Grab your scarf & meet me at the outdoor ice rink!

Holiday Ice Rink

Delighting families, couples and ice-skating enthusiasts for over twenty-five years, the Holiday Ice Rink at Embarcadero Center presented by Hawaiian Airlines opens each winter for nine magical, fun-filled weeks. Get ready to skate under the sun and stars along the beautiful waterfront at the largest outdoor rink in San Francisco.

This year’s skating kicks off on November 6, 2013 and continues through January 5, 2014. For additional visitor information and event details, see below:

2013 Holiday Ice Rink Details

Contact Information:           
Phone: 415.772.0753

Location:
Justin Herman Plaza, adjacent to Four Embarcadero Center and across from the historic Ferry Building.

Hours of Operation:
November 6, 2013 – January 5, 2014
Open 10:00 a.m. – 9:30 pm, Sunday-Thursday
Open 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 pm, Friday and Saturday
90-minute sessions start at every even hour.
Private party booking is available. (Sessions are not open to public if sold to a private party.)
The Rink may be closed due to inclement weather or private-party bookings. For the most current information, call 415.772.0753.

Admission:
Adults: $10
Children ages 7 and under: $6.00

Skate Rentals:
$4

Group Rates:
Mondays-Thursdays only (not available December 20, 2013 – January 3, 2014)
15 or more – $1.00 discount per person
25 or more – $2.00 discount per person

Privates Parties:
Single Session – $2,250
Double Session – $3,950
The rink will be closed on the following dates and sessions for private events:

• Thursday, November 21, 2013– ALL DAY
• Friday, November 22, 2013 – 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm
• Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 6pm

Please call the Ice Rink Manager at 415.837.1931 for the most current information.

How to help your child with homework

Kids are more successful in school when parents take an active interest in their homework — it shows kids that what they do is important.

Of course, helping with homework shouldn't mean spending hours hunched over a desk. Parents can be supportive by demonstrating study and organization skills, explaining a tricky problem, or just encouraging kids to take a break. And who knows? Parents might even learn a thing or two!

Here are some tips to guide the way:

1. Know the teachers — and what they're looking for. Attend school events, such as parent-teacher conferences, to meet your child's teachers. Ask about their homework policies and how you should be involved.
2. Set up a homework-friendly area. Make sure kids have a well-lit place to complete homework. Keep supplies — paper, pencils, glue, scissors — within reach.
3. Schedule a regular study time. Some kids work best in the afternoon, following a snack and play period; others may prefer to wait until after dinner.
4. Help them make a plan. On heavy homework nights or when there's an especially hefty assignment to tackle, encourage your child break up the work into manageable chunks. Create a work schedule for the night if necessary — and take time for a 15-minute break every hour, if possible.
5. Keep distractions to a minimum. This means no TV, loud music, or phone calls. (Occasionally, though, a phone call to a classmate about an assignment can be helpful.)
6. Make sure kids do their own work. They won't learn if they don't think for themselves and make their own mistakes. Parents can make suggestions and help with directions. But it's a kid's job to do the learning.
7. Be a motivator and monitor. Ask about assignments, quizzes, and tests. Give encouragement, check completed homework, and make yourself available for questions and concerns.
8. Set a good example. Do your kids ever see you diligently balancing your budget or reading a book? Kids are more likely to follow their parents' examples than their advice.
9. Praise their work and efforts. Post an aced test or art project on the refrigerator. Mention academic achievements to relatives.
10. If there are continuing problems with homework, get help. Talk about it with your child's teacher. Some kids have trouble seeing the board and may need glasses; others might need an evaluation for a learning problem or attention disorder.

Compliments of Kids Health

Reviewed by: Eric J. Gabor, Esq.
Date reviewed: October 2011

Happy Hanukkah!

Hanukkah (sometimes transliterated Chanukkah) is a Jewish holiday celebrated for eight days and nights. It starts on the 25th of the Jewish month of Kislev, which coincides with late November-late December on the secular calendar.
In Hebrew, the word "hanukkah" means "dedication." The name reminds us that this holiday commemorates the re-dedication of the holy Temple in Jerusalem following the Jewish victory over the Syrian-Greeks in 165 B.C.E.
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The Hanukkah Story

In 168 B.C.E. the Jewish Temple was seized by Syrian-Greek soldiers and dedicated to the worship of the god Zeus. This upset the Jewish people, but many were afraid to fight back for fear of reprisals. Then in 167 B.C.E. the Syrian-Greek emperor Antiochus made the observance of Judaism an offense punishable by death. He also ordered all Jews to worship Greek gods.

