Computer pioneer showed unique vision, persistence
In an industry given to handwringing over the few women in its ranks, computer software technology was actually pioneered by a woman, Dr. Grace Murray…
Category: General Interest
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux stand out among modern Native American tribes
Unemployment among the 500 members of Minnesota’s Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) is more than 99 percent. The poverty rate is zero. The…
Native American tribes by the numbers
Native American tribes loom large in the imagination: Their fearless warriors, their tragic, romantic, and noble histories told and retold in movies and…
The sport invented by the Haudenosaunee people, also known as lacrosse
One day, the animals of the forest gathered for a great ball game. The powerful bear and the swift deer teamed up against the hawk, eagle and owl. As they…
Tradespeople balance risk and responsibility during COVID-19 pandemic
While many American workers have established a new normal with remote work as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, tradespeople, such as nurses, plumbers,…
Take these four steps to improve home security
Strangers should always be considered a possible threat. But what about the people you voluntarily let into your home? Here are five steps to take to…
Construction industry examines worker safety during COVID-19 pandemic
The construction industry is eager to get back to work, but construction firms face a new safety challenge as the United States continues to battle…
Spiders: The good and the bad
They are generally unappreciated. But, in spite of their creepy appearance, most spiders are beneficial. They eat live insects, keeping them under control…
Latin dance builds on many cultural influences
Nowhere is the influence of cultures seen better than in Latin dance, where European, African, Aztec, and Inca moves merged to form the classic, romantic,…
2020 has been bad. But not the worst.
Let’s hope that no one looks back at 2020 and thinks: Those were the good old days. That implies there are going to be worse days. Still, as bad as 2020…