Navigating the Free Speech Zone

Posted By iacpv on June 26, 2009

I was reading an article in the Washington Times the other morning, enjoying my leisurely morning routine that successfully makes me late for work each day. I nearly choked on my third sip of coffee when I read this headline: “Civil libertarians take on campus ‘free-speech zones.’” A free speech zone? What in the world is that? It conjured up images of no parking zones.

But what’s even more disturbing than the comical name, is the act itself and the fact that it’s taking place. At the University of West Virginia there are two spots, yep just two spots, at a school serving 23,000 students consisting of three campuses that are roughly four miles apart from each other, where students can wave their picket signs and chat,

“Hey, hey, ho, ho …”

The “zones” are about the size of a typical classroom. Can’t you just see WVU Administrators outside one warm Saturday morning with their Starbucks coffee, their measuring stick, duct tape, and chalk marking the borders, making the box where “free speech” can be, essentially, free?

I bet the Administrators thought they were doing something good—really good for the students, and even more for the concept of liberal education.

Like a bad cold, the idea has spread. The article ticks off examples of the same faulty concept being instituted at other schools.

Why are colleges and universities taking the drastic step of mapping out areas where students can vent and heaven forbid—experience the free exchange of ideas? Shouldn’t that ideal be a given on college campuses today?

“These students aren’t being put in a cheese box. No one is being precluded from speaking their mind,” said Sheldon E. Steinbach, general counsel of the American Council on Education, in the Washington Times article.

Excuse, me? Cheese box, moving box, call it what you will, but Mr. Steinbach you’ve got it all wrong. These students are, effectively, being told to mind their tongue. They are instructed on where their “soap box” can be placed—it’s either within the free speech square, or face disciplinary actions and maybe even expulsion.

It’s a sad, troubling development. If free speech zones are being deployed outside the student union building, library, wherever, it begs the question—what type of unwritten rules about what can and can’t be said are accepted with a wink and a nod inside the classroom?

Colleges are no longer utopian cities upon a hill where the free exchange of ideas and opinions can be hashed out. Instead, college administrators want to institute an organized, orderly atmosphere by designating areas where the exchange can take place. Fair enough, but do they know that comes with a large price tag? Debates, and heated passions and dissenting viewpoints—when being expressed—are not always cognizant of time and place, manners or feelings. They’re not meant to take place over high tea. The end result being: the more restrictions you place on free speech, the less likely it will occur. And that, to me, is entirely at odds with the concept of a liberal education.

Students be wary. The “thought” police or “speech” police might be instituting a “zone” at your school.

They’re rationing off boxes, spaces where your thoughts and opinions can be heard. If you step outside the box? Please, kindly keep your thoughts to yourself.

You Have a Choice with Pheromones Spray

Posted By iacpv on June 10, 2009

It can be hard to attract a really desirable man. Ladies, we have to realize that although nice guys are frequently bashful around women, sometimes they are the best to have a relationship with because they will value you and treat you extremely well.

Everyone is wondering, how do you get a man like that? If you are too aggressive, you might scare them off. You might never get anywhere if you wait for them to make a move. What should girls do?

Social pheromones are a great way to get a man to open up to you quickly. Social pheromone perfumes will help the both of you become less shy. All you need to do is flirt a little, and the guy will be hooked.

If you are considering using pheromones to get a man, then it’s worth it to learn more about it. Pheromones will give you the desired and amazing results, but you have to get the top grade product and apply it correctly.

Before you try it out on the man you really desire, give it a test run. Put on a small amount and go to a place with people. Look at their reactions. If they fail to be more affable, attentive and flirty, then try applying a bit more until you obtain the desired effects.

Where can you buy pheromones? Make sure you purchase your pheromones from someone you can trust so you know you are getting quality merchandise.

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Learn more about pheromones and how they can attract a man. Your guy will be encouraged to be open and more romantic with this social pheromone.

The science of scent uses pheromones to enhance relationships.

Tooth Whitening. Don’t Forget Some Rules.

Posted By iacpv on May 28, 2009

Tooth whitening is known to have a few side effects and limitations. You will find them detailed below.