Jewish resistance began in the village of Modiin, near Jerusalem. Greek soldiers forcibly gathered the Jewish villages and told them to bow down to an idol, then eat the flesh of a pig – both practices that are forbidden to Jews. A Greek officer ordered Mattathias, a High Priest, to acquiesce to their demands, but Mattathias refused. When another villager stepped forward and offered to cooperate on Mattathias' behalf, the High Priest became outraged. He drew his sword and killed the villager, then turned on the Greek officer and killed him too. His five sons and the other villagers then attacked the remaining soldiers, killing all of them.
Mattathias and his family went into hiding in the mountains, where other Jews wishing to fight against the Greeks joined them. Eventually they succeeded in retaking their land from the Greeks. These rebels became known as the Maccabees, or Hasmoneans.
Once the Maccabees had regained control they returned to the Temple in Jerusalem. By this time it had been spiritually defiled by being used for the worship of foreign gods and also by practices such as sacrificing swine. Jewish troops were determined to purify the Temple by burning ritual oil in the Temple’s menorah for eight days. But to their dismay, they discovered that there was only one day's worth of oil left in the Temple. They lit the menorah anyway and to their surprise the small amount of oil lasted the full eight days.
This is the miracle of the Hanukkah oil that is celebrated every year when Jews light a special menorah known as a hanukkiyah for eight days. One candle is lit on the first night of Hanukkah, two on the second, and so on, until eight candles are lit.

Significance of Hanukkah

According to Jewish law, Hanukkah is one of the less important Jewish holidays. However, Hanukkah has become much more popular in modern practice because of its proximity to Christmas.
Hanukkah falls on the twenty-fifth day of the Jewish month of Kislev. Since the Jewish calendar is lunar based, every year the first day of Hanukkah falls on a different day – usually sometime between late November and late December. Because many Jews live in predominately Christian societies, over time Hanukkah has become much more festive and Christmas-like. Jewish children receive gifts for Hanukkah – often one gift for each of the eight nights of the holiday. Many parents hope that by making Hanukkah extra special their children won't feel left out of all the Christmas festivities going on around them.

Hanukkah Traditions

Every community has its unique Hanukkah traditions, but there are some traditions that are almost universally practiced. They are: lighting the hanukkiyah, spinning the dreidel and eating fried foods.

• Lighting the hanukkiyah: Every year it is customary to commemorate the miracle of the Hanukkah oil by lighting candles on a hanukkiyah. The hanukkiyah is lit every night for eight nights. Learn more about the hanukkiyah in:
• Spinning the dreidel: A popular Hanukkah game is spinning the dreidel, which is a four-sided top with Hebrew letters written on each side. Read The Hanukkah Dreidel to learn more about the dreidel, the meaning of the letters and how to play the game. Gelt, which are chocolate coins covered with tin foil, are part of this game.
• Eating fried foods: Because Hanukkah celebrates the miracle of oil, it is traditional to eat fried foods such as latkes and sufganiyot during the holiday. Latkes are pancakes made out of potatoes and onions, which are fried in oil and then served with applesauce. Sufganiyot (singular: sufganiyah) are jelly-filled donuts that are fried and sometimes dusted with confectioners’ sugar before eating.

Article by Ariela Pelaia

24th Annual Union Square Tree Lighting Ceremony

Annual Union Square Tree Lighting Ceremony

2013 - Macy's 24th Annual Tree Lighting

Union Square, San Francisco

November 29, 2013 - 6pm

Macy's gift to the City of San Francisco - Macy's 24th Annual Tree Lighting will take place in Union Square Park between Sutter and Post and Geary and Stockton Streets, right across from the front of Macy's.

 

Shopping

 

It's a great day for Christmas shopping as many sales are geared to this special day.

 

 

For Best Viewing

For the best viewing location, stop by Union Square early to stake out your spot. One tip is to manage to get a spot at the Cheesecake Factory - top of Macy's which looks down over Union Square. They have outdoor dining with heat lamps and the view to the ice rink and skaters is spectacular.

The ceremony is expected to begin at 6pm and the tree is scheduled to be lit at 6:40pm.

Good bye pumpkin pie ... Coffee cake has arrived!

