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Articles

The Katrina Cottage: Frequently Asked Questions
Learn about this innovative solution to the Gulf Region's housing crisis in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

Wreaths are More than Just Decorations
Wreaths have been used as war symbols, as well as house identifiers. Learn more about wreaths and how to decorate with them.

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Fair Trade Gives People a Fair Chance
Find out how your shopping habits can help someone in a developing country.

The Legends and Lore of Valentine's Day
Ever wondered how the Valentines Day tradition started?

Saving on Prescription Drugs
Many Americans struggle with the high price of prescription medicine.

Happy Kwanzaa
Learn what this holiday is all about. Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration that starts on December 26th. Learn more about the origin and traditions of this holiday.

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Ben Franklin's Letter to the Editor
Re: Saving Daylight An actual duplicate of Franklin's letter in which he described why there should be some changes with the clocks.

Fourth of July SIZZLERS!
Top Ten HOTTEST Independence Days Fourth of July is a time for picnics, parades, and fireworks, but maybe not in these towns. Check out how HOT some places get during this patriotic holiday.

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Why is Good Service so Hard to Schedule?
Sick of waiting on the repair man? So are we! Demand the good service that you deserve.

Videos

Fairview Gardens
Surrounded by strip malls and sub-divisions, Fairviews gardens, one of the oldest organic farms in the country manages to feed over 500 families.

Special Olympics Introduction
Tim and Eunice Shriver along with Tom Arnold, Senator Tom Harkin, Filmmaker Peter Farrelly, the athletes, coaches, families and volunteers strive to make the First National Special Olympics a life-changing event for all involved.

Products

Season Two
Episode 8

Quilted Barns? That's what you'll find in Grundy County, Iowa, where an arts program brought agriculture to the rescue of both the family and Historic barns.Lobsterman Paul Hickey takes us out to sea in one of the countries favorite meals.Surrounded...

Season Two
Episode 4

Ames opened both its heart and home to the 1st ever National Special Olympics. This railroad town in the middle of America's breadbasket played an outstanding host to the event. Tim and Eunice Shriver along with Tim Arnold, Senator Tom...

Green Blog

Cleaning Products Exposed!
July 8, 2008 1:33 PM

Weather Chatter

March - Maple Syrup
March 4, 2008 2:38 PM

Halt the Holiday Hustle
November 26, 2007 10:44 AM

Move Thanksgiving?!
November 20, 2007 5:53 PM

Blog

Let the Games Begin
September 5, 2005 12:09 PM

Patriot Day - 5th Anniversary
September 11, 2006 11:01 AM


Thanksgiving Traditions
November 16, 2007 2:47 PM


Thanksgiving Weather
November 8, 2006 10:07 AM

Curing the common cold
September 28, 2006 12:24 PM

On the Road with Farmers' Almanac TV
October 20, 2006 2:59 PM