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Smoking in Public Places - it's about rights too It's popular to ban smoking in public places, but there are a lot of issues about rights that need to be considered. We also need to consider what a "public place" is and whether the government has any business regulating private affairs and personal choices in places owned and managed by private parties.

This article supports banning smoking in public places.  Studies show that there have been positive health and economic impacts where these bans have been implimented.

I can not believe that people really place ads on Craigslist pretty much giving away or selling their children like pets. This article shows real ads that were placed to basically get rid of their children just the same as one would sell a dresser. Not only does this actually happen it is LEGAL!

This is just insane. It's unbelievable how something like this can be legal. Kids aren't pets or an object to be selling or giving away in a website. Although, towards the end of the article it does make a valid point, what makes us think that it's right for agencies to profit and make money out of these adoptions?

I didn't know this was real until I met someone that sold their child to a family in Italy. I can't imagine selling my kids. What is even more sad is that these people don't even know if their baby is really being cared for or placed in sex trafficking or the black market for some sickos.

budget cuts to school programs are during more harm than good. The thought of taking funds from one program to place in another are depriving today youth of a great outlet.

budget cuts to school programs are during more harm than good. The thought of taking funds from one program to place in another are depriving today youth of a great outlet.

special education rarely sets up special lesson plans for the students thinking they can learn anyways.Teachers then have to take the time to go through and make those accommodations. This seemingly little accommodations can take a lot of effort but they allow students to have higher success rates. The rest of the article shows examples of accommodations that can be made for special needs students.

Lesson plans that are put into place for a student with special needs is followed to the goals that are put into place during a placement meeting or IEP(Individualized Education Plan). This allows for the student to reach the goals that are put into place and if they're not being met then another meeting is scheduled to find a solution or different goals.

This website is about the rise of banning smoking in public places. This effects many people's freedom to smoke. On this website is a video explaining both sides of the national debate on banning smoking in public places

This article takes the side against being allowed to smoke in public places. The author argues that smoking may be a personal choice for the smoker, but not the people around them inhaling the second hand smoke. It also speaks of the negative influence it could have on children.

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal filed a lawsuit in federal court last month against the Obama administration over its use of federal funding and waivers from No Child Left Behind (NCLB) to encourage states to adopt Common Core national standards and tests. Those in opposition to Common Core feel that the standards in place under Common Core could possibly result in standardizing weakness instead of reinforcing standards of excellence. The proof of this concern is found as states compare the effects of Common Core against previous standards of excellence. Those who agree with Governor Jindal's concern argue that Common Core national standards and testing will ultimately support federal control over education - a move that will only further weaken individual responsibility of schools and districts.

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal filed a lawsuit in federal court last month against the Obama administration over its use of federal funding and waivers from No Child Left Behind (NCLB) to encourage states to adopt Common Core national standards and tests. Those in opposition to Common Core feel that the standards in place under Common Core could possibly result in standardizing weakness instead of reinforcing standards of excellence. The proof of this concern is found as states compare the effects of Common Core against previous standards of excellence. Those who agree with Governor Jindal's concern argue that Common Core national standards and testing will ultimately support federal control over education - a move that will only further weaken individual responsibility of schools and districts.

Employees from entry-level to top executive have tattoos ever since tattoos moved into mainstream society. In some instances, banning tattoos completely can violate the law. However, for most a well placed tattoo that can be easily hidden doesn't cause a problem

Employees from entry-level to top executive have tattoos ever since tattoos moved into mainstream society. In some instances, banning tattoos completely can violate the law. However, for most a well placed tattoo that can be easily hidden doesn't cause a problem

U of A student groups plan protest to stand in solidarity with a student from the University of Columbia who was a victim of sexual assault. Students will carry pillow in place of mattress as a symbol to bring awareness to sexual assault on campuses nationwide.

U of A student groups plan protest to stand in solidarity with a student from the University of Columbia who was a victim of sexual assault. Students will carry pillow in place of mattress as a symbol to bring awareness to sexual assault on campuses nationwide.

Youman's attempt to seek a promotion that she was more than qualified for ended with her manager denying her and telling her its because she is a woman. The article explains the depth of Walmarts descrimination practices.

I think this article was a wonderful way to give people insight on how big companies such as Walmart are discriminating against women. Many people use Walmart as their number one grocery store thus supporting the company. Many people are blind to these types of issues. Great article to find!

This isn't related to my topic at all, but I thought it was amusing because I used to work for this horrible company. They would preach things like, "This is that place," which is a reference to how Walmart is "such a wonderful place to work." In reality, and I say this from experience as an ex-member of their management team, it is NOT a great place to work. They don't value their employees, they don't have consistency across the company, and they have horrendous accountability standards AND consistencies.

Secondhand smoke causes an increased risk for cancer. There are many concerns because children are exposed. There are ethical issues concerning the segregation of smokers and nonsmokers.

Children with emotional disabilities may look like other children, but their impairments cripple them. They are unable to maintain self-control. These children are mis-understood, by educators. Because of their disabilities they are the last set of children that placed in general education

The Immigration law was placed to protect us which means they need to check immigration status. Understandably, we live where 30% of our population is Hispanic.

The idea of legalizing Prostitution has been thought about for many years. There is a place in Nevada that is. They pay taxes they are clean and check per health code.If consenting adults want to: let them

This article is about the ban of Coke/fanta but not diet sodas. They have hiked the price double and raises 100 mill lbs a year. Days before france announced rations to ketchup and salt in schools and mayo. Denmark also places a tax on sat. fats

The Pdf that is placed by the ABI states that when taxes are increased jobs in the hospitality industry are lost. Raising the taxes is not efficient way to raise money. Over 40% of the price of alcohol is tax! This is not a proven deterrent

The first page is a history on marijuana and goes over what it is, what it does, and why it was banned in the first place. The second page explains the pros and cons behind the social reasons, law enforcement reasons and fiscal reasons of legalizing marijuana.

The NRA is stuck between a rock and a hard place.  They are blaming violent video games for the recent shooting, but many gun manufacturers work with video game makers to promote their products.

The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) focuses public attention on emerging civil liberties, privacy, First Amendment issues. This being a huge privacy concern for a lot people, simply because there are no regulations in place for drones. Someone can easily go buy a drone and spy on you for just outside your own home. It could even follow you from home to work, figuring out daily routines. These makes people vulnerable to crimes against them and their families.

This is interesting. I think that people should have some sort of permit to be able to buy a drone. It is very inactive to peoples privacy. No one really knows what these people do with the drones. They could be invading privacy for bad reasons for all we know.