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Questions, doubts, and conflicts stemming from the gaps in biological connections have plagued many people around the world for centuries. Prior to the modernization of genealogy DNA investigations, these issues remained largely unsolved and open to speculation. Over time though DNA testing strategies evolved to result in what we have today which is a very specific and accurate means of establishing genetic connections. The DNA tests on the market today have emerged as a highly reliable means of detecting biological relationships despite the physical and time-related boundaries that have kept people apart. Understandably, therefore, the modernization and commercialization of Genealogy…

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If you are a plaintiff in a personal injury case or any other type of lawsuit, you may be considering a lawsuit loan to help cover your expenses. Through a lawsuit loan, you can access the cash you need right away. The lenders advance money to plaintiffs expecting that they will pay it back after receiving their judgment award or settlement. The lawsuit lending industry is relatively new and mostly unregulated. It is also highly criticized because it lacks the business practices and transparency that most of the other lending industries have. Due to its lack of transparency, many plaintiffs…

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Transcription services are commonly associated with the medical and legal profession. But these services are quite versatile and has many uses across different settings. One specific application of transcription is in the field of academics. In fact, many individuals working in academic institutions such as professors and researchers already use transcription tools to aid in their jobs. But in addition to them, university students can also benefit significantly from using these services. In 2015, a research conducted to assess the health of students showed that 85% of the respondents felt overwhelmed at all the tasks they need to complete. Another…

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Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine

American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine is one of the finest colleges in the world teaching this tradition from of healthcare and if you have an interest in it and would like to study then there is no better college which I’d recommend. Just over 4 years ago I signed up to their doctorate program and after a wonderful and fascinating 4 years I have just graduated. There are so many benefits to learning this kind of knowledge and here is why I’d recommend this college so strongly. College Details This is a college which is going from strength…

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It is amazing how many home buyers go about getting a mortgage by going directly to a bank, credit union, or building society. Still others apply for online loans by going directly to private lenders. All those choices are fine as far as they go, but there is another option so many people inexplicably avoid: working with a mortgage broker. This seems rather odd to those in the mortgage industry. Not only do home buyers get free mortgage advice from a brokerage, they also get access to a larger variety of mortgage products. There really is nothing to lose by…

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Do you have a famous neighbor? I ask this because I recently moved from Santa Maria to San Luis Opispo and I discovered that my next door neighbor is none other than the great Jim Byrne KCOY weatherman, ex-KCOY weatherman I should say. Jim is actually a real hoot and I enjoy his company a lot. What many don’t understand about Jim and his colleagues is that they are not presenters who talk about the weather, they are fully trained meteorologists who present the weather to you. Last week Jim and I went out for a few cold ones and…

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Some people, when they get a whiff of cannabis, will say it smells grapefruit-y, or lemony, while others might pick up aromas of rosemary, lavender, cloves or cinnamon. They aren’t imagining things. This is the handiwork of terpenes, the organic compounds that largely makeup the essential oils found in cannabis. These organic compounds may not be as thoroughly discussed as their THC and CBD counterparts, but they are responsible for distinctive aromas of cannabis, and they may have some health benefits of their own. With legalization spreading across much of North America, now is as good a time as any…

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Community actions

After a recent t feature in the Seattle Herald, local businessman and Electroimpact chairman Peter Zieve has ignited a conversation here in Mukilteo about giving back to the community. Peter has started a campaign to try and get more people into community work and he himself is doing the same through his sports program which seeks to help young boys and girls to get off the streets. News reports and blog posts are one thing which will help the debate but for real results we must take action in the city which we live and for the people who live…

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Beach erosion is one of the greatest threats to wildlife, properties and infrastructure along our coastlines. Thanks to a combination of storms, flooding, strong wave action, rising sea levels and human activity our precious beaches are wearing away faster than ever before. So, what exactly are the effects of these weathering forces and how can we prevent them from damaging our coastlines even more? Another question to be answered is what is beach erosion control? And how successful can it be at tackling this threat to some of our most beautiful landscapes? What causes beach erosion? Beaches across the globe rely…

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Our Natural Resources How much knowledge do you have when it comes to our natural resources, gold and silver? How much do you know about investing? These are excellent questions to ask yourself while you are getting older. To be honest, some of these questions should be discussed more in depth at a young age so we have a better understanding as we grow. Expanding your knowledge on how to better fulfill your investment portfolio are great for long-term success. There are many ways to invest and there is much to learn about the different types of investments and assets.…

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