Double Decker Pumpkin Pie

Yogurt Coffee Cake

Looking outside the box this year?  Want to wow your family at the Thanksgiving dinner table?  Maybe a warm breakfast cake for the family AFTER Thanksgiving? 

 

Blogger Stephanie Wise of Girl versus Dough bakes Yoplait’s seasonal pumpkin pie-flavored yogurt into a decadent and delicious coffee cake.

Coffee Cake

1 1/3 cups granulated sugar                        

6 eggs                        

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted, slightly cooled                        

1 teaspoon vanilla                        

1 container (4 oz) Yoplait® Light pumpkin pie yogurt (from 4-pack)                        

2 1/4 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour                        

1 1/2teaspoons baking soda                        

1/4 teaspoon salt                        

Streusel

1 cup chopped pecans                        

2/3 cup packed light brown sugar                        

1/2 cup granulated sugar                        

2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice                        

2 teaspoons vanilla                        

Glaze

2 cups powdered sugar                        

1 to 2 tablespoons milk                        

Directions

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 10-inch fluted tube cake pan with shortening; lightly flour.
• In large bowl, beat 1 1/3 cups sugar and the eggs with electric mixer on medium speed until slightly frothy. Add melted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and the yogurt; stir with spoon to combine.
• In medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt with whisk. Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients just until combined.
• In small bowl, stir together Streusel ingredients.
• Pour one-third of cake batter into pan. Sprinkle with one-third of streusel mixture. Repeat layers 2 more times.
• Bake 1 hour or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Place serving plate upside down over pan; invert plate and pan. Remove pan. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
• In another small bowl, stir together powdered sugar and enough milk to form a thick Glaze. Pour glaze over completely cooled cake. Let stand until glaze is set before cutting into slices.                           

Expert Tips

Make sure the melted butter is cool enough before adding it to the batter so it doesn’t cook the eggs.

Tap the sides of the pan to release the cake from the pan.

Got turkey? Great leftover recipe!

Betty Crocker's Turkey & Wild Rice Casserole

Don't send all the left over turkey home with your guests ... save some for tomorrow's comfort food dinner!  Try this yummy recipe and you might skip the entire dinner next year in place of this dish.

 

Ingredients

4      cups cut-up cooked turkey
1      bag (12 oz) Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers™ frozen mixed vegetables,
        thawed    
3      cups cooked wild rice      
1-1/2   cups uncooked instant brown rice     
1/2   teaspoon salt 
1/2   teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1      cup Progresso® chicken broth (from 32-oz carton), heated 
3      containers (10 oz each) refrigerated reduced-fat Alfredo sauce  
1/2   cup Progresso® plain bread crumbs    
1/4   cup finely chopped walnuts    
3      tablespoons butter or margarine, melted                        
 

Directions

• 1 Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 3-quart casserole with cooking spray.
• 2 In large bowl, mix turkey, vegetables, cooked wild rice, uncooked brown rice, salt and thyme. Stir in heated broth and Alfredo sauce. Pour into casserole. In small bowl, mix bread crumbs, walnuts and butter; sprinkle over turkey mixture.
• 3 Bake uncovered about 45 minutes or until hot.

Prep Time 20 min              **             TotalTime 1 hr 5 min              **            Servings 8

 

Expert Tips

To heat the chicken broth, measure it into a 2-cup microwavable measuring cup and microwave on High 2 minutes 30 seconds to 3 minutes or until almost boiling.
 

The Alfredo sauce provides a creamy, rich flavor to this casserole; the reduced-fat variety helps trim the fat. The brown rice adds extra fiber.

For more great recipes visit: Betty Crocker

 

 

 

 

3 Common Money Mistakes

Do you have chronic money problems? Spend too much? Give too much to your good-for-nothing kids? Keep putting off writing or updating your will?  Maybe it's all in your head. Really.

       

Money baggage, or negative beliefs about money, may be holding many folks back financially. Adviser Karen Ramsey explains how to change those beliefs and find abundance. Wealth Management at WSJ.com's Veronica Dagher reports.

                             

Financial advisers and therapists have identified a number of psychologically-based mistakes people make with their money.

 

"How you feel is how you deal…with money, that is," says New York psychotherapist Karol Ward, whose six-figure clients help other people make money but find it difficult to hold on to their own.

