Focus On: Native American Ancestry Claims

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Contributed Post Research has found that up to 8.5 million Americans of mixed-race ethnicity claim to have “Native American” blood. This may seem like a harmless statistic, and in a country the size of the US, 8.5m may not seem like many-- yet this number actually reveals a cause for concern. Native American activists have long felt the burden of people claiming Native American ancestry. The recent popularity of DNA testing has lead many people who long considered themselves to be white discovering they have a Native American ancestor somewhere in their bloodline, undoubtedly contributing to the 8.5 million figure.…
Charitable Commerce: Connect Your Business to Your Local Community

Charitable Commerce: Connect Your Business to Your Local Community

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Contributed Post If you run a business, no matter how big or small, you might start thinking about what it contributes to the local community. Some businesses automatically help to provide for the local economy and offer services or products that otherwise wouldn't be available. Others help other local businesses so they can do the same. But if you feel like your business isn't as connected to your local community as it could be, you might want to consider how you could change that. You can approach this issue in a few different ways so that you get closer to…
Getting Your Garden Summer Ready

Getting Your Garden Summer Ready

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Contributed Post Image source - http://maxpixel.freegreatpicture.com/static/photo/1x/Floral-Garden-Summer-Flower-Green-Leaves-Nature-1985299.jpg Summer may not feel like it is on its way, but it will be here before you know it, which is why it is important to be prepared. After all, there is nothing better than chilling with a cocktail in the garden while the sun shines down, or enjoying a delicious barbecue with friends and family. With this in mind, you need to put the wheels in motion soon to get your garden summer ready. Invest in a quality barbecue – There is only one place to begin, and this is by ensuring you…
How Ursula K. Le Guin helped inspire me to see people in a different way

How Ursula K. Le Guin helped inspire me to see people in a different way

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As I write this, the news is breaking that Ursula Le Guin, one of the 20th Century's great novelists, has passed away at 88. She was a giant, known for her work in science fiction yet crafting works that transcended the genre. Whenever I've thought of the authors who have inspired me, awed me, impressed me, humbled me, shaped my tastes, molded my views, and made me see the power of the genre, she was always on the short list. It wasn't the awards that made Le Guin great, though she got gobs of them. It wasn't even that her…
Turn Your Home Into A Place Of Tranquility

Turn Your Home Into A Place Of Tranquility

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Contributed Post You should always see your home as a place of tranquility. For one reason or another however, this isn’t always the case. It might be due to a family running wild when you get up, or just the fact you feel your house lacks that chilled out vibe you need. But before you give up all hope in finding some peace within your home, we’re here to change your mind. With just a touch up here and there, and a few additions along the way, you could have the perfect home, no matter who’s around. So follow our…