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Cereal For Dinner (MM #4188)

I’ve discussed my love of breakfast cereal in the past. I often ate cereal for dinner during college and my years as a struggling radio personality. But it’s not something I do today. It’s not because I don’t love it; it’s just not the healthiest option. Well, Kellogg’s wants to convince me and you to…

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Conserve Electricity (MM #4187)

In recent weeks, Californians have been ordered to conserve electricity. They’re experiencing some severe power grid issues. The state of Texas has been struggling with this same issue for years. And even in the states that don’t have extreme grid problems, power bills have skyrocketed. We’ve had years to prepare for this, but…

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Rude Behavior (MM #4186)

We may not like it, but rude behavior is something that we see more often today. While we don’t condone the attitude, most people simply shake their heads and walk away when they encounter a rude person. It’s only fitting that a new survey has identified the “rudest” cities in America. Nashville made this list,…

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Our Children (MM #4185)

Over the last few years, there’s been a lot of discussion about how we should teach our children in school. And while there are many opinions, there don’t seem to be any solutions. Over the holiday weekend, I spent some time with my wife’s family. Many of them work in education, and what they told…

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Does Anyone Care? (MM #4184)

Today is Labor Day. It’s the day we set aside yearly to honor the working men and women across the land. But after some thought, I have to ask, does anyone care? Sure, everyone loves having the day off. But do you really concern yourself with the plight of today’s blue-collar workers? You may want…

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Pizza Toppings (MM #4183)

If you enjoy pizza, you’re probably pretty passionate about your pizza toppings. I keep mine pretty simple; cheese, pepperoni, and Italian sausage are all I need. The most controversial addition is pineapple. But I think I’ve read about a new topping that may make people take sides…

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Whipped Cream (MM #4182)

Whipped cream has been a big topic in the news recently. And it has nothing to do with short supplies. Earlier this year, the state of New York created a new law that banned the sale of canned whipped cream to people under 21. Some stores have begun to enforce the law, and many are…

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Copper Theft (MM #4181)

Yesterday I was talking about the recent increase in stolen catalytic converters. Another crime that often occurs during difficult economic times is copper theft. Criminals will try to steal the wiring from homes, businesses, churches, and from radio station transmitter sites. And while this hasn’t started happening yet, it’s just a matter of time…

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Precious Metals (MM #4180)

When times are tough and threats of a recession loom, there’s always a rise in catalytic converter thefts. It’s all about the precious metals inside them. Thieves will go underneath your car, cut out the converter, and then sell it to a scrap dealer for hundreds of dollars. There has to be an obvious way…

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Trip To The Store (MM #4179)

I never thought that a trip to the store could be dangerous. As a kid, I loved going to the grocery store. With what’s happening in our world today, I’m almost afraid to go now. There have been too many random shootings over the last few years. I hate that something so simple has become…

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