Kwanzaa 2009 will be December 26th to January 1st Happy Holidays. From Wikimedia Commons Kwanzaa is one of the three main end of the year holidays, along with Christmas and Hannukah, and searches for "Kwanzaa 2009" on Google Trends indicate that some people are wondering when it occurs.  Those unfamiliar shall now be illuminated.  Kwanzaa is celebrated ...

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Announcement: We have decided to extend the period for matching your charitable contributions through the end of this week. Contribute to your favorite charity this week and forward your contribution receipt to us. We will donate a matching amount to the World Food Programme. Here are the complete details. Over the past few weeks, Consumerism Commentary ...

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There's no surprise that charitable giving is down this year. A recession can make even the most altruistic person pull back. Read more about The Color of Money: Money is tight; give wisely...

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A year after the global economy teetered on the verge of collapse, a recession -- a lingering and unwelcome guest -- has settled in at dinner tables across the land. Read more about A great burden grows...

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Over the next couple of weeks, six finalists will be auditioning for the opening of “staff writer” at Consumerism Commentary. Each will be providing two guest articles to share with readers. After the six writers have shared their guest articles, readers will have an opportunity to provide feedback before we select the staff writer. This article ...

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