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Some cities and counties have enacted mandatory spay/neuter laws, and many more have been proposed. Consider the issues around legislation of pets.

Working with mandated clients differs greatly from working with clients who are attending sessions at their own will.

Mark Steyn and Ezra Levant are two Canadian writers whose work offended Muslims; they have paid a high financial and emotional price as a result.

China's President Hu Jintao recently issued a virtuous living list, essentially a To Do list for an entire country.

Medicare rules may be the first to mandate practitioners use electronic prescription services to improve patient safety and save money.

The No Child Left Behind act sets goals for improved test scores leaving no time for teachers to keep gifted children challenged. NCLB leaves gifted children behind.

Government agencies and government companies around the world are required to switch their software to OpenSource or free software!

Everyone agrees that the US health care system needs a makeover. But how? One of the hot topics in the health insurance reform debate is the health "mandate."

In an April 3, 2009 opinion, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled the exclusion of same-sex marriage unconstitutional under the Iowa Constitution's equal protection clause.

This is the first in a series of articles on how the Founding Fathers' vision remains important. States' loss of say in the federal system harmed them in the long run.

The candidates have been selected, the training is complete, and the celebrations have concluded. It is now time for the Special Forces to earn their keep.

The Chou Dynasty succeeded the Shang Dynasty as the Age of Reason succeeded the Age of Magic.

The life, times, and thoughts of one of the world's most famous philosophers

As the Middle East waits anxiously for a new Israeli government to be formed, a number of political statements have been made about the Israeli occupied Golan Heights.

An assessment of the impact of the proposed Healthy Families Act finds that paid sick leave would improve public health and reduce overall health care costs.

While California is mandating all 8th graders take Algebra, many are wondering if all students are capable of this rigorous class.

Standardized testing is the tool of choice to assess student learning to meet federal and state mandates. However, the future may allow a broader range of assessments.

Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is a common cause of sexually transmitted disease. Texas schools will soon be vaccinating young girls against this disease.

The emergence and survival of King Hussein in the early years of the Kingdom of Jordan is one of the most remarkable political and personal stories of a generation.

UN CEO Water Mandate calls for corporate and government action but goes largely ignored. Only 20 of 1000 companies who attended the World Ecoonomic Forum have signed.

The Mongol Yuan Dynasty was a disaster for the Chinese people. Eventually they rebelled and established a new dynasty of their own.

Washington assumes that Congress has the authority to directly regulate the doctor patient relationship. Is there validity to that assumption?

The new vaccine to prevent cervical cancer in young women is stirring up a lot of controversy.

A twelve-year old Jewish boy, living in British-occupied Palestine, aggressively plots an attack against the U.N. installed army, until he befriends an English solider.

The reign of the Mongols over China was disastrous for the Chinese people. They finally threw out their oppressors - how did this come to pass?

The Oklahoma Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers are working to prevent the Oklahoma senate from turning public schools into charter schools.

Investors will know how to capitalize on climate change discussions thanks to a new report from climate change advisors.

Every few years national polls highlight the low level of history and civics knowledge among American citizens, yet at some point educators need to reform the process.

Positive train control is an umbrella term that applies to technologies that helps rail vehicles to avoid accidents.

A new study shows that students increase their reading achievement scores with reading incentive programs. Accelerated Reader (AR) is one such program.

Large cities, high-poverty areas in the South and the Southeast are pockets for dropout factories.

Nearly 250,000 schools have amplified classrooms so every student can focus on the lesson and not strain to hear the teacher over the ventilation system and other noises.

Supported by Bogota Colombia is becoming a big ethanol producer but strong domestic demand make it an unlikely exporter - but it will help the US bloc in South America.

Current school structures actually decrease chances for success in children and should be eliminated from schools.

American health insurance is a defective product. It is purchased by customers in good faith, but its purveyors often fail to deliver on their promises.

Results of Famine in the Soviet Union during the first half of the 20th century included decreased population, increased censorship, and an instance of foreign aid.

Understandably emotional arguments about Israel and Palestine ignore or obscure indisputable facts. Acceptance of the truth might promote accommodation.

Many employees don't take their allotted time off each year, but not using vacation time might prove more detrimental to the job than people realize.

The unending Arab Israeli rivalry since 1948 has made it appear that the Jews and Arabs are eternal enemies. In fact, Arabs had welcomed the Diaspora Jews to Palestine.

Iraq is among an exclusive list of countries that claim to have had a great influence on world culture. A brief historical overview is provided here.

Hussein bin Talal became King of Jordan in 1952, taking full constitutional power in May 1953, and stepped into the dangerous world of Middle Eastern pan-Arab politics.

Parliament isn't back in session, and already Canada's three opposition parties are planning to force an election. All agree a Fall campaign is a near certainty.

Parks Canada receives new priorities for Ontario Rivers, Lakes and Communities along the 386 km waterway connecting Lake Ontario and Georgian Bay.

Uncertainty looms as UN Staff Council voices opposition to expanded role for UN and issues its own Resolution, calling for the removal of all UN staff based in Iraq.

Director Chris Paine seeks to uncover the truth about what really happened to General Motors' EV1 electric car.

The American Film Institute has named Ratatouille one of the top films of 2007. Brad Bird movie is the only animated film on the list.

Avoid the scams and come-ons. Get your federally mandated free credit reports from the source: AnnualCreditReport.com.

If a reduced mortgage payment can save a home from foreclosure proceedings, there are some government options available, but beware of foreclosure assistance scams.

The health care system in the United States is under scrutiny as more citizens lose insurance benefits. Swiss and Dutch systems cover all but one percent of citizens.

Content area learning standards and benchmarks provide a strong foundation for measurable objectives, purposeful instruction, and authentic assessments at all levels.