Category Archives: beforeverge

Open Strong- beforeverge

Posted on November 1, 2022 by beforeverge

Practice Opening 1 Thesis- Plants have empathy. Research shows that plants have a surprising number of behavioral attributes linked to empathy. In humans, empathy can be seen in the actions we do to help other people. Plants have surprisingly similar … Continue reading →

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Visual Rewrite- beforeverge

Posted on October 20, 2022 by beforeverge

Magic Hour :30 Pets and People Together 0:00-0:01 The very beginning is a frame of the inside of a house. We can only see nice, white trim to the left and a room in the background t the right. It … Continue reading →

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Visual- beforeverge

Posted on October 20, 2022 by beforeverge

Magic Hour :30 Pets and People Together 0:00-0:01 A young, white, elementary aged girl is inside a house. The house is nice, with plenty of modern furniture in the background. The view of this scene is the edge of a … Continue reading →

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Definition Rewrite- beforeverge

Posted on October 17, 2022 by beforeverge

A Deeper Understanding of Plants Nature has always been my safe haven. Sitting among the trees, breathing the freshly provided oxygen, calms my nerves. I appreciate their generosity to allow me that relaxed, carefree moment. The peaceful feeling of being … Continue reading →

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Definition- beforeverge

Posted on October 17, 2022 by beforeverge

Plants are the unnoticed living organisms constantly surrounding us. While some people might admire their beauty, they may not know the complicated connections lying beneath them. Britt Holewinski explains their bond in the National Forest Foundation article, “Underground Network: The … Continue reading →

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PTSD Claims- beforeverge

Posted on October 4, 2022 by beforeverge

-Evaluative Claim: Makes a judgement based on evidence. -Causal Claim: Claims the images he perceives cause disorientation. -Factual Claim: Explains event based on a witness. -Causal Claim: Explains the causes of PTSD. -Comparative Claim: Claims PTSD has been present as … Continue reading →

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Stone Money- beforeverge

Posted on September 26, 2022 by beforeverge

The Meaning of Currency With market prices rising all over the US, it’s hard to ignore our current inflation. People debate the increase in gas prices, minimum wage, and the housing market, all changing society’s perception of money. While gas … Continue reading →

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White Paper- beforeverge

Posted on September 22, 2022 by beforeverge

1. Working Hypothesis 1 Plants have empathy. 1a. Working Hypothesis 2 Plants have more signs of expressing empathy than animals through researched behavioral responses. Practice Opening 1 Research shows that plants have a surprising number of behavioral attributes linked to … Continue reading →

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Citation- beforeverge

Posted on September 20, 2022 by beforeverge

In the article, “The Fiction That Makes the World Go Round,” from the New York Times, author Richard Davies notes his findings that money is a social construct. Davies refers to money as “a confidence trick,” a system society has … Continue reading →

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Summaries- beforeverge

Posted on September 18, 2022 by beforeverge

Vancouver combats heroin by giving its addicts the best smack in the world It seems counterintuitive to give heroin addicts free heroin in a heavily drug infested part of Vancouver City, but it may be the best option. The addicts … Continue reading →

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