Rationing in the United States "even if Japan does not fold now, the war will certainly be over before the books can be used." On August 15, 1945, World War II gas rationing was ended on the West Coast of the United States. Most other rationing restrictions also ended in August of 1945 except for sugar rationing, which lasted until 1947 in some parts of the country. Rationing in the United States Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, or services, or an artificial restriction of demand. Rationing controls the size of the ration, which is one's allotted portion of the resources being
26th Luna Awards 26th Luna Awards The 26th Luna Awards were held on February 8, 2009 at the Mandarin Oriental Suites and they honored the best Filipino films of the year 2007. It was delayed from September 2008 to February 2009 because the producer, Manio Events, encountered problems with sponsor solicitation. The Academy and the Film Development Council of the Philippines ended up producing the awards night. The nominees were announced by Jason Abalos, Leo Martinez and Candy Pangilinan on August 29, 2008 at SM Megamall Cinema. "A Love Story" received the most nominations with nine. "Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo" followed with eight. The