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Traditional VS. Modern Anniversary Gifts


Most people are familiar with the traditional materials list that good etiquette requires us use as a guide when selecting a gift to commemorate a wedding anniversary. If you are like most people, you might find it a bit challenging to convert the materials on the list into an acceptable gift idea.

Surviving Those Holiday Blues


Not everyone shares in the celebration and joy associated with the holidays. Many people feel stressed and unhappy in response to the demands of shopping for gifts, spending large amounts of money, attending parties and family gatherings, and entertaining houseguests.

A Thankful Thanksgiving


You may be wondering why I would call this article a Thankful Thanksgiving. Aren't all Thanksgivings Thankful? Unfortunately, no.

Thriving Through the Holidays


The holidays are upon us; a time of celebration and joy. I love the last days of November through the beginning of the New Year.

Ten Ways To Make The Holidays Easier Next Year


What does your holiday season usually look like -- a lot of rushing around at the last minute? The holidays really don't have to require so much effort -- if you plan ahead and spread the work out throughout the year. Here are ten tips for making your next holiday season a snap:PACK YOUR DECORATIONS THE RIGHT WAYI know you will be in a rush to get the house back in order after the holidays are over -- but don't just throw everything in a box.

The Rose


Lifestyle is style over amount. And style is an art - the art of living.

Seven Valentine's Day Tips for Spouses in "Less-Than-Perfect" Marriages


Valentine's Day can be a depressing day when you're in an unhappy or shaky marriage. In every store or advertisement you see romantic cards, heart-shaped boxes of candy, or select jewelry for the special lover's day.

Get Organised for Christmas... NOW!


Hasn't time flown? Only six weeks to Christmas!Now you may think that you're too busy to even contemplate that far ahead, however if you don't get your act together and prepare well in advance, instead of enjoying that time you could end up being totally stressed and miss valuable opportunities.Your Business ChecklistHave you planned and booked the venue for your team break-up?Do you know who will be having holidays and who will be working?Do clients, suppliers, colleagues etc.

Greeting Card Tango: How To Impress, Not Stress, During The Holidays


When it comes to holiday greeting cards, to send or not to send is often the question. Once you have decided in the affirmative, you then have to determine who to include on your list, what kind of card to choose and how to address the envelope.

Romance on a Budget


Valentine's Day is often synonymous with lush velvety looking redroses and spending big bucks on your sweetie. You're blinded byadvertisements touting the latest luxury jewelry, over-priced flowers, and exquisite five star dining.

Nine Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Head To The Office Party


One thing you can count on during the holiday season is the obligatory office party. No matter what the size of the organization, there is always an effort to bring coworkers together for one more moment of merriment.

The History And Origin Of Valentines Day


The oldest Valentine card still in existence was sent in 1415 by Charles Duke of Orleans, at the time a prisoner in the Tower of London, to his wife. The Duke's Valentine's card is now preserved and displayed in the British Museum.

A Valentines Day Story


Valentine's Day..

The Origins Of Mothers Day


Today Mother's Day or Mothering Sunday is celebrated all over the world. For florists and card shops the event is one of the highlights of the year, but the roots of Mother's Day are not commercial.

12 Things That Make Life Worthwhile!


Happy New Year! Around the world, this is a time of renewal, celebration of new opportunities, and great optimism. Please accept our best wishes for a year of peace, joy, and success.

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"Holidays" in the News:

TechDay.co.nz

Socom 4 Not Coming For Holidays, Pushed To 2011
I4U
What was to be one of the biggest holiday hits is now being pushed back to next year, as Socom 4 developers are unable to wrap up the project in time. ...
SOCOM 4 Deployment Delayed, Moving Out in 2011Kombo.com

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WKRG-TV

Tax holidays more about politics than economics
Baltimore Sun
One sign of tax holidays' stupidity is the criticism they get from thoughtful people on both sides of the political divide. Liberals hate temporary retail ...
U.S. States' Sales-Tax Holidays for School Shopping Derided as `Gimmicks'Bloomberg
Sales tax holidays mean win/win/win for retailers, shoppers and statesNational Retail Federation (press release) (blog)
More States Offer Back-to-school Tax Holidays, Despite State Revenue Woes ...PR Newswire (press release)
Bankrate.com -ConsumerReports.org (blog) -Barre Montpelier Times Argus
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French first lady's cameo ruins cabinet's holidays
Ottawa Citizen
The mood was of luvviness -- all kisses and smiles -- as Carla Bruni made her acting debut this week in front of the cameras for Woody Allen's next movie. ...

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Broadcom Stocks Up for the Holidays
Motley Fool
This practice, known as "hubbing," allows gadget manufacturers to manage their build-outs for hectic sales periods such as year-end holidays. ...

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This is London

Child abductions rise expected in summer holidays
AFP
LONDON — The number of British children abducted by a parent and taken overseas is expected to rise over the summer, the Foreign Office warned on Thursday. ...
Number of child abductions rises by 39 per cent in a year - Foreign OfficeTelegraph.co.uk

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CTIA's Annual Hot for the Holidays Awards Program to Accept Entries in August
PR Newswire (press release)
Look no further than the second annual CTIA Hot for the Holidays awards program, which honors the best mobile consumer electronics products and applications ...

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CPS offers 8 concessions to teachers
Chicago Tribune
Another concession would be eliminating nine paid holidays, which would trim the deficit by $88 million this year. If all eight suggestions were implemented ...
CPS Asks Teachers for New ConcessionsMyFox Chicago
Union pickets meeting, releases negotiation details; district passes new ...Catalyst Chicago

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Summer holidays leave consumers searching for toys
Independent
The school holidays have impacted on internet search terms according to figures released by market research and monitoring group Experian Hitwise. ...



Dancey Dancing Into Town Just in Time for the Holidays: The Yo Gabba Gabba ...
MarketWatch (press release)
CYPRESS, CA, Jul 28, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- In an announcement that is sure to reverberate through holiday gift lists in 2010, Vans announced today ...

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How to shop the Tax-free "holidays" in Maryland and Virginia
Examiner.com
Tax-free week is almost here! The time when Maryland and Virginia don't charge sales tax, so families can stock up on back-to-school items and not ...

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