Reader's Questions

I am afro American with stories of having a Cherokee background, is there a DNA Ancestry test that will also check for native American heritage? -Sabrina

How does Lyft pay it’s drivers? I’m currently driving for Uber and am able to receive payments directly into my bank account. Is this also an option for Lyft? I’ve heard from friends that they have a “push-to-debit” technology, but F if I know what that means! Any insight into Lyft payment options, before I …

What’s a typical salary for a week driving for Lyft? If you do it like full time, as you would a real job, 8 or so hours a day (40 hours a week). -Raul

Not a question, as much as some praise. San Fran, the home of car sharing! I was there recently and they definitely support and embrace the community and accommodate riders. From signage at the airport to responsible and reliable drivers. Bravo SF!

Hey guys, I’m new to driving for Lyft, anyone have any tips they can share? What are the best times to drive, what if someone cancels? How often do you get paid and how? I’m nervous but excited to try being on the other side!

So I see all kinds of articles published on driving for Uber, and driving for Lyft. I can’t seem to get a straight sense as to which one is better to drive for, not just from a monetary standpoint but from a quality of company and benefits standpoint. I know service, etc. varies by city, …

Hi, does anyone know how there are small differences in DNA in twins/triplets. How is this possible? What does this mean, physiologically? Thanks! -Emmy

My wife has been talking about FamilyTreeDNA nonstop, so I thought it’d be a perfect Christmas gift for her. I’m hoping to get a deal on it and thought there might be a black Friday sale for FamilyTreeDNA. Can anyone help me out?

My girlfriends and I are going Black Friday shopping and I have my eyes set on 23andMe as a gift for my dad. He’s into DNA testing and ancestry and all that kind of stuff. Do you have a 23andMe Black Friday coupon?

After about half my friends at work have signed up and can’t stop talking about all the $ they’re bringing in by giving people rides from the airport after work (I work in construction right by a major airport), I’ve decided maybe I should take them more seriously. I’ve been searching to find out how …