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How to Choose a Wedding Gift

If a couple does not have a wedding registry or you do not find a specific item on there you would like to give to them, you can create a gift that has personal value to it. Depending on your relationship with the couple and how well you know them, you can give them a gift that will benefit their interests. For instance, if they are both into the outdoors, you can purchase a piece of camping or hiking gear that they can use. You can also give them a gift based on what they are asking for. For example, if they are requesting a variety of small kitchen appliances, you can give them with a wide array of interesting cookbooks (i.e., if they asked for a blender, provide them with smoothie recipes). If the couple is going on their honeymoon to a destination you are familiar with, give them some advice on the best sights to see while they are there or give them gift certificates for restaurants you enjoyed (if possible).

Put yourself in the shoes of the bride and groom and think about what you would want or need as a newlywed. If you are still unsure about what to get the bride and groom, consult their family members or close friends who can make recommendations.

updated 2010-07-17 08:23:14

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Thanksgiving Day Parades

• 10AM ET - NBC: Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, hosted by Meredith Vieira, Matt Lauer and Al Roker

• 10AM ET - CBS: Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, hosted by Hannah Storm and Dave Price

updated 2010-07-17 23:48:48

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Wheelwright Museum

The Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian hosts changing exhibitions of contemporary and historic Native American art with an emphasis on the Southwest. Main gallery exhibitions change twice a year. Smaller galleries feature one-person shows by Native American artists and photographers, or items relating to the main gallery exhibition.

The museum and the Case Trading Post museum shop sponsor talks, seminars, meet-the-artist receptions, and many other events. A private, not-for-profit institution, the Wheelwright Museum does not charge an admission fee, and most of its events are free.

updated 2010-07-18 02:27:24

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Christmas in August

While the actual origins to the Christmas in August story are unknown, Yellowstone's Information Specialist Leslie Quinn speculates that the origins are based upon three factors. First, during the 1930s the celebration of Christmas in July was a popular celebration in the Rocky Mountains. Second, August 25th is the anniversary of the National Park Service. Third, there was an existing celebration in the park known as "Savage Days." Quinn discovered a 1966 article published by the Park's Recreation department titled, "“Christmas Comes Twice a Year—Once At Home and Once Up Here.” In the article, Gene "Mr Yellowston Music" Quaw, indicated that there was no Christmas in August celebration while he worked in Yellowstone during the 1920s and 30s. According to Quaw, there was a small Christmas in July celebration and that the employees would have an employee only celebration called "Savage Days" wherein a park employee would dress as Santa Claus.

Savage Days

In 1977, park historian Aubrey L. Haines, indicated that the earliest reference in the 1947 employee handbooks was an indication that read “Old Faithfull Savages held annual celebration” According to the August 1, 1947 issue of Yellowstone’s Weekly News the July 25th celebration had nothing to do with Christmas. "The 'savages' (concessionaire employees) at Old Faithful held a gala affair on July 25 known as “Savage Day.” Several floats were entered in the long parade up the main street at Old Faithful. The day concluded with a large masquerade ball in the evening ...

updated 2010-07-17 01:32:27

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Tai Chi

Today, most people practice T'ai Chi to improve their health. The slow motion routines, practiced with an intention to increase internal awareness, have been shown to build muscle strength, increase flexibility, and promote health, flexibility and longevity. Doctors and physical therapists recommend it for people with a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. Most importantly, practice of T'ai Chi improves your sense of well being, a factor which many believe is the key to most of its benefits. The range of medical conditions for which practice of T'ai Chi has potential benefits is remarkable! Here is a list of conditions for which medical evidence shows positive benefits for the regular practice of Tai Chi:

1. Helps maintain adequate bone density in post-menopausal women.
2. Knee osteoarthritis pain is decreased and feelings of well being are increased.
3. Increases flexibility in patients with ankylosing spondylitis.
4. Improves several risk factors related to heart disease, including lowering blood pressure, trigylcerides, cholesterol and C-reactive protein. It also improved the ability to exercise.
5. Improves the quality and length of sleep for those with sleep disorders.
6. For those with Parkinson's Disease it improves balance and the ability to walk.
7. A study showed improved balance in patients who had strokes and Tai chi was better than mobility and breathing exercises in achieving this goal. http://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletters/Harvard_Womens_Health_Watch/2009/May/The-health-benefits-of-tai-chi
8. Tai Chi practice improves posture, balance, flexibility, muscle mass and tone, stamina, and strength in older adults. As compared to stretching exercises, a tai ...

updated 2010-07-17 23:24:43

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Halloween Treat Bags

For kids, parenting websites recommend crafts like attaching two paper plates and cutting a small section away, and then decorating it like a black cat, with big goggly eyes and whiskers. Or green treat bags can have black paper hair added for a Frankenstein look, then draw on a few scars and add some goggly eyes and a quirky smile.http://www.parents.com/holiday/halloween/crafts/treat-bags/?page=3

Brand-new sterile clear plastic gloves can be used as creepy treat bags as well by putting [[candy corn] in the finger tips and then filling with popcorn. The glove opening gets sealed up and a spider ring can be placed on the ring finger.http://crafts.kaboose.com/handy-halloween-treat.html

For adults, black bags can be turned into tombstones with the white letters RIP written or painted on the bags. Green tissue paper flourished inside the bags can look like overgrown grass around the grave, and red paint can be drizzled to have a bloody look.http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/halloween-trickortreatbagscraftsideaskids.html

updated 2010-08-23 02:04:48

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Muiderslot

• Along with its medieval architecture and authentic moat, the castle is completely furnished with 17th century artifacts, including noble regalia, swords and armory.http://www.muiderslot.nl/english

• The staff's falconers host live demonstrations featuring birds of prey.http://www.iamsterdam.com/en/placestogo/muiderslot-castle/522414c9-d72b-4522-a1f2-659a2efd1dechttp://www.muiderslot.nl/ontvangsten/trouwfotos

• There are live performances given at the Muiderslot Theater on the castle grounds.http://www.muiderslot.nl/theater

• Muiderslot's gardens feature the Warmoeshof, Topiary and Cruydhof. Each garden is arranged in congruence to 17th century practices.http://www.holland.com/uk/discoverholland/gardens/muiderslot.jsp

• The castle offers dining amenities at the Florishof cafe and restaurant.http://www.holland.com/uk/discoverholland/gardens/muiderslot.jsp

updated 2011-01-17 22:39:37

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November 30

• The Daily Show: Domino Record (2006)

• The Daily Show: Arnold and Jackie against Piracy (2005)

• The Daily Show: Diana Tape exploration (2004)

• The Daily Show: David Blaine Disoriented (2000)

• The Daily Show: WTO Protest (1999)

updated 2012-05-12 19:23:05

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How to Make Stencils

updated 2010-07-17 09:24:58

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