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You probably know a great deal about the person you are marrying, his or her moods, personality, and favorite meals. When was the last time you took at the person’s credit report? Studies show that couples fight more about finances than anything else. Doesn’t it make sense to know about your betrothed’s credit history before getting married?

Here are other questions you should ask. And be prepared to answer as well.

1. How many credit cards do you have and how many do you use? Empty out the old wallet and take a look inside. You should know which cards are open and which ones are being used regularly.

2. What are the balances, APRs, payment history, and fees on those cards? Determine whether your partner makes late payments or regularly pays on time. How much does he or she owe and at what interest rate?

3. How many negative items are on your credit report? If your fiancée went through a tough time years earlier, but has since practiced good money management, this is not nearly as alarming as a recent bout with bad credit.

Editorial printed in The Tampa Tribune in April 2007:

Parents left out of redistricting discussions last year; teachers left out of scheduling decisions this year. Tell me: What is the best way to handle such a display of totalitarian leadership and the inevitable fallout that occurs?

Instead of stressing the benefits of teachers and administrators working together, you continue to try pitting teacher against teacher, once again comparing high school teachers to elementary school teachers. Divide and conquer will not work in this situation.

Most teachers are disappointed and frustrated with leadership that devalues all of us. Repeating the superintendent’s talking points, suggesting a raise most of us aren’t banking on, only makes your views less legitimate.

Teachers are not calling on co-workers to do the bare minimum. We aren’t threatening when we speak the truth about our ever-growing list of duties and responsibilities. We aren’t whining when we point out the difficulties resulting from a lack of leadership that undermines our very existence and a community that misunderstands our roles.

Your editorial, with half-truths and faulty comparisons, does nothing to improve the situation. And you suggest we respond with silence. You believe we should play along. What kind of lesson would that teach our kids? Our students are watching a superintendent who does her own thing no matter who is harmed. They are watching a school board give in to her every whim. They are also watching their teachers come together to speak out against bad policies that will negatively affect everyone. They are watching us speak up for our schools, our jobs, our passion. Students are watching us speak up for them.

Haven’t you heard? Those who can, teach. We can and we will fight for what’s right. Our students deserve nothing less.

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Political Events: We were convinced and even volunteered to make phone calls for his campaign. After he was elected, I interned for him all through college. I met a most dedicated staff – and most are still with him today. They taught me that public service, at its best, answers to everyone in our community…

Best Man: (Humor) We’re all a bit shocked that my brother found someone to marry him. Chelsie knew he saw Titanic ten times and yet she still said ‘Yes’. Amazing…

Matron of Honor: It’s a profound moment, standing here, witness to almost twenty-three years of twists, turns, and triumphs. David, you are everything a girl could want for her lifelong friend…

Eulogies: You have showered me with love for so long; I don’t remember my world without you. And I don’t want to. Together we saw so many wonderful things, faced challenges, and grew stronger and wiser because of it…

Retirement Parties: Your extraordinary kindness when validating an opinion, supporting a position or providing a well-reasoned argument is deeply appreciated. This company is a better place to work because you care enough to voice your concerns. I am proud and humbled to have been associated with you…

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