Here are a few of the most common psychological problems people have with their finances—and what you can do about them:            

                                                                          

1. Overspending

Ms. Ward worked with a young woman who wanted a relationship but had "deep pain" from her childhood around trusting others. Most of the woman's evenings after work were spent wandering through stores shopping for clothes she didn't need, recalls Ms. Ward.

When she came to see Ms. Ward, she wanted to get out of debt and manage her money. During therapy she uncovered the connection between her fear and loneliness and the overspending.

Overspending usually is related to the management of emotional pain, distorted beliefs about what people feel they deserve and a disconnection between the impulse to buy and the actual results of the purchase, says Ms. Ward.

 

"Many overspenders don't need what they buy—they just feel they have to buy it," she says.

Financial planner Timothy McGrath has seen many clients overspend because they want to live a similar lifestyle to their neighbors or co-workers, while not recognizing that everyone's financial circumstances are different.

 

"Clients often don't realize how purchases outside of their means will impact long-term planning," says Mr. McGrath in Chicago.

 

Once clients are aware of their behavior they can work to change it, says Ms. Ward. Before buying, people might ask themselves "What am I really feeling?" or "Why do I want to buy this?" she says.

Marty Martin, a financial psychologist in Chicago, advises clients who feel the need to spend, but are in a heightened emotional state, to wait to make a decision.

 

"Collect yourself by distracting yourself by meditating, praying, engaging in some physical activity or doing something other than making a money decision," he says.

 

2. Enabling

Financial enabling is a common trap for parents who want to help their adult children who are in chronic financial trouble, says Brad Klontz, a Lihue, Hawaii, financial psychologist.

 

Mr. Klontz worked with a 75-year-old woman who had given her 52-year-old son a total of $150,000 over five years for various business ventures, all of which were ill-conceived and failed. She was having trouble saying "no" when the son asked for another $50,000, even though her own financial security was at risk as her savings were dwindling.

 

"Money for doing nothing creates more doing nothing," says Mr. Klontz.

 

Laura Scharr-Bykowsky has seen many grandparents rack up large amounts of credit-card debt and give away the last of their savings to fund their grandchildren's tuition or vacations.

 

They may have a desire to spoil their children or grandchildren, want to get their attention, don't want to renege on a promise they made when they were in a better financial situation or feel guilty for not seeing them more, says Ms. Scharr-Bykowsky, a financial planner in Columbia, S.C.

 

If enabling has been going on for years, it can be difficult to stop doing it "cold turkey," says Mr. Klontz. For enablers, it can be important to recognize that their efforts to help backfired or have been reinforcing dependence.

 

Mr. Klontz says it's also important to set up a timeline to withdraw financial support, say, in six months, and perhaps explore other ways to help such as paying for a financial plan, a career counselor or a therapist.

 

Ms. Scharr-Bykowsky counsels clients to reduce support to their kids and stop altogether when they are gainfully employed. Then, she says, the parents can make gifts periodically, but only if their adult child is being financially responsible.

 

"The most important word they need to use is 'no' or else they'll have an entitlement problem to deal with," says Ms. Scharr-Bykowsky.

 

3. Denying

Financial planner Peg Eddy has seen several clients try to deny the reality of their financial situation and think everything "will all work out."

 

"Amazingly, some folks think there is a 'money fairy' that will bail them out when they reach 65 and they only have Social Security to depend on," says the San Diego financial planner.

 

This form of denial combined with lethargy leads to not doing any planning but potentially becoming a burden later on to any children or family they may have.

 

She's also seen denial take the form of people's failures to create or update their estate plans.

That happened to a man she worked with who didn't want to update his estate plan and died suddenly at age 54. His wife and children were left struggling.

 

People may not have an estate plan because they find it too upsetting to think about or they don't know whom to name as their children's guardians, says Lauren Lindsay, a financial planner in Covington, La.

 

"The problem is that the state will have a plan if you don't and it may not follow your wishes," she says.

 

Namely, it wouldn't include any charitable considerations or know if there are any immediate family members who you don't wish to be involved, she says.

 

Often the "social taboo" around talking about money keeps family members from discussing inheritance and estate issues openly before anything happens, and while there is still a chance to hear everyone out and include them in the planning, says Mary Gresham, an Atlanta psychologist.

To make this conversation easier, a person might introduce the topic by saying, "I'd like to talk about something that is hard to talk about," so the other person knows it's not just a casual conversation, she says.

