Today's Home Spun Wisdom Archive


Top Tips for a Greener Holiday Workplace

Monday, December 17th, 2007
RISMEDIA, Dec. 18, 2007-A recent survey shows that while more than half of the companies polled have year-round green programs, few have instituted special procedures to take advantage of sparsely populated offices during the second half of December.
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Survey Reveals Many Employees Taking Time off during Holiday Season

Friday, December 14th, 2007
RISMEDIA, Dec. 17, 2007-In a month filled with several major holidays including Kwanzaa, Hanukah, Christmas, and New Year's Eve, the halls of offices everywhere are not only decked, but very, very quiet.
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This Year’s Most Happening Hot Spots

Thursday, December 13th, 2007
RISMEDIA, Dec. 14, 2007- Eventful.com recently revealed which cities have the most going on, providing a valuable insight into the character and vitality of each area. In its first annual ‘Most Eventful Cities' rankings, Eventful.com lists U.S. cities by the
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What Matters Most to Merrymakers this Season

Wednesday, December 12th, 2007
RISMEDIA, Dec. 13, 2007-According to a survey, a surprising number of customers rated being kissed on New Year's Eve as more important than meeting someone new, watching their weight over the holiday season, or getting all the right gifts this year.
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Coping with ‘Holiday Blues’

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007
RISMEDIA, Dec. 12, 2007-It happens once a year. The holidays creep up on us with family gatherings, presents, and shopping lists. Everybody seems happy and has somewhere to go. Even with all of the food and good cheer going around during the holiday season the truth is that a lot of people suffer from depression and aren't sure why they feel so blue.
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Two-Thirds of Pet Owners Buy Their Pets Holiday Presents

Monday, December 10th, 2007
RISMEDIA, Dec. 11, 2007-Whether it's a Persian or a Papillion, Fido or Fluffy, pet owners believe their pets are members of their family. Almost nine in 10 (88%) pet owners say their pet is a member of their family with just seven percent saying no. Women are more likely than men to believe this (93% versus 84%).
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Tips for Economic and Safe Holiday Lighting

Friday, December 7th, 2007
RISMEDIA, Dec. 10, 2007-Southern California Edison (SCE) reminds customers that safely decorating their homes, work places and Christmas trees with energy-efficient lighting will brighten everyone's holiday season.
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Ten Tips to Prevent Identity Theft during the Holidays

Thursday, December 6th, 2007
RISMEDIA, Dec. 7, 2007-With the holiday season in full swing, millions of Americans are hitting the malls and shopping online to find the perfect gift for every family member. However, in the confusion and bustle of the season, it's easy to let your guard down, which is why the winter holiday season is one of the prime times for identity theft to occur.
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Holiday Gifts with a Twist

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007
By Michael DeHaven RISMEDIA, Dec. 6, 2007-(careerbuilder.com)-With thousands of gifts in stores and on the Internet to choose from, how do you decide where to spend your budget? What gifts will be most meaningful to the people you know? Should you really buy another coffee mug or calendar for your co-worker?
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Celebrating the Festival of Lights

Tuesday, December 4th, 2007
RISMEDIA, Dec. 5, 2007-December 5 marks the first full day of Hanukkah. Also known as the Festival of Lights, it is an eight-day Jewish holiday beginning on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, which may fall anytime from late November to late December. It celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple at the time of the Maccabee rebellion.
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