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Ruts In The Road (MM #5091)

As the calendar prepares to head into March, much of America deals with potholes. Winter weather is never kind to our streets and highways. As much as I loathe potholes, I do my best to avoid them. But here in Nashville, we not only have potholes but ruts in the road caused by construction. As…

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Economic Blackout (MM #5090)

If you’ve scrolled through social media this week, you’ve probably seen an announcement from a group called People’s Union. They’re calling for an economic blackout from Midnight to Midnight tomorrow. Their goal is for everyone to boycott fast food, gas stations, and big box retailers for 24 hours. The goal is to show everyone that…

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Lifestyle And Aging (MM #5089)

We all know how much our lifestyle and aging are connected. Sure, your diet and exercise can help in the aging process. Plus, if you smoke and/or drink, that can speed up your aging. However, researchers have found that there are other factors that are just as important but perhaps not as obvious. These environmental…

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Closing All Stores (MM #5088)

Yesterday, another major retail chain announced they were liquidating. Earlier this month, JoAnn Fabrics announced they had filed bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year. They hoped to reorganize and close nearly half their locations to survive. But over the weekend, the company’s assets were sold, and they announced they were closing…

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Wrong Turn (MM #5087)

I’ve been driving for over 45 years. And a lot has changed over that time. Vehicles have changed, and the technology available to us is amazing. Thanks to that technology, there’s little reason for us to ever get lost. There’s no excuse for making a wrong turn. Yet even with all of the available tools,…

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Even Numbers (MM #5086)

Like many guys my age, I’ll never be as rich or skinny as I’d like. But I shouldn’t complain. Most of my objections in life are petty. But there are some things that drive me crazy. There’s one small thing I’ve been bothered by for years. When you dine at a restaurant, why do appetizers…

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Outbreak (MM #5085)

Many years ago, measles was almost commonplace. Millions of people every year caught the virus. It was very common among children, and while not ordinarily deadly, cases were severe enough for worldwide concern. But everything changed in the early 1960s when the measles vaccine was invented. Almost overnight, the virus disappeared, and cases dropped annually…

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ABS (MM #5084)

If you’re excited about baseball’s spring training season getting underway, you’ve likely heard about a new development. It’s called ABS and has nothing to do with your car’s anti-lock braking system. ABS is an acronym for the automated ball-strike challenge system. It’s being tested this year during spring training. It could take effect in the…

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Major Discovery (MM #5083)

Usually, when archaeologists make a major discovery, they find some new dinosaur fossils. However, researchers found something in Egypt that they’ve been searching for for over a century. It’s the tomb of King Thutmose II. It’s the first significant tomb discovery since 1922 when they found the tomb of King Tut. The fascinating thing about…

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Wake Up (MM #5082)

Have you ever wondered why your parents went to bed early and woke up early? I’ve been a night owl most of my life, but that’s changing. Now, I go to bed and wake up earlier than I used to. In recent years, I have no longer been able to escape the early-to-bed, early-to-rise lifestyle….

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