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Something about nothing
Fans of “Seinfeld” will likely remember when Jerry and George planned to get rich by writing a sitcom. There was...
Read moreOne step forward, two steps back
He giveth, and he taketh away. President Barack Obama has rightfully received positive reviews for his proposal this past week...
Read moreUnlocking the true meaning of keys
Tiffany & Co. has come out with a collection of vintage-inspired, key charm necklaces. The keys are gold, silver, and...
Read moreWhat we owe our soldiers
Every Memorial Day, we pay tribute to the American men and women who have died in combat. With speeches and...
Read moreBroken role models
With an ongoing debate about the dearth of quality role models for young girls, when the Bratz dolls dress more...
Read moreIt’s never too late to make a change
May is Older Americans Month, a tribute to our nation’s 37.9 million 65-plus population. Older Americans Month is a great...
Read moreFaking the funk
Rap music has been officially dead to me for about six months. If we played a game of Clue to...
Read moreWhy so SERE-ious?
Editor’s note: Part 1 of a 3 part series on torture SERE is the military acronym for Survival Evasion Resistance...
Read moreSome real estate deals deceiving
The saying “looks can be deceiving” is more pronounced in today’s real estate market than ever before. If we focus...
Read moreClever ravens winged masters of deception
The common raven, the world’s largest crow, is one of the cleverest birds on the planet. One of 113 birds...
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