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  • Turkey fryers? Cooking fires? Keep your cool this holiday - Chicago Tribune

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:24 pm
    Turkey fryers? Cooking fires? Keep your cool this holidayChicago TribuneKeep your cool in the kitchen this holiday, steering clear of minidramas and focusing on cooking. "Unattended cooking is the main cause of cooking fires, State Fire Marshal Urges Fire Safety During Thanksgiving HolidayKokomo PerspectiveSTATE FIRE MARSHAL URGES OHIOANS TO COOK SAFELYMarietta Register Onlineall 15 news articles »

  • Holiday travelers waited longer to book this year - The Associated Press

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:57 pm
    Holiday travelers waited longer to book this yearThe Associated PressMINNEAPOLIS — Holiday travelers waited a little longer to book their flights this year, likely holding out for better deals and waiting to see if they would and more »

  • Electronics Trade-In Programs Gaining Holiday Momentum - Wall Street Journal

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:10 pm
    Electronics Trade-In Programs Gaining Holiday MomentumWall Street JournalNEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Retailers are increasing their trade-in programs for used electronic devices this holiday season and more »

  • Nook sold out for the holidays - CNET News

    20 Nov 2009 | 12:45 pm
    AFPNook sold out for the holidaysCNET NewsIf you were interested in buying the Barnes & Noble Nook as a holiday gift, strike it off your list. The e-reader is now officially sold out Barnes & Noble's Nook Sold Out for the HolidaysNew York TimesB&N Nook sells out, too late for holiday ordersThe Associated PressE-book readers will be in short supply this holiday seasonBetaNewsExaminer.com -TechFlash (blog) -Mobile Magazineall 242 news articles »

  • Black Friday deals may not signal retail comeback - Reuters

    20 Nov 2009 | 12:22 pm
    ABC NewsBlack Friday deals may not signal retail comebackReutersCHICAGO (Reuters) - When the US holiday shopping season kicks off on the day after Thanksgiving, retailers can expect to see millions of Retailers, shoppers weigh deals and steals this holiday seasonOttumwa CourierLocal retailers hoping for the green on Black FridayThe Aurora SentinelBlack Friday Report: Regifting becoming endangered habitExaminer.comCNBC -TopNews United States -The Associated Pressall 270 news articles »
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  • Happy Friday

    Sarah
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:04 pm
    Last weekend I hosted a baby shower to celebrate Erin & Cameron’s upcoming arrival.  I bak

  • Holiday Home Safety Tips

    Women On Guard
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:39 pm
    Many people go away for the Holidays, to find out that their home had been burglarized while they were gone. The Holiday season is a robber’s favorite time of the year. Many homeowners are away and a robber knows this by observing their house. Read the following safety tips if you plan to leave your home for the Holidays. Home Safety Tips Never leave your house pitch dark, keep some lights on at night by purchasing digital timers that will turn on or off your lamps or TV. This makes it look like someone is home. Digital timers are programmable and can store up to 20 programs. Digital…

  • Getting Ready

    Memré
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:31 pm
    So, today I had my last strength workout for the week and I feel so good! It’s been a real challenge for me to have regular workouts and I finally have had a full week again. I knew I could summon up some excuses without trying too hard, but I decided I couldn’t let myself down. It’s such a great feeling knowing that you got something done when you have made yourself accustomed to finding excuses. I didn’t listen to that voice this week. Instead, I listened to the one telling me to reach for what I want. Next week is Thanksgiving, and I’m sure many of us will…

  • Mark Your Calendar: Elle & Rue La La Bring You The LBD Boutique

    thecandidcommentary
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:28 pm
    After buying yards of Scotch tape, piles of gift tags, and several pounds of wrapping paper there’s still one left on the top of every fashionista’s mind during the holidays… “WHAT AM I WEARING?” Holiday parties come a dime a dozen and if you run within a tight-knit group of friends, chances are you might be seeing them more than once this season.  While winter happens to be the most hectic time for us all, it still doesn’t mean you’re allowed to slack off when it comes to your fashion sense.  Since I’ll be focused on gifts and whatnot, I’m going with the safe yet chic…

  • Barnes & Noble Ruins Nerd Christmas

    swiff88
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:20 pm
    Nobody has any idea if the Nook is actually any good yet, but no matter: It’s the perfect holiday gift, in theory! Or at least it was, until Barnes & Noble ran out of them. Granted, it’s a little worrisome that Barnes & Noble was taking preorders before letting reviewers have their say, so maybe this enforced waiting period is a good thing. At any rate, it’ll be January—well after we’ll have run B&N’s Android-powered ereader through its paces—before anyone who hasn’t already placed their order will get one. [B&N via Bits] Send an email…
 
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  • Truckee CA Events over the Thanksgiving Holiday 2009

    alisonelliott
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:44 pm
    Just in case you don’t catch this on my other blog:  www.allabouttruckee.com, here are some events scheduled for this upcoming holiday.  THURSDAY NOVEMBER 26TH 2009 The Village at Squaw – Thanksgiving Candle Making at Waxen Moon Thanksgiving at High Camp: learn more here ____________________________________ The Village at Northstar is offering the Perfect Activity for your Thanksgiving weekend with rewards for shopping in the Village, and free ice skating.  Learn more here  FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27TH 2009 Resort at Squaw Creek - Come out and see Peggy Flemming and local children…

  • Thanksgiving and Digital Scrapbooking Resources

    Blog Admin
    18 Nov 2009 | 7:56 am
    Thanksgiving is just around the corner and you might be looking for some helpful tips or resources. If so check these out! Article 1: How do You Picture Thanksgiving? Getting Holiday Digital scrapbooking photos! Article 2: Make Ahead Thanksgiving Helps and Digital Scrapbooking Ideas! Article 3: Let’s Talk Turkey! Digital Scrapbooking the Turkey Experience! Article 4: Fall Apple Pies and Digital Scrapbooking Recipes Get a Free Thanksgiving Digital Scrapbooking Tag! Maybe you would like a FREE Thanksgiving Tag too? If so take a look at how you can get FREE digital scrapbooking supplies by…

  • Portable Induction Cooktop from Frigidaire

    apwagner
    18 Nov 2009 | 7:49 am
    Portable Induction Cooktop from Frigidaire Portable Induction Cooktop from Frigidaire As the holidays approach the onset of family gatherings will increase and gift ideas become a focal point in our lives. APWagner is providing a solution to both with the Portable Induction Cooktop from Frigidaire. The cooktop can be used as an additional burner while preparing feasts when the stovetop in filled up. Perfect gift for the holidays This cooker is similar in portability and small size as portable hot plates and is great for using in your vacation home, boat, during camping, cabin, college dorm…

