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In person Early Voting officially started on October 18th here in the Tarheel State also known as North Carolina. Yesterday, I had the privilege of going to exercise my civic duty by casting my ballot. For those who like sporting …
Today, when one envisions the role of a Social Worker, let’s face it being a social activist is not one of them. The time when Social Workers’ primary role was being politically active appears to have been lost on the …
On Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 9:00am, Evelyn Knapp’s 5K Run to Remember and 3K Wellness Walk will occur at Sunken Meadow State Park benefiting Strength for Life. Strength for Life is a 501 (c) 3 charitable organization providing exercise …
This little piggy went to market, but not before being checked for hormones, pesticides and other harmful chemicals. The big push to go organic. Organic food stores have cropped up all over the place. Every label now proudly displays its …
Notes from an Aspiring Humanitarian‘s “The People Who Inspire series” highlights individuals from a variety of backgrounds and occupations who are seeking to impact the lives of others in a positive way. Through Truth-Telling: the honest sharing of their own …
After having a twitter conversation with a social carer in the UK, I was made aware of some breaking news that is taking the United Kingdom by storm. According to BBC News, Sir Jimmy Savile (Knighted), whose fame rivals that …
by Rachel L. West, MSW, LMSW SJS Staff Writer Monday night President Barrack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Gov. Mitt Romney faced off in the third and final presidential debate. Below is the transcript form the live blog SJS and …
“Message in a Bottle” was not only a romantic Kevin Costner movie, but once upon a time was a hopeful form of communication. Someone would have an epiphany or reflective moment that desperately needed to find its way to the …
There is a line from the presidential debate that I cannot seem to get over. It concerns the fear of China as a world’s superpower. It has popped up in the past four or so years as a warning, a …
Over the past year, one of my close friends and partner have undergone a significant amount of stress concerning their nephew. Both shared the story with me about how the child ended up in the custody of a family member, the …
