A New Era of Sports Betting In California
UNITED STATES—California, renowned for its dynamic sports culture and fervent basketball enthusiasts, is on the cusp of a momentous shift in its sporting landscape. With a population exceeding 39 million and a massive 29 professional sports teams in the major leagues, the Golden State boasts one of the largest and most diverse sports markets in the United States. Its...
Junk Mail Debacle
UNITED STATES—Ugh, I sometimes get so much junk mail in the mail that it absolutely drives me crazy. A few months ago, I took an entire day and shredded like a year of junk mail that had been accumulating that I just didn’t have the time to get to. It felt so great to get rid of that junk...
Holiday Merchandise Way Too Early
UNITED STATES—I was recently out and about, and I could not believe my eyes. I know it is late September, so I expected to see Halloween items, but I was flabbergasted to see Christmas decorations. Yes, you heard me correctly, I saw Christmas decorations. Look, I love Christmas, however, it can also be one of the most stressful holidays...
The Strike Momentum Is Growing
UNITED STATES—First we had the Writers Guild of America striking in May, then you had actors strike with SAG-AFTRA in the summer, now you have the United Auto Workers who went on strike last week. It does pose a question, are we seeing a massive trend when it comes to seeing industries go on strike. Let me say I’m...
Stretching The Wallet At The Grocery Store
UNITED STATES—I know I am not the only person wanting a bit of help when it comes to the grocery store. It feels like no matter what I’m doing, the cost of food is too much, and the wallet is being stretched thin as a result. I think I’m no different than any other American, I visit the market...
Why Have So Many Forgotten 9/11?
UNITED STATES—If I had not taken a moment to think about it, I would have totally forgot that Monday, September 11, marked the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001. It feels so long ago that event transpired, but it feels like so many Americans forget about that fateful day and how...
Family Reunion Fun
UNITED STATES—I recently had a family semi-reunion of sorts in the past week. I really wouldn’t call it a reunion; it was more like a day picnic. I will be honest I was super anxious about the family outing. Why? There were members of my family I have not seen in years, and I mean years, after a massive...
Alcohol Just Isn’t My Cup Of Tea
UNITED STATES—I get this question all the time and to be quite honest it annoys me. Why don’t you drink? There seems to be this notion that if you’re in a social setting you’re expected to have a drink, and I don’t believe that. There is nothing wrong with having a bit of alcohol or a drink here and...
The Thrill Of A Good Deal
UNITED STATES—I recently heard some people talking about the thrill of getting a good deal. However, they followed that up with the downside, spending money we don’t have to spend. It got me thinking, why are we so prone or quick to snap up a deal because it’s a deal? This is a question that forces us to use...
Artificial Intelligence Is Changing The World
UNITED STATES—I have been hearing so much lately about Artificial Intelligence (AI) that it has started to annoy me to the core. There are people out there saying AI is so great, it is going to make your life easier. Then there are those who are noting the dangers of AI because it is a threat to jobs. I...