December

Art Basel Miami Beach: Awesome

Stephanie Sarkis, Ph.D. | Posted 03.04.2012

Read More: Miami Beach, Miami, Yves Klein, Florida, Art, Art Basel, ARt Exhibition, Art Museum, December, Collins Avenue, Modern Art, South Florida, Miami Around Town, Miami News

"Awesome" is a word I reserve for a few select things I have experienced, including walking on the Great Wall of China and my mom's Reuben sandwiches. Art Basel Miami Beach is also on that list.

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The Small Hero Amongst Us All

Jonathan Agin | Posted 02.26.2012

Read More: Michael Jackson, Heroes, Children, Chemotherapy, The Kardashians, December, End of Year, Childhood Cancer, Amy Winehouse, Celebrities, Cancer, Impact News

Yes, heroes do exist; they walk amongst us in very small packages, never trying to be heroes. They simply just are.

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Challenging The Christian Month Of December

Warren J. Blumenfeld | Posted 02.23.2012

Read More: Religious Imperialism, Christian Hegemony, Oppression, Christian Privilege, Holiday Season, Christian December, Christmas, December, Christianity in America, Religion News

What we are experiencing is a form of Christian cultural imperialism (hegemony): a promotion of the larger Christian culture, celebrations, values, and beliefs.

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How My Childhood Heroes Led Me To A Life Of Sex, Drugs, And Rock And Roll

goodmenproject.com | Posted 12.21.2011

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In December of 1962 when I was eight years old, one of the few things in my life that really mattered to me, aside from the upcoming Christmas holiday...

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6 Ways to Beat Holiday Stress

Stephanie Sarkis, Ph.D. | Posted 02.14.2012

Read More: Toys, Channukah, Holidays, Children, Shopping, Money, Christmas, December, Home, House, Kwaanza, Kids, Spending, Festivus, Hannukah, Entertaining, Family, Stress, Healthy Living News

You've had it with the holidays. It's run, run, run, spend, spend, spend. You are actually happy when they are over. So how can you get through the holidays, and maybe actually enjoy them?

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Happy Hanukkah: the Latke Mobile Menorah

Vivian Reiss | Posted 02.12.2012

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Even though my menorah is dedicated to the latke, the symbolic fried food that I make for chanukah comes from my Hungarian roots: langos.

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The Magic of Swedish Gingerbread Cookies

Anna Brones | Posted 02.08.2012

Read More: Gingerbread Cookies, Holiday Recipes, Swedish Recipe, Sweden, Swedish Food, Gingerbread House, Cooking, Gingerbread, December, Baking, Christmas, Food, Advent, Recipe, Holidays, Christmas Cookies, Holiday Season, Food News

Just as candles are an integral part of celebrating Advent, so are pepparkakor. Gingerbread cookies are the staple of Swedish Advent coffee gatherings and celebrations and the must-have baked good of the season.

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Britney Spears, Lucy Liu & More: Today's Famous Birthdays

The Huffington Post | Posted 12.02.2011

Read More: Nelly Furtado, December 2, December 2nd, December, Britney Spears, Famous Birthdays, Celebrity Birthdays, Lucy Liu, Celebrity News

In a world with nearly 7 billion people, chances are someone famous is celebrating their birthday today. And indeed: Britney Spears, Lucy Liu, and ...

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Obama Poll Watch -- December, 2010

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011

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Obama once again charted an unbelievably stable month in terms of approval ratings. The mildly good news was in his disapproval rating, which dropped significantly over the course of December.

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December Float of the Month: Tangerine-Pomegranate Float

Maria Rodale | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Pomegranate, Holiday Dessert, December, Holidays, Ice Cream Float, Christmas Dessert, Food News

Here is a dessert for Christmas that is not only easy and simple (as all floats are) but also much lighter and palate cleansing than a plateful of cookies or a slab of pie.

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Counting Down To The Winter Solstice

Donna Henes | Posted 11.17.2011

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This week leading up to the Winter Solstice is the darkest of the year. True, the week following the solstice is just as dark, but the energy is different.

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Legacy: December Gifts, Writing The Dark Into Light

Rachael Freed | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Holidays, Light, The Inner Life, Legacy, Spirituality, Holiday Light, December, December Light, December Darkness, Darkness, Healthy Living News

Is it any wonder that in December, the darkest month of all, we yearn for light? The physical reality of long nights and shortened days reverberates through us, affecting our emotional and spiritual states, as well.

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Ring in the Holidays With Style

Lisa Mirza Grotts | Posted 05.25.2011

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Giving a truly great present speaks volumes, but how can you be sure to find the one that will perfectly suit the person you're shopping for? The following tips are a guide to savvy gift-buying.

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The Intuitive Life: How to En-Lighten Up This December

Margaret Ruth | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Lighten Up, Personal Growth, Spirit, Spirituality, Margaret Ruth, December, The Inner Life, Healthy Living News

With just a small switch of awareness though, you can take advantage of this season and find wonderful ways to not only enjoy the time ahead, but also expand your own inner awareness and personal intuition.

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