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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is upset over the content of an upcoming episode of the popular HBO show Big Love which features an "endowment ceremony."

The recent financial crisis will have an effect on retirement portfolios but will also affect the affordability of college for students.

Temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are different from Sunday meetinghouses. They are houses of the Lord where sacred ceremonies are performed.

A review of some of the top green living news stories of February 2007

Getting married in the LDS temple adds a new dimension to wedding planning. Learn how to reserve a sealing room, plan the day, choose a wedding dress, and take pictures.

Whether the early payoff of a mortgage on a home is a smart financial move depends on the homeowner's preparation, personal circumstances, and goals.

Atlanta, Georgia's African American bookstores, places like Shrine of the Black Madonna and Medu, are champions in the city's effort against illiteracy.

Although the EU's and NGO's electoral observation missions mainly follow the same guidelines, there are certain elements that distinguish the two spheres.

Reading comprehension skills may have declined, but giving books during the holidays has the dual potential of increasing future reading levels and being an ideal gift.

Symbiotic.com claims to report on click frequency and payment levels for various keywords. The idea appears to be to help you make more money with Google Adsense.

A magical, family-run hotel, Mohonk Mountain House is a National Historic Landmark that sits high in the Sawangunk Mountains, surrounded by forests and wildlife

Enlisted men and women write about their experiences in the war. Essays, letters, and poems give insight into the every-day experiences of military families since 9/11.

In the last six months, The Big Read initiative by the NEA has created a list of books that many communities around the country were reading together.

Although the past five years have seen dramatic increases the volume of electronic trading, this past year saw a reversal in the trend due to market volatility

The Arts and Culture sector in BC generates more public revenue than it spends ($1.04 - $1.35 for every dollar granted), and it employs nearly 2% of the population.

In tough financial times, as public galleries divest themselves of collections, and governments enact "de-accessioning" laws to prevent their loss, how will museums cope?

Who reads, what they read, and why its important. A brief review of the NEA and AP-Ipsos surveys.

There is a new urgency in 2009 to the debate within the newspaper industry about how to support a newsroom from the thinner profits that result from online publishing.

Money issues often overlooked in the rush to escape harm, but cash, insurance and even identification can be crucial in the aftermath of the disasters.

While industry wisdom holds that third-party campaign feasibility studies are best, nonprofits can save money by doing the work of expensive capital campaign consultants.

An overview of the argument of whether the internet promotes or hinders modern literacy.

She was known as the voice of the Civil Rights Movement during the sixties and today despite being wheel chair bound Odetta continues to inspire musicians and fans alike.

On Smartaboutmoney.org, learn about expense tracking, money management, & financial decisions. Get out of debt & save money.

How is Outsider Art different from Folk Art? Why is it Important? From prisons, to mental institutions, to rural areas, Outsider artists often live outside the mainstream

The seat of character is the human will. As the will grows in its capacity to master and manage self, character is strengthened. If the will fails, character is weakened.

Planning an LDS temple wedding? Get the most out of your temple experience and learn what to expect during a sealing ceremony with these preparation tips.

Major institutional investors are adapting the "absolute return" concept in increasing numbers in their asset allocation models and strategies - perhaps you can too.

Awareness of the environment shows the need to cut carbon dioxide emissions. Green, environmentally aware colleges help instill this environmental awareness in students.

The assumption is made that tuition costs are increasing each year because the cost of education is on the rise. The Delta Cost Project states otherwise.

Shedding her outward Mennonite appearances, young Julia ventures to New York City to begin a life of education at New York University.

A Day With(out) Art is an annual event supported by Visual AIDS to raise awareness about the AIDS crisis through the use of artwork.

There are many educational funding opportunities out there for Latinos. Learn about two organizations that offer money specially for Hispanic students.

The Mattress Factory Museum, a contemporary art museum in Pittsburgh, is a unique venue for exhibiting art installations in its renovated factory space since 1977.

Declared a "Living National Treasure," Duff Severe created some of the finest Western saddles ever. His legacy lives on at Severe Brothers Saddles In Pendleton, Oregon.

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago is an esteemed art college in the midwest U.S. What are the unique selling points of this top art school?

Businesses and universities are turning to unpaid leave in the form of furloughs to cut costs, meet budget shortfalls and prevent layoffs.

The Great Society was LBJ's legislative program that continued Kennedy's War on Poverty and furthered the ideas of Roosevelt's New Deal and Truman's Fair Deal.

A Mormon temple is different than a church meetinghouse in both appearance and function. Learn what these beautiful buildings are and what Latter-day Saints do inside.

Teachers can find funding for their own classroom projects, training, or instructional materials by learning to regularly use public, private and professional resources.

White privilege is the latest buzz-word, designed to help us understand racism. However, it seems like another conceptual red herring that fails to tackle the real issues

What schools have the best graduation speakers this year for the class of 2007? Here's a guide to 2007 commencement speakers at U.S. colleges and universities.

In 1650, Captain William Kidd, at the age of five, he moved to New York, then a British colony. History would remember, "Captain Kidd", as a notorious pirate.

New figures reveal that while consumers are making record numbers of complaints about their credit cards, banks are becoming correspondingly less sympathetic.

Distance learning courses offered by the OpenCourseWare Consortium to provide high quality continuing adult education and materials worldwide free to all participants.

The top ranked institutions are making college more affordable than at a public university.

Choosing a college can be overwhelming, so many students put off the decision. Knowing the main elements colleges offer can assist to narrow the list of schools.

When a small business is faced with unfair treatment from a financial corporation, the financial ombudsman services might be a better option than taking it to court.

Students who are currently applying for college and financial aid are the first in a long time to undertake the process during a recession.

In this global village with computers, standard specifications, and rule of process, it is fascinating to look back to see how old-time engineers approached their craft.

Jefferson's public views on race were in stark opposition to his stirring proclamation that all men were created equal.