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Stand Your Ground (Revised) — Cassie Hoffman

Posted on March 22, 2012 by choffman17

A law currently in effect called “Stand Your Ground” expands the boundaries of self-defense to include the killing of a person who is–or appears to be–threatening. This legislature can contribute to a culture of violence. Under this “shoot-first” law, people are essentially … Continue reading →

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Definition Essay — Cassie Hoffman

Posted on March 8, 2012 by choffman17

In a highly social society, we tend to separate ourselves into multiple personalities. We have a professional side, which we share in the workplace and with acquaintances; we have an informal side, which we share with friends and family; and … Continue reading →

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White Paper — Cassie Hoffman

Posted on March 1, 2012 by choffman17

Topic Background: Social media and networking sites have infiltrated our daily lives to a very great extent within the last decade. Although initially used solely by younger generations, they have now become the most popular channels for people of all … Continue reading →

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Quotation Skills — Cassie Hoffman

Posted on February 23, 2012 by choffman17

The topic of posthumous baptisms is controversial in nature because of the varying beliefs of different religious groups. Outside the Mormon church, many see this ritual as immoral and unethical. However, the viewpoint of the Mormon church is that all … Continue reading →

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Research Proposal, 5 Sources — Cassie Hoffman

Posted on February 23, 2012 by choffman17

Proposal: For my research topic, I want to investigate how the use of Facebook can reduce a candidate’s ability to attain a job. Many people are aware of the dangers their Facebook profiles possess when they apply for jobs — employers … Continue reading →

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White Paper Polio — Cassie Hoffman

Posted on February 7, 2012 by choffman17

I did a Google search for conspiracy theories revolving around the international efforts for vaccinations for the polio virus. I found an article from the newspaper The Guardian titled “Vaccines, the CIA, and how the War on Terror helped spread polio in Nigeria,” that … Continue reading →

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Safe Saws 2 — Cassie Hoffman

Posted on February 2, 2012 by choffman17

Manufacturers Constituent: Steve Gass Claim: “About 3,000 people take their fingers off —about ten a day.” Claim Type: Casual; Table saws cause about ten people a day to lose their fingers. View: The way in which Gass breaks down the … Continue reading →

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Safer Saws — Cassie Hoffman

Posted on January 31, 2012 by choffman17

1. “By agreeing not [to] employ such safer alternatives, defendant and its competitors attempted to assure that those alternatives would not become ‘state of the art,’ thereby attempting to insulate themselves from liability for placing a defective product on the … Continue reading →

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“Anything But Mine” — Kenny Chesney

Posted on January 29, 2012 by choffman17
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Money Revised–Cassie Hoffman

Posted on January 26, 2012 by choffman17

The concept of money and what it’s worth to society is something that most people probably don’t think about often. We make money, we spend money, we lend money, we borrow money, but what does that money really represent and … Continue reading →

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