January 7th, 2025 Royce Shook
The Christmas rush is over and we are hunkering down waiting on the onslaught of bills to arrive in the post of online. However, we still have expenses that need to be met, so why not give your local business a boost. When you shop at a local business, you’re not just making a purchase […]
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December 12th, 2024 Stephanie Mann
This headline inspired me to write this article! “Boys as young as 12 years old were among those who made up a prolific organized retail theft ring in San Francisco, police said.” We have heard these stories as American society gradually changed! Look at today’s youthful behavior compared to 50 years ago. We now have […]
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December 12th, 2024 Stephanie Mann
We have a worldwide problem! We must start a discussion about bullies, dictators, and controlling people who prey on innocent, vulnerable citizens in America and around the world. Most Americans love freedom and focus on family support and a spiritual understanding of self. However, many young people lack self-awareness, making them easy targets for manipulation […]
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July 25th, 2024 Royce Shook
I have heard city planners and politicians talking about the term complete community and I thought I should explain what it means to a young family and a family comprised of seniors, as the idea or concept might be being considered in your community. So, as I understand it, a “complete community” refers to a […]
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July 19th, 2024 Deborah Johnson
For those of us who were around during the 1980’s, the phrase: “Where Everyone Knows Your Name” brings to mind the show “Cheers,” as part of the phrase was in the show song lyric. This hit sitcom that aired from 1982 to 1993 was set in a bar that served as a haven where individuals […]
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July 3rd, 2024 Stephanie Mann
On June 25, 2024, Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. Surgeon General, declared gun violence a public health crisis. As the nation’s top doctor, he stated, “It will take a collective commitment of our nation to turn the tide. Our children’s and future generations’ safety and well-being are at stake.” Gun violence deaths sharply increased after the pandemic […]
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May 27th, 2024 Faris Aranki
Not everything goes according to plan when you run a small business Who doesn’t love a bank holiday? When you are an employee, it’s basically like a free day-off but, when you run your own start-up, bank holidays are quite a weird sensation. As a start-up founder, you feel a bit guilty taking a day-off but, even […]
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May 27th, 2024 Stephanie Mann
Life on planet Earth is a journey of self-discovery to find our hidden talents and develop the courage to excel. Children are born with imagination, intuition, creativity, insights, instincts, a sense of humor, and a self-protective conscience, which can keep them safe and healthy. Our life’s journey is to find our path to peace and […]
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April 2nd, 2024 Stephanie Mann
Are “we the people” expecting politicians to save our children and restore family and community values? A politician’s job is to pass laws and spend taxpayers’ money. Beware of giving politicians too much power. Hitler demonstrated how one man took over Germany, gradually becoming a nation of followers. Putin is today’s example of one man’s […]
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September 19th, 2023 Faris Aranki
What a way to be carried This is a reprint of a classic blog that I wrote in June 2020 when I first started my company Shiageto Consulting. Enjoy! In this series, I share with you some of the key learnings I have had from my first 6 months of launching my first start-up (Shiageto Consulting) […]
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