  • Recipe Requested

    paarna
    17 Nov 2009 | 8:49 am
    Now this makes me laugh!  A friend named me “Polly without the Anna” and “Little Mary devoid of Sunshine” because I cannot seem to let the humor gene  surface as I write.  But now I am laughing at the request that I share a recipe. My first thought was a favorite invention, Greek Wedding Bread, which morphed from my old cinnamon roll recipe.  Second thought said that a two-day recipe would not be the choice of busy bakers. Viola!  My newest food group and easiest recipe.  I rarely eat desserts, but I never pass this one. Cupcake pans and liners, 24 in all.   A…

  • Helpful Holiday Tips!

    creativedreamscy
    17 Nov 2009 | 7:45 am
    It’s that time of year again when we’re gearing up to give. You can give a Thanksgiving feast that all will be thankful for if you shop at Pier 1 Imports to get the items to serve on. There’s a 25% discount until Nov. 27 check out the website and you’ll have lots to be thankful for.
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  • Did You Know? Countdown to Thanksgiving 2009 (11/20)

    louiev
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:20 pm
    Did You Know? Facts, Figures & Folklore about the Pilgrims & America’s Thanksgiving Nov 20 : 06 days till Thanksgiving Did you know that Americans raise 649 million pounds of cranberries, 1.6 billion pounds of sweet potatoes, and 998 million pounds of pumpkin? In addition to domestically grown and raised Thanksgiving food, the U.S. also imports $5.2 million worth of live turkeys from Canada, $2.2 million worth of cranberries (also from Canada), and $2.3 million dollars worth of sweet potatoes — from the Dominican Republic. Thanksgiving Day in America is a time to offer…

  • (November 20) Today we're celebrating . . .  Name Your PC Day

    louiev
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:15 pm
    Name Your PC Day Do you have an unnatural and unhealthy obsession for your computer? Is you laptop your best friend? Well you need help. And fast! And while you’re waiting for the medical authorities to come and pick you up, take a moment and think of a good name for your electronic friend. Cause you’ll need something to address those love letters too. photo credit: Aggtastic via flickr ( courtesy of www.wellcat.com )

  • Holiday Tweets : Twitter Feed

    louiev
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:05 pm
    Holidays on the Net Holiday Tweets : Twitter Feed (@holidaysnet)

  • "Fry Your Turkey, Not Your House"

    louiev
    19 Nov 2009 | 8:43 am
    I’m borrowing that headline from cookturkey.net and their posting about the dangers from, and the safety needed, when frying a turkey for Thanksgiving. To be honest growing up in New York I never heard of a “fried turkey” for Thanksgiving, or honestly for any day! Its only been the past number of years, and probably thanks in a large part to the chefs over at the Food Network, that frying has become another popular way to serve your holiday bird. (BTW – I lived in Los Angeles for 10 years and never ran into anyone that fried their turkey either!) So stop by…

  • Did You Know? Countdown to Thanksgiving 2009 (11/19)

    louiev
    18 Nov 2009 | 9:20 pm
    Did You Know? Facts, Figures & Folklore about the Pilgrims & America’s Thanksgiving Nov 19 : 07 days till Thanksgiving Did you know that the average Thanksgiving turkey weighs 15 pounds? Hens can range from 10 to 18 pounds, while toms can be as large as 25 pounds. The most traditional way to prepare a turkey is to stuff and roast it, although some chefs — particularly in the south — swear by deep frying their birds. Thanksgiving Day in America is a time to offer thanks, a time for family gatherings and holiday meals. A time of turkeys, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. A…
 
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  • Off to worst 10-game start in Duncan era, revamped Spurs stumbling - The Canadian Press

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:41 pm
    Yahoo! SportsOff to worst 10-game start in Duncan era, revamped Spurs stumblingThe Canadian PressSAN ANTONIO — Manu Ginobili swatting down a wayward bat on Halloween is one thing. But who saw this coming? The San Antonio Spurs emerged from the Spurs need old Ginobili, all they're getting is an old ManuNBA.comall 534 news articles »

  • 'New Moon' star talks 'Twilight' - Las Vegas Sun

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:17 pm
    'New Moon' star talks 'Twilight'Las Vegas SunTwilight star Ashley Greene hosts the Halloween party at Tao in The Venetian on Oct. 31, 2009. Ashley Greene says “Twilight” and more »

  • Philly jury mulls death penalty in cop murder - Philadelphia Inquirer

    20 Nov 2009 | 10:35 am
    MyFox PhiladelphiaPhilly jury mulls death penalty in cop murderPhiladelphia InquirerLawyers for 23-year-old John Lewis tell the jury his age and other mitigating factors are reason to spare his life after they convicted him of the Halloween Defense asks jurors to spare Lewis' lifeBlinq (blog)Admitted Pa. cop killer convicted of 1st-degreeThe Associated PressJurors Deliberating In Cassidy CaseMyFox PhiladelphiaKYW1060.com -Philadelphia Daily News -CBS 3all 264 news articles »

  • Top cops say thanks to East Precinct community - Seattle Post Intelligencer

    20 Nov 2009 | 9:19 am
    Top cops say thanks to East Precinct communitySeattle Post IntelligencerBrenton was shot to death Halloween night as he sat in his patrol car in the Leschi neighborhood. Police later arrested and charged a 41-year-old Tukwila and more »

  • Pity the holiday between Halloween and Black Friday - Tampa Tribune

    20 Nov 2009 | 8:23 am
    Tampa TribunePity the holiday between Halloween and Black FridayTampa TribuneThen Halloween started getting all the attention and now, the last Thursday in November has been reduced to little more than The Day Before Black Friday. Whatever happened to Thanksgiving?Mohave Valley NewsChapel Hill notesMarshall County TribuneLuciano: A special day, just for li'l ol' mePeoria Journal StarThe Detroit News -Evening Sun (subscription) -Boston Globeall 40 news articles »
 
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  • Murderous

    13 Nov 2009 | 9:16 pm
    News Cast Murder, and Dons a bit crazy all in this weeks episode Subscribe :D Become a fan on Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: www.twitter.com ...youtube.com

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    13 Nov 2009 | 2:14 pm
    Underage drinking during Halloween, Article Tools Page 1 of Article Tools Share: Facebook Bloggerkentnewsnet.com

  • : Michael Jackson, Bernie Madoff, Sarah Palin and Superheroes - ABC

    31 Oct 2009 | 8:42 pm
    Costume Favorites Include Madoff, Glenn Beck and Catwoman But Not McCain or SpongeBob Transformers and sexy superheroes are in this fall. Share ...a.abcnews.com

  • Inside Gaming Intro: 10/31/09 (/Machinima)