 

Judy Lawrence tells clients to "step up and face the numbers" of their real financial picture. That way, they can create a plan based on their true income, outline a way to gradually pay off debt and save for retirement, says the Albuquerque, N.M., financial counselor.

 

Ms. Eddy recommends that clients accept their own mortality and plan for what happens in the event of an emergency, disability or death. They can start by having a good estate plan, update beneficiaries on their accounts and if they own a business, continue to work on their exit strategy during their lifetime.

"News flash—none of us are getting out of here alive," says Ms. Eddy.

Article by Veronica Dagher

Veterans Day in United States

In the USA, Veterans Day annually falls on November 11. This day is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice, which ended the World War I hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany in 1918. Veterans are thanked for their services to the United States on Veterans Day.

Veterans Day honors all those who served the United States.

 

 

Veterans Day is intended to honor and thank all military personnel who served the United States in all wars, particularly living veterans. It is marked by parades and church services and in many places the American flag is hung at half mast. A period of silence lasting two minutes may be held at 11am. Some schools are closed on Veterans Day, while others do not close, but choose to mark the occasion with special assemblies or other activities.
Veterans Day is officially observed on November 11. However, if it falls on a week day, many communities hold their celebrations on the weekend closest to this date. This is to enable more people to attend and participate in the events. Federal Government offices are closed on November 11. If Veterans Day falls on a Saturday, they are closed on Friday November 10. If Veterans Day falls on a Sunday, they are closed on Monday November 12. State and local governments, schools and non-governmental businesses are not required to close and may decide to remain open or closed. Public transit systems may follow a regular or holiday schedule.

The History

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 an armistice between Germany and the Allied nations came into effect. On November 11, 1919, Armistice Day was commemorated for the first time. In 1919, President Wilson proclaimed the day should be "filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory". There were plans for parades, public meetings.
In 1926, the United States Congress  recognized the end of World War I and declared that the anniversary of the armistice should be commemorated with prayer and thanksgiving. The Congress also requested that the president should "issue a proclamation calling upon the officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on November 11 and inviting the people of the United States to observe the day in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies of friendly relations with all other peoples."
 which made November 11 in each year a legal holiday, known as Armistice Day. This day was originally intended to honor veterans of World War I. A few years later, World War II required the largest mobilization of service men in the history of the United States and the American forces fought in Korea. In 1954, the veterans service organizations urged Congress to change the word "Armistice" to "Veterans". Congress approved this change and on June 1, 1954, November 11 became a day to honor all American veterans, where ever and whenever they had served.
In 1968 the Uniforms Holiday Bill  made an attempt to move Veterans Day to the fourth Monday of October. The bill took effect in 1971, but this caused a lot of confusion as for many states disagreed with this decision and continued to hold Veterans Day activities on November 11. In 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed Public Law 94-97, which stated that Veterans Day would again be observed on November 11 1978 and on.

How to eat healthy, even on Thanksgiving Day.

You just started that diet and now it is holiday time.  A time to spend with relatives, eat & drink more and eat more.  Here are a few easy things you can do this season to have fun yet be sensible.

) Don’t go to the Thanksgiving dinner hungry – eat normally all day! A lot of people starve themselves all day to “make room” for Thanksgiving dinner. DON’T do that! You’ll end up overeating like crazy during dinner and you’ll do more damage. During the day, eat small, light meals that keep you feeling satisfied.

2) Plan out your portion sizes – don’t plan to go back for seconds and don’t eat like this is your last meal on earth! First of all, there are always leftovers – so if you couldn’t get enough of those mashed potatoes, you can always take a bit home and eat it the next day. Remember – for all the “goodies” – it’s all about portion control! One taste of pie will not ruin your diet, but three slices will.  So, to avoid the pitfalls, plan to eat all the goodies that you enjoy – just eat them in moderation. For example: fill your plate ¾ with veggies, lean meat, and salad. The remaining ¼ of the plate you can fill with the fun stuff (mashed potatoes, stuffing, etc.).

3) Drink plenty of water, and stick to wine/beer over high-calorie cocktails. This one’s a no-brainer. What would you rather have – a 500 calorie cosmo, or a 500 calorie slice of pie?

4) Work out before the big meal!   Go for a run on Thanksgiving morning. That way, even if you do overdo it a little bit, you have a couple hundred calories to play with on Thanksgiving day .

5) Turkey can be good for you!

