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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 The Ravens’ end zone will always spell out a tribute to the youngster who loved the team … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,112 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I would guess most readers today have never heard of the late Mo Gaba. It’s an…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 Long live satellite radio, bucket seats and air conditioning … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,110 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The next time you get into your vehicle, you might want to ponder some of the major changes from the not-too-distant past: 2. Did…
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It seems like every day we are infiltrated with information regarding war in the middle East and the Ukraine. How fortunate we are to have the brave men and women that make up the United States military. What a privilege it is to tuck our children and grandchildren in bed each night, under the blanket…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 Ironically, Connors died on this date in 1992 at age 71. Johnny Crawford, who played his son, Mark, on “The Rifleman, died in 2021 at age 75 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,109 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Any self-respecting baby boomer remembers Chuck…
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Back in 2018, about midway through President Donald Trump’s first term, the Illinois Senate passed a bill that was designed to prevent “the weakening of Illinois environmental and labor regulations in response to a weakening of federal regulations,” according to an Illinois Environmental Council press release. Some state rules are tied directly to federal rules,…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 I do like the idea of having all the necessary taxes included in a posted price, but for me to travel to Europe the foreigners are going to have to rethink the air conditioning thing … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,109 of The Daily…
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DAILY DIRT: DR LOV is in the house, and it's the new gold standard in this year's Great Plate Debate
Daily Dirt for Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 The current top three is arguably the strongest contingent of creative plates in the long and storied history of this competition … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,108 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Just when I was getting ready to have the 2024 Great Plate…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 If spicy food is a no-no, beware of the Maestro Spicy Santiago burger … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,107 of The Daily Dirt. 1. A few days ago, we chronicled some of the worst decisions McDonald’s had ever made with new items the fast-food giant had…
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Regardless of how we feel about the election results, what’s important is how we move forward. Our nation’s voices have spoken, and how we treat one another after Nov. 5, is as meaningful (if not more) than before. True Democracy is not the muffling of voices, as it is the amplification of our collective voice as Americans. We…
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As we celebrate Veterans Day this month, I reflect on the many veterans who have touched my life. The first veteran I recall hearing about was my mother’s younger brother. I never had a chance to meet my Uncle David – he was about 18 years old when he died, during World War II, when…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 And then there’s Megan Thee Stallion and Marilyn Manson … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,106 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Not too long ago, The Daily Dirt divulged the late Kirk Douglas was actually born Issur Danielovitch Demsky, the son of Russian Jewish immigrants.…
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I am fascinated by The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 and love the Alan Moore comic and movie that followed, “V for Vendetta”. Remember, remember!The fifth of November,The Gunpowder treason and plot;I know of no reasonWhy the Gunpowder treasonShould ever be forgot!Guy Fawkes and his companionsDid the scheme contrive,To blow the King and ParliamentAll up alive.Threescore…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 In thought No. 2 today, I find it rather alarming what Coca-Cola is used for in India … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,105 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re like most of us these days, a trip to the gas station, supermarket or…
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QUINCY — Muddy River News surveyed its readers in October about abortion, one of the many emotionally charged and highly politicized issues of our time. This survey was open to any Muddy River News reader. It was not a random sample, nor was it based on any scientific method to conduct a survey. The results…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 I can guarantee you’ll come sway from today’s first thought with one question — how does a headless chicken live for 18 months? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,104 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Ever find yourself looking for something to do? As always,…
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First, a few definitions and clarifications. Abortion Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) definition of abortion: … a legal induced abortion is defined as “an intervention performed by a licensed clinician … that is intended to terminate a suspected or known ongoing intrauterine pregnancy and that does not result in a live birth.” This definition excludes management…
Read Full Article As usual, plenty of false claims have been made during this state legislative election cycle. But the campaign I keep going back to in my own mind is the battle in the 97th House District. The race features freshman incumbent Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plainfield), a union ironworker and a former local elected official. The Republican challenger…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024 I remember those McHotDogs and that dreaded McSpaghetti. Those items were truly awful … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,103 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Fast-food giants are just like the rest of us. They make mistakes. It’s just that McDonald’s, because of its all-encompassing…
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The following is long, but it could be the most important message you ever read. Please make your vote count for freedom. Vote now, vote early for all Republicans. Please be bold and share the following. We have a country to SAVE! Men, like nations, think they’re eternal. What man in his 20s or 30s doesn’t believe, at least subconsciously,…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 Has anyone seen Phat Phat Brooks? You’ll understand in a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,102 of The Daily Dirt. 1.This week’s Great Plate Debate finds a new bronze medalist on the podium. JEDI has earned a spot on the medal stand for…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 The real sleeper on this list that many might not think about is the Pearl Jam song … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,101 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The best cover songs can do more than just pay tribute to the original artist A…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024 Moms will never be able to appreciate what it takes to be a witty dad … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,100 of The Daily Dirt. 1. For those who might not be aware — that would be mostly females, of course — dads have…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 The comments from Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton were true classics. And Abe Lincoln’s was not far behind … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,100 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Ahh … politics. At this time every four years we’ve just about had enough of…
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A couple of weeks ago, MRN published an excellent editorial regarding the on-again off-again roundabout project for 48th and State. The entire debacle was an example of our so-called community leadership reducing themselves to engaging in a political pissing contest with the county. It gave the appearance that the contest was a higher priority than public…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 There are no baseball or American football players in the top 10 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,100 of The Daily Dirt 1. According to Sports Pro, U.S. basketball star Caitlin Clark is fourth most marketable sports star — in the world. Sports Pro,…
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