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Celebrate the Fourth of July with a fun, kid-centered party that features easy to kid's crafts, holiday themed snacks and fun activities kids will love.

For almost two centuries, the image of Uncle Sam has been intimately associated with American Patriotism. But where did this symbol come from?

This paper plate Uncle Sam hat and patriotic windsock are perfect decorations for kids to make and use for an American Independence Day celebration.

What boy wouldn't love to have an Army themed birthday party? This is a theme they almost never outgrow, and there are so many possibilities for games and activities.

Download free printable 4th of July worksheets & other kids activities. Find a patriotic American flag coloring sheet, Fourth of July word scramble, simple matching game.

Recycle your old plastic planters into patriotic vases for Independence and Memorial Day holidays with simple to create stars and stripes and red, white and blue flowers.

A monument to love and extravagance, Boldt Castle - a 120-room mansion of granite, concrete and steel - is a must-see when visiting New York's Thousand Islands region.

The year is over, the party has ended, and that can only mean one thing: it's time to think about doing taxes. When you work at home, tax time might become melodrama.

Osaka has it all: rollercoaster rides and relaxation by day and revelry by night. A trip to Japan's second city promises twenty-four hour entertainment.

The challenge and mission of a federal agency can be exciting; the politics and bureaucracy can be frustrating. Placement and preparation have to be right.

During the Second World War little pressure was placed upon American society to rethink gender and racial stereotypes.

Turn your nursery into a learning garden by identifying botanicals with these sweet, reusable placards made from recycled empty gift cards and chopsticks.

Telling statistics reveal which countries bought the most American exports & sold the most imports at the expense of Uncle Sam's deficit since the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

Dancing can be freedom. It can also be an erotic act where the two partner skirt around each other like birds and animals do.

The irritation of chapped lips often escalates from a small cosmetic issue into a persistant painful condition, sending one on the endless pursuit of soothing comfort.

A dockworker comes to America to seek out his estranged father and instead finds love, turmoil, and war.

The music of wandering travelers and railroad hobos is all but forgotten in this age of rock and roll. Much of our modern music has its roots in traditional folk singing.

The Intelligent Portfolio by Christopher L. Jones is designed to help the investor make choices about investment risk and diversification using modern portfolio theory.

Easily one of the best releases of the year so far, The Undisputed Truth is exactly as its title describes.

The conversion to digital television is coming to the United States on Feb. 17 even if every household isn't quite ready for the switch.

The giant women's sewing pattern catalogs from the 1920s and 1930s included gorgeous, fascinating costume ideas, as well as vintage versions of some current standards.

Set up your buffet design in an effective, creative & functional manner to incorporate your decorating theme into the party. These tips add punch to your buffet design.

Millions of Americans will drive to parks or parking lots close to a fireworks show to watch for free. So why not a tailgate party?

Get printable U.S. Flag Day coloring sheets - patriotic American flag, eagle images. Download free patriotic kids' worksheets with White House, Liberty Bell, star themes.

Create a relaxing patio or deck with these outdoor sewing patterns for tablecloths, grill covers, BBQ mitts, outdoor cushions and patio chair covers.

Ways to save on those tax free shopping days. How to spend less and get more for back to school.

Doing taxes as a self employed professional is already a real pain. Gathering 1099s, looking over records, worrying. Is claiming expenses worth the time and trouble?

Unclaimed.org is an excellent website that helps you track down money that may be due to you. It's quick, easy, and best of all, free.

Here are some of the best funny dog costumes for Halloween 2009. Hip dog Halloween costumes let pets clothe his or her personality and win prizes for uniqueness.

Savings bonds, backed by the U.S. government, offer a safe place to build savings and a good way to buffer riskier investments in a portfolio.

Waiting for the forms. Filling out paperwork. Screaming obscenities at receipts. It must be tax time. Claiming income taxes at the year's end? That's self employment.

Superheroes were powerful weapons for the Allied forces during World War II. Superman and his pals were some of the finest propaganda tools in the Allied arsenal.

The comics home of Superman and Batman is bringing its famed multiverse to the cartoon flick 'Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths'. So, what's a multiverse?

Dothan, Alabama is a drive-by for most travelers, but Landmark Park, old-time Porter Hardware, the Opera House, plexiglass peanuts and wall murals are sights they miss.

When you can't pay taxes due on your federal return, don't make mistakes costing even more money. Negotiate a payment plan rather than using credit cards or IRA savings.

How do American citizens working overseas report their foreign earned income to the IRS in time for the April 15th deadline? They start by completing the right IRS form.

The Rolling Stones wanted to give a free concert at the end of their 1969 U.S. tour. Albert and David Maysles and Charlotte Zwerin were commissioned to film the show.

With the tragic end to the George O'Malley character, his story has powerfully, beautifully and finally been told.

Introverted personalities may feel more anxious over the holidays (Thanksgiving stress, Christmas tension, Easter anxiety). Here are 3 ways to cope with holiday stress.

Office equipment. Health insurance. Postage. Like it or not, it's expensive to be self employed. Learn how to manage bills and keep down costs.

Under the Bush Administration, America's image abroad deteriorated nearly every place in the world; Obama promised "a new dawn of American leadership is at hand."

Helpful activities that enhance American History lesson plans by incorporating visuals that encourage student observation, analysis, and higher thinking skills.

This year, Americans are seeking craftier alternatives to traditional yard signs and buttons to advertise their presidential nominee, making political pumpkins a hit!

Now there's a federally insured way to receive tax-free money, for life, from the equity in your home -- without making payments: the reverse mortgage.

With all the fun and excitement of living in a new city, don't overlook one important money-saver: Federal tax deductions for job relocation. Here's how to cash in.

First-time home buyers get $8000 as tax credit when they buy a home between Jan 1, 2009 and Dec 1, 2009. This can even be used for down payment and closing costs.

Tips for the preservice and beginning teacher looking for a decent beginning teacher salary

From 1940 to 1945, uniquely American superheroes led the fight on two fronts: reinforcing traditional American values and portraying the Axis as sinister and sub-human.

The John Bull is probably the most famous, and definitely the only one still operational, of the early steam locomotives.

Since The Peace Corps' creation via Kennedy's Executive Order 10924 in 1961, over 187,000 people have served as volunteers in 139 countries.