In 2022, the economy proved as volatile as ever, with less disposable income and greater unpredictability. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index, inflation in the United States peaked at 9.1 percent in July 2022 and dropped to 7.1 percent by November 2022. A new study found that more people are having to spend all their […]
Talking Medicare Supplement with Fair Square
The Sunshine State is a top global destination for retirees, with over 20% of Florida’s 22 million residents aged 65 and above. As the Baby Boomer generation reaches retirement age, there is ongoing discussion about the future of Medicare. Medicare Advantage plans are becoming increasingly popular compared to Medicare Supplement plans (also known as Medigap plans) and advertisements for Advantage […]
The Gantt Report – Trouble In Mind
Almost every city I’ve worked in has been a college town. College students would always call me and inquire about doing internships. I would tell the aspiring journalists, “OK, what can you do?”, and most of the upper-level students would tell me, “I’m in school. I don’t know how to do anything professional.” They didn’t want to volunteer and learn, […]
Family of Double Amputee Killed by Police Pursuing Lawsuit
The family of a double amputee shot and killed by police officers on Jan. 26 has taken the necessary preliminary steps to file a lawsuit against a Southern California city. NBC News reported that the lawyer for Anthony Lowe’s family, Christian Contreras, has asked the city to show all surveillance footage of the incident and name the police officers involved. […]
Seven Additional Police Officers Facing Discipline After Tyre Nichols Beating Death
Seven more Memphis police officers are facing discipline in the aftermath of Tyre Nichols’ death, according to City Attorney Jessica Sink. The officers will be given an internal statement of charges, which will inform them of policy violations. Sink stated that a hearing and written decision will follow. CNN reported that the action is not criminal in nature, but Sink […]
What’s On Miles’ Mind? “WHAT YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT MILES JAYE”
What you don’t know about Miles Jaye is why he continues to promote concert events in Jacksonville at his own expense. Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14th will be his sixth such event. Two at the Times Union, one at the Ritz, one at the former Lexington Hotel and Valentine’s Day will be his second at the WJCT Soundstage. The […]
Must Illness Knock On Our Door Before We Know COVID-19 Is Real?
I can remember my dad saying to me that discretion is the greater part of valor. That line was made famous by Falstaff in King Henry the Fourth, Part one by William Shakespeare. Simply put, it is better to avoid a dangerous situation than to confront it. All of us have been in situations that could have gone wrong had […]
Like Michael Jackson Before her, Beyoncé Proves More than Just a Music Superstar
Probably no two groups of people in the history of popular music have ever had more devoted followers than Michael Jackson and Beyoncé. Fans of the Beatles and Elvis Presley have been known to be a bit fanatical and even a little bit crazy. Like the late King of Pop, though, Beyoncé’s fanbase (the Beyhive) is unrivalled. The two are […]
