The AOTC allows parents and students to receive a tax credit of up to $2,500 for college expenses, based on certain income limits. The AOTC replaced the Hope credit for 2009 and 2010 and with this extension will continue to do so for 2011 and 2012.
Veganism is a diet that obstains from any animal products (meat) or bi-products (i.e. eggs, milk, wool, leather, etc). Most people will assume that because you follow a vegan lifestyle, you must be a pretentious jerk (or in a cult).
A vegan diet is one that eliminates all animal products and focuses only on plant-based foods. That not only means no meat, but also means no dairy and no eggs. Most vegans also try to avoid processed animal products, like gelatin, that sometimes get added to foods that seem like they would otherwise be vegan. Because the diet is low in calories, cholesterol and saturated fat, going vegan tends to help with weight loss and helps normalize your cholesterol and blood pressure. While more and more restaurants are offering vegan options, it can be hard to find a place to eat out in some parts of the country.