April 22, 2009

Happy Earth Day – Strange But True Facts About the Earth

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Today is Earth Day!  Started on April 22, 1970, Earth Day marks the beginning of the modern environmental movement. 

Today, millions of people worldwide come together to observe the need to protect the earth.

In celebration of Earth Day, we found some interesting facts about the planet we call home. 

Crazy, Wacky and Strange But True Facts about Planet Earth

  • The U.S. Geological Survey says at least 1,000 million grams of space dust, or roughly 1,000 tons of material, enters the atmosphere every year and makes its way to Earths surface.
  • In 1783 an Icelandic eruption threw up enough dust to Read More...

April 15, 2009

Top Ten Weird Tax Deductions

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Well it is that time again – tax day.  Hopefully you have already filed and not frantically looking for business related receipts.  We found this report by Peter Blank from Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc. on the top ten oddball tax deductions.  Enjoy a few laughs.
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Sometimes, despite objections from IRS, taxpayers get to write off some oddball items. Here are some of our favorites.

1. Pet Food

A couple who owned a junkyard were allowed to write off the cost of cat food they set out to attract wild cats. The feral felines did more than just eat. They also took care of snakes and rats on the property, Read More...

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