Giving up alcohol is a New Year’s resolution that many people pledge. In recent years, those who don’t necessarily want to give it up permanently have opted to take part in Dry January. It was created in Great Britain only a decade ago. And nearly one-third of Americans who consume alcohol have started participating on…
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Some of my earliest memories revolve around spending time with my father at the radio and TV stations where he worked. Helping him put his TV weather maps together almost led me to a career in meteorology. Changing weather is always something I follow. And when they start talking about winter storms, I watch the…
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With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, you might have missed this news story last week. A Florida woman is suing Hershey’s over misleading packaging. A few months ago, she purchased a Reese’s Halloween treat. But when she opened the package, the candy looked nothing like what was on the wrapper. She’s suing the…
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Beer drinking across America is down way down. Last year, beer consumption fell to levels we haven’t seen in decades. Some say the Bud Light boycott had something to do with it. Others feel the rise in alcoholic seltzers played a significant role. In reality, it’s a combination of a lot of factors. While the…
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I understand our desire as humans to change, evolve, and improve. For many, a New Year’s resolution is the simplest way to start. But does it matter when we begin? I’ve never been a resolution type of guy. I always try to improve but avoid a pronouncement once the calendar. I like to claim that…
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During the holiday season, I often encounter one of my favorite treats. It’s something that most of us keep in the house year-round. But for some reason, cheese and crackers taste a little better this time of year. I know it’s just something that exists only in my mind. Over Christmas, spending time with family,…
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I don’t know many people who haven’t spent some time inside a Pizza Hut pizza parlor. Cities big and small usually have at least one. Back in the day, they were a frequent gathering place. Many of us loved their lunch buffet, personal pan pizzas, salad bars, and even dessert pizzas. But times have changed,…
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We’ve always lived in a world where there was some type of unrest. Typically, here in America, we don’t get too worried because it’s usually happening somewhere across the country. But in the last few years, that all has changed. We no longer feel safe when we go to the mall, to school, or anywhere…
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Technology has helped advance so many things in science and medicine over the years. And experts feel that artificial intelligence will play a significant role in future advances. It might already be doing that if we can believe scientists from South Korea. Some researchers have reported that thanks to AI, they can now detect autism…
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Thanks to the megahit movie, Barbie has been the toy everyone has talked about this year. While Mattel enjoyed a spike in doll sales this year, another of its longtime creations also had another stellar year. Hot Wheels celebrated its 55th anniversary this year, and the brand of toy cars once again earned the toy…
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