VOL. 46 | NO. 26 | Friday, July 1, 2022
Different cities, different rules frustrate even best intentions
On any given day, a small but fiercely dedicated army arrives to do battle. They come in SUVs, small sedans and pickup trucks. Their battle attire is tank tops, Bermuda shorts and flip-flops.
Kay Baker is an occupational therapist. Her husband, Matt Keasey, is a neuroscientist. So, naturally, they got into the zero-waste business. Well, it wasn’t that straight of a line.
JOE ROGERS: MY TAKE
Happy (almost) Fourth of July! In honor of the 246th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, here’s a quiz about it and other historical bits from the early days of the country.
UT SPORTS
Befitting of a former hurdler, Duane Ross doesn’t view any obstacles as ones he can’t clear through hard work.
NEWSMAKERS
Knoxville attorney Tasha Blakney recently took office as president of the Tennessee Bar Association. She received the oath of office from Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Roger A. Page during the group’s annual convention in Nashville.
BRIEFS
Reaction to the Supreme Court’s 6-3 vote overturning Roe v. Wade last week ranged from rage to celebration, with abortion rights advocates decrying the decision while anti-abortion forces moving to restrict access as quickly as possible.
BEHIND THE WHEEL
BMW, with its well-established history of developing luxury sport sedans, has set its sights on dominating the all-electric segment with its new 2022 i4. The BMW i4 is about the size of a 3 Series and offers an engaging driving experience.
CAREER CORNER
Have you ever had a close family member die? Sometimes the pain of the loss is so great that it’s hard to even say to another person, “My grandfather died.” It makes it real. And, it makes it more painful.
PERSONAL FINANCE
With travel prices soaring, customers might be tempted to pick the cheapest base option they find. But the base price of airfare and hotels represents only a fraction of the total costs. A parade of add-on fees await any traveler trying to navigate the checkout process, ballooning the final price. Experts call it “drip pricing.”
MILLENNIAL MONEY
The race to a mental health treatment can feel like a marathon when you might not have the energy or ability to even make it to the starting line. You may be faced with limited affordable options and a lack of available therapists.