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SWC’s Fast Five – May 13, 2022

SWC’s Fast Five

May 13, 2022

Gigalab, a portable recycling lab where trash goes in, and treasure comes out. Not so fast Zoom, people don’t want you tracking their emotions, how creepy. But it looks like ICE sees more than Americans have been told. Meanwhile, you may want to re-consider buying an EV as America’s antiquated electric infrastructure may not get you there. Lastly, think twice before heading to college, it’s no longer the “golden ticket” to the American Dream.

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SWC’s Fast Five – May 13, 20222022-05-12T15:03:56-05:00

SWC’s Fast Five – May 6, 2022

SWC’s Fast Five

May 6, 2022

While most of us have returned to our crowded pre-pandemic behaviors, the most women ever were appointed to Fortune 500 boards last year. So, you think too much of your personal info is out there? Google will now let you submit requests to remove it. Meanwhile “nonfunctional” grass in the Southwest will soon to be history. And if you can’t bear to throw out your old photos, convert them to digital and keep them forever!

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SWC’s Fast Five – May 6, 20222022-05-05T13:59:17-05:00

SWC’s Fast Five – April 29, 2022

SWC’s Fast Five

April 29, 2022

So, the grass isn’t always greener when it comes to taking a new job. But, to retire in style, you’ll need one. Tired of video conferencing? Zoom just made it a bit more fun. If you’ve ever wanted to design your own emoji, now’s your chance. And lastly, Apple has finally opened the gates to DIY repairs.

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SWC’s Fast Five – April 29, 20222022-04-29T12:15:42-05:00

SWC’s Fast Five – April 22, 2022

SWC’s Fast Five

April 22, 2022

After working from home for the past two years, of course RTO is going to be annoying. But evidently, it’s a great year to be graduating and starting work. Thankfully cash stuffing will help you save money while you’re checking out the new digital Rolling Stone format. And who knew bird-friendly beef is the new thing?

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SWC’s Fast Five – April 22, 20222022-04-21T15:43:38-05:00

SWC’s Fast Five – March 18, 2022

SWC’s Fast Five

March 18, 2022

You can help those helping Ukraine. The Fed looks to rein in inflation while avoiding an economic slowdown. Mass transit is back in favor, regaining passenger traffic lost in the pandemic. Starbucks wants you to fill ‘er up and not just your coffee cup. Supply chain gets an innovation – accordion-style collapsible containers

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SWC’s Fast Five – March 18, 20222022-03-17T16:45:42-05:00

SWC’s Fast Five – March 11, 2022

SWC’s Fast Five

March 11, 2022

Three-quarters of U.S. citizens never tweet and fewer than 1 percent of us watch primetime Fox News or MSNBC so IRL we Americans are much nicer than all those bloviators would have you believe. Phew. In more good news, the VW bus is back, EVs are potential power backup for our homes, lame interview questions are out the door and your darling floof not only is your boon companion but get this, can help treat and prevent cancer. Wow!

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SWC’s Fast Five – March 11, 20222022-03-10T16:04:01-06:00