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I think Shohei Ohtani has knocked Taylor Swift from the top of the most-talked about list … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 808 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Several popular baseball sites have carried the following breakdown of Shohei Ohtani’s new 10-year, $700 million contract. Let’s just say Shohei won’t have…
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Darren Bailey likes the spotlight. Bailey, a Republican state senator from Xenia, made his bones by being one of the more adamant anti-COVID voices in Illinois during the pandemic. He was removed from a legislative session held in Springfield’s BOS Center, the downtown arena/exhibition hall, for not wearing a mask. He also sued the state…
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I want to chime in on the recent conversation on the Daily Muddy show between Brittany (Boll), Bob (Gough) and Bret Austin about the shortage of attorneys in Adams County. The issue with attorney shortages in small cities and rural areas goes beyond public defenders and state’s attorneys. In my experience as a young attorney,…
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There should be some sort of law against parents naming their kids such things as Diva Muffin and Moxie Crimefighter … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 807 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we conclude our look at what I feel were the top pop songs that are turning 30, 35…
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Roxette was one of the most underrated groups of the late 1980s and early 1990s … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 806 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s hard to believe it was 35 years ago we were all singing along to the following tunes, which I’ve ranked, of course, because…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 The first three songs on today’s list should all be considered classics … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 805 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we start another three-part feature, this one about pop songs turning 30, 35 and 40 years old in 2023. Here’s…
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PUBLISHER’S NOTE: In honor of Steve’s 70th birthday I am hijacking the first part of this column. On behalf of Steve’s loyal readers and fans, thank you, Steve for providing us with your quirky, unique and sometimes baffling takes on the world. And now that you are a “Swiftie”, your star will continue to rise!…
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“Rockin’ Around the Chrismas Tree” takes spot spot on this week’s Billboard Hot 100 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 804 of The Daily Dirt. 1. This is really an amazing kind of story. I think anyone who is classified as a baby boomer — or whatever label represents the next…
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Would it be fair — or an insult — to call Taylor Swift the modern-day Madonna? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 803 of The Daily Dirt. 1. She’s now being called a global phenomenon, and it’s hard to argue that. Taylor Swift’s latest accolades are being named Time magazine’s “Person…
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Retailers may need to rethink starting the Christmas season so early … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 802 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I can remember seeing some stores in Quincy beginning to put up Christmas decorations and displays BEFORE Halloween. A bit too early, you say? I agree. And apparently…
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Santa receives 32,000 letters a day at this time of the year … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 801 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Another day in December, another day closer to Christmas. Let the celebration continue! Today the Daily Dirt crew would like to share three items tied to the…
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Welcome to a milestone moment in Daily Dirt history. Today’s collection of three thoughts represent Vol. 800. 1. At some point in the coming days and weeks, most of us will see all — or at least a portion of — the Christmas classic “It’s A Wonderful Life,” starring Jimmy Stewart, Donna Reed and a…
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Victimless crime is defined as crime between consenting adults where there is no victim in the traditional sense. Though definitions can vary, victimless crime typically refers to recreational drug use and prostitution. Assisted suicide also can be considered victimless crime. The viewing and dissemination of child sexual abuse material is not a victimless crime. This…
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lllinois has needs. Immediate needs. Some things we can all agree on. We can agree the 2,423 Illinois bridges and 6,137 miles of Illinois highways in poor condition need fixing. We can agree lead pipes should not deliver drinking water to any Illinois homes. I am sure we can agree public transportation does great good for those not…
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“It’s always consoling to know that today’s Christmas gifts are tomorrow’s garage sales.” I couldn’t have said it better … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 799 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we wrap up our look at the best-selling Christmas toys for kids, this time for the 1980s: 1980: The Rubik’s Cube…
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Raise your hand if you remember the fascination of those early Atari games … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 798 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re back for round two of the hottest Christmas toys for kids, this time from the 1970s: 1970: GI Joe was THE toy…
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PAID PROMOTION Nature School is a nature-based school. It offers learners an opportunity to immerse themselves in nature as they learn. Also called a forest school, nature-based schools offer learners an environment where they build their mental and social skills. Their goal is to offer them an environment where they are physically active and engaged…
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To be perfectly honest, I could never get the hang of those Rock-em Sock-em Robots. My fighter always got his head knocked off. Always. … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 797 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It seems every Christmas season there is one particular toy that becomes the “hot” ticket.…
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But is it the No. 1 all-time Christmas comedy film? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 796 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s always been a holiday tradition in the Eighinger household to watch “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” the Chevy Chase film that debuted in 1989. I’m pretty sure we all…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 All these years later, the man they call Dirt is still following the sun … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 795 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Even thought it was expected, it was still quite a shock to wake up the other day and see…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, Nov. 27, 2024 The art of the insult can be a truly special gift … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 794 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Insults and name-calling are, of course, considered a no-no. In fact, if there were an 11th commandment, it would be something like,…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Nov. 26, 2024 Wait, there’s myrrh. Don’t worry, you’ll get it in a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 793 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’ll readily admit that most of the Christmas traditions we hold dear are just that, but their are some we can certainly…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Nov. 25, 2024 For the record, no one has ever given me an exercise- or diet-related book for a gift. I guess I have a lot of realistic friends … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 792 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Since we are now in the early…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, Nov. 24, 2024 I would rather listen to any Christmas song recorded by Steven Wright than hear “Wonderful Christmastime” by Paul McCartney ever again … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 791 of The Daily Dirt. 1. OK, Thanksgiving is officially over and we are now full throttle into…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023 The question of the day remains, “White Room” or “Sunshine of Your Love?” Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 790 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I hope everyone reading this has an awesome Thanksgiving. What could make a great Turkey Day even greater? (Besides football and…
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