(Akiit.com) George Washington was lauded as “first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen,” in the words of Henry “Light Horse Harry” Lee. But even our nation’s first president couldn’t prevail over the desire for a three-day weekend. Washington’s birthday, which falls on Feb. 22, was celebrated for decades ...
(Akiit.com) After more than two years of anti-Trump late night “comedy,” pro-Trump viewers may soon be able to turn on TV at 11:30 and laugh again. Comedy Central is adding actor, comedian, and “Saturday Night Live” alum David Spade to their nightly line-up airing immediately after “The Daily Show” later this ...
(Akiit.com) There’s an old joke about an egotistical politician whose disgruntled speechwriter, just before quitting, prepares a draft that promises the moon, and specifics for how to pay for it, on the first two pages, and leaves the third page blank except for the words “You’re on your own now.” That’s ...
(Akiit.com) Owning a business is something that takes a lot of knowledge, and requires you to keep this base up to date at all times. As such, it is important that you know all about tech and the ways that it can help your business to run smoothly. There are many ...
(Akiit.com) There are plenty of reasons that you might have left school without the qualifications you wanted or needed. Perhaps you dropped out of school due to bullies or problems at home. Maybe you had health issues which meant you didn’t take your exams, or you might have been going through ...
(Akiit.com) Each February, Black History Month commemorates the unique American experience of Blacks in America. This year marks the 400th anniversary of the Jamestown, Virginia arrival of captured and shackled Africans. In the ensuing years, as slavery grew, so did the wealth of those who claimed our forefathers as ‘property’. By April ...
(Akiit.com) In a perfect world, for a State of the Union address (SOTU), we likely would’ve heard a president who actually made sense and who likely would’ve been truthful even if we disagreed with the content of what he said. We’ve learned to set a low bar for #45; he goes ...
(Akiit.com) Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, New York Democrat, has released her Green New Deal plan to the nation — and to great applause from the Democratic Party. This multitrillion-dollar manifesto isn’t just about saving the planet from climate change — though that is the centerpiece. It also includes a whole social justice ...
(Akiit.com) It should come as no surprise to anyone that Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., would announce her 2020 run for the presidency despite being mired in scandal. Last week it was reported that in 1986 Warren identified herself as a Native American on her registration card for the Texas State Bar. ...
(Akiit.com) President Trump gave his State of the Union Address last Tuesday night. To sum it up in one word: Amazing! It reminded me of the good old days, growing up in Alabama, when men led the way in the homes and in their communities. The Great White Hope, as I ...
(Akiit.com) Managing projects is not easy. It may be exciting and rewarding, but it is also a challenge. In the beginning, you can expect to make a number of mistakes. Learning from these errors will help you to achieve greater success in future projects. Nonetheless, you, no doubt, want to try ...
(Akiit.com) Governor Cuomo blamed President Trump and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act for a decrease of $2.3 billion in New York State tax revenues in December and January. He indicated that the revenue reduction was the result of the new federal tax law. He believes an unprecedented number of New ...