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	<title>Entertainment Daily &#187; Holidays</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 21:23:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Essence Music Festival reaches deal to keep popular event in New Orleans through 2014</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 21:23:06 +0000</pubDate>
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Essence Festival stays in New Orleans through 2014

NEW ORLEANS — The Essence Music Festival will call New Orleans home through 2014.
Michelle Ebanks, president of Essence Communications, and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu on Wednesday announced a 4-year deal. The 2011 festival is set for July 1-3.
Essence is one of the largest summer music attractions in  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/e/2010/09/29/essence-music-festival-reaches-deal-to-keep-popular-event-in-new-orleans-through-2014-254628/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>On slow weekend, &#8216;Resident Evil: Afterlife 3D&#8217; leads at box office with $27.7 million</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Sep 2010 16:07:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jake Coyle</dc:creator>
		
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&#8216;Resident Evil&#8217; movie capitalizes on slow weekend
NEW YORK — On a weekend that Hollywood was largely content to cede to football and late-summer barbecues, Sony-Screen Gems&#8217; &#8220;Resident Evil: Afterlife&#8221; led the box office.
The 3-D horror film earned $27.7 million over the weekend according to studio estimates Sunday, a total that exceeded .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/e/2010/09/12/on-slow-weekend-resident-evil-afterlife-3d-leads-at-box-office-with-277-million-166181/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: On slow weekend, &#8216;Resident Evil: Afterlife 3D&#8217; leads at box office with $27.7 million</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Hitman Clooney&#8217;s &#8216;American&#8217; wins weekend with $16.4M; &#8216;Machete,&#8217; &#8216;Takers&#8217; battle for No. 2</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:40:50 +0000</pubDate>
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Hitman Clooney&#8217;s &#8216;American&#8217; wins weekend with $16M
LOS ANGELES — George Clooney&#8217;s hitman tale &#8220;The American&#8221; has captured the top spot at the box office with a $16.4 million debut over the long Labor Day weekend.
Since opening Wednesday, the Focus Features release has taken in $19.5 million.
The 20th Century Fox revenge romp &#8220;Machete&#8221; and  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/e/2010/09/06/hitman-clooneys-american-wins-weekend-with-164m-machete-takers-battle-for-no-2-164482/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Summer revenue rises to record $4.35B for Hollywood, while attendance falls to five-year low</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/e/2010/08/30/summer-revenue-rises-to-record-435b-for-hollywood-while-attendance-falls-to-five-year-low-162459/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:12:12 +0000</pubDate>
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Summer dollars rise, attendance dips for Hollywood

LOS ANGELES — Hollywood is finishing its summer with record revenue but the lowest actual movie attendance in five years.
Domestic receipts from the first weekend in May through the upcoming Labor Day weekend should come in at about $4.35 billion — $100 million more than the record set last ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/e/2010/08/30/summer-revenue-rises-to-record-435b-for-hollywood-while-attendance-falls-to-five-year-low-162459/" title="Summer revenue rises to record $4.35B for Hollywood, while attendance falls to five-year low">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>&#8216;Eclipse&#8217; rises to $82.5M over holiday weekend, &#8216;Airbender&#8217; follows with $53.2M</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:07:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Germain</dc:creator>
		
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&#8216;Eclipse&#8217; rises to $82.5M over holiday weekend
LOS ANGELES — &#8220;The Twilight Saga: Eclipse&#8221; has risen to an $82.5 million haul over the long Fourth of July weekend and lifted its total to $175.3 million after just six days, according to studio estimates Monday.
The vampire romance from Summit Entertainment finished at No. 1 over ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/e/2010/07/05/eclipse-rises-to-825m-over-holiday-weekend-airbender-follows-with-532m-146459/">&#8216;Eclipse&#8217; rises to $82.5M over holiday weekend, &#8216;Airbender&#8217; follows with $53.2M</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Marking July 4th, Obama urges Americans to live their principles as well as celebrate them</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:19:54 +0000</pubDate>
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Obama celebrates July 4th at White House barbecue

