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Prep boys’ tennis: Rowland Hall savors share of state title

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:59:03 MDT

Prep boys’ tennis: Rowland Hall savors share of state title

By Ben Raskin Special to The Tribune

Updated May 15, 2013 11:59PM MDT

It’s always a mistake to underestimate Rowland Hall’s Aaron Friedman. While not overpowering in size or stature, the sophomore has the ability to dominate at the service line and in the volley. Friedman downed Waterford rival, Christian Heath, 6-0, 6-2, by playing bigger-than-himself during last Saturday’s Class 2A state meet at Liberty Park. In earning the No. 3 singles title, Friedman secured a share the 2A state championship for the Winged Lions. Rowland Hall finished with 17 team points to t...

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Storify: Even rock stars tweet from Utah hiking trails

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:02:18 MDT

Storify: Even rock stars tweet from Utah hiking trails

By nate carlisle The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 6, 2013 02:02PM MDT

Creed guitarist Eric Friedman was among the Utah hikers who tweeted a photo of themselves from the trail this weekend. Here are some other tweets from Utah hiking trails. Twitter: @UtahHikes Facebook: http://on.fb.me/11TSHuf

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Toss tax withholding

Tue, 07 May 2013 01:01:04 MDT

Toss tax withholding

By Jonah Goldberg

Updated May 7, 2013 01:01AM MDT

During World War II, the U.S. government needed to raise cash — and fast. A team of experts that included an obscure young economist named Milton Friedman came up with income tax withholding. It was, as one senator put it, the best way to “get the greatest amount of money with the least amount of squawks.” Friedman, who would go on to become the high priest of the free market and small government, eventually appreciated the irony of that statement. He didn’t regret suggesting withholding as a w...