Food also has importance in religious and status-symbol type forms. Foods that are considered delicacies in Haiti include French inspired cheeses and meats and are a symbol of money and power. Typically these types of meals are only served in the richest part of Haiti, Port Au Prince (the capital).
Stores, shoppers ready for Ohio's tax-free weekend. Ohio back-to-school shoppers in search of pencils, backpacks, jeans and the like will get a break starting Friday thanks to the state's second sales-tax holiday. The Ohio General Assembly voted to repeat last year's first-ever weekend exemption from paying sales tax.
Walmart Back-to-School Ad Preview For Aug. 1 - Aug. 7 Includes Tax Free Weekend. Here's a preview of what will be on sale starting Aug. 1 through Aug. 7. This includes the tax free holiday weekend -- Aug. 6 and Aug. 7 at least. Go here to see the items that are tax exempt that weekend.