One of my favorite hobbies when I was young was my slot cars. My parents got me my first track and cars in the early 1970s and was hooked. I used any money I saved to buy more cars and accessories. Like most hobbies, popularity comes and goes. But I always found time for some…
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As I was scrolling through Spotify looking for music to play, I realized just how much I missed the record stores. While I do have everything I want to listen to available all the time online, the joy of searching isn’t the same. There was something magical about the record store. The big box stores…
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The month of March is here, and if you believe folklore, it’s coming in like a lion. Don’t worry; it will leave like a lamb when the month is over. I don’t know when they taught us that old proverb, but I bet it was in 2nd or 3rd grade. And without fail, I think…
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People often seem to forget Leap Day. Most people pay little attention since it only happens every four years. I’ve always thought that we should celebrate it in some unique way. Most people would want to turn it into a drinking holiday like St Patrick’s Day or Cinco de Mayo. But honestly, I’m thinking something…
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Many industries prefer to use a dynamic pricing model. The airline and hotel industries are great examples. But have you ever heard of a fast food restaurant using this surge pricing system? Well, if you haven’t, you’d better get ready. Wendy’s announced that it will try this new pricing system starting in 2025. Their new…
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Everyone knows that Nashville has been called Music City USA for eons. Everywhere you turn, there’s music, and not just of the country variety. If you had the time, you could watch concerts nightly. It hasn’t always been that way. Things started changing when they revitalized the Lower Broadway area. But enjoying shows every night…
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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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In the world of marketing, few details get left to chance. When marketing in the entertainment world, the cover art on a video or piece of music matters. Once they release a project to the public, the artwork is the primary way for everyone to connect visually. It makes me wonder why Netflix constantly changes…
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One of the fastest-growing business sectors in cities across America is the automated car wash. No one has the time or desire to do it by hand anymore. But some cities are starting to say ‘NO’ to developers. Automated car washes take up a lot of space and employ few people. And in our current…
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Years ago, there was an Indiana restaurant chain called Sunshine Cafe. And their slogan branded them as a place where it was always sunny and 72 degrees. There are still a few around. I thought about them yesterday when reading an article about global warming. Scientists have determined that the optimal temperature for living entities…
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