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Take Me Out To The Metaphor, Parker B. Potter Jr.

The University of New Hampshire Law Review

[Excerpt] “In the fall of 2003, Judge Smith of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island wrote that “[c]ases examining the issue of workplace sexual harassment by women against women are about as common as a baseball post-season that includes the Cubs and the Red Sox . . . .

Judge Smith’s observation was, of course, rooted in the perception among baseball fans, and in the popular culture, that nothing says “futility” quite like a reference to the Chicago Cubs or the Boston Red Sox. Conversely, there can be little doubt that for one in search …

Promoting Informed Decision-Making: The Role Of Message Structure, Clifford Scherer, Katherine Mccomas, Napoleon Juanillo Jr., Lisa Pelstring

RISK: Health, Safety & Environment (1990-2002)

The authors analyze two empirical explorations of relationships between the composition of risk message and critical thinking within audiences.

Risk Comparisons In A Democratic Society: What People Say They Do And Do Not Want, Branden B. Johnson

RISK: Health, Safety & Environment (1990-2002)

Using an exploratory focus group, Dr. Johnson examines citizen responses to common risk message techniques.