The NAACP is celebrating 100 years of existence and 40 years of recognizing outstanding people of color through the Image Awards event. Presented annually, it has become the nation’s premier event celebrating the accomplishments of people of color in arts, entertainment, and promotion of social justice.

For decades the American way has been to stretch every dime until nothing is left. So many people do this on a weekly basis and fall into the trap of living paycheck to paycheck. By living beyond their means, Americans are always relying on the next pay day to temporarily pull them out of the hole, but they still end up falling right back in the pit within days.

Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle and his colleagues in the State Legislature are beleaguered by a . billion budget shortfall. Doyle’s address to the Assembly and Senate on February 17, 2009, sounded a stark tone for the state as it heads into its next biennial budget. In an interview with CCN magazine, Governor Doyle said about this speech, “I wanted to let people know, that in the budget, we were going to have to make tough choices, and deep cuts.”

Many drivers find themselves distracted by the numerous features cars have to offer these days, as well as portable devices, such as cell phones. These gadgets draw unnecessary attention away from the road, creating dangerous driving conditions. When the car and gadgets become the responsibility of an inexperienced and over-confident teen driver, the mix sometimes results in tragedy.