Shrimp scampi is one of those dishes thatâs quintessentially Italian-American. Scampi is the Italian word for langoustine (small, lobster-like crustaceans), but Italian immigrant cooks used shrimp instead, substituted olive oil for butter, and added pasta to make the helpings bigger.
Q: I was just wondering if I could use my GI Bill to take online classes, and if I will be able to get reimbursed the same way. A: It depends on which GI Bill you are talking about. The Montgomery GI Bill would pay you the same, as a full-time student, regardless if you are taking classes in a traditional classroom setting or online. The Post 9/11 GI Bill pays differently if you are attending online verses classes on campus. While the VA will still pay your tuition and eligible fees directly to your online school and you will get the book stipend, you will not get the housing allowance.
Remember that you could lose your money if you donât spend it by Dec. 31. Employers may let you roll over $500 in FSA cash to use next year, or give you another three and a half months to spend the money â but you canât do both. Ask your human resources department if your employer has adopted either policy. A lot of people spend down their FSA money by making last-minute appointments to see a dentist or eye doctor. But those arenât the only things you can use your FSA for; many medical and health-related expenses are eligible. Hereâs a list of things you can get with FSA dollars, according to benefits provider WageWorks: