economy

Gas Siphoning (MM #4009)

Whenever we experience gas shortages or extreme increases in prices, there’s one thing you can count on, an jump in crime. With a quick jump in prices, gas siphoning is already making the news. While I shouldn’t be surprised, it always baffles me. But I don’t know why I’m surprised…

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Variable Pricing (MM #3998)

It’s no secret that many companies struggled throughout the pandemic. And now that we’re trying to get back to normal many of those businesses are looking for ways to make up lost revenue. Some of the big movie chains have decided to try variable pricing. That means you could start paying more for popular movies…

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No Soliciting (MM #1422)

Here we are in the dead of winter (okay the weather hasn’t been too rough for us this year), and what have we had a rash of recently? Solicitors. There’s a no soliciting policy in the neighborhood we live, but that doesn’t matter. I don’t even think a no soliciting sign would help….

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