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Martin Luther King and 10 Other Famous 'Juniors'

Danny Groner — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:00:49 +0000

Today people will stop and reflect about the legacy of the late civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. — one of a number of famous people who made marks of their own despite having names that ended with "Junior." Dr. King's father was also a minister who inspired many followers, but obviously his son reached even greater heights. Here's a look back at ten other famous Juniors.

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Skip the Ties — All Dad Wants for Father's Day is You

Shauna Wright — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 17:33:37 +0000

If you’re having a tough time finding a gift for Father’s Day, you’re not alone. But here’s the good news: most dads don’t want anything other than to spend a little extra time with you.

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10 Delicious King Cakes for Mardi Gras

Kathy Landin — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:15:08 +0000

The king cake is a traditional Mardi Gras food. It is usually a ring-shaped pastry, sometimes filled with cheese or jelly and sprinkled with the colors of Mardi Gras. It began as an Epiphany treat, celebrating the arrival of the Three Wise Men to the stable where Jesus was born. Oh, and it’s delicious.

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Survey Says — Holidays Are No Longer the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Shauna Wright — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:22:49 +0000

Seems “holiday cheer” may be a misnomer, at least according to a new survey. Consumer Reports polled 1,013 adults, revealing that 90 percent of us have at least one thing to complain about the holidays, and 15 percent hate that they’re expected to be nice.

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One in Five Americans to Get Second Job for the Holidays – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:34:55 +0000

The holidays can be expensive, and this year 21 percent of Americans plan to get a second job to help pay for all the gifts and travel costs that go with the season.

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Looking For New Years Eve Ideas?

Andree Valentine — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 22:58:33 +0000

Not heading out of town for the holidays this year? Looking to do something memorable on the first day of 2011 without spending the money needed for a warm-weather or ski vacation? You have lots of options – some even in your own back yard.

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Holiday Travels 2010

Andree Valentine — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:35:21 +0000

You won’t be the only one taking a trip this holiday season.

AAA announced today that it expects 92.2 million Americans to travel during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. That’s a 3.1 percent increase over the same period last year.

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