Today we celebrate another one of those holidays that only exists because of the internet. No, my calendar isn’t off by a day. Today is Galentine’s Day, a day promoting friendship and empowerment. This day came to light 13 years ago on an episode of the TV show Parks and Rec starring Amy Poehler. Naturally,…
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It’s Super Bowl Sunday, or the day of the big game, as most people must say. I understand that the NFL has spent a lot of money to protect its trademark. But why do we have to tap dance around the game’s name? Everybody can talk about the World Series in baseball, but in football,…
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Life for many is busier than ever. There aren’t enough hours in the day, so we need to find as many shortcuts as possible. And while this isn’t new, many people eat at least one meal a day while multitasking. The folks who bring us Eggo waffles think they’ve created the perfect option for busy…
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I don’t get excited very often, but a couple of days ago, my wife gave me great news. One of my favorite TV shows, At Midnight (or @Midnight as they once styled it), is coming back to late-night television. The show ran on Comedy Central for a few years in the mid-2010s. This time, it’s…
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Earlier this week, AMC Theatres announced a new pricing plan that has upset many people. Soon they will begin pricing your movie ticket based on where you sit. Want to sit in the middle of the theater, dead center? You’ll now pay a premium. Of course, you’ll pay the regular price for the seats in…
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Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about students using artificial intelligence to help write essays and term papers. This new technology, called ChatGPT, will likely change learning in years to come. But for now, it’s not allowed. It reminds me of my school days when we couldn’t use a calculator. Boy, times have changed…
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I don’t know if you have this problem, but the Winter weather always wreaks havoc on my body. As we hit the coldest point in the year, I always have chapped lips, dry skin, and brittle fingernails. As the weather gets cold, I try to keep my body hydrated but never get it right…
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For years, businesses stayed open most of the day and night. Some decided to remain open 24 hours, while others closed early at 9 or 10 pm. But since we all recovered from the pandemic, the world has changed; hours have changed. And while it’s not always convenient, it makes sense. I only have one…
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Today is the NFL Pro Bowl. There is no real game today; the stars of the game will be playing flag football. For years, the biggest problem with the NFL’s annual all-star game is that players could easily be injured. Since fewer players wanted to risk getting hurt, the league had to come up with…
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I saw a commercial the other day that sent me on a trip down memory lane. The commercial was for Planters Nuts. And for some reason, it reminded me of my grandmother, who always had a bowl of fresh nuts on her coffee table. Does anybody do that anymore? And where can you even buy…
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