(Akiit.com) Why is it that we ignore the truth? Or even hide from it? You had an inkling that the person wasn’t who they appeared to be, but you got involved anyway – now you feel stuck trying to get out of the relationship. You knew instinctively it was not time ...

(Akiit.com) I had a recent conversation with a young, intelligent, hardworking African-American during which he expressed deep hostility towards Africans. When asked why he felt that way, he told me of two incidents that occurred when he dated a young African woman from Nigeria and another from Ethiopia. The Nigerian’s father ...

(Akiit.com) “Recommendation: Law enforcement agencies should strive to create a workforce that contains a broad range of diversity including race, gender, language, life experience, and cultural background to improve understanding and effectiveness in dealing with all communities. During these trying times when African American communities and law enforcement are grappling with ...

(Akiit.com) Businesses have a duty to their employees on many levels. What can you do to keep your employees happy? That is very much a loaded question because to keep them “happy” could be anything. Looking at it from an employee to employer viewpoint can be something as simple as making ...

(Akiit.com) E-Cigarettes are known to be a great tool for people wanting to kick the habit of smoking. But what about recreational vapers who use e-cigarettes without a prior nicotine addiction? Could vaping be a gateway to traditional smoking? Several studies currently claim that e-cigarette use, especially among teenagers, could indeed ...

(Akiit.com) It’s surprising how quickly properties can get into bad shape. One minute they’re all spick and span and the next they’re in a mess. If your home has started to get into bad shape, it’s probably a good idea to consider renovating it. After all, the longer you leave problems ...

(Akiit.com) In a recent interview with Rolling Stone magazine, marginally talented loudmouth rock icon Bruce Springsteen excoriated Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, calling him a “moron” and accusing Trump of offering “simple answers to very complex problems.” Statements like this in the context of addressing political issues always make me ...

(Akiit.com) I would like to remind you the members of The Daily Rant community why Colin Kaepernick and those who are now monkeying his disgraceful display of disrespect to the land you and I love. I wrote the following syndicated article December 13, 2005. I repost it for you today, to ...

(Akiit.com) Approximately every other week since he announced has been called “Trump’s worst week yet!” – “In Trump We Trust: E Pluribus Awesome!” Reviewing the state of the presidential race, I see that very little has changed for the past year. Every few weeks, the media roll out a new Trump ...

(Akiit.com) The community is shaped primarily by the people who live inside it. In fact, it’s shaped solely by them. So if you’re one of those who thinks of ‘the community’ as that other thing that interacts with you, stop it. You are the community. The way you act in everyday ...