Happy Earth Day
Earth Day is celebrated by many people throughout the world. It is day intended to raise awareness about issues that affect the Earth as well as a day of appreciation for the Earth's environment. Some company's have changed their logo/homepage design in honor of Earth Day. Below are some images from around the web.
Election Time: Pennsylvania Democratic Primary
Not only is today Earth Day, it is also Pennsylvania's Democratic Primary. Registered Democrats in Pennsylvania will have the option to choose between Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama in order to represent the Democratic party in the upcoming presidential election. A total of 187 delegates are at stake and polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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AT&T Cutting Workforce
AT&T has announced that it will be cutting 1.5% of its workforce. The layoffs will cost the company $375 million in the first quarter. AT&T reports that one of the reasons for the layoffs is due to the poor economic situation in America.
Tax Day Is Here
Today is April 15th and that means its tax day. Here are some helpful tax day tips:
*Visit the IRS web site and file online - http://www.irs.gov/
*Call the IRS for information. Representatives will be available until 10 p.m. at 1-800-829-1040.
*Keep a copy of your completed tax forms.
*Find a post office that will stay open late - www.usps.com/tax
Tax Day Specials
Tax day can be a stressful day for many people. Companies like Dunkin' Donuts, Papa John's, Staples and Office Depot are trying to make it a little better.
Dunkin' Donuts will be giving away free donuts who purchase coffee. Papa Johns will be selling pizza for $10.40. Staples and Office Depot will photo copy your tax forms for free today.
Tomorrow is Tax Day
If you are yet to file your taxes, tomorrow is your last day (unless you are receiving an extension). The deadline for filing state and federal taxes is midnight tomorrow - so if you have procrastinated until now, you are running out of time.
You can always visit the IRS web site to receive more information about filing your taxes.
Crude Oil Prices Hit All-Time US High
Most people won't like to hear this, crude oil prices hit an all-time high in the US at $112. 21. At well over $100 per barrel the price of crude oil may lead to even greater bad news for the US.
U.S. gasoline prices don't seem to be declining, the following chart is the latest information presented by the Energy Information Administration.
Less Than a Week Until Tax Day
This year Tax Day will be on April 15, which means income taxes are due to the Federal Government of the United States in less than a week. Last year Tax Day was on April 17 but that is not the case this year. Make sure to have your taxes filed by next Tuesday.
Visit Your Local Starbucks Today
You local Starbucks has a surprise for you today - but in order to receive the surprise you must make it to you local Starbucks by Noon (Eastern) or 9am (Pacific).