Memorial Day Weekend

Expect The Unexpected Arrival When Your Soldier Comes Home

Kim Rabb | Posted 05.29.2012

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Take a moment to reflect on why we are celebrating Memorial Day. It is due to the sacrifice of these soldiers, men and women who have fought for our freedom.

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Three Poems for Memorial Day

John Lundberg | Posted 05.27.2012

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In honor of Memorial Day, I've selected two poems from the past and one from the present to help remember the sacrifices of our soldiers.

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Memorial Day: A Time to Remember Our Latino Veterans

National Council of La Raza | Posted 05.27.2012

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Today, more than 1.3 million Latinos serve in our armed forces and almost 16 percent of all newly enlisted, active duty members of all branches of the military are Hispanic. We are also veterans. In 2009, 1.1 million Latinos were veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, and that number continues to grow.

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CIA Remembers Those Lost In Covert War On Terror

AP | KIMBERLY DOZIER | Posted 05.27.2012

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WASHINGTON -- The CIA is remembering those lost in the hidden, often dangerous world of espionage, adding a new star to the intelligence agency's memo...

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An Inconvenient Truth on Memorial Day

Bonnie St. John | Posted 05.26.2012

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The inconvenient truth that won't be discussed enough this weekend is that fewer and fewer members of our armed forces are actually dying in today's wars. This Memorial Day, let's consider the courageous, wounded warriors.

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After Suspicious Behavior, Judge Gives Order To Edwards Jurors

AP | MICHAEL BIESECKER | Posted 05.26.2012

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GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Jurors in the John Edwards campaign fraud trial have the long holiday weekend to think over the case – but not talk about it...

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WATCH: Obama Honors Veterans During Memorial Day Weekend

AP | Posted 05.26.2012

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WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama is paying tribute to veterans during Memorial Day weekend, honoring those willing to sacrifice their lives for th...

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How Many Calories Will You Burn Doing Chores This Weekend?

Posted 05.26.2012

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For many, Memorial Day weekend is a time for barbecues and beach trips, complete with an extra day off to celebrate the symbolic start of summer. For ...

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Shades of Guilt in My Purple Heart

Shannon P. Meehan | Posted 05.25.2012

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When you see my Purple Heart, you see my sacrifice, but I see and feel much more. I see the people I killed, the civilians that I failed to protect, and I am reminded that there will be no Purple Heart for them.

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What To Do This Weekend

Posted 05.26.2012

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Dylan Fest 2012 Where: Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Place, (212) 777-1224 When: Friday, 8PM Price: $25 This past Thursday, Bob Dylan celebrated his 71s...

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The 13 Best TV Episodes To Celebrate Summer

The Huffington Post | HuffPost TV Staff | Posted 05.25.2012

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Warm weather, sunshine, the beach, cursed tiki statues, this is the stuff of summer TV episodes. With the hot sun comes vacation, and our favorite...

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The President's Memorial Day Prayer for Peace

Posted 05.25.2012

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PRAYER FOR PEACE, MEMORIAL DAY 2012 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Our Nation endures and thrives because of the devotion of our...

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Remembering the Dogs of War

Cesar Millan | Posted 05.25.2012

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Many people might pity the dogs, who obviously don't have much choice in the matter. They don't join ROTC or go to a recruiting office. However, I've always believed that dogs who have a purpose thrive.

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Who Invented Memorial Day?

Jim Downs | Posted 05.25.2012

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As America recognizes the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War, we would do well to revisit the origins of Memorial Day among freedpeople in Charleston.

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Standing Up for All the Fallen

Christopher Holshek | Posted 05.25.2012

We should respect each other's commitment to community and country. There is no reason why we cannot stand up for all the fallen, so that Memorial Day will honor all those who gave their lives in the service of their neighbors as well as their nation.

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Best Things To Do This Memorial Day Weekend

Posted 05.25.2012

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Thousands of tourists will descend on South Beach this weekend for Urban Beach Weekend and Miami Beach Police are reacting with police-state-like tact...

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Thirty Words to Honor a Fallen Veteran

Zachary Ehren | Posted 05.25.2012

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When witnessing a veteran's funeral, a person will notice that every move is made with robotic precision. Nonetheless, every soldier that has the honor of performing this service can feel the humanity and the strong emotions that are tied to that task.

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With Gas Prices It's 'Heads I Win, Tails You Lose'

Tyson Slocum | Posted 05.25.2012

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You might think that the declining price of gasoline means that we don't have to pay attention to all that talk about oil speculation driving up the price of oil. Right? Wrong.

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Chef Vanessa Cantave's 10 Tips To Upgrade Your Summer BBQ

The Huffington Post | Jessica Cumberbatch Anderson | Posted 05.26.2012

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BBQs are meant to be casual, but every now and then a summer celebration -- birthdays, family reunions, impromptu gatherings with friends -- calls for...

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Memorial Day 2012: A Day To Remember

Posted 05.25.2012

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By ALLEN G. BREED, ASSOCIATED PRESS Most people run marathons to challenge themselves. Maj. George Kraehe runs them to challenge others. As a me...

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PHOTOS: A Memorial Day Activity For Everyone In Town

Sarah Medina | Posted 05.25.2012

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Memorial Weekend is upon us! The sun is shining, you don't have to work on Monday and San Francisco is offering a superb roundup of can't-miss events....

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33 Reasons To Stay In Town Over The Long Weekend

Broke Girls Guide | Posted 05.24.2012

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Exhausted from dealing with the psychopath who calls himself your boss? Head to Culver City and grab a snack from Fraiche's secret menu. Then, catch an 8 p.m. screening of the classic (we're not kidding) film Center Stage.

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Bring Your Umbrella This Week

Posted 05.21.2012

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WASHINGTON -- After a gorgeous weekend, rain will be the name of the game for this week's weather in the nation's capital. While it won't be a complet...

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Airports, Roads & Train Stations To Avoid This Memorial Day

Posted 05.21.2012

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Memorial Day is just around the corner, and that means Americans will hit the roads, airports and trains in droves. Some 34.9 million traveled to mark...

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Lose the Last 10 Pounds by Memorial Day Weekend

Ramona Braganza | Posted 04.23.2012

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If you are like most people when it comes to getting your bikini body ready for summer, you may be waiting until "crunch time." Well with Memorial Day weekend being less than five weeks away, I'm here to tell you that "crunch time" has officially arrived.

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