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Business

Trump Says His Team Won’t Charge Taxes on Tips

UpdatedJun 9, 2024

Twitter image about Donald Trump stating that he will not charge taxes on tips when he gets into office.

Presidential candidate Donald J. Trump said his team won't charge taxes on tips when he gets into office.

Digressions

The Value of College for 80 Percent of High School Students is Not Worth the Price

UpdatedJun 2, 2024
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A Facebook post by WKBN 27 Youngstown, Ohio regarding the number of students that recently graduated from Eastern Gateway Community College.

The price of colleges for most people is not worth it. I highlight 2024 tuition of three schools: a community college, a state university, and a private university.

Outdoors

I Finally Went for a Jog, After a Five-Year Hiatus

UpdatedMay 18, 2024
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Image of hot air balloons from the Chester County (PA, USA) Balloon Fair. June 18, 2011.

My waist has expanded like a hot air balloon at the county fair since I stopped running and bicycling five years ago. I made a change for the better today and went for a jog!

Music

67% of Americans are Irish on Saint Patrick’s Day, According to Research

UpdatedMar 17, 2024
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Image on the CounterIt.ch blog: Countryside Creamery Pure Irish Butter, made from grass-fed cows in Ireland, sitting on Notre Dame Magazine.

For Saint Patrick's Day, one doesn't need to be Irish or Catholic to celebrate the holiday. This post references Irish Soda Bread, folk songs, and some books.