(Akiit.com) Have you gotten a letter that says, “You may be entitled to compensation”? I get a bunch. One claimed my union (New York State forced me to join) probably cheated me on medical insurance. I didn’t think they did, but I filled out the forms. I got a check ...
(Akiit.com) “Made in the USA” is a tagline that should apply to every major piece of the clean energy economy. It is within our grasp. But we need to bust some myths. This week, clean energy and sustainability leaders from around the country got to tour the site of a ...
(Akiit.com) There is a tradition on the airwaves of Houston known as “Friday Oldies” on The Choice 90.9 KTSU-FM. I have had the privilege of hosting “The Friday Express” every Friday evening for many years. In fact, I literally grew up on the air at KTSU, learning and getting to ...
(Akiit.com) During the past week, Denise Tyler, Executive Director of the National Policy Alliance met in Washington, DC during the Congressional Black Caucus. Hon. Johnny Ford, longtime Mayor of Tuskegee, AL served as Moderator of the meeting and injected many words of wisdom. Those in the packed house, and many came ...
(Akiit.com) Remodeling your home is exciting, whether you’re refreshing your bathroom, upgrading the kitchen, or even adding an extra room. But it can also be a complex process that requires plenty of planning and decisions, especially when it comes to plumbing. If you’re considering taking on some of the plumbing ...
(Akiit.com) You’re a therapist, counsellor, or wellness practitioner, and you’re passionate about helping people. You’ve worked hard to build your skills and develop your practice. But now, you’re ready to take the next step in your professional journey, and renting a therapy room could be that move. It’s more than ...
(Akiit.com) Bad credit, in simple terms, it’s when your credit score falls below a certain level, usually under 600. This score tells lenders how risky it is to lend you money. If it’s low, it means you’ve had some financial hiccups along the way. But what causes these hiccups? Let’s ...
(Akiit.com) (**1/2) She was a pioneer. A political warrior. A woman who’s earned an esteemed place in herstory. After Frederick Douglas (1848), Edwin Taylor (1904) and Channing E Phillips (1968). Before Jesse Jackson (1984), Alan Keyes (1992) and Barack Obama (2008). There was Shirley Chisolm (1972). All vied to be ...
(Akiit.com) Hypocrisy is always in abundance with politicians in the D.C. swamp, yet Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY) battle to ban e-cigarette takes hypocrisy to a new level. In the name of protecting children, he has targeted a vaping product called Elf Bar for a possible government ban. There’s ...
(Akiit.com) It was infuriating, insulting, ludicrous, laughable, and clownish, and horrifically scary but it’s maddeningly effective. The “it” was Trump’s line in a talk to a bunch of striking UAW workers in Ohio, “The damn things don’t go far enough and they’re too expensive.” He was talking about EVs. Now ...
(Akiit.com) (***) It’s a start. One day Latino superheroes will be everyday marvels. Not a rarity. This is the beginning. Blue Beetle first appeared in a comic book back in 1939, in a story about an archaeologist who found a magical blue scarab in Egypt that gave him superpowers. It ...
(Akiit.com) The late Senator Dianne Feinstein was my Mayor. I’m a native San Franciscan who cut her political chops in my home city. I often spent time with our Mayor and appreciate her grace and kindness. We didn’t see the world the same way and occasionally crossed swords around race matters. ...