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Small businesses are an integral part of evert community throughout the country. They are critical to the health of our local economies while providing a range of essential services and enhancing diversity. After all, these enterprises are staffed by members of the very communities they serve and are, in turn, able to weather the inevitable ups and downs of economic growth and recession through the support of loyal local customers.
Most Americans don't worry about how much water they use. But life depends on having enough clean, fresh water and this precious resource is becoming more scarce every single year.
This fall, we're heading into an unknown future with the COVID-19 virus. While some schools are doing their best to re-open, other schools and some parents have decided it's best for kids to stay home, at least for now. As adults, we know how to social distance, wash our hands, and do whatever we can to minimize our risk of infection, but these practices are harder to enforce with kids and teens. Whether or not your kids are going back to school in the fall, here are some things you can do to keep them healthy.
Summer is coming, and with that, gardeners everywhere are pulling on their gloves, dusting off their shovels, purchasing seeds, and getting into the dirt. Whether you're an experienced gardener or a novice, knowing how to keep your garden properly watered is an important skill to develop. Here are some tips to improve your watering game.
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A corporation's responsibility is to its shareholders and bottom line. But recently, even majorly successful corporations are recognizing that improving profits in a way that causes harm to the environment, workers or the world at large is not good for anyone long term. In fact, this past summer, a statement released by the nonprofit Business Roundtable and signed by dozens of top executives made headlines for suggesting, for the first time ever, that corporations don't just have obligations to their shareholders but also to "all stakeholders." What's more, many consumers are now voting with their dollars, and are no longer willing to support companies who don't behave ethically. So what does this mean for the future of business, and how can you develop your own company's corporate social responsibility agenda? Here's how to get started.
According to the American Red Cross, one pint of blood can save up to three lives. Yet only about one quarter of those eligible actually become donors. Every January, the Red Cross and other health organizations in Virginia ask citizens to donate blood in order to alleviate the shortage that occurs in winter months. Blood donations are critical to treating those with cancer and blood diseases, as well as patients undergoing major surgery and those who have suffered major trauma. Read on for everything you need to know about blood donation, and to find out how you can contribute, even if you do not qualify to donate blood.
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