn’t even touch the real definition or define what a racist is. In the book God Bless America author Melvin James has his own definition as to what racist persons do. He states “Racist persons treat persons differently and negatively because those persons belong to a certain racial or ethnic background

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    In order for an amendment to be added to the constitution there is a long process that needs to be abided by. There are formal and informal ways to make an amendment. The informal way is that the president can change the constitution without actually amending it. In the formal way there needs to be three-fourths of the amendment passed by the state‚ then two-thirds of a majority vote by the house of representatives and senate. There can also be a constitutional convention held by the state legislatures

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    Definition of Courage

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    impossible. The etymological definition‚ situations that people I know and myself have experienced‚ and the movie The Red Badge of Courage all explore and show this willingness to battle against the odds. To begin with‚ what is the “true” definition of courage? According to the dictionary‚ courage is the state or quality of mind or spirit that enables one to face danger‚ fear‚ or vicissitudes with self-possession‚ confidence‚ and resolution. For example‚ bravery in a battle‚ being able

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