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  • Politics Is Like Hiring A Hitman
    by Scott Woods inPolitical on2020-08-13

    For me, politics is like hiring a hitman. I have values and things I care about. I care enough about them to at least bother voting for 5 minutes every year for one issue or another. And because I care at least that much, I vote for people who align with the ability to realize the things I care about.

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  • Punching Above Our Weight
    by Roger Madison Jr. inPolitical on2020-07-24

    I believe our vote is the punctuation of our voice. Without that resounding exclamation mark, I believe our voices are just incoherent noise.

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  • BLACK PROGRESS AMIDST SOCIAL CHAOS
    by Roger Madison Jr. inPolitical on2020-06-16

    Recent events have raised the profile of historical injustice and inequities here in the USA. The entire world has taken note of the fact that BLACK LIVES MATTER.   We invite all of our friends to engage in actions that result in the greatest movement for change in our history. It is imperative that we take advantage of this opportunity to affect a positive change by ACTING IN OUR SELF-INTERESTS.

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  • Living in a Black No-Man's Land
    by Roger Madison Jr. inOur Community on2019-10-28

    There are many narratives that define the Black experience in America in this 2nd decade of the 21st century. Our striving over the centuries of our sojourn in this nation is a tapestry of every human experience -- oppression, enslavement, forced assimilation, dehumanization, exclusion, segregation, isolation, struggle, perseverance, achievement, excellence, celebration, mourning, despair, progress, setbacks, lynching, assassination, genocide, terror, self-hatred, low esteem, pride,...

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  • Fighting Racism
    by Scott Woods inOur Community on2018-10-25

    I had a boss who was racist. Not an outright bigot, of course; her toolbox was more subtle than most. We bumped heads a lot over inconsequential things. She frequently couldn’t keep my name out her mouth. Lot of gaslighting. You know…2018 style. I tried a lot of ways to combat or navigate her issues. None of them worked, and that’s saying a lot because I’m really good at fighting racism. But at the end of the day – every day – she was my boss, I had to deal with her, and that was that. Finally I...

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Finding A Good Commercial Cleaning Business

Finding A Good Commercial Cleaning Business by Earnest Younge How to spot the professional janitorial companies? Many people are afraid about the janitorial personnel companies as they will get scammed.

The cleaners may steal the items of office or personnel can even enter into the private areas of office or home. Many people are also afraid about the causes of damages to their belongings by the cleaners. All these are real fears and can be solved by contracting the reputable janitorial companies.

Adequate supplies and equipment needed Experienced cleaning services come with all the necessary cleaning supplies and equipments to gets the job done properly.

It does not bother whether the job is once in a month or is weekly. The need of cleaning varies according to the client. It is your duty to clarify the specific need about the cleaning before you hire a janitorial company. Suppose your office have extensive carpeting that too throughout the premises then you can ask the cleaners to bring the machinery and equipments for carpet cleaning.

They can also use varied cleaning products and tools. The janitorial cleaning service providers should have access to various quality products for various surfaces, fabrics, and various types of dirt as all needs different cleaning treatment for efficient and safe cleaning. Time is of the essence The janitorial company needs to be punctual so that they don't interfere with the busy schedule of the client and the client's employees. Workers you can trust Be sure about the personnel of janitorial company.

When you select any janitorial company see to it that the employees are professional. Good professional janitorial companies hire employees after screening the employees. It is unfortunate but in many offices and home thefts occurs when the outsiders get access to many areas of the premises at different times. It becomes simple for cleaner to steal the things. Sometimes it is common for cleaners to enter into the restricted areas.

If you suspect any type of foul play on the part of cleaners sent by the janitorial company at your home or building or office, contact the manager or janitorial team immediately. Ensure the they take the proper action against such personnel. Comfortable and secured services are always recommended. Professional work If you are paying for certain cleaning services, they should be done with your demanded standard.

It means if you see any dust or dirt after cleaning it must be properly cleaned before you make payment. Proper cleaning should take place in order they are scheduled. If you are looking for training on how to start a janitorial business or you just need more information about how to get certification in the commercial cleaning business then the National Association of Certified Building Contractors is a great source for janitorial training and seminars