WASHINGTON — Calling the Declaration of Independence more than words on an aging parchment, President Barack Obama marked the Fourth of July on Sunday by urging Americans to live the principles that founded the nation as well as celebrate them.
&#8220;This is the day when we celebrate the very .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/e/2010/07/04/marking-july-4th-obama-urges-americans-to-live-their-principles-as-well-as-celebrate-them-146317/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Obama hosts service members at White House for evening of barbecue, fireworks; Malia turns 12</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:21:32 +0000</pubDate>
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Uncle Sam statues, barbecue at Obama holiday bash

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says the men and women fighting abroad for the United States have earned their place among &#8220;the greatest of generations.&#8221;
He is also calling on all Americans to &#8220;make sure our troops always have the support they need.&#8221;
Obama spoke during a July Fourth celebration .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/e/2010/07/04/obama-hosts-service-members-at-white-house-for-evening-of-barbecue-fireworks-malia-turns-12-146314/">Source article &nbsp;: Obama hosts service members at White House for evening of barbecue, fireworks; Malia turns 12</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>US celebrates its 234th Independence Day with fireworks and festivals, hot dogs and heat</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 17:08:50 +0000</pubDate>
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Fireworks follow sun-scorched July 4 festivals

NEW YORK — The nation&#8217;s largest fireworks show has exploded over the Hudson River in New York City in a burst of red, white and blue.
The annual Macy&#8217;s fireworks show started shortly before 9:30 p.m. Sunday.
Thousands of spectators arrived early to stake out prime viewing spots along the Hudson. Golf .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/e/2010/07/04/us-celebrates-its-234th-independence-day-with-fireworks-and-festivals-hot-dogs-and-heat-146282/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: US celebrates its 234th Independence Day with fireworks and festivals, hot dogs and heat</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Obama relaxes at Camp David before Sunday&#8217;s Independence Day festivities</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jul 2010 07:12:37 +0000</pubDate>
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Obama relaxing at Camp David retreat
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is at Camp David but will return in the evening to get ready for July Fourth celebrations at the White House.

On Sunday, the first family hosts military heroes and their families for an Independence Day celebration that includes a barbecue, concert and a view of ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/e/2010/07/03/obama-relaxes-at-camp-david-before-sundays-independence-day-festivities-146055/" title="Obama relaxes at Camp David before Sunday&#8217;s Independence Day festivities">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>DC &#8220;Capitol Fourth&#8221; show to feature Gladys Knight, David Archuleta, 17 minutes of fireworks</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:25:36 +0000</pubDate>
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DC July 4 features David Archuleta, Gladys Knight

WASHINGTON — &#8220;American Idol&#8221; runner-up David Archuleta and Gladys Knight will perform at the annual July Fourth holiday concert in Washington.
&#8220;A Capitol Fourth&#8221; will be broadcast live from the west lawn of the Capitol at 8 p.m. on PBS stations.
Actor Jimmy Smits is hosting the event. Reba McEntire, ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/e/2010/06/22/dc-capitol-fourth-show-to-feature-gladys-knight-david-archuleta-17-minutes-of-fireworks-142981/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : DC &#8220;Capitol Fourth&#8221; show to feature Gladys Knight, David Archuleta, 17 minutes of fireworks</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>On 4th anniversary of Wade&#8217;s NBA title, Heat star has focus off the court with sons</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jun 2010 12:42:31 +0000</pubDate>
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Wade&#8217;s priority this summer isn&#8217;t free agency

