Christmas
WASHINGTON - JANUARY 07: U.S. President Barack Obama walks towards the podium as he enters the State Dining Room for remarks on the attempted terror attack on Christmas Day January 7, 2010 at the White House in Washington, DC. A Nigerian man has been charged for attempting to blow up a Northwest Airline flight while it was about to land in Detroit on Christmas day.
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Frankly, it's very good if you have younger children ... Christmas club accounts have been around for many, many years, and it's been a steady and consistent vehicle.
They'll get a bonus interest in addition to their regular interest ... And they are competitive. We have higher rates for higher balances.
People are just looking for a vehicle to save ... It's more about the discipline of saving.
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Beyoncé breaks Grammy record, wins six awards
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Crystal Cathedral makes deep cuts
...of Easter " pageant, which attracts thousands of visitors and is a regional holiday staple along with the church's "Glory of Christmas " show.The disclosure mirrors the troubles in recent months at other megachurches that have suffered from the downturn and... |more
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Bin Laden takes credit for Christmas Day attempt
...in Palestine ," he added. "God willing, our raids on you will continue as long as your support to the Israelis will continue."On Christmas Day, Nigerian national Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab attemped to blow up the Northwest Airlines flight he was sitting on... |more
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Arab Christians try reviving town of Jesus miracle
...Hatoum erected a scaffolding strung with blinking lights around 90 feet (27 eters) high over his church and he billed it the tallest Christmas tree in the Holy Land."I would have made it higher," he said laughing, "but I would have needed a license for that."The... |more
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Concern over whereabouts of head of diocese's Haitian Apostolate
...the earthquake.Jean-Baptiste was scheduled to return to Long Island on Friday or Saturday, ending a short vacation after the busy Christmas season, Nelson said.Many of the half-dozen or so Haitian priests on Long Island "fly back and forth all the time," Nelson... |more
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Violin Gift Ideas for a Christmas Celebration
The violin is a classic instrument that inspires aficionados and musicians alike. Christmas presents the perfect time to give your friend or relative a violin gift that reflects their passion for this fine instrument. A merry Christmas ornament can be |more
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Save to spend
...club accounts can help salt away money now to buy big-ticket items down the line Waiting for that post-holiday credit card bill is kind of like waiting for a prison sentence: You know you'll be in for a long time, you just don't have an exact count. Believe... |more
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Alleged Christmas Bomber Said To Flip On Cleric
...administration of leaking details for political purposes. The Obama administration has drawn criticism for its handling of the Christmas Day attack. Republicans say it showed terrorist suspects can't be treated like criminals. Attorney General Eric Holder... |more
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Celebrating Christmas in Japan: Sights to See
...Year's Day in Japan. However, some Japanese do celebrate Christmas and stores as well as individual homes may have either Christmas decorations or New Year's decorations on display. Many Japanese cities have a reputation for beautiful and elaborate decorations... |more
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Christmas Fun Destinations the Whole Family Can Enjoy
...a look at some of the top Christmas fun destinations that you'll want to consider. Christmas in Vegas One of the most exciting Christmas fun destinations has to be Las Vegas, Nevada. This is a city well know for partying, and the parties get even better around... |more
