Monthly Archives: January 2009

The Food and Drug Administration has announced a Peanut Butter Recall in over 100 products containing peanut butter or peanut paste. The products with peanut butter and peanut paste have been found to contain salmonella.

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Eating a healthy snacks are important. If you haven’t had time to eat in the evening, or you are still hungry past eight o’clock, or you are having food cravings, you will find that there are healthy snacks to eat even at night. Here are some healthy snack options for eating at night.

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The nominations are finally in. Expect the unexpected and of course expect the expected. The movies you watched and argued would get nominations did get their nominations and the ones that you hated are in the mix as well. Check out the nominations for these years Academy Awards below. BEST PICTURE “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” “Frost/Nixon” “Milk” “The Reader” “Slumdog Millionaire” BEST ACTOR Richard Jenkins Frank Langella Sean Penn Brad Pitt Mickey Rourke BEST ACTRESS Anne Hathaway Angelina Jolie Melissa Leo Meryl Streep Kate Winslet BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR Josh Brolin Robert Downey Jr. Philip Seymour Hoffman Heath Ledger Michael Shannon BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Amy Adams Penélope Cruz Viola Davis Taraji P. Henson Marisa Tomei BEST ANIMATED FILM “Bolt” “Kung Fu Panda” “WALL-E” BEST DIRECTOR “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” “Frost/Nixon” “Milk” “The Reader” “Slumdog Millionaire” BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” “Doubt” “Frost/Nixon” “The…

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Out of the 44 Presidents of the United States, which presidents were left-handed? After watching President Barack Obama’s Inauguration on January 20, 2009, most viewers would notice that the President signed some official papers with his left hand. Tracing back into history, here is a list of past left-handed presidents!

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What did the First Lady Michelle Obama wear to the Inauguration you ask? It was a beautiful light green shaded dress with a matching coat designed by Cuban-American designer Isabel Toledo. She also wore matching colored gloves but I’m not sure about the designer for those. It could possibly be the same designer who made her dress. Judging by Michelle Obama’s fashion, it seems like she is going to be a very hip First Lady. I’m excited to see what will happen over the next four years. In conclusion, since Barrack Obama has been on the campaign trail, Michelle Obama has been very fashionable. The public continues to be amazed by the fashionable clothing Michelle Obama wears.

Why is a college degree an important factor? Higher education plays an important role in the 21st Century because of national and international job markets. People with a high school diploma tend to have a harder time finding jobs that provide financial stability while most recent graduates with a bachelor’s degree can expect a salary of at least $40,000. This is why Higher Education is important because the higher the level of a degree, the more qualified the person is.

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Note taking is important in college due to the fact that professors lecture in different ways and some have a lot to cover. Some students prefer to handwrite notes, while others type their notes on laptops. If you are someone who relies heavily on notes in college, here is some useful advice on note taking and what to do with your notes after you write them!

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President-Elect Obama has appointed Arne Duncan as Education Secretary of the United States. The plans are to improve the education system and this article offers a view on Arne Duncan’s agenda for strengthening education.

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Has the No Child Left Behind act helped our public education system in the United States? What is President-elect Obama’s position on the No Child Left Behind Act? Here’s a brief article explaining some of the current issues revolving around No Child Left Behind.

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When a state faces a deficit, one of the areas that experiences budget cuts is education. This means that public schools have to cut out their arts programs and focus on the rest of the subjects, such as math and science, which are believed to be fundamental. This article provides brief commentary on why art programs in schools are important.

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