Outside of the mass shootings that we’ve had over the last few days, the biggest news story has revolved around M&M’s. Yesterday they announced that their humanoid spokes”people” were going away. Actress Maya Rudolph will become the new spokesperson for the brand. Some say this is a result of the fake outrage generated about the…
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I’ve been interested in the rise and fall of retail stores for many years. Why some businesses succeed or fail is fascinating. Even more interesting is when a longtime success story such as Party City suddenly files for bankruptcy. You wonder if they’ve been telling us the truth for years…
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I’ll admit, I spend too much time on the internet reading articles that are essentially “best of” lists. The other day I found one that claimed to rank the best cookies of all time. While it’s almost impossible to rank cookies that haven’t been around for decades, I went in knowing the cookie that they…
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If this week’s TV schedule is any indication, I think the folks in Hollywood have finally run out of ideas. On Tuesday, an Updated Night Court returned. Then on Thursday, Netflix debuted a reboot of That 70s Show, updated into the 90s. Plus, yesterday, I think I saw a dozen promos for the return of…
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You don’t often think about shopping carts when you go to the store. You walk in the door, grab one, and start heading down the aisles. But for many big box retailers, they can be costly. The cost to retrieve, replace, and repair can often be thousands of dollars per store annually. Some companies are…
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Like many growing cities, Nashville has a problem with guns. Now I’m not talking about the typical robberies or carjacking. Our issue is with the number of guns stolen from cars. So far this year, there have been nearly 60 guns stolen from vehicles, and January isn’t even two-thirds complete. The sad part is that…
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We all know that sitting all day can cause serious health issues. But what options are available when you work in an office and spend most of your day tethered to a computer? A recently published study has found a simple solution to help reduce the effects of sitting…
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Over the weekend, my wife and I were looking to grab a quick meal. But, we found that one of our favorite restaurants had closed over the holidays. I’m not surprised. Finding a restaurant that isn’t a big chain or doesn’t serve fast food is getting hard to find. The locally owned place is now…
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As we celebrate MLK Day across the U.S., it’s a great day for reflection. Today, I’ve been thinking about our legacy after we’re gone. Most of us would be happy if people remembered us for one thing. What that thing is, differs for everyone. But what if your life changes and what you thought you’d…
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The Sony Walkman is making a comeback. It never really went away, but the rise of the iPod made it seem that way. I couldn’t afford the real thing when it came out in 1980, so I had to buy another brand. Well, a new version that plays MP3s and uses Wi-Fi is about to…
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