    31 Oct 2009 | 12:33 pm
    Inside Gaming: 10/31/09 (Halloween News/Machinima: Elder Scrolls IV, Call of Duty, Netflix on the PS3) Elder Scrolls 5! Call of Duty in 3rd Person ...youtube.com

  • Room Prank

    1 Jul 2009 | 11:12 am
    The lady on the left nearly pisses herself.ebaumsworld.com
 
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  • FLIPSIDE: The story behind the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - Charleston Gazette

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:30 pm
    RunnersWebFLIPSIDE: The story behind the Macy's Thanksgiving Day ParadeCharleston GazetteWhen your family gets together this Thursday, turn the TV to NBC and take in the visual treat of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Reba mcentire Will Perform at Macy's Thanksgiving Day ParadeCMT.comA look at the Macys Thanksgiving Day ParadeWNDU-TVLocal Girl to Play in Macy's Thanksgiving ParadeKAALtv.comEvanston Review -Easton Journalall 39 news articles »

  • Thanksgiving Answers: What is Dry-Brining? - Epicurious

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:15 pm
    Los Angeles TimesThanksgiving Answers: What is Dry-Brining?EpicuriousContinuing our month of answering your Thanksgiving-related questions, I'd like to address the subject of dry-brining. Thanksgiving Turkey BrineABC NewsThanksgiving tips to make the holiday meal easy and deliciousSpringfield News SunTurkey vs. sides! Recipes for holiday staplesmsnbc.comall 40 news articles »

  • Dallas County to distribute 23000 H1N1 vaccine doses before Thanksgiving - Dallas Morning News

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:53 pm
    Dallas County to distribute 23000 H1N1 vaccine doses before ThanksgivingDallas Morning News"Dallas County Health and Human Services wants to get the vaccine out to as many Dallas County residents as we can before the Thanksgiving holiday," said and more »

  • Are You a Black Friday Shopper? - ABC News

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:27 pm
    ABC NewsAre You a Black Friday Shopper?ABC NewsWill you be shopping for big bargains the Friday after Thanksgiving -- or on Thanksgiving itself? Have you been researching the best deals and mapping out a Toys R Us To Open At Midnight On ThanksgivingWIBWBlack Friday deals may not signal retail comebackReutersStrategies: Small businesses can get Black Friday bargainsUSA TodayTIME -CNBC -Examiner.comall 270 news articles »

  • Salvation Army Invites Everyone for Free Thanksgiving Day Dinner - ValpoLife.com (blog)

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:21 pm
    Plain DealerSalvation Army Invites Everyone for Free Thanksgiving Day DinnerValpoLife.com (blog)The Salvation Army of Porter County will host its annual free Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 26thfrom 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at The Salvation Army Goldman Sachs to take out garbage at ThanksgivingThe Associated PressSalvation Army hunts turkeys for Thanksgiving basketsBiddeford Journal TribuneTurkeys needed for needy this ThanksgivingThe Salinas CalifornianNews Dispatch -Pacific Daily News -Gaea Timesall 187 news articles »
 
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  • Teach Your Kids to be Thankful for Mom

    Brian Haynes
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:46 pm
    The days before the Thanksgiving holiday always cause introspection on my part.  About this time every year I find myself pondering the things I am most thankful for in life.  I ask the Lord to bring to mind the greatest blessings of my life and then I pray, thanking Him for the amazing love He has lavished on me.  I have noticed, the older and hopefully wiser I am becoming, the blessings have nothing to do with material possession. As I think about my blessings this year I realize every blessing comes in the form of a relationship.  The things I am thankful for are not things at all but…

  • Fearless Predictions - Week 11

    peoplespigskin
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:34 pm
    Well, it’s nice to see that the Landshark Maniacs predictions are getting more love than Allen Iverson has lately. Last week the predictions went 4-1 for the second straight week, raising the season record to 26-24. Just call them butter, cause they’re on a roll. (mmm…dinner rolls…must be getting close to Turkey Day) Anyway, here’s this week’s batch of fantasy football forecasts. Peoples Pigskin vs. Houston Wreckin’ Crew. Greg Jennings’ absence from the injury report makes me feel better about the Pigskin’s prospects. The call here is for…

  • Real Estate: November 2009 Newsletter

    debbiearriero
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:30 pm
    Office Space You know it’s important to keep your business and personal lives separate, but that can be tricky when they take place under the same roof. So when you decide to set up a home office, keep the following tips from HGTV and Lowe’s in mind. The first step in drawing a line between work and play is with your computer. It might be tempting to use the family computer for business, but that increases the chances that someone might accidentally delete an important file. A dedicated business-only computer will help you avoid that danger. You also might need to have professionals…

  • Weekly Wrap Up: Thank You, World

    CC Staff
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:30 pm
    Thanksgiving is less than a week away. That means you’ve got six days to hit the gym and eat healthfully in an attempt to make up for the massive amounts of fat, sugar and tryptophan about to hit your bloodstream. (Unless you’re currently single, in which case you’re probably mainlining cake frosting at this very moment.) I’m getting sleepy just thinking about it. But even though the holiday isn’t here yet, your girls at CC have already found plenty of things to be thankful for. These include but are not limited to: -       Realizing that we we’re perfectly happy without…

  • Thanks for the beer

    kormanmatthew
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:30 pm
    Should beer come with the Thanksgiving day meal? Photo courtesy of the New Belgium Brewing Company When eating your annual Thanksgiving day dinner, is it acceptable, around family members and friends to drink beer with your meal. This is not a question of whether it is acceptable or not to be drunk during the holiday (no, come on), but if a beer with the dinner would go well.  Seriouseats.com features a special Thanksgiving-time discussion on whether or not beer (and for that matter, what kind of beer) should be consumed during the dinner of all American dinners. “Hoppy IPAs (and other…
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  • S.C. legislators to consider Sanford impeachment

    20 Nov 2009 | 10:43 am
    South Carolina legislators plan to formally consider impeaching Gov. Mark Sanford for the first time next week, the chairman of the committee beginning that work said Friday.

  • Santa at high risk for swine flu?

    20 Nov 2009 | 6:15 am
    DEPTFORD - When tiny Angelina Owens climbed onto Santa's lap at the Deptford Mall on Thursday, she might have whispered, "I want Elmo Tickle Hands." And Santa, lowering his gleaming white beard to her ear, might have whispered back, 'I want the H1N1 vaccine.' Santas across the country are urging the federal government to consider them a high-risk ...

  • Who entered Herscher home and decorated for the holidays

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:59 am
    Police in the Kankakee County town of Herscher say they are looking for someone who might be described as a home-invading Christmas elf.

  • Sorry Santa, No H1N1 Shot For You

    19 Nov 2009 | 9:44 pm
    Polk County health officials said Thursday that they have no plans to vaccinate Santa Claus for the H1N1 flu virus.

