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Evolution and Compounding

May 26, 2023

In his book titled Evolution of Everything, the author, Matt Ridley, says that all human progress has been by evolution, meaning small incremental advances by many people each year, not by major breakthroughs by one…

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BBB Tip: Navigating the car-buying experience

May 15, 2023

Countless high school graduates are preparing for the next chapter of their lives in the coming months, whether entering the workforce, enrolling in college, or enlisting in the military. Regardless of their plans, most recent…

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National Mental Health Awareness Month

May 2, 2023

Each year, May is designated as National Mental Health Awareness Month. This awareness month began to educate communities about mental health conditions and provide support along with resources to those individuals living with mental illness.…

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BBB Tip: Finding a Trustworthy Landscaper this Spring

April 22, 2023

The beginning of spring is just around the corner on Mar. 20 and as businesses and homeowners prepare for warmer weather, many are also preparing to begin seasonal projects. Whether focusing on the interior or…

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April Brings Attention to Autism

April 11, 2023

April is National Autism Awareness Month. Awareness months are helpful because they bring public attention to issues facing many of our friends and families and autism is no different. According to the Centers for Disease…

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Do Not Elect Port Commissioners

April 2, 2023

In the March PIBA bulletin, Commissioner, Brent Chesney, proposed that state law be changed to elect Port Commissioners rather than appoint them as we do now. I disagree. Port Commissioners have been appointed over the…

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“The Next Big Thing”

March 25, 2023

Investors and consumers today have unrealistic expectations for the next “big thing” meaning new consumer products or services created by new science and technology. No doubt that is because most people living today spent most…

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BBB Scam Alert: Impostors steal billions from businesses and consumers since 2020

March 12, 2023

A key strategy of scammers is to build trust between themselves and their target. The more the victim trusts the scammer is legitimate, the more willing they are to divulge personal information or provide payment.…

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March is National Nutrition Month

March 2, 2023

March is National Nutrition Month which is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. I would like to discuss the importance of making informed food choices by developing sound eating habits…

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BBB Tip: Top 5 Coastal Bend-Area Scams of 2022

February 22, 2023

In 2022, Coastal Bend-area consumers and businesses reported multiple scams to BBB, totaling $30,000 lost for the year. Across Texas, BBB received an average of 250 scam reports per month totaling $1.9 million lost for…

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