I remember back when people marveled at President Lyndon Johnson and Elvis Presley for each having three televisions in one room. While most of us don’t have more than one TV in a room, we often have multiple screens. And sometimes, you can even have too many screens, even if you’re paying attention to all…
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The economy is on everyone’s mind right now. And where you fall on the political spectrum likely determines who you blame. Inflation is something that we’re going to be dealing with for a while. Some people are surprised that costs are rising, and that fact surprises me…
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As a youngster, I was always fascinated with gas stations, or as many people called them, service stations. Watching the people come and go or checking out the service bays were always fun. But today, filling up your car is a much different experience. And here in Nashville, the gas station is often a dangerous…
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Researchers say the work that they’ve been doing to create the COVID-19 vaccine is producing even more benefits. What they have learned from this pandemic will also help us in creating new vaccines. And one of those vaccines could even help us eliminate the common cold…
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I have long been fascinated with trends and fads. How do we determine when a trend becomes a fad and visa versa? One of the biggest fashion trends of the 1980s, the Members Only jacket is coming back. And that has me asking so many more questions…
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Television shows like American Idol and The Voice are hugely popular. But have you seen the newest singing competition show on TV? It’s on FOX, and it’s called Alter Ego. And like the show that precedes it, The Masked Singer, it puts a twist on the performance. Alter Ego uses a form of avatar technology….
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If I use the word avatar, most people will think of the movie series or video gaming. But trust me when I tell you that avatar technology is coming to the real world. Soon we’ll be interacting regularly with avatars when we bank or go to a fast-food joint. And that is just the beginning….
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In the world we live in today, where do we turn for role models? There’s constant talk that athletes and celebrities aren’t the places we should turn. But where? Perhaps we look to those who defend our country. Should we look closer to home? I wish I had the answer…
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We all agree that school should be a safe place for youngsters. Yet nearly every day, I read a story or two regarding schools on lockdown. It seems that this has become a regular occurrence across America. And that should be alarming no matter if it’s your town or not…
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More and more people are using digital personal assistants like Amazon’s Alexa and Google Assistant every day. And while they’re great tools, some think we should be a bit more courteous when we speak to them. Some people suggest we even say please and thank you to these machines…
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