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Happy Leif Erikson Day, Everybody!

Emerald Catron — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 20:03:37 +0000

Hinga dinga durgen, it really is Leif Erikson Day!! In 2009, President Obama made a proclamation, and now on the ninth of October we honor the European commonly regarded as the actual first to discover America. Here are some great memes and a reggae-themed educational video with a bunch of Vikings (whaaaa?) from around the web to honor Christopher Columbus's less-conqueror-y predecessor.

Happy National Cheeseburger Day! 6 Weird Products to Celebrate

Stephanie McMaster — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:00:53 +0000

While every day in America may feel like National Cheeseburger Day, only Sept. 18 is. In honor of the glorious holiday that embodies all things America stands (ok, sits) for, we've rounded up some of the most fantastic products inspired by the greasy dietary staple of the U.S.:

Tech Savvy Top 5 To Survive The Holidays!

Craig Russell — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:46:01 +0000

It's the holidays! Why not let technology work for you by helping control your finances this year? Here are 5 apps to help you do just that-save your hard earned money! 5 Toshl A free expense tracker, Toshl is simple to use and allows you to view your expenses in chart format. The [...]

My Top 10 Annoying Things About the Holidays

Matt Hendricks — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:39:45 +0000

Well – it’s that time. The Sounds, the smells, and well, the annoyance… The Holidays are supposed to be a festive time I understand, but I’m already dreading a lot of it. Here’s my top 10 most annoying things about the holidays! Bah Humbug! #10 Christmas TV Shows #9 Carols #8 Too Much Red and [...]

Isn't She Dead Yet?

Craig Russell — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 05:32:43 +0000

Saw a commercial tonight for White Diamonds, the Elizabeth Taylor perfume they push around the holidays…here’s the video… This is from 1991…and I’m pretty sure Liz was about 70 then… Here she is in happier times with Wacko Jacko…

Happy Hanukkah From Adam Sandler

Mark Roberts — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:36:37 +0000

Hanukkah is an 8 day Jewish Festival of Lights. In addition to the lighting of the candles, Hanukkah is celebrated with traditional prayers and songs. Other Hanukkah traditions include the game of Dreidel, a game using a spinning top; eating potato pancakes or doughnuts fried in oil and giving gelt, real or chocolate money, as [...]