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From the glass teat to a digital pacifier
By Ron Humphries | Contributing columnist to The Shelby Independent OPINION - Being a boomer and a member of the original TV generation, I watched my share of television as a child. We only had four channels, and TV time was mostly limited to evening news, family shows, and Saturday-morning cartoons. If the sun was shining, playing outside was the preferred form of entertainment. While lifestyles, particularly in rural areas, limited the negative effects of TV time, warnin
Ron Humphries
6 days ago
A look inside: Toastmasters
Overcoming the fear of public speaking and building the confidence to seize the speech By Chuck Thompson | Shelby Independent Toast of the town: The local Toastmaster chapter helps people overcome their fear of public speaking. From left, Mike Whitt, Emily Lesalle, Bill Jobe, Rich Taylor, Cynitra Stewart, Kim and Rod Powell. | Chuck Thompson Feature – Some may not think twice about it, but public speaking is a real fear for many people. Toastmasters is an international organi
Chuck Thompson
Aug 1
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