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Is “Right to Work" Right for New Hampshire?

The state legislature is once again looking at whether the Granite State should join twenty-three others in adopting so-called “right to work legislation”…

Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang, shown here delivering a speech at a Canada-China business forum in Beijing, on Feb. 9, 2012, is expected to become the country's next premier. In contrast to most other Chinese leaders, Li speaks English and has had considerable exposure to Western ideas.

For China's Likely Premier, A Western Influence

Li Keqiang, who is in line to become China's next premier, has a very different resume than other Chinese leaders. He speaks English well, translated a book by a prominent British judge, and mingled with activist students when he attended Peking University three decades ago.

Activists say this image, taken from a video uploaded to YouTube, shows Syrians outside a field hospital in Homs last week.

Syrian Activists Live Stream Their Revolution

The Syrian government is now nearly two weeks into its bombardment of the city of Homs. The U.N. says at least 300 civilians have been killed. The offensive might have gone unreported had it not been for the activists and citizen journalists who are risking their lives to tell the stories.

Jeremy Lin chases the loose ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis. Lin is one of the few Asian-Americans in NBA history.

Looking For Lin In All The Wrong Places

Why are the so-called experts are always looking in the same places? Frank Deford wonders how many talented athletes like Jeremy Lin have been overlooked because of stereotyping.

Malachy, a Pekingese, won best in show at the 136th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York on Tuesday.

Malachy, The Pekingese, Becomes Top Dog In The Land

The Peke, a little dog with pushed-in face and a mop of flyaway fur, was given top honors at the Westminster Kennel Club.

How Green is the State of Our Union?

EarthTalk® E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What are the environmental implications of the road ahead as laid out by President Obama in his…

BPA in Cash Register Receipts

EarthTalk® E - The Environmental MagazineDear EarthTalk: Is it true that Bisphenol A (BPA)—which is harmful to human health—was found to be present in…

The Latest Upgrade in Multitask Efficiency

Between documents, e-mails, instant messages, news feeds, Facebook and browsers, on-screen real estate gets a little crowded. Multitaskers keep up with…

How State Budget Cuts Affect Your Property Taxes

A new report finds that Granite State communities are leaning more and more heavily on property taxes. Examining data from 2007–2010, the New Hampshire Center for Public Policy Studies found:

For Profit Cancer Center Comes To NH to Make Its Case to Lawmakers

Cancer Treatment Centers of America is eyeing a spot in New Hampshire. The for profit chain wants to build a hospital in the Northeast. CTCA successfully lobbied Georgia to change

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