David Wheeler
Independent Writer, Editor and Advisor at Freelance
Editor of Al Fanar, a new publication serving those who work in Arab higher education or who have a stake in it. Other interests: jazz, poetry, journalism
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3 weeks ago |
bigfrog104.com | David Wheeler
Buckle up for a wild ride here in Central New York. Get ready for a high-octane, family-friendly day of fun at the Herkimer County Demolition Derby and Flea Market, happening Saturday, May 10th from 9AM to 4PM at 135 Cemetery Street in Frankfort. Expect the ground to shake as cars collide, metal crunches, and engines roar in the demolition arena. Admission cost is affordable for just $10 admission.
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1 month ago |
bigfrog104.com | David Wheeler
Some major changes could be coming to the SNAP program that would affect many New York residents. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is a federal program that helps low-income individuals and families in the tri-state area afford groceries. Thanks to this program, millions of Americans have access to nutritious food to feed their families with. SNAP used to be called food stamps. The system is essentially the same.
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1 month ago |
bigfrog104.com | David Wheeler
We don't like getting into politics. However, we did want to show how some items you may need or want are expected to go up in price across New York State. With the latest developments regarding the President's tariffs on every country in the world, it's worth considering the situation in a nonpartisan way. A tariff is a tax governments place on goods from other countries. The goal?
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1 month ago |
bigfrog104.com | David Wheeler
Experts are warning New York residents not to place this in the mail. When you need to exchange money with a friend, how do you do it? Mailing checks in New York State might not be the safest way to do business anymore. Let's be real- apps like Venmo, Paypal and Cash App are fairly mainstream now. Many traditional banks in the United States use Zelle. Even with these options at our fingertips, there are still people who chose to use paper checks.
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Feb 25, 2024 |
citizen-times.com | David Wheeler
As North Carolina grapples with the escalating impacts of climate change, a stark reality emerges: our working families, mountain folk, communities of color, low-income households, and senior citizens are bearing the brunt of this crisis. The increasing frequency of severe weather events — from hurricanes to floods and wildfires — poses not just a threat to our environment but to the very fabric of equitable society.
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