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E-cigarettes at work: Vaping while waiting for the FDA’s decision
E-cigarettes, a relatively new entrant in the commercial nicotine industry have the government, manufacturers, and employers all in a fix. While manufacturers are anxiously waiting for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to decide how it will choose to regulate e-cigarettes, companies are wondering how to react to its growing use among employees. Should we […]
The Colbert Report takes on our ‘All Gender’ restroom signs
Described as a “well-intentioned, poorly informed high-status idiot” and a “self-important right-wing commentator,” Stephen Colbert has famously established his parody show The Colbert Report as a leading source of comedy-news. Two weeks ago Colbert discussed an issue close to MyDoorSign: the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. Stephen Colbert jokes, “Some bathrooms have – and this is true!- an […]
Fake service dogs infringe on rights of abled and disabled alike
A disturbing trend has been observed in New York and California: pet owners attempting to pass off their dogs as service dogs. From public transportation to posh restaurants, certain dog owners are either simply calling their dogs service animals, or going as far as to dress their fake service dogs in fake service vests. The […]
The gateway smoke: e-cigarette usage is up among youth
Tempting flavors, a celebrity fan base, and a reputation for being a healthy alternative have likely contributed to electronic cigarettes’ popularity among adults and, as a recent study suggests, children and teens. E-cigarette use is on the rise among American teens, according to a recently released CDC report, National Youth Tobacco Survey. The specifics? One in […]
Office Courtesy Series: Putting the Kibosh on Kitchen Cops
Australian news organization the Herald Sun has a problem that many office workers can relate to: overzealous kitchen cops. The mess that inspired these office workers to post no less than six homemade signs around the kitchen is certainly a problem, but the bigger issue may be this out-of-control signage. There’s a sign instructing employees […]
New sensory walking trail gives access to the visually impaired
The recently dedicated Wildlands Conservancy Pool Wildlife Sanctuary’s new sensory walking trail for the blind and visually impaired offers visitors of all abilities a multidimensional nature experience. Located in Emmaus, PA, the half-mile-long trail offers a thick rope for visitors to hold as they walk along the path, which is marked by kiosks presenting wildlife […]
Philadelphia makes gender-neutral restrooms the law
Most of us don’t think twice when pushing through bathroom doors marked “women” or “men,” “ladies” or “gents,” or any other iteration of those two genders. But for some, deciding which communal restroom to use isn’t so simple. In Philadelphia, transgender people, who often have to weigh their gender preference against how they will be […]
Dining at your desk? Here’s the lunch etiquette you should follow
For some time now, the culture of long lingering lunches has been replaced by a quick meal at the desk. Reasons for this lifestyle shift range from meeting impossible deadlines, overachieving at work, to simply wanting to spend more time with family. According to a Gallup survey, nearly 67 percent of American workers eat at […]
Europe’s permissive e-cigarette laws worry the US
The European Parliament has rejected proposals for stricter e-cigarette laws from health officials who say e-cigarettes should be used for medical purposes only. This comparatively permissive approach has now raised questions about the Food and Drug Administration’s pending decision on e-cigarette laws in the U.S. The FDA may soon issue regulations on nicotine-delivery devices, and manufacturers […]
California lets transgender students use the restroom of their gender identity
Last week, California became the first state to require public schools to allow transgender K-12 students access to the restrooms and locker rooms that match their gender identities. Democratic Governor Jerry Brown signed bill Assembly Bill 1266 into law on August 12th. In addition to allowing transgender students to use the restrooms and locker rooms of […]
