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Are You Ready To Join The Quantum Leap Generation?

News Staff

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Body It’s been more than a half-century since the advent of three legendary Digital Age markers: the printed circuit board, the first IBM mainframe, and Moore’s Law.

Larry Griffin/lgriffin@thesmokymountaintimes.com Ellen Pitt, head of WNC’s MADD chapter (left), stands with law enforcement as Lt. David Williams of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office speaks about various bills concerning drunk or impaired driving on April 20.

MADD, officers support bill to lower BAC limit

News Staff

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Body Sylva – Ellen Pitt, leader of the Western North Carolina chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, gathered with numerous sheriffs and law enforcement officials to throw their supp

Spiritual Bankruptcy: When Nothing Is Immutable

News Staff

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Body As you know, for the past 20 years, we’ve polled you – our online audience – about current events that impact your lives and businesses.

Cloud Computing Is Awesome – But Not Always

News Staff

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Body In aviation, being “in the clouds” is a universal flight condition referring to a pilot’s inability to see the ground.

Networking For Referrals: It Makes Business Easier And Life Simpler

News Staff

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Body The act and practice of networking – for business or any other endeavor – is one of the great intangibles in life.

America’s Banking System – Let’s Get Some Things Straight

News Staff

Thursday, April 13, 2023

Body Right now, and likely for a while longer, there’s a lot of stuff coming out about challenges in the U.S. banking system.

Are You Prepared For The Next Business Interruption?

News Staff

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Body This year marks an ignominious 20th anniversary.

The CEO Question: Where Is My Company Going?

News Staff

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Body In a column a few weeks ago, I pointed out that every business, including small ones, has assignments that can only be performed by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Closeness: The 21st Century Coin Of The Realm

News Staff

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Body Why do birds suddenly appear every time you are near? Just like me, they long to be, close to you.

Your American Dream Could Have Been Started By Someone Else

News Staff

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Body The American Dream has many components, but to me, the big three are liberty, business ownership, and home ownership. The order is intentional.