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Ideas for teaching kids meaning of Fourth of July
NEW YORK -- America traditionally celebrates its birthday with flags, fireworks, parades and barbecues, so how are kids going to get the real meaning behind Independence Day?
NEW YORK -- America traditionally celebrates its birthday with flags, fireworks, parades and barbecues, so how are kids going to get the real meaning behind Independence Day?
AND THE SHOW GOES ON ... Local couple keeps things moving at Miss South Carolina Pageant
On Friday, Tony and Mitzie DeAloia left their home in Santee for vacation. But this is no typical vacation; it's a working vacation, one they will spend helping the young women of the Miss South Carolina organization prepare for and shine on pageant night, July 4.
On Friday, Tony and Mitzie DeAloia left their home in Santee for vacation. But this is no typical vacation; it's a working vacation, one they will spend helping the young women of the Miss South Carolina organization prepare for and shine on pageant night, July 4.
Stores, brands tap into power of frugal bloggers
NEW YORK -- When Melissa Garcia was frustrated by Old Navy's scanty coupon offerings, she didn't just complain to the store. She vented on a message board tied to her blog consumerqueen.com, which is read by at least 30,000 people each month and now, increasingly, by corporate America.
NEW YORK -- When Melissa Garcia was frustrated by Old Navy's scanty coupon offerings, she didn't just complain to the store. She vented on a message board tied to her blog consumerqueen.com, which is read by at least 30,000 people each month and now, increasingly, by corporate America.
Rediscovering the Declaration: Patriotic readings help bring Fourth of July alive
Marylou Chicote, site administrator for a Revolutionary War monument in Vermont, was looking to make the Fourth of July about something more than barbecues and fireworks, so she turned to the piece of paper that started it all -- the Declaration of Independence.
Marylou Chicote, site administrator for a Revolutionary War monument in Vermont, was looking to make the Fourth of July about something more than barbecues and fireworks, so she turned to the piece of paper that started it all -- the Declaration of Independence.
MEASURE OF A MAN: Robert Addison Sr. named T&D Father of the Year
His children are grown and out on their own, but that didn't stop Marcia Brandhorst from honoring her 71-year-old father with a nomination for The Times and Democrat's Father of the Month contest.
His children are grown and out on their own, but that didn't stop Marcia Brandhorst from honoring her 71-year-old father with a nomination for The Times and Democrat's Father of the Month contest.
A father's wisdom: Ten top dads share what it means to be a father
Earlin Humes II of Orangeburg, July 2008 Father of the Month; father of two: Jonathan, 26, and Earlin III, 12; married to Donna
Earlin Humes II of Orangeburg, July 2008 Father of the Month; father of two: Jonathan, 26, and Earlin III, 12; married to Donna
Sgt. Charles King, a prudent father
The importance of the father-child relationship has been emphasized for ages. An English proverb says, "One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters." And Sigmund Freud stated, "I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father's protection."
The importance of the father-child relationship has been emphasized for ages. An English proverb says, "One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters." And Sigmund Freud stated, "I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father's protection."
Tourist spots bank on people staying close to home
LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. -- Steve Puricelli admits he couldn't have picked a worse day to buy a motel -- Sept. 15, 2008.
LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. -- Steve Puricelli admits he couldn't have picked a worse day to buy a motel -- Sept. 15, 2008.