Just make sure you go skinless, and make sure you go for the white meat – which is the best lean protein. And stick to a 4 oz portion (about the size of a deck of cards)

6) Veggies are definitely good for you – Squashes, salad, green beans, potatoes – these are all are great side dishes that have tons of fiber and can fill up your plate without adding too many calories. BUT – sometimes these dishes can end up being calorie laden (e.g. mashed potatoes are usually made with butter & milk, green bean casserole is made with cream of mushroom soup, cheese, milk, and fried onions, and candied yams are loaded with cream, sugar, etc.) – so if you didn’t make the dish and you don’t know exactly how it was cooked, just eat a much smaller portion than you normally would.

7) If you are the Thanksgiving dinner chef, make healthy substitutions without losing any of the flavor! For example: For sweet potatoes, instead of cooking them with tons of sugar/cream, try sprinkling them with a tsp of honey and a bit of brown sugar, and bake them in the oven.  Make your own fresh cranberry sauce rather than using the high-sugar canned version. For stuffing, switch out white bread for whole wheat, or even substitute veggies for bread. For all recipes, substitute skim or 1% milk for whole milk or heavy cream, use light butter vs. regular butter, low fat cheese for regular cheese, 2 egg whites for one egg, low fat sour cream vs. regular… you get the picture.

8 ) Try going vegetarian! There are some really healthy, flavorful, Thanksgiving vegetarian dishes out there. Some of my favorite sources include: Cooking Light, Health.com, and the NY Times Food Section

9) If you do go “rogue” on Thanksgiving, restart your diet IMMEDIATELY the next day. Don’t use the fact that you went overboard one day as an excuse to completely ruin your diet. Create a plan for yourself to get back on track. Even if you ate 2000 calories during the Thanksgiving dinner, if you go back to eating healthy the next day, you won’t end up gaining 5 extra pounds from one meal.

10) Enjoy yourself! At the end of the day, Thanksgiving really is about being with friends and family and spending that time together. Don’t be so stressed out about the food that you aren’t able to enjoy the holiday! Stressing yourself out will only make you feel discouraged and will likely make you end up eating more. Just relax, and if you can’t remember all of these tips –just remember two things: Don’t go back for seconds and thirds, and eat everything in moderation!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

National Men Make Dinner Night

Are you a man who likes to make dinner?

TOP TEN REASONS TO
PARTICIPATE IN
‘NATIONAL MEN MAKE DINNER DAY’

1. While cooking, take the tool belt off and throw on an apron, replace the hammer with a spatula.
2. Several recipes include beer as a legitimate ingredient, recipes are on the internet, cooks books explore the options.
3.The blender, the electric mixer and the food processor  are fun Kitchen toys, don't be afraid of them, enjoy the experience.

4.Whoever is cooking always gets the most attention from the dog. NO DOGS ALLOWED
5. Whatever recipe you choose, you can name it after yourself.  Give it a special name.

6.Discovering the different measurements and ounces will be half the fun.
7. Since YOU choose the recipe, it could be whatever you want or maybe her favorite dish.
8. Some desserts, such pie, ice cream sundae.  :)
9. Since other husbands/significant others in your neighborhood are also cooking dinner, the men could use this time for male bonding.

10. Participating in ‘National Men Make Dinner Day’ gives you  points with your wife/ or loved one. 

 

Are you a man who makes dinner on a regular or semi-regular basis?

 

If you are a guy who never cooks, and doesn't know the difference between spaghetti and a spatula, then, READ ON, this site is for YOU!
 Ok, now since you’ve continued reading, we assume that you are a man who NEVER cooks. And that you fit the profile of the ‘men’ who have inspired this once-a-year occasion.

The ideal participant in ‘National Men Make Dinner Day’ is the man who:

• Helps with  chores
• Has a sense of humor and is a great all-around guy
• Loves his wife/girlfriend, kids and pets

Celebrated on the FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY NOVEMBER, ‘National Men Make Dinner Day’ is for you!!
One guaranteed meal cooked by your man one day of the year!