  • Crafty Christmas gifts boost centre's revamp

    19 Nov 2009 | 5:16 pm
    To read this article in full you must have registered and have a Premium Content Subscription with the OS-Chichester Observer site.
 
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  • More Bad Santas Coming to the Big Screen

    Newsbot
    20 Nov 2009 | 11:23 am
    Defending Santa.com is starting to report on the reaction from the Christmas world on the news from Variety that a movie project is underway to tell the story of The Santa Wars. Once upon a time a small number of professional Santa Clauses formed an association called the Amalgamated Order of Real Bearded Santas. In [...]

  • Disney’s A Christmas Carol…or is it Dumb and Dumber?

    Newsbot
    7 Nov 2009 | 10:08 am
    The maker of Forrest Gump and The Polar Express now brings us A Christmas Carol, starring Jim Carrey as Scrooge. Is the Walt Disney Company up to remaking a classic done and redone many times before? Read the official review here. Share This

  • CBS Announces New Animated Christmas Special

    Newsbot
    22 Oct 2009 | 7:14 pm
    CBS has gone back to a famous story from 1897 for a new animated Christmas Special. “Yes, Virginia,” to air Friday, December 11th (8:00-8:30 pm ET/PT) is based on the true story of Virginia O’Hanlon, an eight-year-old girl who inspired the most famous newspaper editorial of all time by asking, “Is there a Santa Claus?” [...]

  • Santa Holds Annual Interview with the Media

    Newsbot
    19 Oct 2009 | 3:19 pm
    Once a year and only once a year Santa Claus sits down with the media. And as usual, Santa has a lot to say. In a year with a troubled economy with folks all over suffering from lost jobs, lower income, and higher prices Santa says the odds for a merrier Christmas are better than [...]

  • Natalie Cole Headlines Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert

    Newsbot
    15 Oct 2009 | 5:09 pm
    The annual Christmas concert of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir this year features guest artist Natalie Cole and historian, writer and narrator David McCullough. The famed holiday program draws 80,000 attendees over four days each December and is featured nationwide on PBS. Free tickets for the event will be distributed by lottery via the events page [...]
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  • Salvation Army kicks off Christmas kettle campaign - Shelby Star

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:14 pm
    Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.comSalvation Army kicks off Christmas kettle campaignShelby StarThe moment of celebration marked the kick-off of the Army's Red Kettle Christmas campaign after Brandy stuffed in the official first dollar of the season in Bells are ringing for Salvation Army Red Kettle Christmas charity campaignMount Pleasant Daily TribuneSalvation Army read to ring in the Christmas seasonDesert Valley TimesSalvation Army launch Irvine Christmas AppealIrvine HeraldBismarck Tribune -Asheville Citizen-Times -Dallas Morning Newsall 212 news articles »

  • Black Friday deals may not signal retail comeback - Reuters

    20 Nov 2009 | 12:22 pm
    ABC NewsBlack Friday deals may not signal retail comebackReutersBut they caution it will not mean a bumper holiday season in the weeks leading up to Christmas since consumers still remain cautious. Is Black Friday A Scam??SoJonesBlack Friday Report: Regifting becoming endangered habitExaminer.comLocal retailers hoping for the green on Black FridayThe Aurora SentinelWOOD-TV -RantRave | Published Opinion. -ABC Newsall 270 news articles »

  • Santa, students to come visiting - The Valley Chronicle

    20 Nov 2009 | 12:16 pm
    ABC NewsSanta, students to come visitingThe Valley ChronicleHave you ever wished to catch a glimpse of Santa Claus making his rounds on Christmas Eve? West Valley High School drama department is bringing Santa to San No reply this Christmas as US blocks Santa mailAFPIt's like the Grinch trying to steal Christmas: Strict anti-paedophile rules Daily Mail'Spirit of Christmas' to be big celebration in New YorkTheCelebrityCafe.comGreenville News -St. George Daily Spectrum -Money Marketall 1,010 news articles »

  • Walmart.com Has Ambitious Plans To Make Parent Even Bigger - Wall Street Journal

    20 Nov 2009 | 12:04 pm
    ReutersWalmart.com Has Ambitious Plans To Make Parent Even BiggerWall Street Journal its muscles this holiday season, sparking price wars among online merchants, but the Web unit is meant to be a rainmaker long after Christmas is over. Wal-Mart Has High Hopes for the HolidaysBusinessWeekall 88 news articles »

  • Barnes & Noble Sells Out of the Nook for Christmas - PC Magazine

    20 Nov 2009 | 11:58 am
    AFPBarnes & Noble Sells Out of the Nook for ChristmasPC MagazineHoping for an e-reader in your stocking this year? You might be out of luck. Barnes & Noble has announced that pre-orders for its Nook Christmas Deadline Passes for Barnes & Noble E-BookWall Street JournalSold-out! Grinch Steals Nook ChristmasPC WorldSony, b&n's Kindle-Challengers Could Be Scarce Come ChristmaspaidContent.orgThe Associated Press -New York Times -Gizmodo.comall 242 news articles »
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  • Stancer the Santamobile

    Santa Claus
    SANTA 2009 Stancer the Santamobile October 17th, 2009 Children, it’s story time again and I am going to tell you the story of how Stancer the Santamobile came to Santa’s village. It was about 10 years ago on Christmas Eve and we were flying up in the sky delivering presents from house to house. We came to the end of one street and the gentleman living there wanted a new car. Whoosh! There it was, we left it on his drive, and then sped off again into the night sky. Rudolph turned around to me and said, “Santa! It is so sad!” I replied, “What do you mean Rudolph? So sad? Everyone is…

  • Santa Live Now Headlines

    Santa Claus
    Santa Live Now Headlines <<i>b>CLICK HERE TO HEAR SANTA SHARE THE STORY I'd really like to hear what the crazies say about the indisputable proof Mythbusters provided. I'm sure they'll come up with some more fantasies like maybe: Bush faked the landing to steal all the oil on the moon. An engineer for JPL was in Houston and heard a transmission come over the radio that there were secondary explosions heard. But the audio recording mysteriously disappeared. Why would the tapes disappear if it's not true?! What we know is this is Santa's footprint on the Moon.

  • St. Patrick's Day and Santa and the Leprechaun

    Santa Claus
    St. Patrick's Day and Santa and the Leprechaun Children like all families; here at Santa’s Village we also have our day to day problems. Well one day Maurice the Mouse knocked on my office door. “Come in Maurice” I said, “What can I do for you?” Maurice said, “Santa I was in the grotto the other day and I saw a group of little green men and when they saw me they ran away, Santa I was the one that was scared.” I assured Maurice everything would be alright and that Santa would sort it out and let him know the outcome. That night instead of going to bed I went down to the grotto; I…

  • SANTALIVENOW 2009

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  • thursday january 15th 2009

    cathie avery
    on monday january 5th 2009 my hubby and i and all of my pets finally got to move into our new home and we just love it and we are so happy with where we are living right now
 
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  • Can You Objectively Watch Disney’s ‘A Christmas Carol’?

