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.
The state of Alabama is offering two tax-free weekends during 2017. Each offers a completely different set of savings options. By planning ahead, you can be sure you have the time, money, and shopping list you need to grab savings when they're available. Alabama's 2017 Severe Weather Tax Holiday.