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Do You Know About The December Tax Deal?
At the end of last year, the President signed a law that kept middle-class tax cuts from expiring - preventing the typical working family from facing a tax increase - and extended unemployment insurance to ensure at least 7 million Americans don't lose their benefits as they search for jobs.
(Photo by: The White House) President Discusses the Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future
Speaking from a UPS customer center as part of the new public-private Green Fleet Partnership, the President discusses his Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future to help free us from oil and boost the American economy.
(Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images) Win a Chance to Co-write a Song with Taio Cruz
March 31, 2011
Here's your chance to be famous! Taio Cruz has started working on a new brand new song that he will perform on the American Idol season finale, May 25. He is looking for someone to co-write the song. It could be anyone. It could be you!
663 Caught in 2010, How Many Got Through?
March 25, 2011
I get irate when people who are supposed to be "in-the-know" and in control of an issue have no idea what they're talking about. Case in point: Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Janet Napalitano has said repeatedly that our borders are under control, nothing could be further from the truth.
(Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Fidel C. Hart/ U.S. Navy via Getty Images) How You Can Help Japanese Earthquake & Tsunami Victims
The devastation in Japan is hard to imagine. The aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami that struck last week has left many wondering how they can help. There are several organizations that are involved in the rescue and recovery efforts. We have provided the links to those groups below.
(Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Time Change Affects Oil Consumption
March 12, 2011
Are you looking for some relief from the rising gas prices? According to WebExhibits.org, the United States has toyed with the beginning of Daylight Saving Time to save in the consumption of oil.
(Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Time to Change Your Clocks
March 11, 2011
Its time to get that extra hour of daylight when you get home in the afternoon/evening. Most of the United States begins Daylight Saving Time at 2:00 a.m. on the second Sunday in March and goes back to standard time on the first Sunday in November.
(Photo by: www.times-helpful-tips.com) Is Bullying in Schools Really an Issue?
President Obama and the First Lady talk about bullying and the growing movement to stop bullying in schools.
On Thursday March 10,2011 the President and First Lady will host parents, teachers, students, community leaders and others at a White House Conference on Bullying Prevention
(Photo by Chris Jackson, Getty Images) Make it Happen for 11-11-11
February 17, 2011
Women who become pregnant this week have the best chance at delivering a child on 11-11-11. Fertility expert Jamie Grifo believes the perfect day to conceive would be Friday February 18th.
(Photo by Al Bello, Getty Images) Super Bowl Ticket but NO Seat!
February 7, 2011
Approximately 1250 people who purchased tickets to yesterday's Super Bowl were not allowed to sit in their seat for the game. Some were given different seats but about 400 were shuffled into areas where most were forced to stand up while watching the game on a TV screen.
Fitness Guru Jack LaLanne Dies at 96
January 31, 2011
Feb. 20, 1980: Jack LaLanne pumps iron in the gym in his home in Hollywood, Calif. LOS ANGELES -- Jack LaLanne was prodding Americans to get off their couches and into the gym decades before it was cool. And he was still pumping iron and pushing fruits and vegetables decades past most Americans' retirement age. via FoxNews.com - Fitness Guru Jack LaLanne Dies at 96.
(Photo by Amanda Edwards, Getty Images For Distinctive Assets) Girl Scouts Losing Cookies – Truth or Fiction
January 31, 2011
It is Girl Scout cookie time again. News stories are flying around that a few of your favorites may be missing. Here's the truth.
