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Accept The Consequences (MM #4523)

Recently there’s been a lot of talk about our First Amendment rights. Sure, some is political theatre, but it also plays in our daily lives. In my younger days, I learned a valuable lesson regarding free speech. It might be free, but you must accept the consequences if an authority figure takes issue with your…

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Economics Of Sports (MM #4522)

This time of year, people start talking about college football. The preseason rankings are out, but that’s not the hot topic. Many are discussing the changes in many of the college football conferences. The Big 12, Big 10, and SEC will add teams over the next few years. The Pac-12 is shrinking to four members….

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Worms (MM #4521)

You rarely read news stories about worms. But they’ve been in the news as Russian scientists have revived a pair of worms frozen in permafrost for 46,000 years. The goal is to study these prehistoric worms to learn the effects of climate change. That may seem far-fetched, but the scientists are confident…

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Cool Pavement (MM #4520)

It’s been the hottest summer for many cities across America. And whether it can be considered a heatwave or even climate change, large cities struggle because of the lack of green space. Nashville is currently testing a product that could help decrease the heat in our major cities. It’s called cool pavement, and this technology…

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Voluntold (MM #4519)

I’ve had a unique life. My career path in the media and music business isn’t what you might consider normal. So when I see something or even hear something new, I get excited. The other day, I was with a co-worker and talked about a new project she was working on. I asked why she…

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Buy Me A Drink (MM #4518)

The other day, I was driving behind a car with the phrase; Just got married, buy me a drink painted on its windows. A lot of bachelorettes who come to town do the same thing. Now that we have services like Venmo, making silly requests is easy. Maybe I’ve become a cranky old man because…

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When Drones Were Toys (MM #4517)

When I look at my daily news feed, I see another story about a new drone strike in the Russian-Ukrainian War. It seems it was just yesterday when drones were toys. As technology keeps advancing, I can see a time when people don’t fight wars; it’s all accomplished with drones. And that’s a scary thought…

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Leprosy (MM #4516)

There are days when you want to scream; what’s going on? A couple of weeks ago, I talked about malaria cases in the U.S. Now; I read that leprosy is surging in Central Florida. Wasn’t leprosy something that only happened in biblical times? I thought that was the case, but find that the peak of…

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Trees (MM #4515)

Trees play an essential part in our lives. They provide oxygen, wood, paper, food, and much more. But in our neighborhoods, trees can also be a nuisance. Sure, I know they provide shade and help cool our cities, but in some communities like Nashville, they also cause many problems. Because our soil is primarily clay,…

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Too Old (MM #4514)

It’s been a topic of political discussion for decades. The subject is usually just whispered in the halls of buildings throughout Washington, DC. But recently, the whispers feel like they’ve become a shouting match. How old is too old? Many people question whether Joe Biden and Donald Trump should run for President because of their…

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