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Reverse Boycott (MM #4410)

We live in a very divided world. Every day we hear news of more boycotts and protests. Fans of the Oakland A’s are angry too. They’re tired of a team owner who won’t spend the money to put a winner on the field. The owners claim they need a new stadium to help them make…

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Hybrid Vehicles (MM #4409)

The government has announced that they want to increase the number of people who drive electric vehicles. Currently, only 10% of the cars and trucks on the road are electric. The EPA would like to see that number quickly grow. Much more needs to happen to make more people consider going green. Even though they’re…

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Local Honey (MM #4408)

If you’re one of the millions of allergy sufferers across the US, you’ve likely heard about one of the most popular home remedies for reducing your allergies. Some say a spoonful of local honey each morning will help reduce your symptoms. I’ve tried it a few times throughout the years and didn’t find it helps…

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The Wienermobile (MM #4407)

One of the most iconic symbols of advertising and marketing here in America is the Oscar Mayer Wienermoble. It’s been around since the 1930s. The other night, my wife and I saw the Wienermobile rolling through town while we ran errands. I’ve always loved that ‘hot dog on wheels’; and get excited whenever I see…

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Loaded Tots (MM #4406)

Domino’s has been running a commercial lately discussing how disappointing it is to order fries only to have them arrive soggy. Their solution to this problem is loaded, tots. Like many people, I love tater tots, but two things bother me about this solution. First, if you want to eat french fries, you want fries….

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Free Returns (MM #4405)

Over the last couple of decades, Amazon has become one of the biggest online retailers in the world. And one of the best parts about shopping on the site is that they offer free returns. You don’t even have to put your item back in the box. Just take them back to Kohl’s, Whole Foods,…

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Beer Sales (MM #4404)

Major League Baseball has been struggling for years. The game that we called America’s pastime has become less relevant. Young people say it’s too long and it’s boring. So the MLB has been making changes. This year, they hope to shorten the games and increase scoring. Two weeks into the season, the new changes are…

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Tupperware (MM #4403)

A once proud American company may be shutting down thanks to a pending bankruptcy. Tupperware, the legendary company famous for its plastic storage systems, may have burped its last lid. For decades, people attended home parties to buy their kitchen containers. And that may be part of the reason they have to say goodbye…

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Mad Magazine (MM #4402)

For many Baby Boomers, Mad Magazine played a significant role in their life. It’s where many of us first learned about satire and politics. One of the primary components of the magazine, Al Jaffee, passed away the other day. He was 102. Jaffee is best known for creating the fold-in on the inside back cover….

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How Are You Feeling? (MM #4401)

Usually, when you greet people on Monday morning, you ask them what they did over the weekend. You might even ask them if they watched the big game. But in our office, we usually ask how are you feeling? Most of us suffer from allergies. And this time of year, many of us are suffering….

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