Tooth and Gum Sensitivity — The most widespread consequences of tooth whitening are tooth sensitivity and gum irritation. When gums become irritated, the main cause usually is from a mouth tray not fitting the right way. When you first begin the whitening process you might experience increased tooth sensitivity.

If you are experiencing any of these side effects, you can almost completely eradicate them by using these steps:

* If the tray is causing the difficulty, use it shorter periods of time, and use it only once a day. It may take a little longer, but you will still obtain the same results.
* Take a few days off, then start using the product again.
* Use one of the toothpastes that are especially formulated for sensitive teeth. These toothpastes contain potassium nitrate, which is helpful in soothing the nerve endings of your teeth.
• Fluoride products can be given by your dentist in order to guard and replace the minerals present in your teeth. Use these prior to and after the whitening process. Your dentist can give you more information concerning this.
* Irritation of your gums can be helped with over-the-counter products.

Each person is different, and some people have more sensitive teeth than others. However, minor gum irritation or tooth sensitivity occur in about 50% of those who use tooth whitening products.
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Prescription Medications and Causes of Gum Problems

Posted By iacpv on May 20, 2009

Gum disease impacts as much as seventy-five percent of adults who are middle aged or older. It’s shocking that your medications can be the root of your gum problems. Now, here is the reason.

Although you can brush and floss your teeth properly and keep all of your regular dental appointments, you could still be at risk for gum disease. It has been approximated that three-fourths of individuals past the age of thirty-five have acquired some amount of gum disease and aren’t even aware of it. Obviously, not knowing doesn’t shield you from further advanced gum disease or periodontal disease that may produce a loss of teeth and an unpleasant grin. People often don’t realize that medications can cause gum problems. If you are worried about the healthiness of your gums and teeth, perhaps it is in your best interest to take a closer look at the medications you are currently using.

Why do prescription medications sometimes cause gum problems? There are many common medications that change the flow of saliva, which causes dry mouth. Saliva actually helps to control the growth of microorganisms that can cause plaque to form and gum disease to develop. With insufficient amounts of saliva, the bad germs are left to multiply and bring about a multitude of gum and other dental issues, like cavities and halitosis.

There are many medications which can cause gum problems, including antidepressants, some hypertension drugs, and antihistamines. In reality, there are hundreds of medications which may result in dry mouth and possibly heighten your chance of gum disease. You might become aware that when you are on these medications, you get a dry mouth or you might detect a nasty taste in your mouth. Even if you aren’t noticeably troubled by this, your gum health can suffer from the absence of saliva. (more…)

Mistakes With Prescription Medication

Posted By iacpv on May 6, 2009

Medication errors appear to be on the rise, so it’s a good idea to take precautions at home to avoid any harmful effects from prescriptions medications. The first thing to do is flush old medications down the toilet, whether they are pills or powders. Once you have finished a course of treatment with nasal or eye medication, discard the remaining product.  Do not save it for future use. Medications lose their effectiveness after the expiration date even though they look okay, so check your dates on the bottles.

Physicians write prescriptions and I have seen people accept them and only ask how often to take them, never asking for any other instructions. You should question your physician: “What is the reason for this prescription medication? What amount of time do I have to use this medication? What kind of major side effects does it have and what should I do if I have any? What are the good effects? How long does it take for the medication to give me relief? What is the interval between doses? Which medications should not be taken with my medications?” Find out what you can do to monitor the effectiveness - like blood pressure or blood sugar tests. Since some medicines are time released; it is vital not to break these, because you might get the whole dose at one time, making it an overdose. Do not miss a dose of medicine, and if you do, only take a double dose if your doctor says to. You can also use your pharmacy for several of the previous questions.

