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.
Starting Friday, Oklahomans can take advantage of a tax-free weekend on clothing, shoes and some athletic items. The tax-free holiday starts Friday morning and runs through Sunday night. The Outlet Shoppes at Oklahoma City expect a huge crowd and already have events planned all weekend to keep shoppers entertained.