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Canadian elections end in one party either holding the majority of seats in Parliament, or minority. This article will explain the differences between the two terms.

This is a beautiful story of family relations and prejudice, wonderfully acted out by Rosalind Russell and Alec Guinness.

Despite the Conservatives targeted campaign against Stephane Dion's Liberals for this past federal election, Stephen Harper's Conservatives failed to obtain a majority.

New research from the World Bank predicts substantial increases in global populations and the increasing importance of urbanization. What are the implications of this?

About two-thirds of adult Americans search online for health information and access reviews and comments posted by fellow consumers, according to a new study.

Research shows workers rarely earn as much income as they did before being laid off - that is, if they are lucky enough to even find a new job.

Marriage customs in India may seem unnecessarily complicated from a Western viewpoint, but they have been working for Indian marriages and families for generations.

Including the District of Columbia, four states have a higher minority population than that of the traditional majority population in the U.S.

Ibsen is known for his non-conformist views and themes. In An Enemy of the People, his metaphors paint a picture, in an incredibly accurate way, of contemporary society.

By giving President Barack Obama a virtual filibuster proof Senate, PA Senator Arlen Specter has presented fundamental problems within the Republican Party.

There are powerful lessons for boards of directors and other management groups that can be found in the field of social psychology.

The following review was written a few short months before Break Room Live with Marc Maron & Sam Seder was canceled, foreshadowing a certain fate.

The war of liberation or Chimurenga and Britain's search for majority rule were the two main conflicting forces shaping the history of Rhodesia from 1965 to 1980.

After earlier threats by the Opposition to dissolve Parliament only to be followed by an agreement by the two main parties to work together, an election is now imminent.

The new underground Capitol Visitor Center opened this month in a safer environment, with a larger purpose in maintaining the Capitol's availability to the people.

Iowa Gov. Chet Culver is expanding access to high school college classes. Some oppose this measure. Are dual credit classes a bad thing?

James Monroe was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia in 1758.

The introduction of the principle of parliamentary majority, or dedilomeni, by Trikoupis in 1874 was a bid to bring about the modernization of Greek political parties.

In most states, turning 18 opens new doors, because this is the age when they are legally responsible for their choices and actions.

Interracial dating, when examined with a fine-toothed comb is not as Utopian of a reality as the term suggests. Why do some people interracially date, and with whom?

One of the prevalent challenges in American government has been the problem of factions. This article explains the importance of factions in shaping the Constitution.

Formal meeting motions are very effective tools for productive meetings. An elementary knowledge of Robert's rules of order is essential for the chairman and members.

Are all markets now ruled by irrational emotions? Are the days of predicting trends by drawing intricate graphs gone forever?

Indian Reorganization Act I covered the background and provisions of the Act. This article covers its enactment and the short and long-term effects.

Obama is urging Congress for quick action on the $300 billion stimulus package but interest groups are already influencing how and where the money will be spent.

The 2008 U.S. Senate elections could significantly change the way business is done in Washington regardless of who is elected president this year.

Ambedkar represented the Harijans in the negotiations with Gandhi at the independence of India. This is the story of his life.

Republican Dede Scozzafava's challenges did not come from her Democratic opponent Bill Owens but from neocons within her own party supporting conservative Doug Hoffman.

Berbers, the original inhabitants of Morocco and rich in customs and crafts are vibrant people who have contributed to the culture of the country.

With Nixonland, Rick Perlstein has given us an educational and entertaining account of the turbulent timespan of 1964 through 1972.

Australia is well known for its myriad of deadly and venomous spiders. The Funnel web spider elicits fear from a majority of the population and has caused fatalities

The Police and Public Perception article focuses on crooked cops who make honest, hardworking police officers look bad. Now it's time to give credit to the good officers.

As the U.S.'s 36th President, Lyndon Baines Johnson was defined by his Hill Country background. His presidency, his legacy and that of Lady Bird's can be found in Austin.

Queen Gayatri Devi had many facets to her persona. From a 'beauty' queen to a politician, she was also an educationist, philanthropist, social worker and a sportswoman.

Michael Ignatieff is saying no to a coalition. In recent comments made at a press conference the liberal leader ruled out the idea of a power-sharing agreement.

A young Jewish American man sets out to find a woman who saved his Ukrainian grandfather during WWII. He finds her in a small house in the middle of a sunflower field.

2008 has been a rough year for pharmaceutical advertisers. Here's a rundown on the problems that Congress and the courts gave the industry during the early months.

Although taxpayers paid the bulk of the $621 million price, the public was not invited to opening ceremonies of the new US Capitol Visitor Center, witnessing via C-SPAN.

Religious Right voters need to realize that the Republican Party shares neither their values nor their idealistic future. It cares only about their votes.

Roland Burris the person embattled Govenor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich (D) picked to fill the vacant U.S. Senate seat is highly competent and qualified for the position.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, hosts the National Clean Energy Summit for 2008.

Ezra Stiles Ely was an influential Presbyterian clergyman who wanted to merge church and state to ensure that the nation was ruled by orthodox christians.

Canada's upper house of Parliament is called the Senate. But what is its purpose? How is it structured? This article will explain those origins, and touch on some ideas.

The question of what it means to be a Christian nation depends upon the relative nature of religious orientation and the weaknesses of foundational commitment.

Graham Turner will step down as Hereford United manager at the end of the current Football League season after an eventful fourteen years in charge as manager.

Priority groups for the H1N1 flu vaccine in the US include young people ages 6 months to 24, pregnant women, health care workers and those in contact with young infants.

The inability to solve the same issues over the years is one of the major reasons that young adults lose confidence in government.

There are few things more embarrassing than being the only person at a party who isn't politically-informed. Here is a crash course in the key players and facts to know.

President Morales ended his 5-day hunger strike on April 14, 2009 after Congress passed a new law allowing him to stand for re-election in December's general elections.

Soloman has written an informative and colorful book on the court-packing struggle -- Franklin Roosevelt's effort to restructure the Supreme Court to protect his New Deal