Author Archives: Blueitem (Jon G.)

A08 Defintion Essay — Jon Gonzoph

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Blueitem (Jon G.)

[Might edit it a little before tomorrow, and it turned out to be exactly 1000 words, not counting Works Cited] In most research situations, an ideal experiment is not needed. Normally, many studies on a similar topic will conclude similar … Continue reading →

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White Paper – Jon Gonzoph

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Blueitem (Jon G.)

The Effects of Violence in Video Games Topic Background: Controversy over the possible negative effects of violence in video games has been around almost as long as the medium itself. The first game to cause a significant outcry from the … Continue reading →

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Quotation Skills — Jon Gonzoph

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Blueitem (Jon G.)

[Not sure I entirely understand the idea behind this. But if we’re trying to spin the quotes to jive with our views, then this might be sufficient] Despite believing  “that certain sacred sacraments, such as baptism, are required to enter … Continue reading →

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A06 5 sources – Jon Gonzoph

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Blueitem (Jon G.)

For my research paper I will be examining whether violence in video games has a greater effect on behavior then similar violence in movies or television. The first point to consider is what effect violence in video games have on … Continue reading →

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ASP Source — Jon Gonzoph

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Blueitem (Jon G.)

The source I found on Academic Search Premier was “SOME ETHICAL ISSUES ARISING FROM POLIO ERADICATION PROGRAMMES IN INDIA,” written by Yash Paul and Angus Dawson and published in the August 2005 issue of Bioethics. The claim behind my original … Continue reading →

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White Paper Polio — Jon Gonzoph

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Blueitem (Jon G.)

“In about 1 case per 3 million, the vaccine virus can itself cause paralysis. (A current theory is that paralysis results in recipients with existing immune deficiencies.) This risk, while devastating, is “accepted” by administering agencies as a necessary cost … Continue reading →

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Safer Saws part 2 — Jon Gonzoph

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Blueitem (Jon G.)

1. “A low percentage of the 30,000 annual (U.S.) table saw injuries are due to contact with the blade – most are from kickback.” – From an article on Power Tools Institute report on mandating SawStop technology, found here: http://www.protoolreviews.com/news/editorials/bosch-tools-sawstop-lawsuit … Continue reading →

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“Tank!” — Yoko Kanno

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Blueitem (Jon G.)

In my possibly vain quest to educate people that soundtracks to all sorts of things can have songs just as awesome as normal albums, I present:

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Safer Saws — Jon Gonzoph

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Blueitem (Jon G.)

Edited: Completely changed answers to questions 2, 3, and 4, as well as fixing a few typos In regards to table saws, from a lawsuit filed in Chicago:   “By agreeing not [to] employ such safer alternatives, defendant and its competitors … Continue reading →

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Cookie Boycott — Jon Gonzoph

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Blueitem (Jon G.)

In a recent video posting that has sparked a wave of controversy, a California Girl Scout known as Taylor has asked that Girl Scout cookies be boycotted both by consumers and the girl scouts themselves. She believes that the Girl … Continue reading →

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