5 Questions You Might Be Asking About Qualifying For The SDVOSB Program

Government & Politics Blog

Serving in the military, while a noble act, is hard on those who serve. Even after that service is over, veterans struggle to adjust to common society again, and many also deal with PTSD, addiction, or disabilities. The government has many programs that are designed to help veterans thrive in society, including the SDVOSB (service-disabled veteran–owned small business) program.  In the SDVOSB program, the federal government sets aside a certain percentage of its contracts that can only be bid on by small businesses owned by service-disabled veterans.

18 February 2021

Why Sign Up For A Personal Training Program?

Government & Politics Blog

Physical fitness is good for you. It can help you live a long life while looking and feeling good. If you've never worked out before, or it's been a while since you exercised, you may not know where to begin. Fortunately, a personal trainer can help. There's no need to muddle around on your own when you can take advantage of a professional trainer's expertise. Here are four benefits of a personal training program.

18 August 2020

3 Things To Research When Choosing A Preferred Congressional Candidate

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You might be planning on voting in the upcoming election, and you probably want to make sure that you make the right voting decisions. This obviously involves doing your research about the different candidates who are running for political office. You might already have an idea of who you want to vote for when choosing a presidential candidate, but you might be unsure about the other candidates on the ballot. Specifically, you could be wondering what you should look at when learning more about congressional candidates.

5 May 2020

Tips For Reading A Political Philosophy Novel

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Developing your understanding of politics can be essential for being a responsible citizen. In particular, reading political philosophy novels can be an excellent way of broadening your understanding of this nuanced topic, which will allow you to more easily follow and understand the current political news of the day. Be Prepared To Disagree With Arthur Whenever you are reading political texts, it is important to keep your mind as open as possible.

21 October 2019

Own A Private Water Well? Information To Help You Keep The Water Safe

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If you own a private water well for your home, you need to keep it maintained properly. If you do not, it can be unsafe for you and your family, as well as for people around you. Public drinking water systems are monitored continuously to ensure they are safe, but a private water well is not monitored, so it is up to you to make sure the well is safe.  Below are problems you may have with your water well and what you can do to keep it properly maintained and safe.

2 February 2017

Ethics Versus Following The Rules: Katharine Hamilton And Ethics

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When each institution is permitted to write its own rules of ethics as well as decide how to prosecute ethics violations, it should be no surprise that ethics is a nebulous concept at best. When looking at the allegations that Katharine Hamilton breached the College of DuPage's code of ethics, you have to consider whether the school's rules of ethics are ethical.  A Brief Look at Civil Disobedience Many people define ethical behavior as abiding by the rules.

12 May 2016

Thinking Of Starting Your First Political Campaign? 3 Mistakes To Avoid

Government & Politics Blog

When you think of starting your first political campaign, there is a lot for you to do. It can be easy to make some mistakes along the way. Here are a few mistakes that you should avoid when you jump into the political fray. 1. Assume the Party Will Help You Your political party will likely check in with you from time to time, but don't make the mistake of thinking that they will run your campaign for you.

23 July 2015