Boomer Culture
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Goodwill: Thrift and Grift
The business plan is genius in its simplicity: collect used goods on a massive scale and resell them. Most of us have interacted with Goodwill Industries at some point — dropping off a bag of old clothes after cleaning out a closet, or browsing the racks for a vintage find or a few budget-friendly basics. Continue reading
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Food, Family, and Faith: The In-N-Out Story
In-N-Out Burger, founded in 1948 by Harry and Esther Snyder in Baldwin Park, California, is one of America’s most beloved and successful family-owned fast-food chains. In those early days, Harry ran their 100-square-foot stand while Esther managed the books from their nearby home. Continue reading
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Hellmann’s vs Duke’s: A Conversation About Condiments
Northerners are heading south in droves, retreating from cold climates to warmer, tax-friendly states below the Mason-Dixon. When moving anywhere, it’s important to leave attitudes and biases behind. My migration has taught me one clear lesson: it’s easier to adapt to the local culture than trying to change it. That being said there are certain Continue reading
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Remembering the Fallen: The Youngest American to Die in the Vietnam War
PFC Dan Bullock was the youngest American soldier to die in the Vietnam War. The Goldsboro, North Carolina native was only 15 at the time of his death. Continue reading
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Costco to Open 6 New Warehouses in March 2025
What better place for a senior citizen to wander around at 2 o’clock on Tuesday afternoon? Fill up on free samples or even get a giant hot dog and a soda for $1.50. Life is good when you know how to live it! The giant retailer is expanding. Costco, the popular wholesale membership company, operates Continue reading
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“Vaccine Hesitancy Persists: 60% of Americans Say ‘Probably Not’ to COVID Shot!”
On October 3rd, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a recommendation for the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccination. Here is what the CDC website says about who should get the vaccine: Everyone ages 6 months and older should get a 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccine. more: The COVID-19 vaccine helps protect you from severe illness, Continue reading
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Aldi’s Rise: How the Grocery Chain is Capturing Market Share
A recent article in the Supermarket News made the claim that someone from roughly 25% of all American households has visited an Aldi location. Two out of every five customers in 2024 were new to the company. Aldi is clearly in a growth phase. Continue reading
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