    Christmas Movie Critic
    3 Nov 2009 | 6:34 am
    The world wide media clamoring for Disney’s new release of “A Christmas Carol” is marketing for a movie like few of us have ever seen. Not only has the train been criss-crossing North America for six months but now they have hijacked the flip switching of London’s Christmas lights as well. Seriously, Disney has a [...]ShareThis

  • Disney Hijacks London’s Christmas Lights

    Christmas Movie Critic
    28 Oct 2009 | 5:15 pm
    It’s a movie and what’s worse — it’s a movie that has been made and remade probably more than any other movie in history. But that isn’t stopping Disney from hyping their new 3-D instant classic A Christmas Carol. They have paid off three premiere London neighborhoods to coordinate their Christmas lighting ceremonies to coincide [...]ShareThis

  • Nintendo Spins The Cheap Wii — Available Everywhere

    The Merchant
    7 Oct 2009 | 2:20 pm
    Oh, we hate to be I-told-you-so’s. But I told you so. Nintendo of America’s CEO was on MSNBC this week touting the lower price — and the fact that he has warehouses full of — Nintendo’s once mighty Wii. Fils-Aime remained confident that Wii sales would pick up after its $50 price cut last month. [...]ShareThis

  • Nicholas of Myra Movie Preview

    elf
    6 Oct 2009 | 3:20 pm
    Our friends at Clausnet had this and I just had to share it: ShareThis

  • Neiman Marcus Christmas Book Delivers (Dumb) Dreams

    The Merchant
    6 Oct 2009 | 2:17 pm
    Money is no object when you don’t have it, right? Back in the day Sears published what they called their Christmas Wishbook. I used to dream I had won a lottery that allowed me to pick one item from every page for free and that a big truck would deliver it to my house. Gifts for [...]ShareThis
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  • Christmas Wonderland on a Budget

    Isle of Wight Christmas News
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:29 am
    With Christmas on the horizon it’s time to dust off the decorations, check the fairy lights and star

  • Christmas Tree Festival: Brighstone

    Isle of Wight Christmas News
    17 Nov 2009 | 1:56 am
    This year Brighstone’s 13th Christmas Tree Festival will run from 10th to the 13th December 20

  • November Festive Events On Wight

    Isle of Wight Christmas News
    17 Nov 2009 | 1:46 am
    To get you in a festive mood, here are a just a few Isle of Wight events that are taking place in No

  • Christmas Pottery Decorating Weekends

    Isle of Wight Christmas News
    14 Nov 2009 | 1:47 pm
    Visit Chessell Pottery Barns on the Isle of Wight and let the kids have a go at decorating their own

  • Wight Christmas Pantomime

    Isle of Wight Christmas News
    14 Nov 2009 | 1:32 pm
    Panto Season is about to begin on the Isle of Wight.  Pantomime is a unique British entertainment th
 
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  • On about nothing..

    Smitha
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:49 pm
    I have always admired people who blog on schedule or daily or even 2 or 3 times a day – on a r

  • Spreading Joy Around the World

    Kristin
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:47 pm
    Our le•top elves with some of their gift filled boxes - clockwise from the back Daryle, Brenda, Linda, Diana, Robyn, Kristin The Holiday Season brings thoughts of shopping, food and family – as we use every free moment to prepare for Christmas, Hanukah or Kwanza.  Unfortunately there are many reminders that not everyone has the essentials to make the holiday a true celebration – and in the spirit of the holiday we want to reach out to those less fortunate than ourselves. For the past eight years I have participated in a program through the Samaritan’s Purse Organization named…

  • Prelit Christmas Trees

    rolandfisher132
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:41 pm
    If you are thinking of going for artificial pre lit Christmas trees, then the toughest part for you would probably be choosing the right design. There are plenty of designs that you can choose from, some of them are conventional while others are uncommon. A pre lit tree has plenty of advantages, but you can also make use of its uniqueness and variety to surround yourself with the spirit of the holidays. Here are some of the styles that you can consider. Pink pre lit Christmas Trees Having a pink pre lit Christmas trees might seem unusual, but there is something about it that’s getting…

  • Christmas Sock Monkey Pajama Pants!

    Elise Manahan
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:40 pm
    Working on sewing the hem? Or hemming the pants? I rolled up the ankles an inch and they look lovely

  • A weekend off!

    theluckysweep
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:38 pm
    Finally after 6 mad weeks of sweeping chimney, a weekend off! What shall I do, hmm a few pints of beer and chill out time before the real Christmas Chimney Onslaught begins I think.
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  • Howdy Folks!

    LodgeRich
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:29 pm
    My name is Richard. I am a television/documentary producer living in New York. Right now I am working on an episode for ESPN's "30 for 30" series. It's called "Right to Play," it's about Norwegian speed skater Johann Olav Koss and his sports charity, Right to Play. It's really good and I'm hoping it will be a pleasant reminder of the goodness of the world and it's occupants. Christmas is easily one of my favorite holidays. From the roots on up, for some reason it has always filled what might have been my darkest days with something to smile about. Whether it's Charlie…

  • How the Nazis tried to remove "Christ" from Christmas...

    Maureen
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:10 pm
    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worl...Christmas.html Found this interesting

  • Celeras Respirer Wine Aerator for $17 + free shipping

    ElfBot
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:30 pm
    Meijer offers the Celeras Respirer Wine Aerator, model no. HG20470A, for $16.99. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $20. This item circumvents decantation by aerating wine as it pours from the bottle. Deal ends November 21 at noon ET. More...

  • Vizio ECO 37" 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV for $500 + free shipping

    ElfBot
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:30 pm
    Costco offers its members the Vizio ECO 37" 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. VO370M, for $499.99. (Non-members pay $29 more). With free shipping, that's $18 under our mention from last week and the lowest total price we've seen. Sales tax is added where applicable. This HDTV is claimed to use less energy than traditional HDTVs and features a 1920x1080 (1080p) native resolution, 15,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 500 cd/m² brightness, 5ms response time, three HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs. Deal ends November 29. More...

