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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: INXS

by Austin Krueger on March 16, 2021 0 comments

Songs like “New Sensation” are standards on various rock channels to this day, a real tribute to the lasting legacy of this seemingly random ‘80s record. While they may not have ever become the household name upon leaving Australia, their sales and list of accolades speak for themselves.

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Nine perfect pie ideas for Pi Day

by Missy Kellor on March 12, 2021 0 comments

This weekend, on March 14—or 3/14—the world celebrates Pi Day. Pi represents the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter (approximately 3.14159, plus more than a trillion other digits). Pi(e), naturally, is the perfect food to ring in the day. Our employees are filling you in on their favorite recipes.

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Radiohead, The Bends

by Austin Krueger on March 9, 2021 0 comments

The Bends has sold nearly 10 million copies worldwide, won various awards in multiple countries and is ranked No. 110 on Rolling Stone’s 500 greatest albums of all time. While some critics were totally unimpressed upon release, it’s now hailed as one of the best ever.

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Ted Nugent

by Austin Krueger on March 2, 2021 0 comments

Sometimes when you’re in a funk, you simply need a little rock to get you into a better mood. Today’s featured act is about as rock by definition as possible—and while some people love him and some hate him, if you’re into hard riffs, you’ll enjoy what he has to offer.

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Winter weather emergency tips from the FTC

by Guest Blogger on February 24, 2021 0 comments

Winter this year is turning out to have its own set of weather-related emergencies—and right now, all in the midst of a pandemic. Lots of us are really ready for the winter of 2021 to be over. But while we’re waiting, why not prepare (or see if you might already be prepared) for a weather-related emergency?

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Bad Bunny

by Austin Krueger on February 23, 2021 0 comments

Bad Bunny has collaborated with Cardi B, J.Lo, Diplo, and Drake. He's also a WWE champ and has sold upwards of 20 million copies of his debut album. Bad Bunny is hot, so take a listen.

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A field service tech’s simple act of kindness

by TDS Guest Author on February 19, 2021 0 comments

Sitting too much can be bad for your health, but in the case of field service technician Jacob B., sitting did a world of good and helped protect a senior customer. Read the story of his simple act of kindness.

Ice and snow impacts to TDS communities

by TDS Guest Author on February 18, 2021 0 comments

The ice and storm conditions in parts of Tennessee, Mississippi, Virginia, Kentucky, and Southern Indiana are impacting, or are anticipated to impact, TDS service and response times. We are ready and prepared to respond where it is safe for our teams to do so, however, some repair work and installations may be delayed due to local weather conditions.

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Carrie Underwood

by Austin Krueger on February 16, 2021 0 comments

With the return of the popular show American Idol last Sunday, sometimes it’s interesting to revisit past contestants and check how they’re doing now. There is one artist that unquestionably has had the biggest launch from the show.

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Romantic movies for Valentine’s Day

by Guest Blogger on February 12, 2021 0 comments

Instead of a night out, this is the year to spend Valentine’s Day watching a romantic movie at home. So, grab your remote, a sultry scented candle, and fire up a film for a cozy night at home. From the classics to today, here are some suggestions from a wide variety of sources.

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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Tracy Chapman

by Austin Krueger on February 9, 2021 0 comments

It may have been a while, but even today, Tracy Chapman's debut album holds up incredibly well. Her vocal is breathtaking and soulful—she belts out every tune and you know she feels some semblance of emotion with every word uttered. Her writing has a message and makes you feel contemplative. Take a listen.

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