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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024 Milo, Luna are the favorite dog names … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,125 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Sorry, Labrador lovers. But the streak has ended. Those sweet-faced, loveable Labrador Retrievers no longer rank as America’s favorite dog breed. Labs have been replaced by…
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As I spend time with friends and colleagues in my community, I often hear about the divides in our society and how many people — regardless of political ideology — seem to agree on one thing: things are “getting worse.” There’s a persistent nostalgia for the so-called “good ole days,” a belief that if we…
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I am writing after attending the Hannibal Public School District monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 19. Our district has been in financial distress for quite some time. This has led to difficult decisions for the current board. As the board navigates through difficult spending decisions, the public is frustrated by the emotional impact of the…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, Nov. 25, 2024 Viagara has an interesting background, too … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,123 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s the end product that counts, right? With that in mind, here are a few things you might not have a realized were quite different when they…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Nov. 25, 2024 I don’t think I have ever had turkey bacon, unless I unknowingly ate some via stuffed crust pizza … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,122 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Strange as it may seem, it was not that many years ago the following foods…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 Just wait until you get to today’s note concerning Pete Rose … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,122 of The Daily Dirt. 1. How many times have you and a buddy “flipped a coin,” simply to settle some sort of mild dispute stemming from where…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, Nov. 22, 2024 Yes, I realize my stance on pumpkin pie will not be popular … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,121 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Admit it, the first things you think of when it comes to Thanksgiving are food, the Detroit Lions and the Dallas…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 I can’t remember the last time I had chop suey … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,120 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Believe it not, these “foreign” foods are actually American: 2. Did you know (Part 193) That most people think the T-Rex can’t clap…
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DAILY DIRT: Hopefully, we never see anything like New Coke, the Ford Edsel and Satisfries ever again
Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 Very few things in life have truly disturbed me as much as when the Coca-Cola Company introduced that New Coke. Next to my wife, kids and the Cleveland Indians there was probably nothing in the world I enjoyed more than a (real) Coke on the rocks … Welcome to…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024 I wonder if Heidi Klum and Don Ho ever dated … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,118 of The Daily Dirt. 1. A favorite restaurant is much like a best friend. And when you lose one — a favorite restaurant, that is — the caloric…
Read Full Article As the country is still processing the results of the Nov. 5 presidential election (Donald Trump won for those of you who have been living under a rock or refuse to recognize facts), I stand by my statement from two weeks ago: America prevails. But, some think the election was a result of institutional misogyny…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 Ten years and counting for the Windy City atop an unwanted throne … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,116 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The next time you’re thinking about taking a trip to Chicago, here’s some food for thought: For the 10th consecutive year…
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Just about nothing happened in the first week of veto session in the House and the Senate. The Democratic legislative leaders are still trying to figure out what their members want to do in the wake of Republican President-Elect Donald Trump’s victory and whether that can be done. Whether that action starts in the second…
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The views I share here reflect a letter I sent to Hannibal Public School’s board members, with some modifications to protect my child’s privacy from today’s online world. I planned to share my letter at the board meeting, but understanding that public comments won’t occur before the vote, I felt it was important to share…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 Not so long ago we enjoyed the Rolling Stones. Now? We’re trying to avoid kidney stones … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,115 of The Daily Dirt. Steve Thought O’ The Day – This is a personal note, but I think it may apply to…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 Whatever happened to all of those Cabbage Patch dolls? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,114 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The decade was the 1980s, and for every positive contribution to society that emerged there were arguably two forgettable items that made an appearance…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 I do miss those old transistor radios and the Monkees … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,113 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Attention, fellow boomers! For those of you who like to refer to the 1960s as your formative years, what kind of memories do…
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Quality childcare – and enough of it – is an essential building block of a vibrant community, a strong workforce, and healthy kids who are prepared for school and success. However, Adams County is increasingly facing a childcare challenge. Currently, less than half (48%) of perceived childcare needs in Adams County can be met by…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 And in particular, the return of Beth Dutton … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,112 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The long wait for the return of “Yellowstone” ended last Sunday, and I needed a few days to fully sift through and process the storylines.…
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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…
Read Full Article 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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