The National Minority Supplier Development Council(NMSDC) defines a minority business enterprise (MBE) as a United States citizen who is Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, Black, Hispanic, or Native American. Ownership by minority individuals means the business is at least 51% owned, managed, and contro...
Maca was domesticated at least 1,300 to 2,000 years ago1 and used as an important food by native Andean people because of its high nutritional value as well as to enhance fertility and sexual performance.6 Throughout the Inca empire, maca consumption was limited to the privileged classes ...
Reconstructing Native American population history. Nature 488, 370–374 (2012). CAS PubMed PubMed Central Google Scholar Reich, D., Thangaraj, K., Patterson, N., Price, A. L. & Singh, L. Reconstructing Indian population history. Nature 461, 489–494 (2009). CAS PubMed PubMed ...
Oranges are believed to be native to the tropical regions of Asia, especially theMalay Archipelago; along with other citrus species, they have beencultivatedfrom remote ages. Orange culture probably spread from its native habitat toIndiaand the east coast of Africa and from there to the eastern ...
Garlic, (Allium sativum), perennial plant of the amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae), grown for its flavourful bulbs. The plant is native to central Asia but grows wild in Italy and southern France and is a classic ingredient in many national cuisines. The
After decades of living in Canada, I think like a North American while remaining Italian at heart. In multinational groups, when I speak to someone in their native language, I feel an additional sense of belonging, a sense of kinship thataccelerates rapport. Sharing a communal language is the...
VA Rehab and Renovation Loans –The VA renovation loan is for eligible veterans who want to purchase and repair a property with a VA mortgage. Native American Direct Loan (NADL) –The Native American Direct Loan is for Native American veterans who wish to purchase, build or improve a propert...
On March 24, 1942, The New York Times reported on the start of one of the most shameful eras in American history, the forced internment of Japanese-Americans, many of whom fought for America in World War I and had never even been to Japan. Guilty of nothing other than being born the ...
Plant science research has been primarily focused on the increase in production, with health benefits being a minor concern. However, consumers’ awareness of the health effect of fruit intake against chronic diseases makes this a major topic for discussion and research [196]. The food industry is...
Weighing the benefits of U.S. citizenship and the responsibilities of being an AmericanIf you’re a green card holder who’s fulfilled the requirements for naturalization— or will in the near future — you might be wondering whether obtaining U.S. citizenship is the right decision. The short...