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Another New Species (MM #4529)
I'm always fascinated when scientists can identify new forms of life. They often identify fossils of creatures that lived tens of thousands of years ago with the dinosaurs. Recently though, they found
School Bus Drivers (MM #4528)
Many cities and towns across America have a problem finding people willing to be school bus drivers. It doesn't matter the size of the school system. Fewer people are eager to apply; the pay could be
Greed (MM #4527)
It's silly to say that we live in interesting times, but it honestly seems that way. In the 1980 and 90s, many aspired to be yuppies. They lived by the adage that Gordon Gekko preached in the movie
New Phone (MM #4526)
I love technology. And like many, I often enjoy being an early adopter. But I rarely buy early or often when purchasing a new phone. Many of my friends buy a new cell phone every year or two. I'd
Fried Shrimp (MM #4525)
One of my favorite meals growing up was fried shrimp and french fries. We'd buy the frozen shrimp and throw it in our deep fryer. I haven't had any in years, but for some reason, I've had a craving
The Most Errors (MM #4524)
Since the pandemic, many people have been researching work habits and focusing on productivity. Many employees prefer working from home, while companies want everyone back in the office. Recent resear
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 f
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 conferen
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
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