Thursday, December 31, 2009
From The White House Blog: President Obama sends out good wishes for the new year. Good evening. Tonight, as Americans across the country gather with family and friends, I want to wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year. This is always a hopeful time, as we celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of another. […]
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Monday, December 28, 2009
FROM THE WHITE HOUSE BLOG: President Barack Obama’s address from earlier today. Good morning, everybody. I wanted to take just a few minutes to update the American people on the attempted terrorist attack that occurred on Christmas Day and the steps we’re taking to ensure the safety and security of the country. The investigation’s ongoing. And I spoke again this […]
Monday, December 28, 2009
New stats show holiday shoppers spent more this season than last Some Christmas cheer for retailers and good news for the economy today. Consumer spending during the period of November first through Christmas Eve rose 3.6 percent. That’s a heck of a lot better than what happened last year, when fears of economic disaster had shoppers holding tight to their […]
Thursday, December 24, 2009
On a night like this, the stars seem to twinkle a little brighter. If you’re a believer in the magic of Christmas; well you might just hear the jingling of sleigh bells in the distant sky. If your thoughts turn to Jesus, perhaps you’ll look to the heavens searching for that mysterious star that proclaimed the Savior’s birth. On a night like this, the stars seem to […]
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Want to keep your holiday calorie in-take in check, remember to go for white meat instead of dark. A decision like that can save you a few hundred calories during this holiday season of eat, drink, and be merry. The InStyle website has a nice reminder post on how you can make some sensible choices with a little extra effort. Jackie Keller, […]
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Media Mogul/Talk Show Superstar Oprah Winfrey is well known for her generosity. Not only does she fund numerous charity ventures, she loves to give special gifts to individuals as well. The entertainer’s list of all-time favorite gifts is on her Oprah.com website here. Josh Groban’s Noël CD made the “O” list. Since its release in 2007, this collection of popular Christmas tunes has sold […]
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Shoppers are expected to flood stores and malls today On the last weekend before Christmas, there are predictions shoppers will get real serious about their gift buying. Retailers are hoping to be swamped by folks looking for bargains and last minute gift ideas. No matter how good the numbers are this weekend, some analysts say they won’t be good enough […]
Monday, December 14, 2009
Holiday shoppers buying into “… a little faith” Mitch Albom, author of the hugely popular, “Tuesdays with Morrie” and “The Five People You Meet In Heaven” has a new bestseller about faith this holiday season. “Have A Little Faith: A True Story” is the number one bestseller on the Barnes & Noble website Monday evening. The nonfiction book is about […]
