February, 2010

Entire staff of Rhode Island high school fired

The entire teaching staff has been sacked Central Falls, Rhode Island is reeling from a firestorm of student, parent and teacher protest. Central Falls High School wasn’t making the grade with its standardized test scores and graduation rates, so the school board voted to fire the entire teaching staff. The 88 teachers are undoubtedly casualties of ...

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Shakira and Obama discuss childhood development

Obama and Shakira, what a pair The National Security Council, the Domestic Policy Council and pop singer Shakira met today to discuss early childhood development. It seems an unlikely group, but in an interview with Fox News, Shakira spoke knowledgeably on the topics. She gave speeches to councils about early childhood education and nutrition. After she addressed ...

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Clipping Coupons to Save Your Budget

It may seem old-fashioned, but coupon clipping is a simple way to save money when times are tight. It just takes planning, research, and flexibility. Plan Your Method When using coupons, it can be easy to fall into the trap of buying items you would not usually use. Decide what items you need or want to buy ...

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Household Expenses Need Cash Management Skills

Dropping Incomes Many people have been complaining over the past year that incomes are dropping. These are facts for people with jobs. Others who are facing job losses are living on unemployment benefits. Incomes are dropping but not expenses. The increase in expenses is a fact, which we have to live with. Food, utility, and consumable ...

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10 tax deductions that are often neglected

Because you deserve a bigger tax refund Regardless if your taxes are usually easy, or if you have to learn calculus to get through them, there are tricks and tips for everyone to make things better. You won't need online loans to get them, and you won't need to get tax refund loans either. You'd be ...

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