Old-school news, just in time
by The Times (UK) In a traditional wedding, when bridesmaids start to walk down the aisle, the bride is typically a few steps behind. Guests at one wedding in Northern Ireland last week, however, had to watch nearly 100 bridesmaids pass in pairs before getting a glimpse of the bride. Kathryn McGowan, …
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by Kevin Burton Ronnie, Lakin, call your office. A very on-task and talented cat has gone viral on TikTok, brought to my attention by Melissa Fleur-Afshar, writing for Newsweek. “A woman’s surprise at discovering that her cat had been routinely pulling down her kitchen window blind every evening, despite thinking her boyfriend …
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by Alana Semuels Time Magazine It can be easy to go a day without talking to another human, especially if you work remotely. But increasingly, people are avoiding talking to one another when they leave the house, too, thanks to businesses and activities that allow them to request quiet time. “It’s just the …
Continue reading “Silent Services Are “Introvert Happy Hour””
by Amaris Encinas USA TODAY Three friends took it upon themselves to manage a Nashville hotel for a few hours. After a late night of partying, the trio was unable to check into their room at La Quinta Inn & Suites because there were no employees in sight. The saga was first …
by Kevin Burton Sometimes we get tired of being beat up by the news and decide to go up-beat. Today we present a second straight day of positive news from the Good News Network. In our first story, a young boy will be blessed to grow up with normal vision thanks to a …
by Kevin Burton One last petulant blast. That’s all this is, I fear. BBC business reporter Suzanne Bearne did a story on the return of the “dumbphone.” I hadn’t heard that anything not a smartphone is considered a dumbphone, but it doesn’t surprise me. Neither am I surprised that flip phones like …
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