MIAMI — Dwyane Wade has had June 20 circled for a long time.
Not because Sunday will be exactly four years since the Miami Heat beat the Dallas Mavericks for the 2006 NBA title, the series where Wade&#8217;s spectacular play earned him the finals MVP trophy. In fact, Wade insists .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/e/2010/06/19/on-4th-anniversary-of-wades-nba-title-heat-star-has-focus-off-the-court-with-sons-142398/">Source article &nbsp;: On 4th anniversary of Wade&#8217;s NBA title, Heat star has focus off the court with sons</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>The Roots&#8217; hometown fans ask why they&#8217;re opening act, not top dogs, at Philly&#8217;s July 4 concert</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:42:56 +0000</pubDate>
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Roots&#8217; hometown fans want their heroes to headline

PHILADELPHIA — In the City of Brotherly Love, there&#8217;s no shortage of love for The Roots, local boys-made-good who have garnered accolades, fame and a choice TV spot as the house band on &#8220;Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.&#8221;
So the city&#8217;s decision to book Roots performers Questlove, Black Thought ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/e/2010/06/09/the-roots-hometown-fans-ask-why-theyre-opening-act-not-top-dogs-at-phillys-july-4-concert-139274/">The Roots&#8217; hometown fans ask why they&#8217;re opening act, not top dogs, at Philly&#8217;s July 4 concert</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>&#8216;Christmas&#8217; in June: Nashville needs a strong CMA Music Festival to boost flood recovery</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:32:39 +0000</pubDate>
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Nashville needs strong CMA Fest to boost recovery

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Allen Richards doesn&#8217;t need a spreadsheet or cash register to tell him how business is going after the flood put a damper on downtown tourism.
All the 59-year-old busker has to do is look down into his guitar case, which earlier this week had just two ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/e/2010/06/09/christmas-in-june-nashville-needs-a-strong-cma-music-festival-to-boost-flood-recovery-139266/">&#8216;Christmas&#8217; in June: Nashville needs a strong CMA Music Festival to boost flood recovery</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Country music star Toby Keith to perform with Boston Pops in CBS-televised July 4 concert</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:48:33 +0000</pubDate>
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Toby Keith to join Boston Pops on July 4
BOSTON — Country music star Toby Keith will celebrate Independence Day with the Boston Pops.

Liberty Mutual, the event&#8217;s sponsor, announced Wednesday that Keith will join conductor Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops for the annual Fourth of July concert and fireworks show on the banks of the .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/e/2010/06/09/country-music-star-toby-keith-to-perform-with-boston-pops-in-cbs-televised-july-4-concert-139255/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Country music star Toby Keith to perform with Boston Pops in CBS-televised July 4 concert</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>&#8216;Shrek&#8217; wins weekend box office with $55.7M; &#8216;Sex&#8217; runs neck and neck with &#8216;Persia&#8217;</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2010 16:56:51 +0000</pubDate>
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LOS ANGELES — &#8220;Shrek Forever After&#8221; won another weekend at the box office, while &#8220;Sex and the City 2&#8243; and &#8220;Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time&#8221; were in a photo finish for the No. 2 spot.
With $55.7 million over the long Memorial Day ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/e/2010/05/31/shrek-wins-weekend-box-office-with-557m-sex-runs-neck-and-neck-with-persia-136125/">&#8216;Shrek&#8217; wins weekend box office with $55.7M; &#8216;Sex&#8217; runs neck and neck with &#8216;Persia&#8217;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Theme park news this summer: Universal Orlando&#8217;s Harry Potter, Disneyland&#8217;s World of Color</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 21:08:38 +0000</pubDate>
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New at theme parks: Harry Potter, World of Color

