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That is why it is in your best interest to contact or get a referral to a District of Columbia low vision specialist today.

Learn the requirements to earn a Residential Real Estate Appraiser's license in the District of Columbia. There is a need for these professionals who earn a comfortable income in the real estate industry.

Shopping for Holiday Decorations in the District of Columbia can be a difficult task. Here are the top five stores where you can find yours for the best prices holiday decoration

Newborn screening in the District of Columbia (D.C.) involves testing for 53 different diseases, included in 7 disorders.

In the District of Columbia, there are two species of hummingbirds who visit annually, usually at the end of April.

The District of Columbia joined other smoke-free locations when it's Smoke-Free Workplace Law went into effect on April 3, 2006 to protect people in the District of Columbia from the health hazards associated with being exposed to second-hand smoke.

A look inside the ruling, with descriptions of the amicus curiae briefs filed by various special interest groups to "make their case" in this historic Supreme Court Ruling.

Mango Grove is a Fine dining restaurant serving only vegetarian Indian food delicacies. Their buffet lunch is the most popular variety served on all days of the week. I have given a brief review of this restaurant based on my own experience.

Consideration of HR-392, which honors the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the United States Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands with commemorative quarters in the collectable program.

A new report concludes the District of Columbia has more overweight kids than any of the 50 states. Adult residents fared a bit better.

The U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has denied a request to stay the implementation of severely raised royalty rates for Internet radio stations as determined by the Congress-established Copyright Royalty Judges (CRJ).

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania under United States federal law was designed as the temporary capital thanks to the Residence Act of 1790.

There are many different types of laws regarding sex crimes. You may not even be aware of some of them.

Barack Obama has pulled into a virtual tie with Hillary Clinton in superdelegates; receives endorsement of major union

Frederick Douglas was a famous abolitionist who fought to end slavery as well as improve the conditions of black people and for women's rights.

Long gone are the days of the Bullets. These Wizards are built for the regular season, but can they take that success into the postseason and do something special, or are they relegated to only using their magic powers under supervision?

The upcoming United States Supreme Court ruling in District of Columbia vs. Heller may place limits on the Second Amendment's protection of Americans' right to own firearms.

Yoga is the perfect exercise to keep you toned, fit, strong and calm during pregnancy.

Persons who are not citizens or residents of the United States may be subject to U.S. income tax on certain income they receive from U.S. sources. The source rules define how income is separated between U.S. and foreign source.

Foxwoods Resort and Casino - run by the Mashantucket Tribal Nation - has become the subject of a union organizing drive by the UAW. The effort has reportedly escalated over the past month.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit struck down the strictest gun control law in the nation. The court rejected the District of Columbia's ban on individual handgun ownership.

CDC Press Release states that the percentage of people with disabilities who smoke is nearly 50% higher than the general population.

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced today that smoking would be banned from the Speaker's Lobby, a House of Representatives meeting area, because of the danger of second-hand smoke.

In depth analysis of the forced removal of the peoples of the Chagos Archipelagos in 1971 in order to make way for a U.S. military base on the island of Diego Garcia. This explores the historical, legal, and international relations aspects of the removal.

This article describes several of the functions of the M.E. as well as what occurs after death.

When Columbus died he was a rich and famous man, but never understood the magnitude of his discovery of a new continent.

Learn a little bit of the history surrounding Tax Day. Then toast, or drown, the occasion with a few Tax Day inspired cocktails.

The House Government Reform Committee's hearings into Roger Clemens' alleged use of steroids and Human Growth Hormone is just the latest in a series of investigations of "America's Pastime" by Congress

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (also known as the Simpson - Mazzoli Act) was an important act which reformed the immigration law in the United States of America.

This article discusses many laws and cases that have impacted the education of students with disabilities.

This was the first state created in the area known as the North central or Midwest and would set the precedent for the creation of other states which would follow.

