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More than a Few Words

Do You Want Fries With That | Lorraine Ball | 1213

I want to talk about upselling, and when it actually works against you. Most smart companies have a core product and a menu of add-ons. The really smart ones know not to throw every extra at a customer the minute they say yes.  You listen first. You find out what they need. Then you decide which a…

I want to talk about upselling, and when it actually works against you. Most smart companies have a core product and a menu of add-ons. The really smart ones know not to throw every extra at a custome…

I want to talk about upselling, and when it actually works against you. Most smart companies have a core product and a menu of add-ons. The really smart ones know not to throw every extra at a customer the minute they say yes.  You listen first. You find out what they need. Then you decide which add-ons make sense. The other day, I stopped at Hardee's and ordered a hamburger. No cheese. What followed felt like an interrogation. Did I want a combo? A drink? A pastry? Was it a number one? A number seven? Meanwhile, I kept repeating the same thing: "I just want a hamburger." By the end of th…

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LORRAINE Ball June 28, 2026

Article

Walking Again Was Never Really the Goal

They ran out of seating in the Fellowship Hall after worship service, so I grabbed a piece of cake and found a spot for my drink on the windowsill. A couple came and joined me and after some small talk the conversation turned toward, of all things, knee replacement surgery. Sheri recently complet…

They ran out of seating in the Fellowship Hall after worship service, so I grabbed a piece of cake and found a spot for my drink on the windowsill. A couple came and joined me and after some small tal…

They ran out of seating in the Fellowship Hall after worship service, so I grabbed a piece of cake and found a spot for my drink on the windowsill. A couple came and joined me and after some small talk the conversation turned toward, of all things, knee replacement surgery. Sheri recently completed her first knee replacement, and Mark was looking at his second sometime later in the year. I was curious about the process and wondered how they felt about not only the procedure, but also the recovery. “First off, don’t listen to social media. Yes, there was a lot of pain, but when I foll…

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David Buck June 27, 2026

Podcast Episode

Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast

Disco Bathrooms and Tipping Culture

In this episode of Business Brain, Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton tackle a topic that hits every wallet: tipping culture, and how far the pendulum has swung. We dig into why the standing-up-means-no-tip rule makes sense, how COVID-era generosity quietly became the new default, and why getting prompt…

In this episode of Business Brain, Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton tackle a topic that hits every wallet: tipping culture, and how far the pendulum has swung. We dig into why the standing-up-means-no-t…

In this episode of Business Brain, Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton tackle a topic that hits every wallet: tipping culture, and how far the pendulum has swung. We dig into why the standing-up-means-no-tip rule makes sense, how COVID-era generosity quietly became the new default, and why getting prompted to tip at the pharmacy or grocery checkout feels so absurd. We break down the math that nobody questions anymore (why a $7 beer and a $17 martini earn the same buck), the European model where tips aren’t expected, and those creeping service fees stacking on top of tax. The reset is coming, and …

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Dave Hamilton June 24, 2026

Article

When I’m Sixty-Four

Photo by Bhupendra Singh   ** Note:  You can also read Dr. Mara’s blog on Medium.              I sat down at a Starbucks to drink an iced tea on a scorching hot June day to finally write the blog that had been whirling around in my head since my 64th birthday at the beginning of the mont…

Photo by Bhupendra Singh   ** Note:  You can also read Dr. Mara’s blog on Medium.              I sat down at a Starbucks to drink an iced tea on a scorching hot June day to finally write t…

Photo by Bhupendra Singh   ** Note:  You can also read Dr. Mara’s blog on Medium.              I sat down at a Starbucks to drink an iced tea on a scorching hot June day to finally write the blog that had been whirling around in my head since my 64th birthday at the beginning of the month. When my tea arrived on the counter with my name printed on it, I noticed that the barista had written something along the top of the cup. I put my glasses on and looked closer. It read, “Stay you!”  I smiled to myself, as it seemed perfect for this moment. Yes, at 64, I think I’ll do just …

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Dr. Mara Karpel June 22, 2026

Podcast Episode

Big Blend Radio

A Fresh Taste of Summer

Happy Summer! On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Eat, Drink, and Be Merry" Show, Robert Schueller of Melissa's Produce joins us for a virtual summer foodie shopping spree to stock the brand-new digital Big Blend Media House — pantry, fridge, freezer, wine cellar, backyard grill, poolside bar, a…

Happy Summer! On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Eat, Drink, and Be Merry" Show, Robert Schueller of Melissa's Produce joins us for a virtual summer foodie shopping spree to stock the brand-new dig…

Happy Summer! On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Eat, Drink, and Be Merry" Show, Robert Schueller of Melissa's Produce joins us for a virtual summer foodie shopping spree to stock the brand-new digital Big Blend Media House — pantry, fridge, freezer, wine cellar, backyard grill, poolside bar, and wellness retreat included.From Petite Pinkglow and Colada Royale pineapples to dragon fruit, tree-ripened mangoes, cherimoya, Moscato grapes, passion fruit, lychees, rhubarb, mini cucumbers, Marzano tomatoes, jicama, gemstone potatoes, steamed beans and lentils, sweet tamarind, ginger and turmeri…