Official Rules
 #1: National men make dinner day is always celebrated on the first Thursday of each November.
#2: Man agrees to participate in national men make dinner day.
#3: Man, completely un-aided, chooses a meal.
 #4: Main meal must include minimum of 4 ingredients and require at least one cooking utensil
 #5: Man goes shopping for 'all'  ingredients. Bonus points if he takes inventory of cupboards and fridge first, before shopping trip.
 #6: Man organizes all  ingredients in order of on kitchen counter.
 #7: Man may, if desired, listen to music to get him the cooking mood. Man agrees not to be within 30 feet of TV remote during cooking process. Spouse and any other family members should not be  near kitchen. (unless smoke detector goes off!)
 #8: Following recipe carefully, man starts to cook dinner! Wear an Apron????
 #9: Man must clean as he goes along' rule! Following each completed use of utensils, cookware, half-used jars of anything, spice bottles, etc., everything is rinsed, cleaned and put away
 #10: Man sets table, candles if he likes, beverages, no ketchup bottles, sour cream containers, or big boxes of salt and pepper on table.
 #11: Spouse and/or family members are served! This is an opportune time for a photo. Man is 'allowed' to gloat no more than three times during the meal. Family is encouraged to congratulate man on job well done.
 #12: After meal, table is cleared by man, dishes to be done. Man returns to table for  after-dinner conversation. At this point, man is told how his meal was. He, in turn, describes the challenges of the experience. At this point he deserves a hug and privilege to watch Television!

Election Day

Election Day in the United States of America is the Tuesday following the first Monday in November. It can fall on or between November 2 and November 8. It is the day when popular ballots are held to select public officials. These include national, state and local government representatives at all levels up to the president.

Many people in the United States vote on Election Day.

©iStockphoto.com/Igor Smichkov

What do people do?

On Election Day, citizens of the United States of America can vote by popular ballot for candidates for public offices at local, state and national levels. In even numbered years, federal elections are always held. In years divisible by four, presidential elections are always held. Elections for local and state officials may be held in odd or even-numbered years, depending on local and state laws.
The way in which people vote, depends on the state in which they live. In Oregon, all votes are cast by post and all votes have to be received at a given time on Election Day. In the state of Washington, nearly all people vote by post and the envelopes containing the voting papers have to be postmarked with the date of Election Day. In other states, people vote at voting stations, where long queues can form.

Election Day Observances

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How to Pack a Carry On Suitcase

With the holidays coming upon us quickly, some of us will be traveling to see friends and relatives.  With all the extra fees that the airlines charge these days, this is a "how to" video you don't want to miss. 

Why not rent?

Homeownership is part of the American Dream.  We all want the big house, front yard with a picket fence and 2.5 kids.  But what you don't think about is all the responsibility and work being a homeowner affords.  Forget lounging on the couch on Saturday afternoon because you have to move the yard.  Job promotion moving you out of state?  Now you have to sell that house within a particular time frame.  Toilet backs up ... call the plumber $$$$$. 

When you live in an apartment you have freedom!  Freedom to spend your weekends hiking with friends or exploring the city.  Freedom to lounge by the pool that the community offers.  Freedom to move if needed and not have to worry about selling a house.  No property taxes ... did I mention that?

Here are some examples of why renting is the new owning.

Minute Makeover: A Stunning Apartment Living Area Transformation

Great tips for living in a small space ... but remember you may be charged for the paint if it is in the lease agreement, so check that first.  Happy decorating!

How to answer "what are your salary expectations?"

Pumpkin Carving at its BEST

Tired of the old standard triangle eyes and square nose pumpkins this Halloween?  Those are a thing of the past!  Nowadays they offer everything from stencils for kids to create a Barbie pumpkin, stencils for adults to make very intricate pumpkins and even accessories to put into the pumpkin vs carving it.  The options are endless. 

 

Check out some really cool ideas from this link.  Happy Halloween!!

Pumpkin Carving Ideas

Trick or Treating Safely!

If your kids are anything like mine the questions start before October even arrives.  What am I going to be for Halloween this year?  A pirate, a lion, a clown ... the options are endless.  The question that I am asking myself is how can we have fun trick or treating but yet still be safe.  Here are 7 tips on how you are your child can stay safe this Halloween.

 1. Plan a route in advance.

Trick-or-treating could take you several streets away from your house, which can cause sore legs and a bit of frustration. Stick to paths that you and your child are familiar with to avoid getting lost.

2. Wear comfy shoes.

Make sure you and your children are in comfortable, well-fitting shoes. Girls in dresses should avoid heels, and all shoelaces should be double-tied to avoid tripping in the dark.

3. Stay well-lit.

Apply reflective tape to your child’s costume to ensure they are seen by drivers on the road. Also, carry a flashlight with you to keep your child’s path lit at all times.

