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Friday Feedback for February 24, 2012
Lincolns birthday, 2/12, and Washingtons birthday, 2/22, used to be observed as separate holidays. Presidents Day, as I understand it, was created to save a day of work and give workers an additional 3-day weekend. I see from [some web] sites … that
Updated: 02/24/2012 09:35A
Sharing delicious Purim treats
At Purim, as with most holidays, Jews can state, “They tried to kill us, we won, lets eat.” However at Purim we must add an addendum: “Lets help others eat as well.” We are traditionally obligated to send mishloach manot, sometimes called shalach
Updated: 02/24/2012 09:23A
Fixing a slow draining dishwasher is usually a simple task
—Sara H Ypsilanti, MI Hi Sara, During the holidays we tend to give ... Hi Keith, After I run the dishwasher, I notice quite a bit of water left in the bottom. It will drain but usually takes a couple of hours. Any suggestions before I call a repair
Updated: 02/24/2012 09:16A
Travel gets Tomorrows World treatment in Channel 4 reality show
A press release for the programmes states: “Viewers will find out about the way our holidays will continue to change with the years, as augmented reality travel guides on our smart phones take a greater role in picking the perfect holiday for our
Updated: 02/24/2012 09:14A
Nick Cranes Grand Tour
The children had never had a Mediterranean holiday. Imogen (16), Kit (15) and Connie (11) have spent more holidays than most pitching tents in Gore-Tex latitudes. For once, announced Kit, we just want to go south, towards the sun.
Updated: 02/24/2012 09:12A
Ban on age discrimination shelved
Millions of pensioners have been left at risk of inferior hospital treatment, more expensive insurance and a narrower choice of holidays after ministers shelved a ban on age discrimination. By Tim Ross Measures to outlaw ageism in the provision of
Updated: 02/24/2012 09:12A
Pays de la Loire recommends family holiday resorts
Britons planning family holidays in France have been encouraged to check out some of the destinations on offer in the Pays de la Loire region. The local tourist board recommended a number of famille plus resorts situated near the coast,
Updated: 02/24/2012 09:09A
From Corfu to Athens- What the Economic Crisis means for the Tourist Industry
Corfu, the largest of these islands, has been a British holiday favourite for decades. But how has this popularity been affected by the recent troubles in Greece, and what do economic changes mean for Brits who already have summer holidays booked?
Updated: 02/24/2012 09:03A
Commentary: Demand at food banks doesnt have offseason
By ANNE McGRAW REEVES, The Patriot-News Theres not a whole lot exciting happening during the dead of winter: no big holidays, no long breaks, no flashy festivals. But it doesnt matter what time of year it is for the areas food banks; the demand for
Updated: 02/24/2012 09:02A
5 Ways Affiliates Can Use Valentines Day Strategies To Boost Mothers Day Sales
A slice of the current Valentines Day data shows: Shoppers began to think about Valentines Day earlier in 2012 than previous years with purchases in flowers, jewelry and beauty increasing sharply — even as early as the 5th of February.
Updated: 02/24/2012 09:02A
