Over the weekend, we had our annual sales tax holiday, or tax-free weekend as it’s known to most people. Most families can save a lot of money when shopping for school items. And even if you don’t have kids, there are still ways to save on some things you might need. I usually avoid most…
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I don’t think this got much coverage last week, but we have a new political party. It’s called the Forward party. The founders are some notable former Democrats and Republicans. Many say that our current political system no longer works. Some have attempted creating a third party in the past. The biggest question right now…
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We can all agree that some people have too much time on their hands. People have wished famed cartoon character George Jetson a Happy Birthday for the past few days. And when they do, they’re saying that today, July 31, 2022, is the day he is born. Yes, he’s a fictional character from the 1960s,…
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Soda drinkers will notice a few changes in the coming months. Sprite, Mello Yello, Fresca, and Seagram’s Ginger Ale are switching their green plastic bottles for clear ones. The reason for the change with these new bottles is to allow recycling. And while a change in appearance is coming, the flavors will remain the same…
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I have to admit I love energy drinks. I know they’re bad for me, but I only have 1 or 2 a month. Naturally, I like them for the boost. But I like the taste, too. I’ve tried most of the major players and have a few favorites. But the other day, I saw an…
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The other day, someone I work with asked me to provide three interesting facts about myself. I’ve been asked to do this many times before and have even had some job interviewers ask similar questions. This topic has always been impossible for me to do. Because of my jobs in both the media and music…
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As we age, it’s sometimes tough to keep up with which celebrities are dead or alive. But yesterday, the news was downright baffling. In the morning, many woke up to the news that Tony Dow, who played Wally on Leave It To Beaver, had passed away. But by the afternoon, we learned that his wife…
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It’s the middle of Summer, and the heat has been brutal. Our highs have been close to 100 degrees almost every day this month. And, of course, people want cooler temperatures. Over the last few days, I’ve heard people claim that we’ll be begging for the July heat this Winter. That makes me laugh…
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Tennessee does its elections a bit differently than other states. Early voting is underway for our second election this year. In May, we had the state and local primaries. Coming up, it’s the general election for those races and the federal primary races. Then in November, it’s the general election for those Federal elections. Most…
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Years ago, if you shopped at Circuit City or Comp USA, they’d try to get you to buy the warranty. That’s where they made big money. Today those warranties are just called a protection plan, and while stores still suggest the plan, they aren’t too pushy. Well, yesterday, I was asked if I wanted the…
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