Time to take âChristâ out of Christmas?
âHave a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!â This phrase was coined in 1699 by an English admiral in an informal letter he was writing. Since then, the phrase has been used by millions of Americans to quickly and…
Rep. Katko introduces legislation to combat opioid addiction problems
The introduction of new legislation into both the House and the Senate will help fight the opioid crisis, Rep. John Katko said. The bill, which is currently under review, is called H.R. 2851 or SITSA, Stop the Importation and Trafficking…
Restaurant Chain Reaction
What used to be some of Americaâs favorite restaurants are now beginning to disappear. The push for small business and the stereotypical millennial love for obscure and trendy independent restaurants are putting chain restaurants unfairly out of business. Applebeeâs parent…
Bitcoin currency represents future for investors, consumers
Bitcoin is finally going mainstream, sort of. Unfortunately, since people did catch on early enough, they would be millionaires by now. Fortunately, people can potentially make up for that. No joke. This is Bitcoin. Bitcoin is the worldâs first major…
Merge could corner media market
The AT&T and Time Warner merger is dangerous for media consumers and the media industry and shows that companies are not only money-hungry, but are also paying as much as they need to gain control over content. According to Bloomberg…
Internet freedom hangs in balance
One worry among many with Donald Trumpâs presidency becoming increasingly pressing is the net neutrality rules. In 2015, millions of people advocated for the Federal Communications Commission to add in net neutrality rules that keep the internet free and open,…
Cuomo prescribes ineffective treatment for opioid crisis
The opioid epidemic in this country has claimed the lives of enough people already. Now it is time to put a stop to the frequent abuse of perscription painkillers. Due to the unfortunate opioid crisis throughout the country, New York…
Hidden costs in Black Friday deals
Many thought the online retail industryâs rapid insertion into our everyday shopping routines would turn Black Friday into a craze of the past. Deal-obsessed shopaholics would no longer need to camp outside Best Buy on Thanksgiving afternoon because a better…
Start acquiring employable skills âwriteâ away
It has been said repeatedly, but learning how to write and edit your work is what distinguishes you from everyone else. Writing is crucial to everything we do in life and you are better off learning to do it well,…
Special delivery: Amazon Key allows access in front door
It seems we can only go so long without Amazon releasing a new product or service. The most recent addition to the companyâs ever-growing arsenal is the Amazon Key, a product available exclusively to Amazon Prime members. The purpose of…
