For decades, people have claimed that radiation from cell phones could cause brain cancer. Because the technology is constantly evolving and still relatively new, there was no definitive answer to determine whether we should be concerned. Over the last 30 years, researchers have conducted over 5,000 studies to come up with a definitive answer. The…
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Many school boards across the country are having serious discussions. They want to institute a cell phone ban for students. The school systems feel that smartphones offer too many distractions. Text messaging and social media apps are causing too many distractions for students in class. Many school systems thought this would be a slam dunk…
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Two times each year, in January and July, the state of Tennessee enacts the laws passed by the legislature. Almost five years ago, the state passed a law to help reduce distracted driving. The Tennessee Hands-Free Law made it illegal to drive while holding a cell phone in your hand. On the surface, it’s relatively…
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Many people say that we should be teaching basic business skills to students in high school and college. And while I agree, I’ve often wondered what basic means. And now thanks to video conferencing I have a few suggestions…
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It’s July 1st, and in Tennessee that means it’s new law time. We have approximately 140 new laws going into effect. Some laws will be talked about, while others will be ignored. But of course we’re never worried about the REAL issues…
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When did all the phone booths disappear in our world? Sure, we don’t need pay phones anymore since we all carry cell phones. But what happened to all of those phone booths? They seemed to disappear overnight…
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If you do even a little driving, you likely see these orange signs every day but do nothing. The signs simply say Blasting Zone. But they remind you to something else…
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You probably have some old tech lying around your house. Yet if you’re anything like me old computers, cameras, and cell phones are tough to part with. Some people have no problem reselling their old tech. Of course, since I’m a bit of a pack rat selling has never been my style…
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Many say that baby boomers are loyal to the products they use. But that brand loyalty has gone out the window since those companies stopped caring about us. In today’s world it’s ALL about profits, and sadly that means loyalty is long gone…
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