Disney has announced that they’re changing the name of the Splash Mountain ride at their parks across the world. Many are upset, but of course, for varying reasons. I never knew that the ride was controversial, but people have had issues with it for years. Soon, it will be retooled and become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure…
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Water and paper don’t have much in common. At least, I don’t think they do. Add Dairy Queen into the mix, and it’s much tougher to connect them all. The one way that they’re currently connected is through a lawsuit over the name Blizzard…
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New research shows us that consumer boycotts are on the rise. And this isn’t something that just young people are doing. People of all ages are sending a message to companies they’re watching. And these actions aren’t solely politically-based. Many want businesses to be more socially aware. The biggest question is, will companies start rethinking…
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We’ve reached that point of the year where every state adds some new laws. I’ve often wondered why July 1st is the day that new state laws go into effect. This year, it seems that most new rules are work-related…
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The other day, I read an article stating that our attention span is now only 8 seconds. Of course, that’s exaggerating a bit, but they’re making a good point. If you want to grab someone’s attention, you’ve got to do it quickly…
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Some things that we ate years ago aren’t as popular today. Until recently, you could still find them in stores. But walk down the frozen food aisle, and some items that have been around forever may be missing. Part of that is due to the supply chain, but there’s another reason you can’t find these…
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Anyone who’s ever lived in multi-unit housing fears apartment fires. While you keep track of your life habits, you can’t be sure that every neighbor does the same. Last week we had two large fires in Nashville apartment complexes. These tragedies displaced roughly 40 families. And at this point, no one knows the cause. But…
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One of the staples in most kitchen pantries is Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. For most kids, that brand introduces them to what becomes a lifetime favorite. But some changes are coming, and one seems a little silly…
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Famous people have been investing in or owning restaurants for as long as many of us can remember. Celebrity Restaurants tend to come and go. And often, it has nothing to do with the name on the sign. Nashville has a long history of restaurants using celebrity names. The other day I read a funny…
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When heading out on vacation, many people leave an out-of-office message on their email and voicemail. It’s a simple courtesy to let people know you likely won’t be responding for a day or two; or even for a week. But those simple messages don’t stop some people who want something immediately. It’s been going on…
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