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How to Have a Green Fourth of July
By Maura Judkis -
Fresh Greens
- July 3, 2008
From fireworks to food, be green this weekend.
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Returning Meaning to Memorial Day
By Bret Schulte -
Nation & World
- May 22, 2008
Veterans call for a fixed date and less emphasis on weekend fun.
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On the Eve of Israel's 60th Birthday, Little Cheer Among Its Arab Citizens
By Larry Derfner -
Nation & World
- April 30, 2008
While Jews celebrate, Arabs talk about the "Day of Catastrophe."
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Trail Mix: April Fools' Edition
By Alison Go -
The Paper Trail
- April 2, 2008
Pranks aplenty at Hawaii-Manoa, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Oklahoma
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Lift a Pint for a New Federal Holiday
By Paul Bedard -
Washington Whispers
- February 28, 2008
Finally, a federal proposition we can all get behind.
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Valentine’s Day: Spend or Save?
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- January 29, 2008
Men are expected to outspend women by nearly 2 to 1 celebrating the day.
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Christmas Treats for Early Voters: Holiday Ads
By Liz Halloran -
Nation & World
- December 21, 2007
Candidates from both parties are spreading holiday cheer via cyberspace and the airwaves.
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So, What Would Jesus Buy?
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- December 20, 2007
A new antishopping documentary urges Americans to stifle their gift-giving impulses.
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Gift Cards: No Longer Bad Presents
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- December 14, 2007
The rise in gift cards this year is largely because they have improved.
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Same Holiday, Different War
By Rick Atkinson -
Nation & World
- December 12, 2007
The battlefield has always been a poignant place to spend the holidays.
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Breaking Bread—and Egg Nog—with Scribes
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- December 7, 2007
Hosting an endless round of holiday parties at the White House.
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LED Lights Are Looking Even Brighter
By Marianne Lavelle -
Beyond the Barrel
- December 5, 2007
Chevy Chase would have rejoiced.
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Giving Experiences Instead of Things
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- November 27, 2007
One blogger speaks out against the holiday culture of excess.
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When Family Feels Like the Enemy
By Lindsay Lyon -
Health
- November 26, 2007
Emotional conflicts between spouses or among close kin can take a toll on physical health.
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'Tis the Season for Light-Emitting Diodes
By Marianne Lavelle -
Beyond the Barrel
- November 26, 2007
The high upfront cost means this is an investment in smarter holidays.
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How to Shop Like an Expert
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- November 20, 2007
A consumer psychologist shares her secrets about holiday spending and more.
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On Parenting: How to Avoid Thanksgiving Burns
By Nancy Shute -
Health
- November 20, 2007
Young children are very vulnerable to scalds and contact burns.
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Firms Need a Gift-Giving Strategy
Small Biz Scene
- December 11, 2006
It's that time of year when calendars, cards, and candy fill up workplaces. That's why small-business owners need to be a bit more creative with their holiday gift giving to stand out among the crowd, says Alice Bredin, a small-business adviser at American Express.
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