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It's another holiday weekend. Time to decorate! Inevitably, there's going to be some stress, right? Anything from broken decorations to faulty lights can set you off. So, is there anything you can do to ease the tension? Yahoo.com reports that Christmas Decor president Blake Smith says yes there is. Among his suggestions, use quality products, keep it simple and have a plan. My wife and I decorated last weekend and I did something that helped alot. It didn't make Blake's list, but I'll share it with you anyway.

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It's the most wonderful time of the year, unless you have a lot of gifts to buy, a lot of shopping to do, and not a lot of time to get it all done. I've seen the tension on the roads of Monmouth and Ocean Counties already this season. Drivers are a little more likely to cut you off or speed past you these days because of all the stress and time pressures they face. AAA Foundation.org has some common sense tips on how to avoid road rage you should check out.

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Black Friday gets its name because it's the day when retailers start to turn profits (or go into the 'black'). The name though, is starting to seem incredibly fitting as the day takes on a more negative image. It seems like every year stores are pushing things further and further when it comes to holiday shopping. Decorations are out before summer ends, and Black Friday sales are starting on...Thursday?

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A report in the Dayton Business Journal confirms what we probably already know. 34% of managers think workers are less productive this week with Thanksgiving just a couple of days away. But there is some good news for workers. That number is down from 44% in 2005, so either we're working harder, or our manager just thinks we are!

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