Having spent so much of my life surrounded by music, first in radio and then in the music business, I often think in song titles or lyrics. Yesterday I had an old country song come to mind. My internet provider reached out because they noticed a problem with my equipment. Immediately the tune from Little…
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The government finally came together last week and passed debt ceiling legislation so we won’t default on our bills. Some experts all along said we had nothing to worry about. Neither political party wants to be the one at fault for the legislation not passing. It was all political theater. Each side wanted to come…
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Did you know that every day of the year is a unique celebration? I’ve been tracking these pseudo-holidays for decades, first on the radio and now on social media. Yesterday was National Donut Day. Today, it’s National Egg Day. And even though I keep track of these special celebrations, I usually don’t remember what each…
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In recent years, most new cars come with automatic emergency braking. It helps your vehicle avoid rear-end collisions if you don’t react quickly. Right now, most automakers are voluntarily taking part in this program. Now, the government wants to make these braking systems mandatory. But more importantly, they want these automatic systems to operate perfectly…
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Retail theft continues to rise at a rapid rate. One grocery store chain in Maryland says they’ve seen a ten-fold jump in shoplifting over the last five years. We’ve discussed the increasing number of organized crime rings, and it seems no one has found a way to slow down the criminals. In recent years stores…
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Las Vegas has long been a place for people to get away and have a good time. Get lucky, and you win a few games and still go home with some cash. Plus, you might get comped a free meal or room. But things are changing. Casinos no longer care about the little guy. They’re…
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Scientists have been studying human emotions for years. And there are many thoughts and misconceptions that they have found. Some people think that our emotional behaviors get imprinted; at birth. But the research proves otherwise. How we share our emotions or lack thereof, can change. They are constantly evolving, and this is something that each…
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While I’ve always felt strongly about Memorial Day, this year, the meaning of this holiday hits closer to home. Earlier this year, I discovered that I had a family member who lost his life in service to our country. My great uncle, Clarence Ling, was listed as missing in action during World War II. He…
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Most workplaces are somewhat similar, especially when it involves office small-talk. In most workplaces, you’re only close to a few people. But since there are many people in the office you only know casually, it can sometimes be challenging to carry on a conversation. Luckily if you run into one of those people in the…
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