NEW YORK — The biggest news in the theme park world this summer is the June 18 opening of the long-anticipated Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando in Florida.
But plenty of other new attractions await theme park fans elsewhere, including a unique water-and-lights spectacle called ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/e/2010/05/20/theme-park-news-this-summer-universal-orlandos-harry-potter-disneylands-world-of-color-128408/" title="Theme park news this summer: Universal Orlando&#8217;s Harry Potter, Disneyland&#8217;s World of Color">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Robert Rodriguez issues special trailer for &#8216;Machete&#8217; with message on new Arizona law</title>
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LOS ANGELES — Filmmaker Robert Rodriguez is no fan of Arizona&#8217;s controversial new immigration law, and he cut a special trailer of his new action film to make the point.
Fox won&#8217;t release &#8220;Machete&#8221; until September, but Rodriguez posted a trailer online Wednesday introduced by star ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/e/2010/05/06/robert-rodriguez-issues-special-trailer-for-machete-with-message-on-new-arizona-law-117861/" title="Robert Rodriguez issues special trailer for &#8216;Machete&#8217; with message on new Arizona law">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 03:26:38 +0000</pubDate>
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Starbucks, Microsoft chip in for Seattle fireworks

SEATTLE — Starbucks Corp. and Microsoft Corp. say they&#8217;re each willing to chip in up to $125,000 to match other donations in an effort to save the only remaining major July 4 fireworks show in Seattle.
Restaurateur and chef Tom Douglas started the effort Thursday when he pledged $5,000 and .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/e/2010/04/01/starbucks-microsoft-each-offer-to-chip-in-125000-to-help-save-seattle-fireworks-show-105605/">Starbucks, Microsoft each offer to chip in $125,000 to help save Seattle fireworks show</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Romantic albums _ not just boxed chocolates _ popular gifts on Valentine&#8217;s day</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:35:57 +0000</pubDate>
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Valentine&#8217;s Day sweetened by love-themed music CDs

CHICAGO — On Valentine&#8217;s Day, many lovers try to select the perfect mix of songs that will lead to passionate fireworks at the end of a romantic evening.
Music retailers and record labels have made sure there are plenty of options for those looking to set the mood. In the .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/e/2010/02/12/romantic-albums-_-not-just-boxed-chocolates-_-popular-gifts-on-valentines-day-89878/">Romantic albums _ not just boxed chocolates _ popular gifts on Valentine&#8217;s day</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>New Year&#8217;s Eve in NYC: Cold temps, crowds, celebs combine to welcome in 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:47:46 +0000</pubDate>
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NEW YORK — Crowds, celebrities and cold temperatures — it&#8217;s all you need for New Year&#8217;s Eve in New York City.
A light snow fell on Times Square early Thursday and temperatures are forecast to be near freezing as 2009 comes to an end.
Police take extra .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/e/2009/12/31/new-years-eve-in-nyc-cold-temps-crowds-celebs-combine-to-welcome-in-2010-75661/" title="New Year&#8217;s Eve in NYC: Cold temps, crowds, celebs combine to welcome in 2010">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Australian revelers gather to be among the first to celebrate New Year&#8217;s Eve</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 06:42:31 +0000</pubDate>
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World readies for New Year&#8217;s parties
SYDNEY — The first of an expected 1.5 million New Year&#8217;s revelers pitched tents and opened picnic baskets in Sydney on Thursday to get one of the world&#8217;s biggest parties started — bidding farewell to a tough year and welcoming a new decade.

The annual fireworks extravaganza over the city&#8217;s landmark .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/e/2009/12/31/australian-revelers-gather-to-be-among-the-first-to-celebrate-new-years-eve-75355/">Australian revelers gather to be among the first to celebrate New Year&#8217;s Eve</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Rage Against the Machine humbles Simon Cowell protege in battle for Christmas No. 1 song</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:48:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gregory Katz</dc:creator>
		
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Rage Against the Machine humbles Simon Cowell
LONDON — A grass-roots Facebook campaign has spoiled American Idol mogul Simon Cowell&#8217;s Christmas by denying one of his new acts the prestigious Christmas No. 1 spot in Britain.
Thanks to a Facebook campaign that capitalized on growing unhappiness with Cowell&#8217;s cookie-cutter approach to .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/e/2009/12/22/rage-against-the-machine-humbles-simon-cowell-protege-in-battle-for-christmas-no-1-song-72758/" title="Rage Against the Machine humbles Simon Cowell protege in battle for Christmas No. 1 song">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>A group of 10 a cappella singers, Straight No Chaser, hoping for mainstream success</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 03:26:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mesfin Fekadu</dc:creator>
		
