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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022 “Honey,” “Henry” and … ummm, Kit Kats are among today’s hot topics. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 362 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you ever had one of those songs that each and every time you hear it on the radio, your skin…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022 Until today, I never knew Chewbacca was a left-handed Wookie … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 361 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Most people are right-handed. That’s a given. So does being a lefty make you special? Before you answer, consider the following items:…
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In many ways, the 1980s welcomed more of a return of the traditional musical artist. The flower power of the 1960s and the disco craze of the 1970s were little more than long-ago memories when the 1980s’ artists settled into their niches. Here are my 10 favorite male singers from that decade … Welcome to…
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Music, much like life itself, was undergoing a major transformation in the 1970s. The following were 10 of the artists who made that decade sound so good … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 359 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The 1970s provided a wide array of memorable men’s voices. Just look…
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HLGU is alive. The university will not only stay open, but the past year has shown us how blessed we are to be part of the greater Hannibal community. Hannibal-LaGrange University was facing a financial Goliath in March 2022. The president of 10 years had resigned two months earlier, and the full reality of the…
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And now, the men take center stage in our week-long tribute to the top individual voices of pop music during the era when baby boomers listened to their lives unfolding during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 358 of The Daily Dirt. (Reminder: No artist can…
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Members of the Adams County Board discussed their political futures behind closed doors during a closed session of their May 10 meeting. Bret Austin, Adams County Board vice chairman and Finance Committee chairman, assured his fellow board members these discussions would remain private, despite the fact they were being recorded. These board members must be…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022 Tina Turner and Enos Cabell kind of share today’s spotlight … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 357 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we close our look at the best female pop singers of that incredible era wrapped around the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.…
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We enter chapter two of featuring our top 10 individual talents of the most influential era in pop music history: the 1960s through the 1980s. Today we pick our top 10 female singers of the 1970s. … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 356 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The 1970s represented…
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I would like to respond to the opinion letter written by Kate Daniels, chairman of the Adams County Democratic Party, as well as others. It is not surprising she does not like me speaking out about the Drew Clinton case, because once the truth is known, it will be obvious that this is a political attack…
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The recent passage of the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022 (HR6552) by the United States House of Representatives was a victory for victims and survivors of the unlawful act of human trafficking. HR6552 supports activities and programs that fight human trafficking and also supports survivors of human trafficking. The basic definition…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, July 31, 2022 We’ll be touching on three of my favorite items in life today: music, baseball and “Yellowstone” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 355 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we’re starting a week-long tribute to the top singers, both female and male, of the…
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I kind of lean toward Alan King’s feelings about what makes Saturday a special day … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 354 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s the weekend, a time, I think, men tend to enjoy more than women. I have no scientific proof of that, only a gut…
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Remember that first summer when baseball took a backseat to young love? I think the following songs will remind you … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 353 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The calendar is about to turn to August. Which, among other things, often means the end of a summer…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, July 27, 2022 Just two words for today, folks. “Gee, Wally.” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 350 of The Daily Dirt. 1. And then there was one. The passing of 77-year-old Tony Dow earlier this week means there is just one surviving major cast member of…
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Cardinals fans, just skip to the Thought O’ The Day … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 349 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you had the power to resurrect some of your all-time favorite TV shows from decades past, which ones would they be? The ground rules are simple. You can…
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The City of Quincy deserves kudos. I’m here to pass them along. My usual route to and from work takes me from Sixth and Jefferson Streets north to my office. For weeks, I kept hitting the same darn road depression (not a pothole) when heading home on Sixth south of Washington Street — well, unless…
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The amusement rides are nice, the grandstand shows entertaining and the camaraderie often great, but let’s be honest about what we like best about the county fairs … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 348 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Adams County Fair opens Wednesday, and you know what that means?…
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City officials are again faced with the challenge of finding an essential air service provider. Cape Air, the current provider, notified the U.S. Department of Transportation in May of its intent to end passenger air service in Quincy. Cape Air was awarded a four-year $10.8 million subsidy starting December 1, 2021, to provide service to St. Louis and…
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Please, please, please, just provide me with some hot fudge… Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 347 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Best toppings for ice cream? Well, most sane people would probably start with chocolate, hot fudge, strawberries, coconut, etc. Others, however, might choose some bizarre toppings, according to Hedy Phillips…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, July 24, 2022 Do you remember “In the Summertime” by Mungo Jerry? I suggest playing it before continuing … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 346 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re in that time of year when it’s hot, muggy and what energy we have is usually…
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Robert Adrian’s announcement on Tuesday, July 12 that he was seeking retention as a judge was an unusual step. He targeted one specific case to mention in his retention campaign announcement: the Drew Clinton rape case. He purposefully exploited this controversy in our community in an attempt to further his professional career at the expense of…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, July 23, 2022 Don’t complain about MLB ballpark prices. Just be glad there’s no pandemic or labor stoppage denying us our addiction to the national pastime … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 345 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Prices go up. It’s a fact of life. MLB…
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As much as I enjoy Bruce Springsteen, I won’t be attending any of his 2023 concerts … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 344 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re a regular reader of The Daily Dirt, you likely know how much we appreciate unusual names of towns. Here’s our latest finds…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, July 21, 2022 Among other things today, we rubber stamp the greatness of Shohei Ohtani … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 343 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ll conclude our accent on MLB this week — in honor of the All-Star Game — with 10 comments about…
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