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Labor Day 2016

Here we go again! Revving up to celebrate another holiday most Americans know little to nothing about, but hey, a day’s break from labor? I’m in! Labor Day was actually declared a national holiday in 1894 after President Grover Cleveland failed to break up a massive railroad strike led by the American Railroad Union’s Eugene…

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Reflecting on the 4th of July

The 4th of July is right around the corner and for many of us, that means partaking in one of America’s great pastimes—fireworks. Why do we celebrate with these rockets of firepower anyway? A Little July Fourth History Consider a letter written by John Adams. Before the Declaration of Independence was even signed, he envisioned…

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Yuletide Greetings!

What’s your idea of a perfect holiday?  Is it gathering together with friends and family?  Cooking the perfect meal perfectly?  Kicking back next to a fire with a glass of eggnog?  How about listening to Wham’s “Last Christmas” 24 times on repeat?  Oh, right, that last one is everyone’s perfect holiday! If you’re imbibing in…

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Feasting, Drinking, and Driving

Family and friends gather around the table and its centerpiece, a giant turkey overflowing with stuffing, ready to be slathered with gravy or cranberry sauce, accompanied by sweet potatoes, and washed down with beer and wine.  As the food is passed around and the green bean casserole stays mysteriously intact, the conversation begins: “I told…

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Arizona!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Arizona!  Whether you’re thinking of checking out the last night of the Pot of Gold music festival in Chandler, heading to Kelly’s At SouthBridge in Scottsdale or visiting a classic pub like Rosie McCaffrey’s, we wish luck of the Irish to everyone! Special Occasions Change Behavior and Susceptibility  Thinking of sharing a pitcher of green…

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Get Ready to StandDown

This weekend hosts Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, and Maricopa County StandDown, a local event that helps to care for, honor, and respect some very important people: our Veterans. The men and women of the Armed Forces have served our country and fought to protect us and our rights. They deserve not only our gratitude and…