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A judge recently ordered google to hand over private information from customers without a warrant. That's a big no no according to our Constitution.

Banning sugary drinks would increase people's desire to drink more sugary drinks. Even though New York put a ban on certain drinks and their sizes, people are consuming more.

In NYC, they strove to pass a ban on selling sodas that were larger than 16 ounces. Sodas were a major revenue for restaurants.

This article is a MSN report about phone companies shady practices. Through legal avenues, phone companies are able to sell our personal information to outside sources without our knowledge.

Article discusses the Chinese government blocking web sites that it deems to be 'politically sensitive'. Web sites about the revolts against the government in other countries are blocked and have lead to more limits on internet searches. Other sites that are critical of government officials have also blocked and negative comments about them are deleted. The Chinese government now requires internet service providers to obtain their customers real names in an effort to cut internet anonymity.

By the Establishment clause, teachers are not permitted to instigate prayer nor deter it among students. Teachers are given the right to gather with other school officials and administrators, however are not permitted to take part in prayer meetings with students. In schools that practice moments of silence, it is acceptable for students to practice their religious customs, however teachers are not authorized to influence such activities.

According to two Supreme Court rulings established in 1963, giving verbal account of Biblical passages and conducting prayers in schools by teachers is not permitted. The Supreme Court permits the action of teachers praying in school, however they may not initiate or guide such actions. All teachers and students may freely participate in praying, as they wish, however school administration is not permitted to lead such events. Students may practice their equal rights to exercise religious customs.

In Northfolk, VA a veteran was told to sit in the back of the room away from customers. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act "An individual with a service animal may not be segregated from other customers." As a result protesters gathered around Uptown Buffet. Many of whom had service animals with them.

This study covers the many personal, economic, and social freedom issues facing Americans. The states are ranked for comparison.

It was difficult in the beginning for restaurant and bar owners. New laws were implemented for health codes to building along with recession hitting. Places regrouped, educated their staff and customers. They made different accommodations for smokers.

Healthcare Finance News is a top notch news source for healthcare finance issues covering all aspects of the industry to assist the healthcare providers and customers with important information and decisions. This article focuses on the top ten issues we will face in 2016 as reported by Pricewaterhouse Cooper's Health Research Institute and gives a very general summary of each issue.

After the controversial awards ceremony that took place on August 25, many people who support the Television Consumer Freedom Act are demanding cable providers to enable customers to pay only for channels that they choose to support. Arizona Senator John McCain supports this and other changes that would allow more freedom for consumers to choose what they purchase from cable companies.

This Article is about a women that flew on an American Airlines flight. During the flight she attempted to breast feed her child, while doing so she was asked by the flight attendant to cover up. The women wrote a letter to AA customer service to report what happen, in response they outlined their rules for breast feeding state women must stay "covered up".

We have right to privacy as said in the outdated Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) but our information and our whereabouts on the internet are still being documented and sold to high paying customers. We shouldn't have to choose between future technology and our right to privacy.

The author of the article gives information about recent Drug abuse statistics and infographics on the trends in Arizona. The author also advertises the company Lakeview Health. While the article seems to be getting its statistics from credible sources like the CDC, its comments on how it can help people in Arizona with Drug abuse should be taken with a grain of salt because of its relation with a company bound to look for customers. (The Rehab Center is all the way in Florida).