The commons

During modern times many men and women have proposed the idea of living in peace, no war, no famine, no poverty. They have thrown out ideas of the “common good” and “human rights” that seem to elude societies all around the world. The common good refers to promoting a positive action that promotes society as a whole. Human rights refer to every human being, if they be wealth or poor to have the same rights as each other and that those rights can never be taken away, that every human soul is…

great chance that they will struggle in the future. Today, the way students learn is based on a standard called Common Core. According to the core standards website, “The Common Core is a set of high-quality academic standards in mathematics and English language arts/literacy” (“About the Standards”). This is a guideline of what students should know by the end of each grade. Common Core State Standards, CCSS,…

Concussions are a constant and exceedingly common in children, teens, and high school athletes over the years. I chose this topic because in my high school sports career I have unfortunately gotten two concussions for soccer. The concussions caused me to struggle to keep up my grades, get a good night’s sleep, focus in class, and I had a constant headache. Athletes in club sports and high school sports have the constant risk of getting a concussion in the activities they participate in, and…

The United States, a global superpower ranks fourteenth in the world in education. With many schools falling behind in standards while others which are globally competitive, this resulted in the development of the Common Core Standards by the National Governors Association in 2009. Common Core’s vision was to raise the educational standard in math and literacy, by targeting underperforming schools and reforming their standards to improve critical thinking, problem-solving and preparing students…

control. We have to get to the point where we know that each and every person has their own opinions about certain things to even argue this issue. There is no law that necessarily says that us a society have to agree with everyone. For example the common gun issue. A lot of people are upset about the current gun law status in this country. A lot of people feel like it is necessary to have a gun for self-defense. Each argument deserves the same respect because they are feelings of the people,…

modern definition in Merriam-Webster dictionary is defined as, “the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods.” (Merriam-Webster, 2015) But, is that what religion really stands for? One of the most common tropes in religion is the worship of a God, gods, or deity that has some sort of power, or powers, to control the world and the cosmos around them, but all religions offer a moral compass of some sort as well. The “invention” of religion during…

you to suffer an allergic reaction that ranges from mild to life-threatening. If you’re affected by an allergy, you may be eligible to file a Workers’ Compensation claim. Consider these tips as you reduce allergens at work and protect yourself. Common Workplace Allergens Depending on your job and workplace, you may be exposed to numerous allergens as you work. Consider this partial list. Latex gloves or equipment Ink toner Cleaning chemicals Floor wax Perfume Cigarette smoke Dust Food Mold…

As an emergency room nurse, pneumonia is a common diagnosis seen on an ordinary basis. The Mayo Clinic defines pneumonia as "infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs" (www.mayoclinic.org). Pneumonia can occur at any age. Frequent causes of pneumonia are bacteria, fungi, and a virus. Aspirating food and liquids can also cause pneumonia. This type of pneumonia is common in the elderly population due to dysphasia. The American Lung Association (2016) states that pneumonia is not…

to pursue an adoption each and every year. While there are some differences in the statutes and regulations governing adoption from one state to another, there are also a number of elements that all of the states have in common. By way of this article, an overview of the common elements of adoption law is provided. Armed with this information a person will be in the best position to pursue the adoption of a child. The first step in any adoption process is the termination of the parental rights…

The Common Law establishes duties for the different entities and personnel associated with the medical field. This includes the manufacturers of prescription drugs and medical devices, as well as the prescribing and treating physicians. Then a Georgia State Board of Pharmacy regulation establishes a duty for pharmacists. Under the common law, manufacturers of prescription drugs and medical devices have a duty to warn physicians about side effects associated with their products, this warning…