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President Obama Introduces Television Premiere of "Cosmos"

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On Sunday, President Barack Obama introduced the Fox television broadcast of Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey. President Obama screened Cosmos at the White House Student Film Festival, where he spoke about how NASA had reported it discovered 700…
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How the Farm Bill SNAP Cuts Will Affect Latinos

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President Obama, accompanied by Senator Debbie Stabenow and Secretary Of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, visited Michigan State University to sign a five-year, $956 billion farm bill into law. The compromise took almost three years to resolve and…
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Tips For Single Moms on a Budget in Collaboration with Cricket

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I know what it’s like to be a single mom on a budget! I was once a single mom on food stamps and even though those tough times are behind me, I’m still budget-conscious. I’m also passionate about telling other single moms how I made…
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10 Big Things in Texas & How They Got There

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Texas is a huge state and prides itself on being biggest at everything. Courtesy of Toyota, I had the chance to drive around and see some of these big things and find out why they are there. Not all are the “world’s largest,” but I guarantee…
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Fun Activities for Kids in San Francisco

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San Francisco is a fun, family friendly city where you won’t need a car to get around. It has great public transportation, as much as San Franciscans may complain about it. You can get all around town on buses, metro, old fashioned trams…
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10 Really Bizarre Things to See & Do in Texas

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Courtesy of Toyota, I had the chance to explore some of the more unusual sites in Texas. Being such a big state there are plenty to choose from, but they’re spread apart so you need to plan ahead. If you’re looking for something different…
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Money Matters...But How Much?

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I'm not rich. And I don't care. Well, sort of. I remember a job I once had. When the supervisor position opened up at the company, I considered applying. The raise would have amounted to about $4000 more a year. I called a friend, who was…
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Retirement Plans for Freelancers & the Self-Employed

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If you’re a freelancer, an independent contractor, a sole proprietor, an independent consultant, or self-employed in any other way, saving for retirement plans can be a challenge. Since you don’t have an employer to motivate you, or match…
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Tax Breaks for Parents

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Diapers, clothes, food, toys, braces, college...raising a child can cost a small fortune. So it’s important to take advantage of every opportunity to save money come tax time. Here’s a list of tax breaks every parent should know about. Dependency…