Rascal Flatts Is Going Viral But Not in a Good Way

Rascal Flatts is going viral, but not in a way they’d hope.  At a recent show, singer Gary LeVox seemed to have a tough time onstage.  He sang off-key, messed up lyrics, and was overall struggling.

@nebraskalex

Crowd did most of the singing, very very pitchy, didn’t seem like they remembered all the words, too lots of breaks. Save your money it’s not the nostalgia you’re looking for. #chihealthcenter #rascalflatts #omaha #badconcert #rascalflattslifeisahighway

♬ original sound – LexMM

Three Ways to Stay Relevant in Your Job as A.I. Takes Over

 If you’ve been worried about the possibility of AI taking your job, you’re not totally off base.  According to a recent report, 92% of companies plan to increase their investments in AI over the next two to three years.  Here are three tips to stay ahead

1.  Be proactive. Don’t wait for your company to help you get up to speed with AI.  Employers are rapidly implementing AI technology, but not many are providing support to their employees . . . so it’s on YOU to figure it out.

2.  Collaborate with coworkers who are familiar with AI.  Even if you’ve been doing the same job for a while, you can likely still learn something from your younger coworkers who might have more experience using AI.

3.  Use your human abilities to your advantage.  AI may be able to do some aspects of your job, but it doesn’t have all the human qualities you bring to your work.  It definitely struggles with things like good judgment, nuance, and empathy.  So use that to your advantage.

(Forbes)

Americans Hit Their Daily Energy Low at…

According to a new report, the average American hits their daily energy low at 2:06 P.M.  So, that’s being called peak “slump time.”

On average, people wish they had TWICE their current energy levels.

And if they got that boost:  74% of people think they’d be earning more, and 18% would prioritize friends and family more.  Also: 44% blame a lack of energy for not exercising more, and 31% say it limits outdoor activities. 

If they had to pick one day for an energy boost, 24% would select Mondays, 22% would pick Fridays, and another 22% would want it on Saturdays when they’re OFF work.

Yes or No? Anchovy Donuts

There’s a donut place in New York City that does a bunch of strange flavors to push the envelope on what works.  And they’ve just debuted a new savory donut flavor called “Anchovy Cheese.” Would you try it?

@respectthechain

ANCHOVY CHEESE DONUT 👀🧀🐟 NYC… this one is already dividing people. A limited-edition savory donut from I’m Donut? in Times Square, New York City. Not a dessert. Brioche. Three cheeses. Béchamel. A real anchovy on top. I took a real bite… You’ll have to watch to hear the verdict 😬 BAD or GOOD? ⬇️ Respect the Chain with Sam E. Goldberg #RespectTheChain #NYCFood #ViralFood #FoodDebate #NYCEats

♬ original sound – Sam E. Goldberg

Wikipedia Turns 25: The First Post Was January 15th, 2001

Having a big line of encyclopedias on your shelf would seem like a huge waste of space these days.  But it used to be a thing.

Happy 25th birthday to WIKIPEDIA!  The first Wikipedia post was on January 15th, 2001, two days after they registered the domain.

The first entry in their database was posted on January 15th at 2:27 P.M. Eastern.  All it said was, “This is the new WikiPedia!”  (Co-founder Jimmy Wales says the first post may have actually been “Hello, World!”, but it got deleted.)

Matthew McConaughey Trademarked an Iconic Phrase

Matthew McConaughey secured eight trademarks, including his catchphrase “Alright, Alright, Alright”, to protect his voice and likeness from A.I. misuse.

The trademark registration states, quote, “The mark consists of a man saying ‘ALRIGHT ALRIGHT ALRIGHT’, wherein the first syllable of the first two words is at a lower pitch than the second syllable, 

“And the first syllable of the last word is at a higher pitch than the second syllable.”