History indicates that the Chickasaws originally occupied the area now known as Mississippi, Kentucky, Tennessee and Alabama. They accepted the arrival of De Soto in 1540 and coexisted peacefully with the new European arrivals until differences of opinion caused them to regard Hernando De Soto as guilty of infringement. Their fears were allayed as they staged a [...]
In addition to the sweet waving wheat, wind and rain, Oklahoma also plays home to the Chickasaw Nation, a sovereign tribe. The remarkably sizable and flourishing Chickasaw Nation works with the Oklahoma government to create opportunities that benefit all citizens by educating them through live performances, modern museums and local galleries. As a result of [...]
Entrepreneurs come in many different styles. Some small business owners choose to stay focused on their own enterprise, rarely pausing to engage with the community around them. Others go above and beyond their role as a small business owner and actively tune in to the needs and concerns of their community, doing what they can [...]
Native Americans have been major players in the history of the United States since before the United States was even a country. In fact, without the insight and assistance of Native Americans, early settlers may not have survived in North America. Buy beyond that essential guidance, native people have contributed to how we live [...]
Many people think that being able to take business trips is a fun perk of the job. “Wow, you get to see the world–on company time and money!” But the reality is that business travel is nothing like a vacation. The itineraries are grueling, and the travel allowances are usually quite tight. That’s why it’s [...]
One of the most beloved Presidents of the United States of America, Ronald Reagan was dubbed the “Great Communicator” for his speaking prowess. Whether you may have agreed with what Reagan said or not, one cannot deny the man’s great talent at public speaking – perhaps even the best orator in the history of American [...]
I don’t know if you follow memes, but if you do, you might have seen that one about the Internet forcing the world to speak English. It is funny, and there is some truth to it. I can’t count how many times I have heard native English speakers who, presumably, have not found themselves in [...]
Education is said to be the great equalizer in a world where the economic scales are far from balanced. The mere fact that countries are categorized as first world, third world and so on just shows that there is a great discrepancy in the prevailing conditions between countries. Recent statistics would show however that countries who [...]
The big news in the United States this month has surrounded the issue of the fiscal cliff. Many American workers and businesses are stressed over the issue, but there is a segment of the population that doesn’t really know what it’s about. Part of the issue deals with the two percent payroll tax cut that workers [...]
By Joseph Shattan reprinted from The American Spectator About 15 years ago, I served on the staff of a Senator who was an ardent opponent of gun control. Once I asked him why he was so adamantly opposed to any restrictions on gun sales, when even the police favored banning sales of certain [...]
