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Month: August 2019

The Rise of the Self-Checkout Kiosk: The Future of Retail?

The Rise of the Self-Checkout Kiosk: The Future of Retail?

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Have you been out shopping recently?  I don’t know about you, but I’ve certainly noticed the continued rise and expansion of the “self-checkout” systems being employed at most grocery stores, department stores, and other retail outlets. Look, I totally understand the convenience of a self-checkout line.  Sure, I’ve used them.  If I stop in at my local grocery to grab a simple gallon of milk, I’ll be the first person to scan my jug, swipe my card, and be on…

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The Driving Test – Part II

The Driving Test – Part II

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When last we left our heroes, the car they were using was on the fritz, confidences had been shattered, and the question on whether or not the State of Maryland would ever grant my oldest daughter her driver’s license was up in the air. What a difference a week makes. As you recall from last week, the 2012 Nissan Sentra my daughter was going to take her test in decided to break down while sitting in line to take the…

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The Driving Test – Part 1

The Driving Test – Part 1

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Wow, what a week.  The story of my oldest daughter obtaining her driver’s license is becoming the stuff of family legend.  One day, she’ll be able to tell her own kids about it, have a laugh, and hopefully – their own challenges with the process won’t seem so insurmountable. First, let’s back up a bit. My oldest daughter hasn’t been too concerned about obtaining her driver’s license.  It doesn’t consume her as it does my youngest, who just recently got…

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It’s Carnival Week! Let the Good Times Roll!

It’s Carnival Week! Let the Good Times Roll!

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The last months of summer can mean only one thing in my neck of the woods – it’s time once again for the annual Clear Spring Volunteer Fire Company Carnival! For the week of August 5th through August 10th, the carnival grounds just south of town are the place to be and be seen, as every local civic organization and school group will have a stand or gaming tent in place for the biggest local fundraiser of the year. The…

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