Jeanette Walls, Chris Gardner, Jodi Picoult, and Sandra Brown will be the guest authors at this year's Dallas "A Celebration of Reading."

In this paper I will discuss the 4 P's that Gap Inc. and Ann Taylor use today. The 4 P's consist of: Product, Price, Place and Promotion.

The FCC says it will investigate the impact of communications towers on migratory birds following a court ruling yesterday.

"A Change is Gonna Come," a play by author Vickie Evans, stars Mandrell Birks, the host of the Sighlent Storm on WHUR-WORLD.com. The play exposes domestic violence in the church and encourages victims to seek help before it's too late.

Reasoning, statistics and detailed facts about the death penalty and its lack of acknowledgment of constitutional rights.

the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has lifted yesterday its warning on of raw tomatoes in regard to the Salmonella outbreak which it is said has affected more than 1200 people in the United States

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Every day in the news it seems there is another story about a drive-by shooting victim or attempted drive-by shooting. The statistics released about drive-by shootings by the Violence Policy Center are even more disturbing.

General George S. Patton was a brilliant and hard-driving commander who lacked political skills, which hindered his progress within the military hierarchy. The 1970 biographical film "Patton" and many histories obfuscate the fact that he was a vicious anti-Semite.

Discussing why women shouldn't live with a man before marriage and that living together is in fact cheating women of marriage.

President Bush selects six recipients of the US's highest civilian award.

The nation's largest Italian ice chain, Rita's Water Ice will giveaway over 1 million Italian ices on the first day of Spring.

These are the ten worst Vice Presidents in United States history

The word "lobby" in America according to the eighteenth president of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant, meant political wheelers and dealers frequenting the hotel's lobby. Here is why.

For those looking for something special to do for an July 4th celebration this year, there are as many different choices as there are parts of the country.

On April 9, 1996 - and signed into law by President Bill Clinton came a bill which would affect the legislation aimed at the federal government of the United States of America.

Labor Day is celebrated the first Monday in September in the United States. It is a formation of the labor movement and is committed to the financial and social accomplishments of the American workforce.

Every year millions of couples choose to live together without the time-consuming process of getting married. Does the end really justify the means when you become more than roommates that are affectionate to one another?

Research into the life, the legacy and especially Justice Ginsburg's work on behalf of gender wquality over the years, continuing during her service on the Supreme Court

The legislation focuses to provide the necessary follow-up care many children need but, do not often receive. The grant would allow individual states to utilize funds regardless of their current requirements.

April 15th is fast approaching. While that date may not mean a lot to most of the world, it has a significant role in the calendar checking routine of Americans.

The biography of the slave turned free man; the man who held public office under several presidents.

A look at the impact, and legacy of Supreme Court Juistice Ruith Bader Ginsburg focussing oin her efforts for equal rights, especially for women

The transportation of electricity, the different views of deregulation, government ownership of electric utilities, how deregulation will impact Connecticut, viewpoints of the California power crisis, and the role of FERC will all be explored.

Does the state have the right to restrict or prohibit a terminally ill person from seeking an assisted suicide? Termed mercy killing, euthanasia has been and continues to be an issue of controversy.

An overview of the 1852 presidential election and the circumstances leading to Franklin Pierce's victory.

In a recent survey, Families USA reports that over 89 million people in America have gone without health insurance. The vast majority of the uninsured have jobs but don't have health insurance. The high number of Americans that are uninsured is startling.

An overview of the 1996 presidential election, in which Bill Clinton won re-election against Bob Dole.

George Mason was a key figure in the forming of our government during the American Revolution. This article details his life and contributions.

Columbia, California is California's best preserved gold rush town and a fascinating place to visit.

Historical overview of the first major grass roots political lobby in the U.S.

Rachel Carson revealed the threat to American Bald Eagles posed by the widely used pesticide DDT, now banned, partly because of her book, Silent Spring.

Although more of the nation's eligible poor have been getting food stamps, a new study indicates that half still do not.