  • Lacoste Men's Convect L1 Shoes for $40 + $8 s&h

    ElfBot
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:30 pm
    Finish Line offers the Lacoste Men's Convect L1 Shoes in Brown/Black/Red for $39.97. With $7.99 for shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $13. Sales tax is added where applicable. They're available in most sizes from 8 to 13. More...
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  • Ideas For Christmas Presents

    admin
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:32 am
    Ideas for Christmas presents are always welcome once the holiday season comes around. Lists of the most popular Christmas presents are useful when thinking of what to give friends and family members. Ideas for Christmas presents are different from one person to another. There are many instances wherein someone simply gets stumped because he [...]

  • One-of-a-Kind Gifts For Christmas

    admin
    16 Nov 2009 | 11:21 pm
    Unique Christmas gifts are easy to choose. All that are needed are creativity and a little knowledge about the receiver. They say that it is better to give than to receive. This is certainly true when trying to give everyone in your life unique Christmas gifts. Sometimes the most fun is to be had is deciding [...]

  • Christmas Wines

    admin
    14 Nov 2009 | 11:18 pm
    A celebration isn’t a celebration without Christmas Wine. Prepare When preparing for Christmas dinner the best Christmas wine server serves the right type of wine with the dinner, meaning if your main dish is turkey then you will need to go with a certain wine which complements the turkey, same if you are serving duck, or goose [...]

  • A Card’s Lasting Impression

    admin
    14 Nov 2009 | 5:53 am
    Children may often wonder why adults keep stacks of Christmas cards when every year they only receive more brand new cards. As they grow up, they eventually realize that Christmas cards are one of the treasures of Christmas that always leave a lasting impression. Handmade or store bought From one liners to back to back writings, [...]

  • Holiday Games

    admin
    12 Nov 2009 | 11:44 pm
    Family game time is a great bonding tool for getting closer during the holiday season. There are quite a few classics as well as some alternative gaming options for every member of the family. Holiday Themed Classics Before charging for the board games, how about try something a little different? Many of the games familiar to family [...]
 
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  • Kreplach

    amiee
    18 Nov 2009 | 5:29 pm
    kreplach in soup The weather in Nor Cal has turned chilly and I have been nursing a cold for the past few days, which has been making me crave soup. My mother used to make giant vats of vegetable soup on Sundays and then expect me to eat it for the rest of the week, which I found to be somewhat tedious.  Due to this trauma (I’m totally joking, mom), I like a little something of substance in my soups, like meat or seafood, and will rarely eat the same kind two days in a row.  I started the week with creamy tomato with grilled cheese, then Thai Tom Kha Gai, followed by clam chowder, and…

  • A Rebbe

    Jew Reb
    12 Nov 2009 | 7:14 pm
    A Note Many people who crtisize the position of Rebbe and the attitiude of the Chasidim towards him err on two accounts: a) They don’t understand thegreateness and imoportance of a “Rebbe” (as leader and Moshe of the Generation) and b) They have a limited uunderstanding of G-d (unlimited Goodness and Kindness who constantly and graciously grants the world existence). I could go on and on… and on about what I believe a Rebbe is and what he stands for. Unfortunately this would take an immense amount of research and I would have to choose my words carefully as many may…

  • A New Holiday

    JAMES
    12 Nov 2009 | 8:29 am
    Gotta Love this Judge! You must read….a proper decision by courts…for a change. PENNSYLVANIA COURT SETS ATHEIST HOLIDAY In Pennsylvania, an atheist created a case against the upcoming Easter and Passover Holy Days.  He hired an attorney to bring a discrimination case against Christians and Jews and Observances of their holy  days.  The argument was that it was unfair that atheists had no such recognized days. The case was brought before a judge.  After listening to the passionate presentation by the lawyer, the judge banged his gavel declaring, “Case dismissed!”…

  • On the John: The Birthday Column

    readjack
    5 Nov 2009 | 11:20 pm
    On the John Upon the midnight hour of his 28th birthday 1st draft started November 5, 2009, 11:54 PM

  • The Year of Living Like Jesus, by Ed Dobson

    heartscape
    2 Nov 2009 | 6:14 pm
    Preface: These last several nights I’ve had a hard time sleeping.  I lie in bed thinking and invariably I find myself staring into the darkness, praying the prayer that Ed prayed countless times in his book:  “Lord Jesus Christ, son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.” This prayer and so many others I discovered while reading The Year of Living Like Jesus were not just inspirational–they were transformational. Ed, and ultimately Jesus, challenged me on so many levels: what does it really mean to do what Jesus would do?  How do I pray and what are my true motives in…
 
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    Hanukkah News

  • Eye-catching items shine a light on Hanukkah fest

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:26 am
    Hanukkahis an eight-day holiday celebrated by Jews all over the world. It commemorates the re-dedication of the holy temple after its desecration more than 2,000 years ago and the fact that a one-day supply of oil for the temple's lamp miraculously lasted for eight days.

  • A Guide to Hanukkah Traditions

    19 Nov 2009 | 5:42 pm
    There are many traditions associated with Hanukkah. Hanukkah is the eight day Jewish celebration also known as The Festival of Lights.

  • Expert: you can holiday shop on a budget

    18 Nov 2009 | 5:17 am
    The fake white stuff started falling this weekend at Cityplace. The all-Christmas tunes at radio station Kool 105.5 FM started 4 days early this year because Kool's recession-weary audience demanded it.

  • Hanukkah Display

    18 Nov 2009 | 1:04 am
    Since Aug. 1, 1999, interiorscapers have made 7,309,565 hits at INTERIORSCAPE.com! Post a follow up Reads: 134 Messages: 3 I have a customer that would like a Hanukkah Display to go with the Christmas display.

  • West Hartford: Solomon Schechter Day School Hosts Town Wide Rockin' Chanukah Party

    17 Nov 2009 | 7:21 pm
    Submitted by Glenn M. Shafer, Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Hartford, on 2009-11-17.   The Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Hartford is sponsoring a town-wide celebration of Chanukah on Tuesday, Dec.
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  • Kids and Cameras

    Jenna
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:50 pm
    Art that only a mom/photographer could love... With the holiday season fast approaching, some parents are wondering, “Should I buy my kid a camera for Christmas?” While it’s ridiculous for one person to tell another what they should or shouldn’t do for their child, (although it’s done all the time,) I am going to tackle this question by answering it with my experience. I have three children:  a 12, 9 and 5-year-old, and they all have access to cameras.  They all love them.  They don’t have a DSLR like mine; theirs are mere point and shoots.  I share the…

  • New to my shop: Eight Nights of Hanukkah Paper Clips Journal!

