See more Living in… posts by Bruce Haring. The eyes of the world are focused on Brazil for the 2014 FIFA World Cup of soccer. It’s a televised panoply of white sandy …
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A new Gallup survey out today shows that confidence in our government has reached historic lows. The most recent numbers say 7% have confidence in Congress, while 29% feel confident …
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Most of us don’t think about fish unless it’s on our plate, swimming in sauce with a hint of lemon. But that may soon be a luxury you can’t afford, …
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SAVILE — A BAD BILL MURRAY: You’ve probably seen the photos and heard the stories about the harmless fun generated by actor Bill Murray. The existential Murray makes a habit of generally …
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The next great pandemic may have arrived. Ebola, a virus for which there is no cure, has begun spreading through Africa. The death toll is about 600 people so far, …
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We live in an age where advertising dominates your attention. We see it when we log on, when we look at our phones, when we watch TV, when we listen …
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Google is known for its corporate motto, “Don’t be evil,” which was instituted at the very beginning of the company. It’s a noble phrase that instills confidence that the company …
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We, the People, own the broadcast airwaves. Large multinational companies send out signals that can be easily received and shown on your television in the privacy of your own home. Yet …
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IRAQ AND A HARD PLACE: The US is watching years of sacrifice, casualties, and money swirl down the drain, as militant forces continue to destabilize Iraq and capture critical cities outside …
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The fuss about radio personality Casey Kasem’s death is probably astonishing to anyone under 40. In an age where local radio has become something programmed by a consultant thousands of …