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    out in the middle of the night to climb up onto my rooftop. I would stare at thousands of stars and planets suspended in the night sky as if it were magic. Each of those stars had their own story to tell, waiting to be known. Pursuing science as a hobby has brought me wonder and the gift to look at the universe in a different light. My passion in science taught me how people could use their knowledge to help others, reminded me how to be curious, and brought meaning into my life. Science allows

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    What started as a hobby for Canadians, hockey has developed into the glorified sport that takes the time of millions of people on Saturday night. Not only has this game changed the lives of people living in the great white north; hockey itself has earned a reputation where fights and violence steal the show. The moment where two players drop their gloves and pull up the always interfering elbow guards could bring a whole arena to its feet. However, In the last couple years, this iconic piece of the

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    Change is inevitable. As the years go by society evolves, and people evolve with it. Fads and hobbies change year by year and beliefs and views change as well. If you were to interview a person about what their interests were when they were in high school, what their favorite bands were at the time, or even what they liked to do with their friends, it would be easy to tell which generation they were from. Michael Jackson for example was an idol in the 80’s and it was a typical thing to have a poster

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    Michaels vs Hobby Lobby Michaels and Hobby Lobby are two widely recognized arts and crafts stores, and both have online stores and resources. Both websites contain similar content, and target a certain demographic audience. Out of these two companies, which online source is preferable over the other? The better webpage will be found through looking at the amount of sales and coupons, user-interface, ability to find store locations, products, and accessibility of store events or projects. When choosing

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    assumes that law and religion live together in harmony without overly restricting one or the other. Because of such an assumption, the least restrictive method as a standard can be, but does not need to be applied. Applying the new framework to Hobby Lobby reveals how granting the religious exemption to closely held corporations can not only coexist with the government’s interests of making sure female employees have access to the four controversial contraceptives, but it also best ensures this

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    Distinguishing a Business from a Hobby Activities are classified in terms of a business or a hobby and it is important that the two are separated. The difference depends on whether the activity is being carried for tax purposes or not. It is of great importance for the taxpayer to take into a consideration whether an activity they are involved in is for commercial purposes or whether it is situated in an environment suitable for carrying out business. Individuals have different professions which

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    Impact of Burwell v. Hobby Lobby In September 2012, Hobby Lobby filed suit against the U.S. government to exempt itself from the contraceptive mandate of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). Hobby Lobby’s owners are evangelical Christians who believe that the contraceptive mandate violates their religious beliefs; specifically, that life begins at conception when successful fertilization occurs within a prospective mother. Providing contraceptive measures, in Hobby Lobby’s view, would

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    Procedural Background of the Case The Procedural Background of Burwell v. Hobby Lobby is as follows as taken from the Legal Information Institute of Cornell : HHS [Health and Human Services] argues that the companies cannot sue because they are for-profit corporations, and that the owners cannot sue because the regulations apply only to the companies, but that would leave merchants with a difficult choice: give up the right to seek judicial protection of their religious liberty or forgo the benefits

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    Burwell v. Hobby Lobby, 573 U.S. _ (2014) decision by Roberts Courts (2010) FACTS: Hobby Lobby, a national arts and craft chain with more than 500 stores and 13,000 employees is owned and operated by the Green family. Under the Oklahoma law, Hobby Lobby is organized as a for profit corporation. The structure of the business is based off t of the principles of the Christian faith. One of the briefs of the Christian faith is that the use of contraception is immoral. Under the Patient Protection

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    Debby Tucker “ See you tomorrow,” Debby shouted and waved to her friends at school. Debby Tucker was an adventurous thirteen year old girl. She lived with her four brothers, one sister, and her mom and dad in the town of Linlake. This particular day, she was going home early from school so that she could walk her dog, Coconut. When she reached the door of her house she opened the door and yanked off her shoes. “ Coconut, Coconut! Where are you?” called Debby. Immediately, down the brown,

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