June 12th, 2008
June 14 is Flag Day in the United States. This holiday, started in 1949, celebrates the adoption of the “Stars and Stripes” as the official flag on the United States on June 14, 1777.
Flag Day is marked by parades and by the displaying of the flag. Before you get yours out, brush up on your […]
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May 26th, 2008
If you live in the US, I hope you are enjoying your extra day off work and the “first day of summer.” All over the b5media system, bloggers are talking about Memorial Day. Here’s a sampling:
At “DC Traveler,” they are talking about Washington DC’s Memorial Day parade.
At “Kettle and Cup,” Marye shares a plethora […]
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May 26th, 2008
The True Meaning of Memorial Day
As we enjoy our cookouts, ballgames, and family get-togethers today, let’s make sure to take a moment to remember America’s fallen service men and women–the true reason we celebrate Memorial Day.
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May 21st, 2008
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May 20th, 2008
It’s difficult to believe that this weekend is Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start to the summer season. However, Memorial Day is much more than an occasion for cook-outs, ballgames, and family get-togethers.
Memorial Day began as “Decoration Day” on May 31, a day to honor the Union soldiers killed in the Civil War. The […]
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April 15th, 2008
I filed mine; did you? Suffice it to say that Tax Day is not a pleasant day for freelancers in the United States.
Do you ever wonder where those dollars are going? The Council for Contemporary Families offers these tax facts:
For every $100 in income tax you pay,
$32 goes to national defense
$19 goes towards interest […]
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