Literacy in the United States is defined as a person over age fifteen who is able to read and write. Literacy levels in this country vary greatly depending on various factors: urban vs. rural, the immigrant population level of a certain area and more. What is known is that one in four children will grow up without lear… read more

The truth is most of us don't have time to shop for groceries, or, if we have the time we'd rather use it to be doing something else: playing with our kids, enjoying a walk in the park, working out, and much more. However, thanks to today's technology, it's possible to eliminate wasting time with grocery shopping. Usin… read more

An important discussion, one that can in fact make or break a marriage, is apparently more difficult for most couples to have than deciding which style for the wedding band or other nerve-wracking, forever-style, questions. The topic most people are skirting around is finances, a common source of disagreement among cou… read more

When a parent first hears that his or her child may be held back a year in school the news can be quite a shock and seem to be entirely negative. However, holding a child back a year can be a positive thing for the child allowing him or her to further learn and mature without the potential struggles that would have com… read more

In the middle of June, 2013, the Italian fashion designers Dolce & Gabbana were convicted in an Italian court of tax evasion, resulting in a sentence of up to one year and 8 months in prison. Both designers have denied the charges and plan to appeal. The process however has been a long one, dating back to 2004 when the… read more