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10 Ways to Practice Institutional Racism at your Non-profit Organization

I realize that institutional racism may not be your goal or intention. You may not even be aware of the complexities of racism at your organization.

How We Ended Up With an Invasive Species as a Pet

Our son's pet frog was a birthday gift about 15 years ago. It turns out he's an invasive species with an interesting scientific history.

21 Things You Never Knew You Could Donate

How Police Are Watching You on Social Media

How does law enforcement use Twitter, Facebook, and other forms of social media to keep tabs on people? Documents from Chicago's Cook County Sheriff’s Office reveal a few of their surveillance techniques.

The Quest for Transgender Equality

Being transgender today is still unreasonably hard, but it is far from hopeless. This is the first in a series looking at the challenges ahead.

Why Seniors Want Home Care

According to a recent study, 87% of seniors would prefer to age in place by remaining at home. But, why are the number of seniors in nursing homes and hospitals on the rise? Here are three reasons why seniors today want home care and aren’t always getting what they want.

Bend Area Brewpubs: Where to Go and What to Get

Central Oregon has nearly 30 breweries. And while we suggest you try them all, here's a list of the ones to hit first and what to order when you're there.

Don't Recognize the Number? NJ Is Getting New Area Code

From the Jersey shore to Central Jersey, phone calls just got a bit more complicated due to the introduction of a new area code and dialing procedures.

Seven secrets of Central Park that you don’t know about

Sure, you know that Central Park is the biggest park in Manhattan, but you don’t know all the lesser-known spots hidden in its winding paths and mysteriou

Signs That You Need a New Heater

Summer is drawing to a close here in Mesa, AZ, and while our hot weather doesn’t end just because the calendar says so, before long you’re going to be firing up your heating system to stay warm on our chilly winter’s nights. If your heater is ready to be replaced, now is the time to do it, when you still have the flexibility to schedule a session before your need is serious.

How Central Stations Repeatedly Demonstrate Dependability

While Internet providers and even 911 centers experience occasional outages, central stations have become virtually indestructible thanks to strong foundations.

6 foods you have to try in Central Asia

While Central Asian food might not spring to mind as a traditionally delightful cuisine, I have always been keen to try it.

We built a website to track Central Park’s hot duck

The mandarin duck inhabiting Central Park is already a cultural phenomenon.

Central Vacuums: Built-in floor care

When you think of vacuuming, you may think of the traditional: A stick, upright or canister vacuum, or perhaps a robot. All of those are effective options for floor care. There is also lesser-known option, though: the central vacuum. Central vacuums are used by millions in the U.S. and Canada and offer a different kind … Continue reading "Central Vacuums: Built-in floor care"

Explorer Central Oregon: Tips from your lead explorers

Explore Central Oregon: Tips from your lead explorers