VOL. 45 | NO. 36 | Friday, September 3, 2021
Iverson searches for climate change solutions underground
Summer vacations came with a given for Colleen Iversen and her family: Every time they spotted a road cut while driving to their destination, her geologist parents would undoubtedly pull off the busy highway to survey the exposed layers of rock in the ground.
It was March 2020, and you thought you’d only be staying at home a few weeks. When weeks turned into months you got a little lonely. So you adopted a dog.
JOE ROGERS: MY TAKE
While waiting at Gate C7 at the Nashville airport, a thought occurred to me: Might ours turn out to be one of those “unruly passenger gets duct-taped to the seat” kind of flights?
TENNESSEE TITANS
Next man up. It’s a saying the Titans and other NFL teams are fond of using as it relates to injuries and backup players stepping into starting roles once injuries occur.
One thing about the Tennessee Titans that might be different this year than any other in a long time is just how steep the competition has been for roster spots.
With the Titans not having a game until Sept. 12 when host Arizona opens the season, we will wait on the traditional four downs until next week. Instead, this week we will look at four areas of concern heading into the regular season.
NEWSMAKERS
The University of Tennessee Medical Center has announced the promotion of Dr. James Shamiyeh to senior vice president and chief operating officer.
BEHIND THE WHEEL
Automakers are constantly introducing new models and nameplates to their lineups to meet consumer preferences and to keep their lineup fresh. With that comes the need to cycle older models out.
BUSINESS BOOK REVIEW
Business is not one size fits all. The needs of your office are not the same as those of your competitor’s.
PERSONAL FINANCE
Every few days, my 8-year-old son, Neal, asks if he can “earn something” on Roblox, a popular online video game platform. That’s his way of suggesting I buy him Robux, the platform’s currency, in exchange for him doing a chore or extra academic assignment.
CAREER CORNER
Working from home has been a benefit that has developed over the last year and a-half. It has allowed us to see that we can work outside of the normal work building and still be productive.
MILLENNIAL MONEY
This Labor Day, some Americans will have extra cash on hand for holiday weekend shopping.