The final judgements in the anti trust law suit against Microsoft have been released and the Department of Justice has issued a statement in which they praise the final results.

Basically, the 8 preceding candidate are the only possible people with shots at the presidency. What follows now is my 2008 predictions. After I predict the outcome of the elections, I will write three more articles.

I believe that when a youth is removed from their home and placed in foster care they as well as their foster parents should be guarenteed certain rights for each of their protection and best interest.

The presidential campaign of 1860 was one of the most divisive in American history. The outcome of the election directly led to the secession of seven states and ultimately, the Civil War.

This article examines the various court cases that the Supreme Court and other courts heard dealing with Segregation and the power that the courts had to exert to make it happen.

Interior Department's No 2 gets jail sentence for lying about his connections to political deal making. His idea of serving his time with Disney's Wonderful World of Wilderness, [WOW}was rejected by US District Court Judge Huvelle.

Many people still think the car was taken out of service and put away and end up in a museum. It did end up in a museum, but if you recall wht it looked like in 1963, you wouldn't recognize it now

Chandra Levy's mother is looking for answers in the death of her daughter 6 years ago.

a survey of where privatizing is and is not working in various countries, including the U.S.

On Tuesday June 5, 2007, the U.S. anti-trust authorities said that they would file a suit to block Whole Foods Market Inc. acquisition of Wild Oats Markets, Inc. on that the deal would hamper competition in the market for natural and organics groceries.

A recent study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that smoking rates are highest among individuals with disabilities.

While the Amazon Unbox is not compatible with Apple, it is compatible with Windows XP and Windows Visa

On September 7th, 2006, Amazon.com launched the Unbox service in it's bid to enter into the digital video product arena. With prices starting at $0.99, it's service is definitely competitive within the digital rights marketplace.

Contrary to advertisements, a Geico car insurance quote was neither available to cavemen or lizards at any point in the company's history. Despite these amusing claims, however, this insurance company has been around long enough to be tested - and to prove its worth.

It's that time of year again. We are headed into the Flu season and it is time to get vaccinated for influenza. In the District of Columbia there are several options to acquire a flu vaccination.

Internet speculation holds that Hillary Clinton hexed Tim Russert, causing his death.

what did MLB commissioner Bud Selig, Donald Fehr, and Congress have to say about the Mitchell report on steroids and performance enhancing drugs?

"This intellectually bankrupt and feeble argument has been used by gun control advocates to...deny Americans their civil rights."

David tilts his head back, content with his newly lit cigarette.

Christmas is a very popular holiday in many different countries. We know how the Christmas tradition started but you will read in this article how it became popular in the United States.

A report released by Avalere Health LCC shows that a new data analysis on the impending cuts to Medicare's home oxygen benefit are more severe than originally had been anticipated.

The Senate, a 100 member group with 2 senators from each state, is elected by the people with direct reference to the 17th amendment.

Do you know a woman who's worth it?

Homosexuality is a concept which is vastly different in nearly every culture in the world. This paper compares three different cultures; Japan, The United States, and Latin America. Homosexuality is a more and less accepted practice in these three different cultures.

This book contains recipes from firefighters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. There are standards as well as recipes for those who are more daring.

A twelve year old Prince Georges County Maryland boy died Sunday after a bacterial infection from an abscessed tooth spread to his brain. His younger brother has six abscessed teeth needing extraction.

Potomac Mills Mall is located in toothless Prince William County, Virginia.

There are holidays that we celebrate, but do we know why?

School choice programs related to the No Child Left Behind Act are not helping disadvantaged students have better schooling experiences, on the whole. They are a good idea in theory, but impractical in reality.

Aventis has paid the United States and a number of states and the District of Columbia over $190 million to resolve allegations of fraudulent pricing.

The Justice Department has charged a Dutch aviation services company, as well as its owner and an additional two other companies in a criminal complaint filed in the District of Columbia.