by Bob Branco Throughout my life, I’ve been complimented many times. People have told me what a sharp dresser I am, how good I smell,
Category: Society and Culture
Is Technology Preventing Children from Being Children?
by Bob Branco I would like to tell you a quick story about a man who took a drive around town one day. He drove
Should Government Ban Tackle Football in Schools?
by Bob Branco I recently learned that Massachusetts legislators are proposing a bill that will eliminate organized tackle football from children in seventh grade or
Gender Identity and Sports: Some New Thoughts
by Bob Branco Before I address this topic any further, let me assure you that I respect everyone, no matter what race, nationality, religious preference,
A Double Standard in Music
by Bob Branco During the Christmas holiday season, a group of protesters encouraged a Cleveland radio station to stop playing “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”. Many
Automation in Service Eliminates the Human Touch
by Bob Branco While checking out at a local Walmart recently, I learned that they have a self-service machine which helps customers pay for their
Where Is Facebook Taking Us?
by Bob Branco On August 2, 2009, I joined Facebook for the first time. My goal was to make new friends, meet up with existing
Has Our Contemporary Society Gone Mad?
by Bob Branco I keep telling myself that I will not listen to talk radio as much as I used to, but when local talk
Why Cities Have More Homeless People
by Ann Harrison Why is the rate of homelessness higher in urban areas than in rural communities? Studies show that 77 percent of the homeless
Sridevi’s Last Rites and India’s Culture of Noisy Disrespect
Last week, India lost one of its all-time most popular and talented leading lady in the history of its cinema—Sridevi. None of those growing up