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Welcome to another 'Week in Review'. This week, we start with an amazing interview with Braintree Girl Scout Rileigh McLoughlin who received the Medal of Honor, which is a prestigious national level award, recognizing Rileigh's heroic achievements in saving her neighbor's life. Then, the wait is over! Beloved by trivia buffs, bathroom philosophers, and casual readers everywhere, Uncle John is back with its 38th annual edition. Brian Boone joins us with all the details. Finally, it's our "Paws & Claws" segment with our friends from Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists as we answer your pet questions. 

Welcome to another week in review. This week, we talk with Bob Terravecchia, CEO of Coastal Heritage Bank about financial literacy and Massachusetts schools. Then, it's our South Shore Chamber of Commerce segment with chamber CEO Tim Cahill. Later, our tech guy, David Snell joins us from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham about what might be wrong with your FREE anti-virus program. Finally, Rob laments the closure of another Friendly's restaurant. 

Welcome to another week in review. This week we talk with Adrienne Sullivan, the owner of Sullivan's Castle Island, along with the General Manager of the Hanover location, Laura Lambert. They join us to talk about the new Hanover location along with the details about the WATD/Sullivan's Castle Island "Sully" or "Seagully" contest. Then we check in with our tech guy, David Snell, at ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham as we discuss text scams. Finally, Pamela Schwabe and Sandra Smith join Rob to preview the upcoming "Walk to End Alzheimer's" in Plymouth on October 25th. 

Welcome to another edition of the week in review. This week we start with award-winning author and illustrator Brian Lies as he joins us to preview his newest book: "Cat Nap". Then we check in with our tech guy, David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham as he discuss the latest A.I. issue involving Chrome. Later, Dr. John Hayes joins us to discuss heart health and the family factors. Finally, Rob and Christine discuss a possible solution to prevent shoplifting. 

Welcome to another week in review episode. This week we talk about the 250th anniversary of the Revolution and a great upcoming series of lectures in Hingham with local historians John Galluzzo and Hilary Goodnow. Then, it's Bob Terravecchia from Coastal Heritage Bank as we talk about more Americans living alone. Finally, it's our Paws and Claws segment with Corinne from the Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts. 

Welcome to another edition of our 'week in review' podcast. This week, we talk with Tish Adams from the Marshfield Hills General Store about the 'Run for the Hills 5k' held on Labor Day. We also talk about the end of summer and Genny's Ice Cream closing up for the season. Then, we check in with Bob Terravecchia from Coastal Heritage Bank about does money really bring happiness? Later, our tech guy, David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham about Macs under attack and a new info-stealing malware known as 'shamos'. Finally, Rob and Christine chat about the end of summer and Labor Day. 

Welcome to another edition of our 'week in review'. This week we start with a special interview with Lizzie, her brother and mom about a special car show to benefit "Lizzie's Ladybugs". Then we check in with our tech guy David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham. Finally, it's our South Shore Chamber of Commerce segment. 

Love Bites is a weekly segment on The South Shore’s Morning News with lifestyle coach Francesca Luca. You can listen for advice every Wednesday morning at 9:10. The Francesca Luca Show airs every Wednesday evening between 8 and 9pm.

Dating App Burnout Is Real But It Doesn’t Have to Be Your Reality

You’ve heard it before and maybe even said it yourself:

Dating apps suck.

But here’s the truth: What you think about, you bring about.

That said… let’s not pretend dating app burnout isn’t real.

Too Many Choices Are Killing Effort

When it feels like there’s always someone better just one swipe away, why invest energy in the person right in front of you?

People Aren’t Always Dating With Intention

Let’s be honest:

The result? A sea of mixed signals, ghosting, and “good morning” texts that somehow feel like winning the lottery (when they really shouldn’t).

Real Connection Takes Something Most Are Afraid to Give: Effort

In a world full of “whatchadoing” and disappearing acts, effort is sexy.

Vulnerability Is the Missing Piece

Apps make it easy to stay surface-level. There’s no tone. No eye contact. No real emotional risk.

Because what does connection actually require?

Most People Are Scared to Show Up

It’s not that people don’t want to try. It’s that trying feels dangerous now.

So what do people do instead?

So What Can You Do?

Here’s your real-world dating app survival guide minus the fluff:

1. Swipe With Clarity, Not Boredom

Don’t scroll just to scroll. Know what you want and be bold enough to say it. Mixed intentions lead to mixed results.

2. Vet Faster. Meet Sooner. Exit Quicker.

No more small talk purgatory. No pen pals, PAAAAALEASE!!!!!

3. Upgrade Your Profile Vibe

4. Stop Fishing With the Same Bait

Tired of dating the same type? Change your type.

5. Filter Out the Flakes

If they’re dry in the chat, they’ll be dull on the date.

6. Red Flags Aren’t Pink

If someone says, ‘I’m not looking for anything serious’,  believe them.”

Final Thought: Real People. Real Eye Contact. Real Life.

Your dating life doesn’t live inside a screen.

Because at the end of the day?

Tech Talk is a weekly feature all about the tech world on The South Shore’s Morning News with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham. Listen to David discuss the latest information you need regarding the tech and computer world on Tuesday mornings at 8:10.

Check out our Features Page here for previous episodes. 

David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham always knows the best tech advice to give us during our weekly 'Tech Talk' and this week... we got serious! Your data, our data, everyone's data... could be found online. Have you ever searched for yourself or somebody else and realized how much personal information is on the internet!?

Your personal information could probably be found in different online databases... one of which called the National Public Data, which now goes by "free people search engine": 

One such database is National Public Data, a background check site formerly operated by Jerico Pictures Inc. In early 2024, the company suffered a massive cyberattack by a group called USDoD, resulting in the leak of 2.7 billion records containing sensitive information like Social Security numbers. The breach affected individuals in the U.S., U.K., and Canada.

Following multiple lawsuits and a bankruptcy filing, Jerico Pictures shut down the site. However, National Public Data has since reappeared under new ownership, now registered to Perfect Privacy LLC, a Florida-based company offering anonymous domain registration. The site now brands itself as a “free people search engine”, claiming to use publicly available sources such as government records, social media, and property databases.

David doesn't leave us out in the cold though! He has steps we should take to protect ourselves, our data, and our personal information. Click here to read David's full blog post and please listen to our discussion here: