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Wind Turbines (MM #3446)

Wind Turbines can be found not only across the American plains but across the world. One of the biggest concerns is how they impact wildlife, specifically birds and bats. A small study about changes to the turbines is interesting…

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Find An Answer (MM #3445)

Lately, I’ve found that I often spend some time each day trying to find an answer for some tech issue. Some days it’s just a few minutes, but some times it can takes hours. I love my technology, but…

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Finger Lickin’ Good (MM #3444)

For decades and decades they’ve been telling us that Kentucky Fried Chicken was finger lickin’ good. But those days mau be over for now. And of course, you why the change is being made…

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Soap And Sanitizer (MM #3443)

Many cleaning supplies are still tough to find at your local store. We’ve been living with this pandemic for nearly 5 months. So why are things like soap and sanitizer still so scarce? I have more questions than answers…

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Fact Checking (MM #3442)

At one time, a fact checker was someone who worked at a newspaper or magazine. But in recent years fact checking has become something that many of us are regularly forced to do. At least for those of use who truly care about the facts…

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Should Be (MM #3441)

Today should be one of my favorite days of the year. Here at the Mason house it’s Indy 500 day. But of course something isn’t quite right. The 500 normally happens Memorial Day weekend, not in August. We can thank COVID-19 for that…

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Kudzu (MM #3440)

If you live in the south, you see it all around. They even sing about it in country songs. Of course, we’re talking about kudzu. I’ve seen it everywhere for years, but still don’t know much about it…

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One Drink (MM #3439)

For years we’ve been told that it was okay for men to enjoy two alcoholic beverages per day. Well, that has changed! Government experts now tell us that men should only enjoy one drink per day. Obviously something has changed. But when?

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Cancel Culture (MM #3438)

Social media has done so much to enrich our lives, But, it has also exposed some of the negative aspects too. Social media has also created the rise of the cancel culture. And for many, that’s a scary thing…

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College Parties (MM #3437)

Many college students are heading back to campus right now hoping to get back to normal. But, 2 major universities have already had to stop in person classes for one reason; college parties. And these likely won’t be the only schools to reverse course…

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