Frequently people stop taking medications when they start to feel better; men are known to quit using blood pressure medicine when they start to feel better or because high blood pressure medicine has erectile dysfunction as a common side effect. Be sure to let your doctor know what is going on.  Consult with him or her before substituting one medication for another. An additional possible medication mistake is not finishing all of the antibiotics; when you stop too soon, the “germs” may be immune, then “super germs” which are hard to get rid of might infect other people. The drug companies must continue to make new antibiotics for these sicknesses, and frequently you might need an extended time for treatment. A lot of times, doctors prescribe antibiotics if there is a bacterial sickness and not a viral ailment, but almost all patients want their doctor to give them some kind of medication. Viral infections, like a simple cold, usually resolve after a short period of time. (more…)

Muscul Relaxant Zanaflex (Tizanidine Hydrochloride) Without Prescription

Posted By iacpv on April 14, 2009

If a person suffers from muscle spasm problems and does not have medical insurance, what can he do? With the price of doctors is there a better way to have the medication that is necessary for your muscle spasms? There is an approach to take for treating muscle spasms with an online pharmacy and you don’t have to visit a doctor personally, preventing an expensive office visit. An Online pharmacy www.e-pillstore.com offers service wherein the required medications such as Zanaflex are provided without issuing any prescription. By way of online medical questionnaire, a person will get his prescription. Your online medical application for Zanaflex will be looked at by a US licensed doctor and when it is approved you will be given a free muscle relaxants prescription. (more…)

Erectile dysfunction. Do not do mistakes.

Posted By iacpv on November 17, 2008

It is true that erectile dysfunction (ED) or male impotence can have medical and/or emotional causes, but over time, the problem almost always becomes psychological. There have been extreme cases where social ethics boundaries have been breached and happy homes have been divided.

Erectile dysfunction is easy to correct with the use of one of the many effective drugs on the market, but the mental and emotional issues that accompany it are devastating and not as readily resolved. Don’t lose sight of the fact that it causes your sexual partner distress, also.

If the problem of male impotence persists, both partners are effected in a negative way. There is an immediate and noticeable change in their relationship and level of intimacy. At this point, confidence levels decline and this may be followed by the onset of depression. (more…)

Are cheap generics from an online pharmacy safe?

Posted By iacpv on November 6, 2008

Many surveys have measured the frequency of male impotence, particularly after the introduction of cheap generics in the U.S. The best estimate seems to be a rate of 40-50%. This is a very large market that manufacturers of both branded and generic drugs are trying to capture.

It is not surprising therefore that questions like “are cheap generics from an online pharmacy safe?” are always lurking in the background. Let’s take a look at whether there is any real cause for concern. When Pfizer introduced sildenafil citrate into the new male impotency market, it was an instant success. This multi-billion dollar product was introduced after changes were made to the way intellectual property rights are governed, which protects certain rights of inventors but allows the public access to the use of the new inventions.
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Brighter smile. Teeth Whitening methods.

Posted By iacpv on September 23, 2008

It’s a sad truth — no matter how diligent you are about dental care, when you compare your smile to the models in your favorite magazine, yours is nowhere near as white. There are several simple methods available for obtaining a brighter and whiter smile.

A number of treatments are available for whitening your teeth. This article will describe each one and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Dental Office Treatments
Advanced bleaching treatments performed by your dentist will provide you with effective and long-lasting results. But the price of the treatment ranges from $300 to $500, which can be cost-prohibitive for many people. If you have the money, treatments from your dentist are more effective than most of the other methods.

Whitening Toothpastes and Mouthwashes
Special toothpastes and mouthwashes are not as effective for whitening teeth as dental office treatments, but they do provide results. The results, however, are not immediate. These products are best used on light to medium stains. They can be less costly than other methods and work well at preventing further discoloration of your teeth.

Whitening Strips
You can buy whitening strips at any grocery or drug store, and they can cost more than $40, depending on the quality. The less expensive strips work best when used on an ongoing basis, (more…)

Saving money on prescription drugs

Posted By iacpv on September 20, 2008

With the cost of prescription drugs skyrocketing, many people find that affording their medication has become a hardship or even impossible.

Many people have turned to other countries or the Internet for their prescriptions, but there are less drastic measures that can help save money.

First, particularly if you are prescribed a medication to take for only a short period of time, ask your doctor if he or she has any samples available. Representative from pharmaceutical companies often give these to doctors, who are usually happy to pass them along. However, you might have to ask, since doctors are understandably busy during your visit and might not think of it.

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