Most Americans are familiar with the Amber Alert program; It helps locate missing and endangered children. It was adopted nationwide over 20 years ago. A similar program started a few years ago, and it helps find missing senior citizens. In most states like Tennessee, it’s known as the Silver Alert. And while the program continues…
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I’ve noticed more cars and trucks here in Tennessee with tinted windows. People use the excuse that it helps keep the vehicle cooler, but I’m betting it has more to do with not wanting people to look inside. For years, people usually just darkened the driver and passenger side windows. But now, I see more…
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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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If you’ve ever watched any cops and robbers storylines on TV or in the movies, you’ve likely seen bank robbers stealing from safe deposit boxes. Soon, they may be a thing of the past. Many financial institutions have done away with them. And most banks, when they build new branches, don’t include them. The reason…
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On Monday night, there was another senseless mass shooting. This time in Ann Arbor on the campus of Michigan State University. And what stuck out to me was the news that there were Michigan State students who had already been through previous mass shootings and now had to go through another. In watching the news,…
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With the recent tragedy in Colorado Springs still in the news, many people are saying they no longer feel safe in public. That makes perfect sense. Mass shootings are happening in schools, churches, movie theaters, grocery stores, and hosts of other public places. We now have to be aware of our surroundings wherever we go….
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We all know that dogs bark. But have you wondered why? In their long genetic history, we’ve bred canines to protect us. And by barking, they scare people away. Of course, there’s one frequent visitor that reminds a dog of its genetics; the postal carrier…
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The Amber Alert program has helped save many children over the last 25 years. But for all of the good that it does, I’ve become fatigued by so many alerts. We regularly receive 4 or 5 notifications per week. Perhaps we get more alerts here in Tennessee because three major interstates roll through our town….
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We all agree that school should be a safe place for youngsters. Yet nearly every day, I read a story or two regarding schools on lockdown. It seems that this has become a regular occurrence across America. And that should be alarming no matter if it’s your town or not…
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Just when you thought you could finally throw your face mask away, the Delta variant appears. And medical experts tell us it would be a good idea to keep using that mask close. It looks like we may need to keep them around for a while longer…
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