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China's NPC 2007 session Never before have the debates at National People's Congress of China been so heated as the new laws and policies will define China's future. china • new policies • national people's congress • new laws • social issues
How UK Parliament Makes Laws In Britain a new law is created after a Bill has passed through both the Commons and the Lords and has been given Royal Assent. how parliament makes laws • how parliament makes law • how a bill becomes a law • how laws are made • statute laws
Derek Webb: Mockingbird Derek Webb is certainly talented enough to obtain commercial success, if that was his primary goal. Fortunately for us all, it is not. derek webb • mockingbird • christian indie music • a king and a kingdom • new law
Hitchhiker's Guide and Other Physics Exams There comes a time in everyone's physics class when they have to take a test, or.... go to a movie... it's your choice! hitchhikers_guide • douglas_adams • time_travel • gravity • conservation_of_energy
Landlords May Have to Pay Tenants The Alabama Legislature has enacted a new law requiring landlords to revise the rental agreements, or face penalties for failing to do so. alabama law • landlord • tenant • renter • landlord/tenant
Russia: 2007 Duma Election Preview The Russian Federation is holding its next parliamentary election on December 2, 2007. What are the new election laws, and which parties are eligible to participate? russia 2007 state duma parliamentary election • new laws • eligible parties • president vladimir putin political maneuvers • december 2 2007
Time to Get a Passport As part of a larger effort to reduce terrorism and fake passports, the TSA now requires that any US citizen who travels out of the US now needs a biometric passport. new laws goes into effects • times to gets a airs travels anywhere out from us • larger efforts reduces terrorism fakes creations h • proof residency via chosen ways identity checks • planes cruises ships passengers lands borders cros
Legislative Update for Recreational Boaters Keep abreast of new regulations both state wide and national. boating safety • boating courses • boating regulations • boats
The Weimar Republic Weimar Republic is the unofficial name of the German government from 1918-1933. weimar republic • wwii • hitler • treaty of versailles • weirmar
Victory Against the Almighty HMO New bills have recently been passed by the Senate at both state and federal level. These new bills are being referred to as a "slap in the face of all greedy HOMs" and are a huge step in insuring that patients get the care and treatment they deserve. health care • hmo • managed care • advocates • mental health
Catholics Fuel Discrimination Row After the Christian Church became caught up in a homophobic row when Reverend Gene Robinson was ordained as a Bishop, the Catholic Church now raises more eyebrows. homosexual • adoption • gay • catholic • objection
Lyonel Feininger German Exhibition The artist's drawings, prints, and watercolors represent his distinctive originality with characteristics of major styles of modern art. lyonel feininger • harold loebermann collection • kunstsammlungen • chemitz • german art exhibition
More funds for 'War on Terror' More money is pumped into the war on terror as President Bush signs another bill to increase funds. war on terror • terorism • terrorists • bush • terrorism
Ten Truth-Stunners These ten songs are exceptional for their truths expressed powerfully, passionately, and purposefully. andrew osenga • switchfoot • delirious? • kumi • addison road
2007 Medicare Premiums There is good news and bad news about Medicare premiums for 2007. As premiums rise, physician reimbursement declines and it's all related. 2007 medicare premiums • reduction in physician reimbursement • mds to stop treating medicare patinets • baby boom generation heads into medicare ranks • medicare modernization act of 2003
Argentina Invades the Falklands In many ways, the political moves made by Britain in the late seventies and early eighties encouraged Argentina to attack the Falklands. the falkland islands • the falklans war • south georgia • general viola • the united nations
Bill Gates Wants Capitalist Reform Bill Gates introduces his concept of "creative capitalism" wherein businesses and corporations target innovations to help bridge the "wealth gap" between rich and poor. bill gates • creative capitalism • reform • world economic forum • davos
Bills in the House of Lords After being considered by the House of Commons, a Bill must pass through five stages in the House of Lords before being passed to the Queen for the Royal Assent. bills in the house of lords • role of the house of lords • house of lords • creating an act of parliament • how a bill becomes an act of parliament
Child Slaves in China Freed After a crackdown in the provinces of Shanxi and Henan, child slaves that were overworked and beaten have been rescued in China. china's child labor • slave like conditions • brick kiln slavery • china province of shanxi • children rescued
Cough Medicine Abuse Plan ahead for cold and cough season. You may have difficulty stocking up in one trip to the drug store these days. It's not just the pseudoephedrine anymore... dextromethorphan • dxm • dm • sudafed • pseudroephidrine
Focus on the Big Killer Though second-hand smoke is a killer, lawmakers should take care of "the bigger fish" first and do something more about drunk drivers. second-hand smoke • drunk drivers • lawmakers • killers • facts
Government Mandates Use OpenSource Government agencies and government companies around the world are required to switch their software to OpenSource or free software! computer software • software • microsoft • governments • opensource
Greenpeace report on Spain A new report issued this week highlights the environmental resources available to this country of sun and sea. greenpeace report spain • al gore spain • renewable energy • building laws • spain
Harvard Supports Online Poker Massachusetts is seeking to ban online poker, but some Harvard students and professors oppose. online poker • support online poker • massachusetts casino bill • massachusetts gaming bill • deval patrick
House Finch Eye Disease Caused by a pathogen common in turkeys and chickens, this contagious disease has killed millions of birds in North American. Scientists need help monitoring its spread. bird disease • house finch disease • avian disease • cornell lab of ornithology finch disease study • birdwatchers
