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Features On Demand (MM #4439)

Automakers aren’t happy with the money they’re making these days. Even though monthly new car payments average over $700, they’re looking for new ways to make money. BMW was the first to start offering features on demand. It hasn’t rolled out in the US yet, but more car makers want you to subscribe to new…

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Blaming Others (MM #4438)

Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about mental health, but very little seems to get done. Any time there is gun violence, mental health comes into play. And for some people, it’s a big issue. But many don’t want to take any responsibility for their actions. They spend their time blaming others for everything…

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Driver-Assist (MM #4437)

While there’s been so much talk in recent years about self-driving vehicles, you don’t hear many people discussing driver-assist technology. So many of our cars now come equipped with tools that are a part of the total package for driverless automobiles. But as we’ve discussed before, many carmakers will try to package these extras and…

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On Strike (MM #4436)

The world of labor relations has changed a lot throughout my lifetime. When I was much younger, the news frequently included stories where factory workers in many industries went on strike. But something has changed, and labor unions rarely make the news. Maybe that’s on purpose. Or perhaps the labor unions aren’t as prominent as…

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Lucky Man (MM #4435)

I’ve never thought of myself as being a lucky man. Nothing has ever come easy. This fact doesn’t honestly bother me. I’m willing to put in the work to accomplish the things I want. But a few things in my life do make me feel blessed. It’s Mother’s Day and the fact that both my…

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Sour Patch Kids (MM #4434)

Most of us enjoy a few pieces of candy every now and then. We justify eating dark chocolate because there are a few health benefits. But what if I told you that Sour Patch Kids offered some advantages, too? It’s true. Sour Patch Kids in moderation can help you in a few ways…

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Latest Scam (MM #4433)

Every time you turn around, you have to be on the lookout for some new issue. The latest scam we must watch for involves the self-checkout at big box stores like Walmart. Does it surprise you that everyone wants to make a fast buck? So now, not only do we have to check out and…

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Free Shipping (MM #4432)

One of the ways that businesses got customers to switch to online shopping was by offering free shipping. Amazon made it a feature of their Prime membership. But it looks like that feature could be going away very soon. All major carriers, UPS, FedEx, and the US Postal Service, regularly raise their rates. What always…

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Textbooks (MM #4431)

Across America, there’s a fight over school textbooks. The primary question is, who should determine the topics covered in these books? Is it the state or federal government? Perhaps parents should have input. No one seems to agree. But there’s one thing I’ve always wondered. Shouldn’t we all be learning and mastering the same subjects?…

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Bulletproof Glass (MM #4430)

Here in Nashville, we’re still dealing with the aftermath of the Covenant School mass shootings from six weeks ago. The weekend tragedy in Allen, TX, has finally pushed Nashville out of the news spotlight. Everyone is struggling, wondering what to do to make our children safer in school. The Governor has proposed installing bulletproof glass…

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