Topic: Thanksgiving
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17 stories from 'Undefeated: Inside the 1972 Miami Dolphins’ Perfect Season’
Writer Mike Freeman explores the undefeated season of the Florida team in his book.
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Thanksgiving Day by the numbers: 10 mind-stuffing facts
Data from the Census and other sources provide some numerical insights into Thanksgiving, arguably the most cherished national holiday.
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23 of the best new and upcoming cookbooks/food books for the holidays
A list of the best new and upcoming cookbooks to diversify your own culinary repertoire or offer as holiday gifts.
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Thanksgiving: The top 5 tips for fostering gratitude in kids
Culture may be pushing kids to want, want, want, but a growing body of research shows that gratitude for what one already has is a huge component for kids of not just happiness, but of physical health, life satisfaction, and even grade point average. So what’s a parent to do? How does one foster gratitude in children, not just for the holidays but for the whole year? Never fear – we’ve read a bunch of the research and have come up with our top five tips for fostering gratitude in kids.
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'Heads in Beds': 6 crazy stories about working at a hotel
In "Heads in Beds," former hotel worker Jacob Tomsky reveals what really happens behind the scenes and offers suggestions as to how to ensure good service the next time you are a guest in a hotel.
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Black Friday: Small firms saw big bounce, too
Black Friday and Thanksgiving weekend sales rose 23 percent from last year for America's smallest businesses, according to a new survey. 'Small Business Saturday' helped sole proprietors, but Black Friday was where they saw the biggest gains.
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Spicy Greek turkey pie
Thanksgiving leftovers in mashed potato-topped turkey pie.
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Black Friday boom: Perfect start to promising holiday shopping season?
A record 226 million shoppers visited stores and websites over Black Friday weekend, up from 212 million last year. But the mood remains one of caution and strategic buying for the rest of the holiday season.
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Best Buy a winner in holiday sales weekend
Best Buy sees turnaround from disappointing 2010 Black Friday sales by opening at midnight, focusing on low TV prices. Beyond Best Buy, Macy's and Walmart also score well in holiday sales weekend.
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As Cyber Monday approaches, Black Friday sets new records
Black Friday this year set new records for in-store and online buying. Despite high unemployment and a generally worrisome economy, nearly half of all Americans went shopping.
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The war in Iraq: soldiers assess 'peaks and valleys,' prospects of a final attack
As they prepare for the final exit from the war in Iraq, US troops aim to avoid any spectacular attack – and take stock of a conflict that gave the Middle East its worst violence in recent decades.
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Black Friday online deals lure shoppers to make it a cyber Black Friday
Black Friday online deals are available on everything from laptops to loudspeakers. Some bargains are short-lived. Others will last through the weekend, into Cyber Monday, and beyond.
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So far, Black Friday seems to be bustling. Is the economy improving?
Black Friday weekend may give economists a snapshot of how shoppers are feeling going into the holiday season. Even though some consumer numbers are sluggish, Americans may spend when they hit the malls.
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Thanksgiving grilled cheese sandwich
Butternut squash and cranberry orange chèvre on pumpkin bread.
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Gabrielle Giffords serves Thanksgiving meal at military base
Gabrielle Giffords and her husband Mark Kelly helped serve the Thanksgiving meal at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.
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Arizona plane crash: tragedy on Thanksgiving
An Arizona plane carrying three children on their way home for Thanksgiving crashed leaving no sign of survivors.
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A cornucopia of myths: Five things you thought you knew about Thanksgiving
Since the first Thanksgiving occurred, reportedly in 1621, historians and pop culture have spread a cornucopia of tall tales, half truths, and straight-up lies. But this Thanksgiving, we're thankful for the truth. So before you succumb to the delights of turkey day, allow us separate fact from fiction for you.
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On Thanksgiving, space station astronauts don't have to watch their weight
The Thanksgiving menu for astronauts aboard the International Space Station includes turkey, yams, and cherry-blueberry cobbler, all served up – or is it down? – in a microgravity environment.
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Thanksgiving now a Black Friday 'prequel'? Big deals begin Thursday.
To lure Americans away from the Thanksgiving table and into the Black Friday shopping frenzy, US retailers are offering some delectable early-bird specials.
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Thanksgiving Google doodle turkey lays 12 Easter eggs
The Thanksgiving turkey on Google's home page comes with a full wardrobe. You can change the bird's feathers, hairstyle, and even footwear. In fact, by our calculations – keeping in mind that all of our finance and tech support staff have already left for the holiday, leaving us with an office full of liberal arts majors – Google's turkey has 2,985,984 possible combinations. Among those, there are 12 secret combinations. Find the right outfit and – poof! – the turkey reveals several bonus accessories. However, discovering all 12 could take you longer than cooking a Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings. Fear not! We found each of the outfits so that you don't have to. Sit back and enjoy.
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Thanksgiving travel: Top 3 ways to spot delays
Thanksgiving Day is one of America's most cherished holidays, yet the 24 hours before the celebration begins seem to create the biggest challenges. Will you get to your destination safely? Will you be on time? It's no surprise that Americans encounter snags. Some 42.5 million people will be traveling more than 50 miles this year to their Thanksgiving destinations, according to AAA, a 4 percent increase over last year. Here are three methods to help you plan ahead and avoid travel delays:
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Thanksgiving dinner: Why is it more expensive?
The cost of a Thanksgiving turkey is up $3.91 cents over last year. Overall, a Thanksgiving dinner is up 13 percent since last Thanksgiving.
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Thanksgiving Day proclamation: Its curious link to 'Mary Had a Little Lamb'
As presidential messages go, the traditional Thanksgiving Day proclamation is richer than most in oddball trivia. Here are some fun facts about its genesis.
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Thanksgiving turkeys get presidential pardon (video)
Two 45-pound turkeys, named Liberty and Peace, got a presidential Thanksgiving pardon today.
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Black Friday 2011 deals: How about 20 percent off a new car?
Looking for a great deal on Black Friday 2011? You could elbow your way through big-box stores. But don't forget car dealerships, where new-car discounts may run in the thousands.
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Cider-braised turkey drumsticks and thighs
Having a smaller Thanksgiving gathering? Try braising turkey drumsticks instead of roasting a whole bird.
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Chocolate pecan pie
Seasonal favorite pecan pie is even better with a little chocolate.
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Why Iran sanctions are pushing up oil prices
Oil prices rose above $108 per barrel in the wake of new sanctions on Iran. The US, Canada, and Britain announced new sanctions on Iran's energy and finance sectors.
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Five reasons why the congressional supercommittee failed
Congress’ goal when it created this panel was not to resolve a fiscal mess. It was merely to buy time so it could avoid painfully tough choices.
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Black Friday 2011: Best deals not always at Walmart, Amazon
Black Friday 2011 is prompting other retailers to offer lower prices on some items than Walmart does. Amazon's Black Friday 2011 deals remain a mystery.
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