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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Work intensity among European workers is still high, and it has not increased over the past five years, according to the first findings of the 5th European Working Conditions Survey, out today.
The survey also found that for most workers (67%), the pace of work is set by direct demands from people and working at high speeds remains high. The extent to which workers can make their own decisions about how they do their job has not improved, leaving a large number of workers ill-equipped to deal with work’s demands. European workers also remain as exposed to physical hazards, however, as they did 20 years ago.
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This holiday season, NFL Legends Tony Dorsett and Barry Sanders share with fans some of their greatest Thanksgiving Day memories.
As standouts with the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions, Dorsett and Sanders were an unforgettable part of the celebrated tradition of the NFL’s Thanksgiving Day games. Only here can you hear straight from two of the biggest names in football what it was like to play on the world’s greatest stage on one of America’s greatest holidays.
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Despite a sluggish economy and low inflation, the 2010 PNC Christmas Price Index® surged 9.2 percent in the whimsical economic analysis by PNC Wealth Management based on the gifts in the holiday classic, “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”
According to the 27th annual survey, the price tag for the PNC CPI is $23,439 in 2010, $1,974 more than last year. This is the second highest jump ever and largest percentage increase since 2003 when the index rose 16 percent. That comes on the heels of a modest 1.8 percent increase a year ago.
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Back by popular demand, the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s (RBFF) Take Me Fishing™ campaign is kicking off Catch A Boat 3.0, an online fishing tournament that includes a sweepstakes to win daily prizes or the grand prize boat, motor and trailer. Beginning November 29, 2010 at noon ET, boaters and anglers are invited to take part in TakeMeFishing.org’s interactive game for a chance to reel in the grand prize Stratos fishing boat, provided by the North American Fishing Club (NAFC). NAFC is also offering players a 30-day free trial membership, which includes a free issue of North American Fisherman.
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Executives and guests from OfficeMax® Incorporated (NYSE: OMX), a leader in office products and services, kicked off the holiday shopping season by ringing The Closing Bell® at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on November 23. OfficeMax Chief Executive Officer Ravi Saligram joined by members of the company’s management team rang the NYSE Closing Bell as 80 of OfficeMax’s iconic, jolly elves brought their unique form of holiday fun and merriment to the occasion.
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Yesterday evening the Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolate Factory was the setting for a spectacular light show. Brand ambassador Roger Federer, the Lindt Maîtres Chocolatiers and Ernst Tanner, Chairman and CEO of Lindt & Sprüngli, set the kick-off for the festive light projections by artist Gerry Hofstetter. Around 8000 visitors marvelled at the festive images and enjoyed the magical Christmas village around the chocolate factory.
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While the government claims to provide pricing for drugs and procedures, those listings only highlight what Medicare and Medicaid are willing to reimburse, not what those services actually cost. Hospitals, doctors and insurance companies provide patients with an itemized bill for care – but only AFTER the fact. The Healthcare Transparency Index, issued today by change:healthcare, is the first to provide healthcare consumers with ongoing trends data about actual healthcare costs – offering insight into critical opportunities for cost savings.
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Kim Kardashian joined the Procter & Gamble [NYSE: PG] Charmin brand, New York residents and a crowd of excited holiday shoppers on November 23 to officially open the fifth consecutive year of the Charmin Restrooms®. A gift to the City of New York, the Restrooms will offer a free, clean and family-friendly place to “enjoy the go” during this busy holiday shopping season.
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Country superstar and three-time Grammy award winner Keith Urban will kick-off The Salvation Army’s 2010 Red Kettle Christmas Campaign with a LIVE, nationally-televised halftime performance during the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game against defending Super Bowl champions, the New Orleans Saints.
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SC Johnson, a Family Company, will introduce its family standard of transparency on November 25 with the release of its new ad entitled “Honesty.” The ad emphasizes the company’s commitment to disclosing the ingredients in its products and is part of SC Johnson’s ongoing campaign focused on the family values of the company.
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Wilton, a leader in food crafting, predicts a rise in the housing market this holiday season — for Gingerbread houses, that is. Gingerbread house kits offer options for pre-fab construction or fully assembled, complete with easy-to-follow decorating instructions. There’s an easy fit for everyone’s neighborhood.
“Decorating a Gingerbread house gets the whole family into the holiday spirit,” says Nancy Siler, vice president at Wilton Enterprises. “Our Wilton kits make it easy because everything is included. They are a festive at-home holiday centerpiece or a wonderful gift.”
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