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10 a cappella singers ready for pop stardom

NEW YORK — Imagine this: By day you&#8217;re a typical businessman, working the 9 to 5. Your nights and weekends, however, are spent sharing a stage with nine other guys just like you — performing a cappella songs in small venues while recording an album under Atlantic Records.
That ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/e/2009/12/21/a-group-of-10-a-cappella-singers-straight-no-chaser-hoping-for-mainstream-success-72479/">A group of 10 a cappella singers, Straight No Chaser, hoping for mainstream success</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Sarah Jessica Parker looking forward to a family Christmas at home in New York City</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:31:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adam Egan</dc:creator>
		
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LONDON — Sarah Jessica Parker is looking forward to a family Christmas.
That&#8217;s because she won&#8217;t be the only female in the house this year; her baby girls, Marion and Tabitha, will also be part of the festivities. The twins were born last June to a surrogate .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/e/2009/12/18/sarah-jessica-parker-looking-forward-to-a-family-christmas-at-home-in-new-york-city-71468/">Source article &nbsp;: Sarah Jessica Parker looking forward to a family Christmas at home in New York City</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Holiday episodes give TV show set designers an early decorating challenge</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:52:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Solvej Schou</dc:creator>
		
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TV show sets get decorative for holiday episodes

LOS ANGELES — Imagine if your holiday decorations were going to be seen by millions of people. That&#8217;s the challenge for many TV-show set decorators as all the Christmas-themed episodes roll around.
&#8220;Decorations should be what&#8217;s appropriate for the characters and story,&#8221; says &#8220;Hannah Montana&#8221; set decorator Wendy Fine. .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/e/2009/12/16/holiday-episodes-give-tv-show-set-designers-an-early-decorating-challenge-70796/">Holiday episodes give TV show set designers an early decorating challenge</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Models of Obama homes in Chicago and White House in holiday train shows at botanical gardens</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:10:01 +0000</pubDate>
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Model Obama homes in garden holiday train shows

NEW YORK — Models of the Obama White House, the Obama home in Chicago and the house Michelle Obama grew up in are on display at holiday train shows at the Chicago Botanic Garden and the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington.
Holiday train shows are also held in other .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/e/2009/11/23/models-of-obama-homes-in-chicago-and-white-house-in-holiday-train-shows-at-botanical-gardens-63655/">Original source &nbsp;: Models of Obama homes in Chicago and White House in holiday train shows at botanical gardens</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Are we stuffing more in on Thanksgiving? Recipes from the 1950s provide some answers</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:42:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Hill</dc:creator>
		
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Heaping plates nullify Thanksgiving calorie cuts

Good news this Thanksgiving: Compared to 50 years ago, some staples of the Turkey Day table have fewer calories.
The bad news? It probably won&#8217;t matter because most Americans will eat too much anyway.
While Americans are notorious for cranking up the calories and portions compared to a generation or so ago, ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/e/2009/11/23/are-we-stuffing-more-in-on-thanksgiving-recipes-from-the-1950s-provide-some-answers-63605/">Are we stuffing more in on Thanksgiving? Recipes from the 1950s provide some answers</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Jim Carrey, Colin Firth, Bob Hoskins switch on London&#8217;s Christmas lights</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:09:41 +0000</pubDate>
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Stars switch on London&#8217;s Christmas lights
LONDON — Jim Carrey, Colin Firth and Bob Hoskins switched on London&#8217;s Christmas lights on Tuesday and attended the world premiere of the 3-D film &#8220;A Christmas Carol.&#8221;

