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Bad Movies (MM #4932)

I’m amazed at how many bad movies get made every year. I realize the word bad is subjective, but the number of films produced yearly is staggering. Now, I’m not talking about the big movies that make lots of money at the box office; these are the ones you only find on streaming services. Back…

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Before You Dig (MM #4931)

For years, you’ve been told to call before you dig. Anytime you have a project where you have to dig a hole on your property, you’re told to call 811 so the utility companies can mark the places you need to avoid. The last thing you want to do is hit a gas line or…

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Flat Tire (MM #4930)

I got a flat tire as we were heading back to Nashville last weekend. Fortunately, I had run flat on my car, so we were able to get home safely. With all of the construction throughout Nashville, I’m surprised I don’t have tire issues more often. Flat tires are always a hassle, but at least…

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Chapter 11 (MM #4929)

Rumored for months, it finally happened this week. Legendary storage container company Tupperware filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. Famous for their at-home parties, Tupperware has struggled for years. As the world changed and everyone started shopping at big box stores, Tupperware held out, refusing to change. They reached their peak in the 1960s. However, women…

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Superbugs (MM #4928)

Years ago, I contracted a staph infection in my eye. And the one thing I learned from my doctor was that they had to guess the type of infection to create the antibiotics to treat it. I got lucky, and they cured the infection and saved my eye. My doctor explained how these viruses happen…

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Brain Cancer (MM #4927)

For decades, people have claimed that radiation from cell phones could cause brain cancer. Because the technology is constantly evolving and still relatively new, there was no definitive answer to determine whether we should be concerned. Over the last 30 years, researchers have conducted over 5,000 studies to come up with a definitive answer. The…

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Cable And Satellite (MM #4926)

Over the last few decades, you had numerous ways to view the programming if you wanted to watch something on TV. Cable and satellite television are often needed to watch more than just your basic local channels. But streaming services have changed everything. Right now, some are predicting satellite’s demise, and perhaps cable. The companies…

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Too Early (MM #4925)

Is it too early for stores to start putting out their Christmas decorations? My wife and I went to Walmart the other night, and they already had five or six aisles filled with holiday decorations. For some, it’s never too early to start putting them together. Others think stores should at least wait until after…

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Chocolate Chip (MM #4924)

My wife and I have been together for roughly 30 years. And there’s not much about her that I don’t know. I learned early that her favorite ice cream was chocolate chip or the mint version. She gets one scoop of each whenever we go to the ice cream shop. But ice cream flavors often…

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Cloning (MM #4923)

Recently I was up late, watching TV. I think I was watching one of the streaming apps, when a commercial came on from a company that is cloning pets. For a minute, I thought it was some SNL skit, but it was an actual commercial. With prices starting at $1600, they can clone one of…

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