The mats and cat nip toys are very durable, and I'm surprised they are still in perfect condition. Boo especially can get wild while playing, and feared he would tear it apart. I was amazed to see not one flaw on it still (other than a few cat hairs, of course). The cat nip inside certainly made them excited and they tried very hard to get to it without success.

Louella's Goodies currently has several options for purchasing these cute and very useful products. You can purchase cat mats and simple cat toys separately, or together in a package. There is even an option for purchasing a "multiple cat collection", which includes 2 cat mats, 2 small cat toys, and 2 large cat toys. If you have more than one cat or cats that don't like to share, definitely go with this option!

To see these items and more, visit: http://www.louellasgoodies.com (Cat mat and toys available under "Kitty Cat Supplies")

Things got worse after Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 B.C. and Emperor Augustus took power. The quasi-democratic Republic turned into dictatorial Roman Empire and was ruled by a succession of Emperors. To secure their power, each succeeding Emperor then tightened their grip on education. They increasingly regulated education, suppressed teachers who spoke against Emperor, and eventually required teachers of Greek and Latin rhetoric to be licensed and paid by State. The quality of education in Rome then grew progressively worse.

The parallels with history of education in America are striking. Here too, when our education system was voluntary and parents paid teachers and schools directly, we had a high-quality, constantly improving education system. After state governments created compulsory public schools, education in America has been going down-hill ever since.