    PauvrePlume
    20 Nov 2009 | 11:41 am
    As I’ve posted about previously, I created a Holiday Paper Clips Journal to sell in my Etsy shop. But… let’s call a spade a spade: it’s a Christmas journal. It’s chock-full of reds and greens and Christmas trees and vintage Christmas papers and… it’s a Christmas Journal. And so I started feeling lame and awful because I have a ton of Jewish friends who, clearly, wouldn’t really benefit much from Christmas-themed papers. Not that they don’t appreciate awesome papers, but… you know. Sooooo… I was inspired to create a Hanukkah…

  • There goes Thanksgiving

    Norm
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:58 am
    For once I am glad that Thanksgiving has been passed over and the Winter Holiday season is taking front and center. No Pumpkin Pies! This article explains all. Now I am not a fan of the Pumpkin Pie myself, but having Thanksgiving without Pumpkin Pie is like having Easter with no Peeps. It just shouldn’t happen.

  • November 21 in history

    homepaddock
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:13 am
    On November 21: 164 BC Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family, restoresdthe Temple in Jerusalem. This event is commemorated each year by the festival of Hanukkah. 1694 Voltaire, French philosopher, was born. 1783 Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier and François Laurent, Marquis d’Arlandes, make the first untethered hot air balloon flight. 1787 Samuel Cunard, Canadian-born shipping magnate, was born. 1863 Maori surrendered at Rangiriri. 1877  Thomas Edison announced his invention of the phonograph, a machine that can record and play sound 1905 Albert…

  • What Season Is It?

    Mick
    19 Nov 2009 | 1:51 pm
    Today I went into PetSmart to get some stuff for the fish tank in my office and saw they had already put up their holiday season decorations. (apparently they don’t care about Thanksgiving) Normally I would say Christmas decorations, but there was more than just Christmas. The sign said “Merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Ramadan. Interesting. Just three years ago I remember people going crazy about religious decorations. Businesses were avoiding offending people and simply went with ‘holiday’ decorations. Now, businesses and schools are…
 
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  • Mr. D’s official Guide to the Holidays—an Introduction

    ldorazio1
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:18 pm
    The holidays are among the most dangerous time of year for a teacher. It isn’t enough that you have shopping, decorating, cooking, wrapping and holiday card writing for your own family.  Now you have 25 other little minions on your to-do list—and no socks, please.  Then there’s the recycling of 10-year old garlands and a 70’s era Santa Claus to make the room look “festive” and get the administrators off your back.  The whole room needs to be scrubbed and cleaned for the winter recess, and the regs don’t allow you to use the ready-made labor force of your 25 cherubs. If this…

  • Bad Brains

    Maliki
    19 Nov 2009 | 12:29 pm
    you know whenever you run into an image about rock & roll nowadays. they always direct you right

  • Gap's Christmas Cheer Makes A Boycott Backfire

    audiegrl
    18 Nov 2009 | 11:09 pm
    Posted by Audiegrl The American Family Association attacked Gap for not using the word ‘Christmas‘ in its advertising — but in fact it does, and in a big way too Los Angeles Times/Dan Neil—The Mississippi-based American Family Assn. last week issued a fatwa against Gap Inc. — the retailing giant whose brands include Gap, Old Navy and Banana Republic — calling for a “two-month boycott over the company’s failure to use the word ‘Christmas’ in its advertising to Christmas shoppers.” The War on Christmas season has officially…

  • Closing the Achievement Gap: Promoting School Excellence Through Kwanzaa

    kwanzaaguide
    18 Nov 2009 | 6:20 pm
    There is much talk and debate around how to close the achievement gap between black and white students. Since the landmark Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, (1954), the ruling by the United States Supreme Court that declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students denied black children equal educational opportunities, black students have continued to lag behind white and yellow students. That this is a national crisis is an understatement.  A new study released about high school dropout and incarceration rates among blacks raises the question. Nearly…

  • Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa Holiday Gifts

    Women On Guard
    18 Nov 2009 | 7:07 am
    Now is the season most people ask themselves, what sort of presents or gifts they should buy for their family and friends. You want to buy something different to surprise your loved ones this Holiday. People get bored with the usual gifts such as clothes, candy, pens, etc. With the exception of children, who mostly just want toys for Christmas, most of us like to get something unique, yet useful. Most people never consider buying self defense products as a stocking stuffer or Holiday gift. What better way to express your love for someone by giving them something that can protect their life?
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  • 2nd suspect arrested in attempted murder on New Years Eve

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:30 pm
    A second suspect was arrested this week in connection with the attempted murder of an Ojai man on New Years Eve, authorities said today.

  • New Year's Eve Sex Parties in New York City

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:25 am
    New York City hosts some of the best New Year's Eve sex parties in the world. If you take the three most provocative terms out of that sentence, which would be "New York City", "New Year's Eve" and "sex parties", you have a combination of terms that cannot compete with anything in the world.

  • Holidays without heartburn, Part 1: Food

    19 Nov 2009 | 4:20 pm
    Heartburn and the holidays: Perhaps you just accept that they go together. After all, more than the turkey gets stuffed on Thanksgiving.

  • PERFORMANCE/TOUR: Antibalas: Brooklyn Residency

    19 Nov 2009 | 12:02 pm
    Antibalas After dedicating the last three years to providing the musical foundation and pulse for the latest off-and-on-Broadway sensation, Fela! , Antibalas brings the party back to its Brooklyn roots for a weekly residency at the iconic music venue, the Knitting Factory.

  • Prepare for the party season now so you sparkle in to New Year

    19 Nov 2009 | 5:16 am
    Does your usual pre-party preparation consist of smearing on a slick of lippy in the cab on the way to the venue? Don't worry, you're not alone.
 
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  • Your friendly neighborhood historian needs your help!

    Bill Petro
    15 Nov 2009 | 11:00 pm
    Gentle Readers, Your friendly neighborhood historian needs your help! A layoff has placed me in job search mode. I’m excitedly seeking my next great opportunity in a senior position in high-tech marketing, business development, or sales training. With leadership positions at Sun and EMC, including two start-ups in between, I bring extensive experience and unique skills that help companies accelerate their time-to-revenue, shorten their time-to-productivity and articulate their unique selling value. My resume, bio, and value proposition are on my website. Here’s how you can help…

  • History of Veterans Day: Lest we forget

    Bill Petro
    10 Nov 2009 | 11:00 pm
    HISTORY OF VETERANS DAY A professor once commented, “We write things down so we can forget them.” Now, of course this is wrong, except in the limited sense of writing down appointments so we don’t have to worry about missing meetings. But that’s just it, we do forget things. As individuals we forget things that are important to us. Corporations seem to have little in the way of corporate memory, so they might do things better the next time. Countries forget the things that have occurred in their past, that make them unique. In many parts of the world — Europe in…