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Lisa Smith June 21, 2026

Article

Another Medical Mystery, Resolved

Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on UnsplashThe EndGame is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.If you have not had the pleasure of visiting an Emergency Room lately, let me assure you that it is nothing like the televised me…

Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on UnsplashThe EndGame is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.If you have not had the pleas…

Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on UnsplashThe EndGame is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.If you have not had the pleasure of visiting an Emergency Room lately, let me assure you that it is nothing like the televised medical dramas. On television, heroic doctors and nurses are the stars, and the patients are minor characters. But when you are the patient, you might think you are the center of the story, and you would be wrong. You’re still a bit player. Forget the suspenseful drama and fast-paced action – you …

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Don Akchin June 20, 2026

Podcast Episode

When Words Fail...Music Speaks

Episode 520 – Jack Owen (Round 2) From Cannibal Corpse to Six Feet Under: Royalties, Credits, and Creative Evolution Explained

Welcome back to When Words Fail, Music Speaks, the podcast that explores how music can lift us out of the darkness and into hope. I’m your host, James Cox, a lifelong fan‑turned‑handicapped host who’s learned to lean on riffs, verses, and relentless head‑banging whenever life gets heavy.…

Welcome back to When Words Fail, Music Speaks, the podcast that explores how music can lift us out of the darkness and into hope. I’m your host, James Cox, a lifelong fan‑turned‑handicapped ho…

Welcome back to When Words Fail, Music Speaks, the podcast that explores how music can lift us out of the darkness and into hope. I’m your host, James Cox, a lifelong fan‑turned‑handicapped host who’s learned to lean on riffs, verses, and relentless head‑banging whenever life gets heavy.In today’s episode we sit down with none other than Jack Owen, the lead guitarist behind Six Feet Under and a longtime contributor to Cannibal Corpse. Jack walks us through everything from the day‑to‑day grind of living with depression to why his doctor says he can drink all the coffee…

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James Cox June 19, 2026

Article

How self aware are you?

How self aware are you? How self aware do you want to be? Here’s why you should strive for more self awarenessOne of the best things you can do to be successful at anything is up your levels of self awarenessIsn’t that what mirrors are for?If I asked you what your go-to filler-word when you hav…

How self aware are you? How self aware do you want to be? Here’s why you should strive for more self awarenessOne of the best things you can do to be successful at anything is up your levels of self…

How self aware are you? How self aware do you want to be? Here’s why you should strive for more self awarenessOne of the best things you can do to be successful at anything is up your levels of self awarenessIsn’t that what mirrors are for?If I asked you what your go-to filler-word when you have a conversation was, would you know?Is it: “Er”?Is it “Umm”?Perhaps it’s “Yep!” or “Oh!”I discovered my go-to word this week and I learnt it the hard way.What was the word?This week was my first shift on the phones as a Samaritan and, because I’m still in probation, I’m …

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Faris Aranki June 18, 2026

Article

Migraine Awareness Month: Reclaiming the Life Beyond Migraine

For those who live with migraine, the story often begins with one urgent wish: Make it stop. Stop the pain.Stop the nausea.Stop the sensitivity to light.Stop the disruption.Stop the cancellations.Stop the unpredictability. And for good reason. Migraine is far more than “just a headache…

For those who live with migraine, the story often begins with one urgent wish: Make it stop. Stop the pain.Stop the nausea.Stop the sensitivity to light.Stop the disruption.Stop the cancellation…

For those who live with migraine, the story often begins with one urgent wish: Make it stop. Stop the pain.Stop the nausea.Stop the sensitivity to light.Stop the disruption.Stop the cancellations.Stop the unpredictability. And for good reason. Migraine is far more than “just a headache.” It is a complex neurological experience that can impact vision, digestion, mood, cognition, balance, sensory processing, sleep, emotional wellbeing, and the ability to function in everyday life. For many, migraine becomes an invisible companion that others don’t fully understand—a condit…

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Michelle Greenwell June 9, 2026

Podcast Episode

Go To Health!

Gen Z's New Relationship With Alcohol – What's Actually Happening

Think Gen Z has given up alcohol entirely? Think again. In this eye-opening episode, host Jonathan Marx, MBA (President, GoToHealth Media) sits down with Julian Braithwaite, CEO of the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD), to unpack the latest science and cultural shifts reshaping …

Think Gen Z has given up alcohol entirely? Think again. In this eye-opening episode, host Jonathan Marx, MBA (President, GoToHealth Media) sits down with Julian Braithwaite, CEO of the International A…

Think Gen Z has given up alcohol entirely? Think again. In this eye-opening episode, host Jonathan Marx, MBA (President, GoToHealth Media) sits down with Julian Braithwaite, CEO of the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD), to unpack the latest science and cultural shifts reshaping how Americans — especially younger generations — think about drinking. From a landmark late-2024 report by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine to viral trends like "Zebra Striping" and "Nonna Maxing," this conversation cuts through the noise and delivers evidence-based …

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Jonathan Marx June 9, 2026

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