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Because value—like science—matters more than your opinion!
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GOOD-BYE TO THE REDBOX

It was announced in July of this year that the parent company of the DVD-rental kiosks known as Redbox filed for bankruptcy.  Operations are being shut down.  So, good-bye to the Redbox.  From the inception in 2002 and a peak... Read More

MIRACLE IN THE WATER!!

The 1980 U.S. Men’s hockey team authored the greatest upset in Olympic history when they defeated the U.S.S.R. team on their way to beating Finland’s team for the gold medal.  It was a major national event.  The game against the... Read More

PARENTING

One might think it odd that I’m writing about parenting as I have no children. I do have a stepdaughter with whom I have a great relationship. When I was engaged, my girl and I were pregnant. But there was... Read More

WHAT’S GOING ON IN ‘GOD’S COUNTRY’?

The term God’s Country has been used many times to describe many places. It’s also the title of a great song by Irish band U2. The first time I heard it connected to the South Side of Pittsburgh was from... Read More

THIS IS NOT SPAM—BUT IT’S CERTAINLY A SCAM!!

What’s a Life Coach? A person who knows how to separate others from their money. The money has value, what the Life Coach sells doesn’t. At the risk of putting Life Coaches out of business, here is a list of... Read More