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9 Social Habits of Boomers That Confuse Millennials

Generation gaps are real. If left unexplained, social 'norms' of yesteryear can be confusing and even offensive to younger people. Test yourself against these nine habits common among Boomers. ...
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Why We Look Bad in Photos (Sometimes)

If you cringe after seeing any pictures of yourself, you’re not alone. A lot of people are critical of how they look in photos, but why is that? ...
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Classic Holiday Films, 1940-1995; How to Watch Them Now

What classic Christmas-New Year films do you like to watch? Here is a listing of classic holiday films from 1940 to 1995 that remain widely accessible now through various streaming platforms, digital rentals and free-with-ads services. Cozy up and take a snow-globe tour back in time... ...
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Craft Brewers License Plates: We’ll Drink to That

Corvettes, cats and the Cleveland Cavaliers. You can buy an Ohio license plate supporting one or all of those and dozens of other causes and interests. Now alcohol has joined the specialty license crew. ...
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Free Akron Holiday Tree Fest

Who doesn't love seeing more than 100 over-the-top decorated Christmas trees? It's one of our favorite holiday events, it's in downtown Akron with lots of nearby parking, and it's free. The only catch: it's coming up fast in mid-November, so don't miss it. ...
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Get Your Ducks in a Row

While driving around lately, I began to notice certain Jeep models had rubber ducks lined up along the dashboard. Each time I passed a Jeep or saw one in a parking lot I looked to see if there were ducks on the dashboard. I was puzzled... ...
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Art Museum Unveils Performing Arts Series

CMA's Performing Arts Series showcases a robust offering of original music and performances. Spanning classical and contemporary music, global music traditions and dance, the series regularly complements special exhibitions and illuminates the museum's permanent collection. ...
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ThriveTalk Episode 2: How Cleveland Lost, and Then Found, Superman

When this year’s “Superman” movie hit theaters, Northeast Ohio residents saw more than just the Man of Steel; they saw Cleveland streets and buildings because part of the film was shot here. It makes sense that Superman returned to Cleveland. After all, it’s the birthplace of the action hero. Thrive’s pop culture columnist, Mike Olszewski, tells us how Glenville’s Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster created Superman in 1933, how they, and Cleveland, lost the comic book hero, and how the city is reclaiming its arguably most famous creation.

Mike Olszewski is a veteran Cleveland radio host and personality. He and his wife, Janice, are the authors of books about Cleveland TV, rock and roll, radio and other topics. Mike is Thrive’s Pop Culture Chronicles columnist. You can reach him at [email protected].

 

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