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May 1st Is May Day (International Workers' Labor Day) – Top Memes

Keith James — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:59:29 +0000

Mayday, Mayday! No, not that kind of May Day… Today is actually ‘Labor Day’ or International Workers’ Day around the world in more than 80 countries, so we thought we’d celebrate with some humor as usual! Here are your May Day memes: [button href="http://961wodz.com/national-administrative-professionals-day-memes-for-secretaries-receptionists-and-office-assistantseverywhere/" title="Next Holiday Memes: National Secretaries Day" align="center"]

National Administrative Professionals Day – Memes For Secretaries, Receptionists And Office Assistants Everywhere

Keith James — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:50:52 +0000

Today is National Administrative Assistant’s Day in honor of all of those men and women who hold the office together LITERALLY with scotch tape, post-its, copy paper and the ink of their pens. They are the backbone of any office and without them the whole office just might as well close! Here are some memes [...]

Martin Luther King and 10 Other Famous 'Juniors'

Danny Groner — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 17:00:49 +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.

10 Enchanting Winter Solstice Celebration Photos

Amanda Ferris — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 18:26:57 +0000

In England, many Druids celebrate the longest night of the year by conducting a ritual at Stonehenge. While it is the first day of Winter, many of the modern-day Druids are celebrating the fact that the days will get longer until the Summer Solstice in 2013. The ancients held many feasts to honor the changing [...]

Top Vegan Desserts for the Holidays- Zach's Favorites

Jumpin' Zach Flash — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 12:10:59 +0000

The holidays are a time for family, fun, and of course, food. And, the best kind of food, other than the main course, is dessert. Whether it's sugar cookies, gingerbread cookies or pie and cake, desserts are a staple at a dinner table during the holidays. So, what about those vegan out there? (A vegan is a person who does not eat meat, fish, dairy, eggs or honey.) What do vegans eat for dessert around the holidays? I have been vegan for about six years. I have been through many, many holidays where I could not eat the desserts on the table. So, I found some recipes for vegan treats and started bringing those to the festivities. Today, I would like to share a few of my favorite vegan desserts for the holidays.

The Holidays Are Here- A Time For Decorations Gifts And Over eating

Kevin Quinn — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:00:23 +0000

If you are like me you enjoy going to a fine restaurant to eat during the holiday season. There are a few things you can do to keep yourself from eating way too much. As we head into a new year here are some tips that will keep you from joining over eaters anonymous.1. Take [...]

Santa's Not So Grand Entrance

Chip Douglas — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:10:40 +0000

At the Broad Street Mall in Reading, England, a large crowd had gathered for the arrival of Santa — or as they say across the pond — Father Christmas. Santa was supposed to come rappelling down a long rope from an opening in the tall ceiling. Problem is his beard got caught in the rope [...]

Holiday Shopping Now Starts Before Black Friday or Cyber Monday — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 23:15:45 +0000

While some fanatical Black Friday and Cyber Monday shoppers are already at the gates waiting to assault the holiday-shopping season with their fearsome craving for stuff, some retail analysts say the gates are actually open now and the race is already in progress.

Thom Blischok, chief retail strategist for Booz and Company says, “Cyber Monday has begun, essentially. No question about it.”

New Red Velvet Cake Donut Surprisingly Not Super-Healthy … but Delicious

Mike Adams — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 22:22:42 +0000

Dunkin Donuts aims to make their holiday menu extra special in the coming months with the introduction of a delectable red velvet cake donut garnished with a drizzle of cream cheese.

Fun, Weird and Offbeat June Holidays

Hannah Gutenplan — Tue, 29 May 2012 15:30:44 +0000

The month of June is full of fun, bizarre and offbeat holidays that you can celebrate. We all know Father’s Day is on the third Sunday in June and Flag Day is June 14th, but what about the other lesser known, funny, wacky or just plain weird holidays in June? June is full of unusual holidays, almost one for every day. Who even knew National Yo-Yo Day existed?