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Official Complaint Filed Over the Surgeon General Report on Passive Smoking
FORCES's complaint concerns several worrisome aspects of the SG Report, including deficient data-gathering methodology, data cherry-picking, and misrepresentation of flimsy evidence, which reveal not simply bias, but a clear determination to reach or reinforce predetermined political conclusions.

Porn Filters are Ineffective at Protecting Children
Children at risk on the Internet -- with over 400 million pages of pornography available on the Web, even if a filter could block 99.9% of all of the pornography, there would still be over 4 million Web pages of pornography remaining that are not blocked.

Bond New York Launches Sales for 185 India Street, Greenpoint's Newest Luxury Boutique Condominium
New York City apartment's largest real estate agency launches sales for Greenpoint's Newest Luxury Boutique Condominium -185 India Street - a six-story, elevator building developed by NYBridge and projected to be completed late spring 2008.

Health After Smoking
If you are a smoker, you already know that your health is at stake. By understanding the positive changes to your body after you've stopped smoking, you will be more likely to stick to your new smoke-free regime.

Wit and Wisdom on Money, Wall Street and Success - Part #2
Here are ten more WISDOM packed GEMS that ooffer very unqiue insights to the world of trading and investing.These quotes promote a philosophy which is readily understandable and sometimes hysterical.

The Health Benefits of Sex
Lose weight. Reduce stress.

New Web Site Showcases Up-And-Coming Street Photographers
The World @ Street Level promotes street photography by showing student work and by providing an opportunity to learn street photography online

Ridding Yourself of the Habit of Smoking Now
Millions and millions of people smoke. The number is said to be close to 55 Million. Each year thousands and thousands of people die from diseases causes by smoking, whether from first or second hand smoke. Smoking is an interesting habit. Even though frequent smokers see and know about this fact, the hunger for this drug still continues as they continue to smoke day after day.

Stop Smoking Now!!!
Do you like Smoking Smoking can cause CANCER and other horrible painful illnesses Smoking can cause harm to your friends, family and kids Your teeth and hands turn yellow Your hair smells of disgusting smoke You look older than what you are Smoking can cause difficulties when you are pregnant These are just a small number of problems you can occur when you are smoking

The Stop Smoking Patch ? Beware Of the Risks
Smoking is a major problem in the word today. One popular way people use to quit is the stop smoking patch. This is a patch that sticks to your skin and releases small amounts of nicotine. The idea is that it will satisfy your cravings for cigarettes while keeping you away from the harmful chemicals that are contained in cigarette smoke. There are various strengths available. By slowly reducing the strength you use, you will eventually no longer need the use the patch at all.

Advice - How to Quit Smoking - Part 2
Advice - How to Quit Smoking - Part 1Day 1 The first craving you have for a smoke, wait 1 hour before you let yourself have it. What I mean is, when your about to go out for your first smoke, wait for at least a hour.

Will Same-Sex Marriage Drive Workplace Litigation?
The recent California Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage will undoubtedly impact the face of workplace discrimination litigation. Factor in New York's decision to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions, and you have a national trend on your hands. Are employers ready? While it's unlikely many employees stand around the water cooler talking about the latest legal developments -- unless they work for a law firm -- employees do take an interest when the developments are as big (and as personal) as this one.

BET Personality and Street Lit Publisher to Young Adults: Sex is Supposed to Feel Good?in its Proper Context
BET host/activist Jeff Johnson and DarkStreetLit.com publisher Clymel Thomas argue that young adults are not being fed what they need to know about sex and violence.

Health Information: Stop Smoking And Save Your Life
Do you smoke a cigarette or have somebody in your family or friends who smoke?Why have you or members of your family and friends not quit smoking?What kind of smoker are you? What do you get from smoking?What does it do for you?Read on to gain some important insights to help you to kick this bad habit.It is important to identify what you use smoking for and what kind of satisfaction you feel that you are getting from smoking.

IPCPR Believes Maryland Smoking Ban Puts Jobs, Businesses, Non-Profits at Risk
Maryland's ban on smoking in public places goes into effect Feb. 1. State tobacconists fear their businesses are at stake as are jobs and the charities their businesses help support. Is it long before more states follow suit?