IT'S A FIRECRACKER WEEKEND! Remembering The Fourth of July! independence day • july 4th • memories • food • fireworks
Maine Won't Discriminate The Maine legislature, like many other state legislatures, decided that they should have the same equal protection as any other Maine citizen. In March 2005, Maine's legislature voted to end discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in areas of housing, employment, credit, accommodations, and education. maine • maine won't discriminate • sexual orientation • discrimination • gay rights
Mortgage Market Update With so many people affected by the current mortgage crisis, it's important to stay up to date and alert. Here are the latest happenings in the mortgage industry. mortgage • subprime • default • borrower • congress
Native American Rights Fund Founded in 1970, the Native American Rights Fund has served as a national advocacy group for 37 years and made great strides in the quest for equality. native american rights fund • narf • california indian legal services • john echohawk • pawnee
Proper Identification to Enter US New immigration laws went into effect on Thursday. So what documents do you need to show now when you cross the Canada/U.S. border? proper identification to enter the u.s. • what documents you now need to show when crossing • id to enter us • valid u.s. or canadian passport • government issued valid driver’s license
Repatriation – A Passing Fad? Neil MacGregor, the director of the British Museum in London was recently quoted as saying, "Repatriation is yesterday’s question . . ." The number of high-profile and s repatriation • nagpra • british museum • machu picchu • united states
Single Women Win The Right To IVF The UK Government has passed new anti-discrimination laws allowing single women and lesbian couples to have IVF. ivf for single women • ivf for lesbians • changes to surrogacy laws • rights for single mothers • parental rights for lesbian mothers
Student Loan Legislation Changes Parents and students celebrate changes that will lower college costs, provide a level playing field for banks providing college loans, and increase overall reporting. student loans • higher education act • college grants • paying for college • college legislations
The Luddites Though the term Luddite has come to mean a person opposed to technology or technological development, it can be traced to a specific and bloody period of English History. luddites • the luddite movement • general ludd • industrial revolution • opposition to the industrial revolution
The Triangle Fire of 1911, Part 2 The second of Bailey Lowenthal's two-part article on New York's 1911 tragedy, the Triangle Shirtwaiste Fire. new york city • new york city labor • triangle fire • triangle shirtwaist company
US Mint Issues Last State Quarter The US Mint's "State Quarter" program was to end in 2008, but legislation has extended it through 2009. With no US states left, what will new 25-cent pieces honor? united states mint • state quarter • commemorative coin series • quarter dollar • 25 cent piece
Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 As America entered into its undeclared war with France, decisions made by the Federalist leadership in Washington assured the eventual destruction of their own party. alien and sedition acts • quasi war with france • president john adams • charles maurice de talleyrand-perigord • french revolution
BCTV's Fall Line-Up (pt. 1) Although BCTV is the British Columbia affiliate of CTV, don't expect to see the same programs. The daytime line-up may be more or less identical, but the primetime line-up often adds (or takes away) a bit from your viewing week. See what's new (and returning) on BCTV this fall. Also, a quick look at the highlights for Sunday, September 26.
Bills in the British Commons In order to become an Act of Parliament a Bill must pass through five stages in the House of Commons before being debated by the House of Lords and gaining Royal Assent. bills in the house of commons • creating an act of parliament • work of the house of commons • house of commons • how a bill becomes an act of parliament
FIFA Ruling on Matches at Altitude Courting controversy once again, FIFA is to inform several South American countries that they can no longer play their national team games at high altitudes. football disputes • copa america 2007 • copa libertadores • altitude • fifa legislations
Harm Reduction for IV Drug Users The availability of new and clean syringes and needles by IV drug users significantly decreases the spread of the HIV virus without increasing rate of use. hiv • aids • hepatitis • iv drug • syringe
Harold and the Beginning of the End Harold found himself on the throne of England and beset on all sides by competing claims. harold godwinson • harold ii • harala hardrada • tostig • edward the confessor
Isaac Asimov: The Laws of Robotics Today's robots use simple programming compared to the human brain. But as technology evolves with Artificial Intelligence, will the Three Laws of Robotics hold true? isaac asimov • laws of robotics • i robot • three laws safe • artificial intelligence
New Guide to French Life & Culture France is the first title in a new Speak the Culture series, an in-depth guide to everything French: cinema, literature, food and drink, history, music, art, sport. guide to french life and culture • speak the culture france • society • arts • food and drink
New Social Security Rules and Your Job Plan Now that Americans who work past age 65 no longer get penalized for their salaries if they choose to collect Social Security, does that mean you should no longer consider putting off enjoying these benefits? social security • ira • delayed-retirement credit
News Flashes in Breast Cancer News in the breast cancer arena. new fda evaluation procedure • cosmetics and carcinogens • legislature about mammography • cad
Nicola Griffith Talks About Merit Nicola's views on literary merit and the scary world we live in. interview with nicola griffith • bending the landscape • ammonite • slow river • the blue place
Pherenike the Trainer Despite being forbidden to participate in athletic games, Pherenike was a fierce champion for her sons, who were part of a famous boxing dynasty. pherenike • rhodes • diagoras • olympic games • spartans
Prelude to a Riot The Boston Tea Party wasn’t the only rebellion against unfair taxes. New Hampshire men staged their own protest. Read all about it here! white pine • pine tree riot • ebenezer mudgett • weare • dunbarton |
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