  • History of General Winn: the passing of a hero

    Bill Petro
    10 Nov 2009 | 8:12 am
    At the Air Force Academy Chapel I attended the memorial service for Brigadier General David W. Winn, whose family I have known for a decade and more. It was a moving experience to participate in a service with full military honors, befitting an officer of such singular character, a man with a life so well lived. This is a man who has fought for his country in two wars, first joining up at the age of 19 and flying in WWII. Following the war he attended college before returning to active duty. When I arrived at the Chapel, an honor guard stood upon the steps holding flags. These were the…

  • History of Guy Fawkes Day: How gunpowder mixed with Parliament

    Bill Petro
    4 Nov 2009 | 11:00 pm
    HISTORY OF GUY FAWKES DAY For our friends across the Pond November 5th is known as “Bonfire Night” or “Guy Fawkes Night”, and all over Britain people fire off fireworks, light bonfires, and burn effigies of Guy Fawkes. Guido Fawkes was an Englishman who, in popular legend, tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament with barrels of gunpowder. He was caught, imprisoned, tortured on the rack, and finally executed, as we’ll see. 400 years ago, Guy Fawkes was a co-conspirator in the “Gunpowder Plot” of 1605 in England. He and his cohorts decided to blow up…

  • History of Election Day: Why we vote on a Tuesday in November

    Bill Petro
    1 Nov 2009 | 11:00 pm
    HISTORY OF ELECTION DAY Why do we vote on a Tuesday in November in the US? Historically, the United States was an agrarian society where much of the calendar revolved around farming. In 1840, Congress set voting day on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November. This time provided a convenient month for farmers, who needed to travel perhaps overnight to the county seat’s polling places, following the Autumn harvest season. The weather would not yet have turned bad enough to make rural roads impassable. Rural Americans would begin their trip on Monday, rather than on Sunday…
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  • DIY Holiday Calendars

    Ellen Baker
    18 Nov 2009 | 6:19 pm
    by Ellen Luckett Baker Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained next week? Create a countdown calendar for the holidays. As a child, our family had an advent calendar each December to count down the days until Christmas. You can read more about the history and religious significance of advent calendars here. For this project, I've created two printable calendars that you can customize to reflect your family's own celebration of the holidays. One calendar is a gingerbread house with 24 days to count down until Christmas and the other calendar is a winter village with eight window openings…

  • Thanksgiving Crafts for the Kids' Table

    Isabel
    11 Nov 2009 | 10:50 pm
    By Cindy Hopper Let your children color their way to a festive Thanksgiving table. Grab some crayons and colored pencils, print off the downloads and your kids can decorate their own table. A Start with a colorful turkey for the centerpiece. Thanksgiving Turkey Centerpiece Download A Print two turkeys, color and cut-out. On the backs of the turkeys, place glue stick at top of each wing only. Stick the two turkeys together. Once turkey is dry place it over a small drinking cup. Thanksgiving Napkin Rings Download For the napkin ring, print on cardstock and color. Cut out and fasten with glue…

  • Recycled Napkin Rings for Your Thanksgiving Table

    Marie LeBaron
    4 Nov 2009 | 9:32 pm
    Thanksgiving Craft: DIY Recycled Napkin Rings By Marie LeBaron Having a beautiful Thanksgiving table can help set the dinner mood. Sometimes the table gets more compliments than the turkey! Here's a fun way to spice up your table with these decoupage napkin rings made from recycled paper tubes. Supplies: - paper tubes, toilet paper roll or paper towel roll - craft paper, preferably fall colors - decoupage, I used Mod Podge - sponge brush - scissors - napkins - embellishments, acorns, leaves, berries (make sure the kids know these are NOT edible) 1. First, measure and cut your piece of paper…

  • Last-Minute Kids' Owl Costume

    Ellen Baker
    28 Oct 2009 | 10:42 pm
    By Ellen Baker Still looking for a Halloween costume for your kiddo? Here's an easy way to turn a t-shirt into an owl costume in a couple of hours. If you don't have a sewing machine, you can simply glue the fabric feathers onto the costume with permanent fabric glue found at your local sewing shop or craft supply store. You can cut up old t-shirts or other old clothing for the feathers. So just cut and glue. Easy, right? I think this would also work pretty well for a wild thing costume. Supplies: -dark colored tee -fabric scraps (50-60 feathers) -thread and sewing machine (or permanent…

  • Kids' Halloween Menu

    Isabel
    25 Oct 2009 | 11:12 pm
    We're getting our Kids' Halloween Menu in order and these are the foods we'll be serving! The key for us is easy (few ingredients) and quick assembly. Mummy Dogs We found the instructions to make these in several locations, but I love the pictures at the Instructables. All you need are 1) hot dogs, 2) Pillsbury Cresent Roll dough and 3) mustard. Monster Finger Food We found this recipe at Family Fun which has some really great recipes. All you need are: 1) string cheese, 2) bell peppers (hello vegetable!), and 3) cream cheese to secure the "nails." Vampire Cookies LOVE these vampire cookies.
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  • An interview with Halloweenmaven

    4 Nov 2009 | 5:09 am
    Looking for tips on your Halloween decor? Inflatable hearse and poisonous cocktails...ghoulish grins. What inspires you?I love surprising my guests with little details and surprises behind every door.And don't forget the reading material. You never know when you might need instructions on battling monsters or casting a spell.

  • Boo Yaa All -Loving this!

    22 Oct 2009 | 7:27 am

  • And the award for best costume goes to?

    14 Oct 2009 | 8:57 pm
    If your dog has the temperament of my Shih Tzu,Tucker, do not attempt to dress them in costume. You could end up having authentic looking wounds to go with your costume. On the other hand, if your dog could care less about what you dress him in, then by all means take a look.Photo by Costume CrazeYou might be in for a howling good time...

  • Lighting Tricks Can Deliver a Big Treat to Your Halloween Bash

    28 Sep 2009 | 6:39 pm
    Are you afraid of the dark? Well here are a few tricks to lighten up the room in a safe but scary way... If your party is outdoors, trying to keep candles lit on a windy evening can be challenging. To avoid having a candle lighter glued to your hand all night, use LED lighted candles. They operate by battery and will last through the evening. No worries about open flames or relighting snuffed candles. And simply replace the battery next year if needed. Some of mine have lasted two years. Tip: Tealight LED's work great in those decorative candle holders and pumpkins. Keep the box that they…

  • Inspiration is never lacking at the Boo Bash!

    14 Sep 2009 | 10:19 pm
    Every year I am thrilled to see the creativity of people when it comes to their costumes but more importantly what inspires them. Sometimes it is movies and sometimes it is like a banner ad, full of messaging. If the year is a political year it can be downright...well...you never know who's going to show up. Lipstick on a Pig, anyone?We attract a talent pool of people who can act and sing their way to winning a trophy. And then there are others that just flop on the ground like a catfish who is fighting to get off that fishing line. I love it when celebrities ring the bell, you know the ones…
 
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