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Parking Problem (MM #1823)

Nashville is starting to have a parking problem. What once was free now costs money. That’s what happens when you live in a booming city. Now, you expect to deal with parking hassles at BIG events. They’re seeing that these days in Austin for South by Southwest and it always happens at the Super Bowl…

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Moving To Canada (MM #1822)

It’s becoming a regular occurrence every week. My Facebook timeline is filled with people who claim that they’re moving to Canada. Of course it’s all because of the presidential primaries and one candidate in particular. But you and I both not that won’t be happening…

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Excuse To Drink (MM #1821)

I really doubt that I’m the only one who has noticed, that more people every year are using St Patrick’s Day simply as an excuse to drink in excess. Sure, it’s fun to celebrate. But we’re adults… do we really need an excuse?

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Political Leaning (MM #1820)

In the current world of politics most people seem to be siding more with a candidate based on their personality rather than their political leaning. Like many, I often don’t know where most candidates fall on ALL of the issues that matter to me. So I took a test…

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Math And Science (MM #1819)

I was a good student in school, but never really enjoyed most of my classes in math and science. I always believed that I wouldn’t need to use anything more than the basics. Of course, it only makes sense that I really needed a bit more than the basics…

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Banned Substances (MM #1818)

Well, it looks like another athlete has been suspended for taking banned substances. I wish I could say that I was shocked, or even that I care, but I’m over it. It’s become such a frequent occurrence that I rarely notice anymore…

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Tank Tops (MM #1817)

I think that there’s one type of clothing that should be banned; tank tops. Usually, people who have no business wearing one, are the ones who do. And I can say that, because I’m wearing one right now. And you’ll never see me wearing it…

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Spam Email (MM #1816)

It’s only natural that since I spend so much time working on the internet, I’m going to deal with a lot of spam email. But I have a confession; I’m obsessed with spam email. I look at these things and wonder what is the sender thinking…

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Staring At The Screen (MM #1815)

I’m a little bit foggy today. I’ve been focused on a few research projects over the last few weeks and it seems all I’ve been doing is staring at the screen of my computer. Now, I’ve really done a whole lot more than stare at the screen, but I’m getting a bit blurry….

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100 Night Trial (MM #1814)

I think we might need a new mattress. Our old one is getting up there in years, but what to buy? One company offers a free 100 night trial. But will it really take that long to figure out if I’m sleeping well? I doubt it…

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