People have been using non-stick cookware in their kitchen for decades. But many wonder if these convenient pots and pans are causing us harm. Instances of what some call the Teflon Flu are increasing, causing great concern for poison experts. The technical term for this phenomenon is polymer fume fever, which can occur when the…
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For decades, the one thing that set Southwest Airlines apart from other companies was how they boarded their planes. While most companies utilized assigned seats, Southwest has always had an open seating policy. If you’ve ever flown with them, you know how difficult obtaining an A-group boarding pass can be. You might have heard the…
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The way we watch TV has changed drastically in recent years. When I was younger, we often had just the primary networks and a couple of independent local channels. Then in 70s and 80s, cable TV came around and gave us many more channels to watch. Now, just a few decades later, people are cutting…
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We all have weaknesses. One of mine is carbohydrates. They don’t like me, but I sure do like them. One of the perks of working at my office is that we usually get bagels for the whole office at our big Tuesday staff meeting each week. And while I try to limit my weekly intake,…
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Whether you enjoy trivia or not, most of us know a few strange facts that might seem random to others. For example, I can tell you that Mick Jagger from The Rolling Stones turns 81 today. I don’t usually keep track of celebrity birthdays, but I’ve known this little fact for decades. Since we share…
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One of the downsides of the internet is that it’s filled with scammers. All these people do is find ways to separate you from your money. And social media hasn’t helped. Most platforms give these crooks more opportunities to harass you. Facebook has a big problem with fake users. Criminals create fake profiles and then…
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Like many, I have mixed feelings about getting older. The upside is just living another day, let alone another year. I try not to consider the downside, but it’s hard to escape. The random aches and pains that seem to last longer can be frustrating. But for me, the one thing that reminds me just…
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Like many people, I’ve been glued to my TV and trying to keep up with all that’s happening with the Presidential race in the last ten days. I usually try to stay away from politics here on The Mason Minute. It’s a habit I learned long ago in the news business. I’m sure I could…
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If you look it up in the dictionary, the definition for the word friend states something like a person you know with whom you have a bond of mutual affection. But since the dawn of social media, that definition has changed. Our social media connections are now often considered friends. It’s been that way since…
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My wife and I go out to eat less often than we used to. Years ago, we used to eat out 5 or 6 nights a week. But in the last few years, it’s been the reverse. Now, we usually dine at home 5 or 6 nights a week. And it’s not the same when…
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