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Is Internet Radio Overrated? By Bob Branco   Despite the fact that we all grew up listening to many broadcast radio stations that appeal to tens of thousands of listeners, there is a definite trend toward internet radio. I do not understand this trend. Though internet radio [ Continue to post page ]

Is American Society Too Sensitive By Bob Branco   Just think back to when you was a child. You jumped out of trees, tackled your friends on the playground, and took many other physical risks. Why? Because that’s what kids do. Today, I believe that on many levels, kids are not [ Continue to post page ]

In the Spotlight By Bob Branco   George Orwell, in his book Nineteen Eighty–Four, accurately predicted that we would one day be under a watchful eye. Based on the natural order of things, such as more government, the internet, social media, and sophisticated video technology, [ Continue to post page ]

The Importance of Tipping By Bob Branco   Tipping is a very important custom in this country. Many waiters and waitresses try very hard for the money they make, and as far as I’m concerned, tipping is an expression of appreciation. While many people tip according to [ Continue to post page ]

Have you Enjoyed Your Go Lately By Bob Branco   Just think back to when you were growing up. I’m sure that when you watched television or listened to the radio, you heard commercials about quality cleaning products, sparkling soft drinks, remedies for the common cold, and [ Continue to post page ]

Has Comedy Changed on Television By Bob Branco   If you are old enough to remember what television was like 30, 40, or even 50 years ago, ask yourselves if television comedy shows are as humorous today as they once were. I have been listening to comedy shows for more than [ Continue to post page ]

Getting High at the Movies This essay was written on March 16, 2016, and is part of my book, Weighing Things Up, Book 2; More Essays on Trends, Technology and Present-day Society   When we go to the theater, it’s because we want to see a good movie and have a nice bag of hot [ Continue to post page ]

Getting High at the Movies This essay was written on March 16, 2016, and is part of my book, Weighing Things Up, Book 2; More Essays on Trends, Technology and Present-day Society   When we go to the theater, it’s because we want to see a good movie and have a nice bag of hot [ Continue to post page ]

Corrupt Music By Bob Branco   When I was growing up in the 1960s and ‘70s, radio and television were restricted as to what went on the air. Songs with suggestive lyrics were banned from some Top 40 radio stations, and graphic language and video were restricted from your [ Continue to post page ]

Controlling your Children in Church March 3, 2017   Recently, my wife and I attended the Ash Wednesday service at a local Catholic church. We looked forward to it and were very proud to fulfill our obligation. I can’t speak for everybody. However, I will assume that when [ Continue to post page ]