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Charging Cables (MM #4108)

The European Union recently ruled that phone and tablet makers will have to start using USB-C charging cables and ports. Of course, Apple is the company that will see the most impact from this. And while those rules don’t affect us, they could very soon…

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Makeup (MM #4107)

Like many men, I don’t know a lot about makeup. Now, as someone who’s been married over half his life, I know a few things. But I was shocked to hear that Revlon, one of the world’s largest cosmetic companies, had just filed for bankruptcy. After reading a few news stories about the subject, I…

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EGOT (MM #4106)

Last week, Jennifer Hudson won a Tony award. And while that’s a big deal for anyone, more importantly, it helped her round out the EGOT. She is now one of less than 20 people to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and a Tony. Think about that…

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Snack Trends (MM #4105)

I can get lost for hours reading silly online news stories. And like many people, I love reading articles that are pure nonsense. The other day I found a story that discussed the top snack trends from the year you were born. Of course, I sat there, scrolled through eighty pages, and kept asking myself,…

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Hollywood (MM #4104)

Many people feel Hollywood is often out of touch with the real world. People often accuse them of saying one thing and doing another. But recently, some key figures in movies and TV have agreed to changes that they hope will impact our society…

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Recession (MM #4103)

Many people think that the U.S. is about to enter into a recession. And with many stories I read, I think some people want this to happen. Some experts claim we can’t avoid it, but others feel the opposite. To me, this is both frustrating and confusing…

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Allergists (MM #4102)

Every year when Winter ends, people start whining about the start of allergy season. But many of us know, and allergists have finally confirmed, there is no such thing. Seasonal allergies do exist, but for many like me, we have issues year-round…

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Cure For Cancer (MM #4101)

A cure for cancer is something that doctors and researchers have worked on for years. But recent data says there is a flaw in that wording. There are hundreds of forms of the disease. And thinking we can find a cure for all of them might be the wrong way to position this…

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Marching For Change (MM #4100)

Protesting has always been a way for people to speak out against the government. Back in the 1960s, there were many peace marches and rallies. Over the weekend, people around the United States were marching for change again. This time, the gatherings were to ask for changes in gun laws. But many people ask the…

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E-Bikes (MM #4099)

Gas prices are sky-high. But we’ve seen these large spikes before. When they do, people usually start changing how they get around town. Some opt for small cars, while others use a scooter or moped. But today, another option is seeing rapid growth. Now E-Bikes are becoming very popular because they don’t need any gas…

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