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False Alarm (MM #4749)

Something strange happened yesterday, and I can’t understand what happened. I woke up to my alarm around 6:15, or I thought I did. As I started getting up and getting ready for work, I grabbed my phone, which lit up. As I looked down, I noticed the screen said 2:55. It was a false alarm….

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Overserved (MM #4748)

Nashville is in the national news again, and not for something in which to be proud. The story involves a Missouri college student who was in town on a fraternity trip, had too much to drink, and later disappeared. He got kicked out of one of the popular Broadway bars for drunkenness. Was he overserved?…

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Basketball Experts (MM #4747)

It’s a special time of year. Over the next few days, you can meet more basketball experts than you thought possible. I doubt it’s going to be Dickie V., but it could be someone you work with every day. Now that March Madness is officially here, you’ll find out that nearly anyone who participates in…

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Coke Or Pepsi (MM #4746)

For many people, choosing a restaurant comes down to a couple of factors. What type of food do you want, and do they serve Coke or Pepsi? My wife and I are long-time Coca-Cola drinkers, so the beverage served is often a key. Restaurants usually sign long-term deals with one of the two beverage brands….

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Measles Outbreak (MM #4745)

Doctors nationwide are worried about a growing measles outbreak. For the most part, measles had been eliminated thanks to the vaccine created in the early 1960s. But because of the rise in recent years of the anti-vax movement, many children haven’t been getting the necessary shots. And it looks like the disease is making a…

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Sleep Deprived (MM #4744)

If there’s one trait many Americans share today, it’s that we’re sleep-deprived. The CDC says we need more rest if we get less than 7 hours of sleep per night. When looking at the problem nationwide, more than 30% of Americans suffer nightly. And in some states, it’s worse than others. People who live in…

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Check The Calendar (MM #4743)

If you’ve watched prime-time television over the last few weeks, you may have felt the need to check the calendar once or twice. Some shows aired their Halloween episodes. Because of the writer’s strike, most prime-time TV shows didn’t start in September like they usually do. Most TV shows came back in January, so some…

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New Apartments (MM #4742)

For the longest time, we’ve heard that 100 people move to Nashville daily. And that means construction to house those newcomers is non-stop. New apartments, condos, and houses are hitting the market every month. Each day on my way to work, I pass by a new apartment complex that should be opening very soon. But…

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Yoga Pants (MM #4741)

You hear people often joke about how Walmart shoppers dress. They wear pajamas and slippers or ill-fitting sweatpants when they shop. But one thing I’ve noticed about the new Nashville is that you rarely see people wearing sweats. For women, the latest choice is yoga pants, and for men, track pants or a full tracksuit….

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Dogs And Cats (MM #4740)

If you’re considering adding a pet to your household, you’re likely thinking about dogs and cats. While some people opt for birds, fish, or even hamsters, there’s no doubt that dogs and cats are most popular. And the choice between the two is not very close. Over the last few years here in Nashville, I’ve…

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