The actors came to the British capital to promote Robert Zemeckis&#8217; animated movie, which features their voices.
The three stars turned on the lights .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/e/2009/11/03/jim-carrey-colin-firth-bob-hoskins-switch-on-londons-christmas-lights-56410/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Jim Carrey, Colin Firth, Bob Hoskins switch on London&#8217;s Christmas lights</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>From &#8216;Star Wars&#8217; to balloon boy, daytime TV personalities dress up for Halloween a day early</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:21:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alicia Rancilio</dc:creator>
		
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NEW YORK — Halloween hit the daytime talk shows a day early as TV personalities dressed up in costume Friday.
NBC&#8217;s &#8220;Today&#8221; went with a &#8220;Star Wars&#8221; theme. Matt Lauer dressed as Luke Skywalker, Meredith Vieira as Princess Leia, Al Roker as Han Solo and Ann Curry .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/e/2009/10/30/from-star-wars-to-balloon-boy-daytime-tv-personalities-dress-up-for-halloween-a-day-early-55138/">From &#8216;Star Wars&#8217; to balloon boy, daytime TV personalities dress up for Halloween a day early</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>From &#8216;Star Wars&#8217; to &#8216;Wild Things,&#8217; daytime TV personalities dress up for Halloween a day early</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:43:37 +0000</pubDate>
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NEW YORK — Halloween hit the daytime talk shows a day early as TV personalities once again dressed up in costume.
NBC&#8217;s &#8220;Today&#8221; went with a &#8220;Star Wars&#8221; theme: Matt Lauer was Luke Skywalker and Meredith Vieira was Princess Leia.
&#8220;Live! with Regis and Kelly&#8221; chose a tongue-in-cheek ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/e/2009/10/30/from-star-wars-to-wild-things-daytime-tv-personalities-dress-up-for-halloween-a-day-early-55136/">Read : From &#8216;Star Wars&#8217; to &#8216;Wild Things,&#8217; daytime TV personalities dress up for Halloween a day early</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Rachael Ray to dish up early Thanksgiving dinner to Ohio city battered by thousands of layoffs</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:46:26 +0000</pubDate>
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Rachael Ray offers dinner to jobless Ohioans

WILMINGTON, Ohio — Rachael Ray plans to serve an early Thanksgiving dinner to an Ohio community slammed by job losses.
The talk show host and cookbook author is offering people who live in Wilmington a free dinner Nov. 8 at the local convention center. The city in southwest Ohio has ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/e/2009/10/30/rachael-ray-to-dish-up-early-thanksgiving-dinner-to-ohio-city-battered-by-thousands-of-layoffs-55064/">Rachael Ray to dish up early Thanksgiving dinner to Ohio city battered by thousands of layoffs</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Lucky magazine hosts Lucky Shops pre-holiday shopping event, Nov. 6-7</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/e/2009/10/19/lucky-magazine-hosts-lucky-shops-pre-holiday-shopping-event-nov-6-7-45101/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:44:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK — Lucky Magazine is hosting its sixth annual pre-holiday &#8220;Lucky Shops&#8221; event Nov. 6-7.

Nearly 10,000 shoppers from 35 different states attended last year&#8217;s Lucky Shops.
The event showcases designer clothing, handbags, shoes, jewelry and other items, with most selling at up to 75 percent off retail. The merchandise is offered in a fun, lounge-like .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/e/2009/10/19/lucky-magazine-hosts-lucky-shops-pre-holiday-shopping-event-nov-6-7-45101/">Lucky magazine hosts Lucky Shops pre-holiday shopping event, Nov. 6-7</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Stores embrace old-fashioned holiday with the classics _ gingerbread and red, green and gold</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/e/2009/10/03/stores-embrace-old-fashioned-holiday-with-the-classics-_-gingerbread-and-red-green-and-gold-38491/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:05:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anne Dinnocenzio</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK — Stores are turning back the clock, conjuring images of hearth and home as they stock their holiday merchandise.

