Despite the economic crisis in the U.S. which has put many out of work and forced others to accept decreased benefits and pay, two in five Americans (41%) say this Thanksgiving they feel that they have more to be thankful for than a few years ago. Another two in five (41%) say they have about as much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, compared to a few years ago and just over one in ten (13%) say they have less to be thankful for this year; 5% say they are not sure.
These are some of the results of The Harris Poll of 3,084 adults surveyed online between October 11 and 18, 2010 by Harris Interactive.
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LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:LF), today unveiled LeapPad™, a personalized learning tablet designed for kids ages four and up. As the leader in educational entertainment, LeapFrog has combined the latest technology, enhanced educational curriculum, and most entertaining characters to fuel a child’s learning in a durable form factor that mirrors popular adult tablets. LeapPad, now available for pre-sale, is revolutionizing the way children learn by offering the next generation in learning, digital reading and personal creativity. Designed with best-in-class educational curriculum and featuring endless and fun ways to play, this new tablet will be on every family’s wish list this year.
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Get a grip on DIY leveling projects with the new SureGrip™ All-In-One Laser Level (BDL100AV) from Black & Decker® (NYSE: SWK). This innovative laser level securely suctions to walls for up to two hours without leaving marks and the bubble vial changes from red to green when level.
This innovative laser level securely suctions to non-porous wall surfaces, such as painted drywall*, glass, polished stone or wood, for up to two hours without leaving surface marks thanks to its one-of-a-kind Mark-Free Technology™.
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Today, Krispy Kreme proudly announces the launch of its new Krispy Kreme Signature Coffee Blends at participating U.S. and Canada locations. Three specially crafted coffee blends “WORTHY” of its one-of-a-kind doughnuts. Krispy Kreme will also celebrate the worthiness of its coffee with a “WORTHY” tour in support of local charities, and online opportunities for fans to win tasty prizes.
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Janie Bryant, Maidenform Wardrobe Expert and “Mad Men” Costume Designer, knows that all looks start with the most important element: foundations. In Bryant’s book The Fashion File, launching November 1, she shows women how to be their own leading ladies, highlighting foundations in the chapter titled “Defining your Silhouette.” On Thursday, November 4, Bryant is teaming up with ELLE Magazine, Maidenform and JCPenney at Manhattan Mall in New York City from 12-2PM. Bryant will be sharing tips on how to accentuate your assets with bras and shapewear from Maidenform® and Flexees® in the intimate apparel department.
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This May, Pepto-Bismol is emerging from the medicine cabinet along side of Busy Philipps, star of ABC’s hit comedy Cougar Town, and showing party people how to celebrate Cinco de Mayo all day long. Those eager to start the festivities early can smash a hysterical variety of piñatas on Pepto’s YouTube page in preparation for a night of Mexican food and fun.
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The Crespo family of Detroit, Mich. was named winner of the third annual National Family PLUS Cook-off, which was hosted at Bradford’s on Bishop in Atlanta by Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and Kimberly-Clark Corporation on Wednesday, Nov. 17. Families representing Boys & Girls Clubs from around the nation competed in regional events to qualify for the national cook-off. Finalists represented Clubs from Harbor City, Calif.; Pittsburgh, Pa.; Detroit, Mich.; Bluffton, S.C.; and Swink, Okla.
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This Veterans Day, as Americans honor those who serve our country, Colorado Technical University (CTU) is recognizing the sacrifices of 25 wounded service members and 25 spouses of wounded service members with the gift of education.
CTU today announced the 2011 recipients of the CTU Wounded Warrior Scholarship and Wounded Warrior Spouse Scholarship programs.
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E*TRADE FINANCIAL Corp. (NASDAQ: ETFC) announced Sunday, February 7th that E*TRADE Securities has two new 30-second “Talking Baby” advertisements that ran during Super Bowl® XLIV’s third quarter and immediately following the Big Game on CBS.
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TruGreen, the nation’s largest professional lawn care service provider, today launched a new webisode series, “Grow Curb Appeal,” to provide simple tips for enhancing your home’s outer charm. Jason Cameron, licensed contractor and TV host, stars in the seasonal webisodes, in which healthy lawns and landscapes play a leading role.
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GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ has recognized online dating portal and romance tour company Anastasia International, as the new world record holder for Most Kisses Received in One Minute – 118 smackers. The new record was set this Valentine’s weekend in the popular Black Sea resort of Odessa, Ukraine, where a small army of Ukrainian women precision smooched a single American man and together broke the existing record. American-Russian owned and operated Anastasia, organized the records breach as part of an extravaganza charity event. Proceeds benefit the Ukrainian Red Cross Society.
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Responding to consumer demand for products made with natural ingredients, Pepsi-Cola North America Beverages announced today that it was transforming Sierra Mist, its popular lemon-lime soda, into Sierra Mist Natural. A recent study by the Hartman Group confirmed the demand for natural, revealing that the majority of Americans say natural is an important driver of food and beverage choices they make for themselves and their families.
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