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You Mean I Have To Talk To Someone?
If you want someone to help you, you can increase your chances if you ask them for help in-person. Cornell University researchers tested asking for help in several different ways and found asking in-p...
Mike Michalak Dec 21, 2021
Do You Care?
When you look around your neighborhood, are you struck with the care and compassion you see? Well, maybe your hood made the list of the most caring cities in the US this year! Released by WalletHub, t...
Mike Michalak Dec 15, 2021
What Do Your Spaghetti Sauce and Brandy Have In Common?
The holidays are upon us and a glass bottle shortage is causing wine and spirit makers to scramble. A glass shortage across the US due to the supply chain crunch is affecting multiple industries. The ...
Mike Michalak Nov 29, 2021
More Awards to Talk About
Carrie Underwood and Gabby Barrett were the big country winners at the 2021 American Music Awards, collecting two awards each at Los Angeles' Microsoft Theater on Sunday night. Gabby was awarded favor...
Mike Michalak Nov 22, 2021
The Dreaded BSOD Is Back!
Microsoft's blue screen of death, often referred to as BSOD, was introduced in Windows 3.0 back in 1990. It remained in use until July 2021, when Microsoft changed the color of the error screen to bla...
Mike Michalak Nov 17, 2021
Don't Know About This One
A provision in President Biden's Build Back Better social and climate legislation, which is still being hammered out in Congress, would help boost local news, which has been in significant decline, th...
Mike Michalak Nov 15, 2021
What a Night! The CMAs
It was a night of surprises at the 55th Annual CMA Awards Wednesday night. While Chris Stapleton was the night's big winner, taking home Single, Song and Album of the Year -- not to mention Male Vocal...
Mike Michalak Nov 11, 2021
Keep Those Leftovers Safe
Thanksgiving is coming, and that means lots of food. If you're planning to keep any leftovers here's what you need to know. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says you should stash leftovers in shallo...
Mike Michalak Nov 09, 2021
Thankful They're Not Open
Many retailers are planning to close for Thanksgiving again this year to give employees a day off while focusing on sales online instead. Walmart, Target and Best Buy are among the national chains tha...
Mike Michalak Nov 08, 2021
Dad Was Right...
Your dad was right. When cooler temperatures hit, rather than turning up the heat, you should just put on a sweater. According to research from The Mirror, putting on a light sweater indoors can make ...
Mike Michalak Nov 01, 2021
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