Observing Memorial Day
In an effort to put the “Memorial” back into Memorial Day, Congress established the White House Commission on Remembrance to promote the National Moment of Remembrance. Each year, at 3 p.m., local time, Americans are asked to participate in an act of remembrance and national unity by pausing for a Moment to remember the more than one million of their fellow citizens who sacrificed their lives for our freedom.
We asked readers to share their thoughts and emotions about who they will be remembering on Memorial Day, especially how they will observe the Moment .
Here are some suggestions on how to observe Memorial Day.
The story behind Taps – 24 notes that tap deep emotions.
The history of Memorial Day and links to war memorials.
Can You Afford A Summer Vacation
High gas prices are cutting into the family budget and not leaving a lot of room for a summer vacation.
But before you give up, here are some tips how to stretch your summer dollars.
Despite inflation and high prices more Americans will travel abroad this summer.
You might try vacationing at home to save money.
Opinion Polls & Market Research
Lower the drinking age in Oklahoma?
The debate over lowering the drinking age has been heating up in several states, fueled by lawmakers who contend that men and women who are old enough to fight in Iraq and Afghanistan are old enough to consume alcohol legally.
Legislation recently introduced in Kentucky, Wisconsin and South Carolina would lower the drinking age for military personnel only. A planned ballot initiative in Missouri would apply to everyone 18 and older. An initiative in the works in South Dakota would allow all 19- and 20-year-olds to buy low-alcohol beer.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says laws setting the drinking age at 21 have cut traffic fatalities involving drivers ages 18-20 by 13%.
A 2007 Gallup Poll found that 77% of Americans oppose lowering the drinking age to 18.
Opinion Polls & Market Research
The weekend is here!
Are You Ready To Work From Home?
Sky rocketing gas prices might soon force companies to consider letting some employees work from home.
With today’s technology, cell phones, computers, scanners and fax machines, the idea of letting workers telecommute is becoming an appealing alternative.
Here are some of the benefits of telecomuting.
Your boss might need some convincing about telecommuting.
Some large companies have already employed telecommuting successfully.
