Political Promises for 2010 | 1-7-09

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Just like how many of you probably feel, this year flew right on by.  2009 has been absolutely incredible, from our new website launch, to our new products, wonderful customer feedback and amazing affiliates that we've had the pleasure of working with. 

The weekend after Thanksgiving usually means a few great things, lots of yummy leftovers, a tremendous amount of sales and the best of all, decorating and getting ready for the holidays.  Between  preparing for guests, gift shopping and so much more, the list of tasks can seem never overwhelming and not leave much time to think about decorating. 

Just because the fall and winter temperatures are upon us, it doesn't mean that we can't still bring back a bit of summer.  Elements such as how vibrant colors are in the sunlight, mini vacations, and relaxing times, are all what we love about those warm months. 

Although your backyard may be covered in fallen leaves or even snow, grab a fruity drink, throw an umbrella in it, because we're going show you how to bring summer back and add some island flavor into your home. 

With any event, food is generally the main staple ingredient to spicing up festivities, a good time and bringing people together.  In our last entry we gave you ideas for what to do this coming Labor Day.  To compliment that, here are some fantastic food ideas to help transform your typical Labor Day BBQ into that tropical island getaway for you and your guests. 

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The typical list of activities surrounding holidays such as Labor Day usually include BBQs, picnics and simple gatherings to enjoy the sun and a relaxing day off.  Labor Day is one of the only holidays that fall on the same weekday every year, the first Monday of every September.  This September 7th, get creative with a themed event, or plan a mini vacation to escape the busy city and daily routines. 

The backyard swimming pool began its rise in popularity after World War II. Prior to this, Ancient Romans and Greeks constructed grand scale artificial pools for athletic training. Since then, celebrities have gone to lavish lengths to build some of the most luxurious and stunning swimming pools around. Here are what we think are the 11 hottest celeb pools.

1. Sylvester Stallone