Retailers hope embracing holiday traditions from cozier times will tempt recession-weary consumers to open their wallets in a season expected to show flat sales at best.
That means shoppers will see more gingerbread houses and peppermint .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/e/2009/10/03/stores-embrace-old-fashioned-holiday-with-the-classics-_-gingerbread-and-red-green-and-gold-38491/">Stores embrace old-fashioned holiday with the classics _ gingerbread and red, green and gold</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Annual Thanksgiving Parade, star actor Gary Cooper, featured on new postage stamps</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:47:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — A Thanksgiving Parade of stamps began their march on Wednesday, and another honoring actor Gary Cooper will mosey into post offices Thursday.

The four 44-cent parade stamps were released at ceremonies at Herald Square in New York, commemorating this traditional day of family togetherness, food and football.
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		<title>Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/e/2009/08/31/halloween-horror-nights-at-universal-orlando-29545/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:44:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ORLANDO, Fla. — Horror movie fans — and anyone else who likes the idea of being scared silly — will want to check out Universal theme park&#8217;s Halloween Horror Nights this fall, as a &#8220;Ripped from the Silver Screen&#8221; theme brings The Wolfman, Jigsaw and Chucky to life.

Event dates are Sept. 25-26, and Oct. 1-4, .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/e/2009/08/31/halloween-horror-nights-at-universal-orlando-29545/">Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando</a>.]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[Leaf-peeping in Iowa: Mississippi River, bridges of Madison County

DES MOINES (AP) — Whether you&#8217;re on a river, in the woods or driving by the famed bridges of Madison County, autumn colors are easy to find in Iowa.
The foliage is pretty anywhere along the Mississippi River but particularly in Pikes Peak State Park in McGregor, about .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/e/2009/08/03/travel-briefs-21717/" title="Travel briefs">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>&#8216;9 to 5: The Musical&#8217; scheduled to close on Broadway during Labor Day weekend</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:21:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK — Goodbye, Dolly.

&#8220;9 to 5: The Musical,&#8221; the Broadway show that features a score by country superstar Dolly Parton, will close Labor Day weekend after a disappointing four-month run, its producers announced Wednesday.
The musical will have played 148 performances when it closes Sept. 6 at the Marquis Theatre.
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		<title>&#8216;Biggest and best&#8217; fireworks show promised in NYC as Independence Day celebrated around US</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK — The Fourth of July weekend is shaping up as a celebration for Americans watching fireworks around the country — and for three elephants and a turtle.

In Key West, Fla., an ailing sea turtle that was rescued before Inauguration Day and named after President Barack Obama was set free on Independence Day. From ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/e/2009/07/05/biggest-and-best-fireworks-show-promised-in-nyc-as-independence-day-celebrated-around-us-13939/">&#8216;Biggest and best&#8217; fireworks show promised in NYC as Independence Day celebrated around US</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>President Obama celebrates Independence Day, daughter Malia&#8217;s 11th birthday on Saturday</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:12:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — With a fireworks show and a picnic at the White House, President Barack Obama leads the nation in observing Independence Day.

Saturday is also his daughter Malia&#8217;s 11th birthday. Twenty of her young friends have joined the first family at the Camp David presidential retreat in the mountains of Maryland to help celebrate.
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		<title>Stand operators hope recession will mean strong &#8216;backyard fireworks&#8217; sales for Fourth of July</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/e/2009/07/02/stand-operators-hope-recession-will-mean-strong-backyard-fireworks-sales-for-fourth-of-july-13417/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:30:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>George Tibbits</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[MARYSVILLE, Wash. — Even in a scorched economy, there&#8217;s still some money to burn.

Operators of the thousands of fireworks stands on Indian reservations and in parking lots throughout the country think patriotism, tradition and a strong need to party on a Saturday night will translate to a billion dollars and more smoldering in America&#8217;s pockets .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/e/2009/07/02/stand-operators-hope-recession-will-mean-strong-backyard-fireworks-sales-for-fourth-of-july-13417/">Source article &nbsp;: Stand operators hope recession will mean strong &#8216;backyard fireworks&#8217; sales for Fourth of July</a>.]]></description>
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