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The puns were flowing like wine, or rather, beer, on social media this week when Miller Lite went viral for an ad campaign that blasted its own brand for “sexism.” “Hold my beer, Budweiser! Miller Lite's new feminist spokeswoman is here to cuss at you and explain why men are evil,” wrote Not the Bee. “Miller Lite apparently wants the Bud Light boycott treatment too,” said Rogan O’Handley, a Hollywood lawyer turned conservative commentator and supporter of former President Donald Trump.

NHL 94 is considered one of the best sports video games of all time. There are several reasons why it remains a beloved classic among hockey fans: Simple yet satisfying gameplay: NHL 94 is easy to pick up and play. The game has simple controls for both the Sega Genesis and the Super Nintendo. The game allows players to focus on the action on the ice. The game has a perfect balance between arcade-style fun and simulation.

Okay, you guys, today is gonna be a *hot take* — I may break some of your latte-lovin’ hearts, you miiiiight not want to hear this #OblivionIsBliss… But this post outlines why I don't think oat milk is the healthy milk alternative it’s cracked up to be.  And before we jump in, I want to quickly mention that nothing I say is ever a “rule.”As you know, with all things health I believe in nuance!

Share If you browse the campaign signs that accumulate around busy intersections in any American city before an election, you’ll see all kinds of design approaches. Some signs are good, most are unremarkable, and a few give me a headache. Whatever they look like, though, they were most likely designed intentionally. “It’s important to understand that this is deliberate,” said Katherine Haenschen, an assistant professor at Northeastern University who studies graphic design in political campaigns.

(Like this article? Read more Wednesday Wisdom!) Last week I came across a well-meaning LinkedIn post that sought to advise junior developers on which language to pick up in order to have a good chance at a job. The number one language on the list was Python. This is of course a mistake. Or is it? I would have to agree with the author of the post, though grudgingly, that Python is super popular and that good knowledge of Python will help you get a job.

Happy Friday everyone! Two quick updates: I’m coming to Washington DC in July! I have two events that are currently in formation, but can share at this time there will be a workshop on Saturday, 7/15, and I’ll be preaching at a local church on Sunday, 7/16! If you’re in the area, mark your calendar for one or both! I am well-stocked on books and I love to send signed and personalized directly to you!

“…Where everybody knows your name… ….And they’re always glad you came…” Has there ever been a more apt description of the perfect local watering hole? I don’t believe so. The Cheerstheme song — officially titled, “Where Everybody Knows Your Name” — began as another song written by songwriting duo Gary Portnoy and Judy Hart Angelo for a Broadway musical called Preppies. The song, “People Like Us,” made its way to TV producers Glen and Les Charles, who were looking for the perfect theme song for their new NBC sitcom set in a local bar in Boston, Massachusetts.

How does the current rash of banking crises compare to 2008? The GFC was a slow-burning affair. Does what we have seen so far in 2023 resemble the overture in 2007? Could we be in for a major shock to come? It is too early to tell and there may be more to come, but, so far, the differences between 2023 and 2008 are more striking than the similarities. ***

Justin Fields is a young and extremely talented quarterback. He has the arm to threaten all areas of the field and is as dangerous with his legs as any quarterback we’ve ever seen. That’s not hyperbole, by the way. He rushed for 1,143 yards in 15 games two years ago, the second most in a season by a quarterback in NFL history. But he’s got a few things working against him that will likely lead to the Bears trading him away in the coming days or weeks.