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Will High Gas Prices Affect Your Memorial Day Travel Plans? [POLL]

Sam Schleicher — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:12:23 +0000

Memorial Day weekend is coming up, and many people will be hitting the road to join in some Memorial Day festivities with their friends and families. Whether you're heading to a friend's barbecue or attending one of the holiday events downtown, you'll probably be doing some driving this weekend. Unfortunately, you might be spending quite a bit on gas money to get where you're going.

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Gas Prices Poll

Sam Schleicher — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:09:33 +0000

Gas prices typically rise before Memorial Day weekend, and this year is no exception. Most gas station prices are nearing $4 a gallon and are showing no signs of going down. Will high gas prices affect your Memorial Day travel plans? Let us know by taking our poll!

Barbecue Recipes for Memorial Day Weekend — Watch How to Do Them Right

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:21:42 +0000

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of barbecue season and will find many Americans firing up the grill over the holiday weekend.

Part of the beauty of grilling is its simplicity, but that doesn't mean you can't improve your grill repertoire or technique. We've compiled a list of recipes and tips that can help you become a master of the open flame:

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Tropical Storm Beryl Leaves Many Without Power on Memorial Day Weekend

Nick Romano — Mon, 28 May 2012 22:49:06 +0000

While many Americans were enjoying the leisurely activities associated with Memorial Day weekend, there were thousands in Florida and Georgia who experienced the harshness of Tropical Storm Beryl.

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Proudly Fly The Flag This Memorial Day Weekend

Jack Miller — Fri, 25 May 2012 17:30:34 +0000

This weekend is the time to hang out our American flags and show our patriotism. The flag is a symbol of everything that is right with this country. Do not put politics into patriotism, as all true Americans have one thing in common regardless of political leanings: we love our country, and would die for the right to live in it as free men and women

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Honoring Veterans This Memorial Day Weekend

Doug — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:15:55 +0000

The end of the school year is here, and Memorial Day weekend is a way most get into the swing of things as a family for the summer. While most will head out to the Lake of the Ozarks, go watch a baseball game or have a family reunion or picnic, a few years ago I started a tradition with my son, and I hope to share it with the whole family.

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10 Things You Didn't Know About Memorial Day

Danny Gallagher — Thu, 24 May 2012 06:00:14 +0000

Most of America might look forward to Memorial Day because it gives us a three-day break from our hectic work lives and an excuse to grill great gobs of red meat over an open pit, but it’s intentions are much nobler.

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10 Moving Soldier Homecomings for Memorial Day

Kathy Landin — Wed, 23 May 2012 20:23:59 +0000

The service men and women of our country make huge sacrifices to fight battles on our behalf and keep the freedoms we hold dear. One of those sacrifices is being away from their families and loved ones for long periods of time. The only thing that makes this sacrifice bearable for most is the incredible sweetness of coming home, even if it is only for a short leave.

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