4. Make sure all costumes are short.

Long costumes that drag on the ground can be dangerous, especially at night.

5. Avoid masks.

Masks can make it difficult for your child to see or breathe. If possible, skip the mask altogether and use non-toxic make-up to complete the costume instead.

6. Use flexible props.

If your child’s costume won’t be complete without a weapon, make sure it is rubber or plastic. Choose a prop that won’t cause injury to your child or their friends.

 

7. Check your child’s candy.

When sorting through candy at the end of the night, be sure to throw away any candy that is not in its original wrapper, or looks as though it has been opened.  Some police stations also offer x-ray services on Halloween to check for items inside the candy. 

 

I'm sure if you follow these simple guidelines you and your child will have a SPOOKtacular Halloween! 

Want to Enjoy Fall Foliage Close to Home?

Take a long weekend to see fall foliage without driving across the country!

In the Gold Country, the Nevada City-Grass Valley area has become known as one of California's best areas to view autumn foliage. The best colors are located in the old-fashioned Victorian neighborhoods surrounding the downtown historic districts.

Most vivid are the century-old red maple trees planted by early settlers, homesick for New England. Church steeples add to the Vermont-like mood. Outside of Grass Valley, maples and liquidambars dot the 800-acre Empire Mine State Historic Park. And off Highway 49 near Sierra City, Gold Lake Road offers a 20-mile-long tour of deep-gold aspens and willows.

Yosemite National Park offers lots of trees. With red dogwoods and orange oaks, the best spot for leaf-peeping is along Highways 41 and 120.

In the Tahoe Basin, one lovely drive is along Highway 89 -- from Highway 50 near Lake Tahoe to the junction with Highway 88, in the middle of Hope Valley, where aspen, willows and cottonwood are plentiful. Also pretty is Highway 88 from Woodfords to Silver Lake, over Carson Pass. A little southeast of Lake Tahoe, you can see pretty aspens on Highway 89 near Markleeville and over Monitor Pass to Highway 395.

Along the eastern side of the Sierra, hues of gold mixed with some red are showing in the higher elevations -- along Bishop Creek in the upper reaches of Bishop Canyon, they're reaching their peak now. But colors are late, appearing through the end of the month, along the Owens Valley floor. One favorite sight: the aspens that line the Owens River between Mono Lake and the town of Bishop.

September is Deaf Awareness Month

International Deaf Awareness Week is observed every year in the last whole week of September from Sunday to Saturday. The first World Congress of The Deaf was held in the last week of September in 1951 and since then the final week in the month of September came to be specially marked to be a activity and awareness program against deafness. The main purpose behind the deaf awareness week is to know the people with the problem, understand their issues and to know about their accomplishments.

What is Deaf Awareness Week

The World Deaf Federation observe the Deaf Awareness Week as the special time to go through the life, happenings, issues and problem related to the deaf people. This life altering disability and the people sanding out despite this like Thomas Edison and Helen Keller are made example and the deaf are motivated to live their life in a better way.

 

Less than percent of the deaf population are born that way with the other half acquiring the problem as their life and age progress. There are different degrees of deafness and not the entire disabled are fully deaf and the different degrees of hearing impairment and the issue is well discussed on the day.

Activities during International Deaf Awareness Week

During the last full week of September, various deaf organizations hold public awareness programs, and campaigns to educate the people about the problem and the life and hurdles that the deaf sector of the world has to overcome in their life. The educational institutions like the schools and colleges hold awareness events and conduct talk show so as to make the common man aware of the problem.

Many times people who are deaf to a lesser extend do not identify their problem and going on like this might augment to the problem leading to permanent hearing loss. The awareness activities conducted in connection with the deaf awareness week takes people's notice towards the issue and how bad it can be if the minor hearing defect is not checked on time.

 

Causes of Hearing Loss or Deafness

Congenital deafness or from birth deafness is found in many number of cases and the degree of deafness can vary from partial deafness in one ear to total deafness of both. The chance of being deaf from birth increases if one or both the parents are deaf or if there is a familial thread for the disorder. Mother's health and infection during the pregnancy also contributes its share towards child's ear development. Mother's health and well being is very important for the better and healthy development of the foetus, the same is true for the child's hearing development too.

 

Besides being deaf from birth, some people acquire this disability along their life or as they age. Certain infections, diseases and accidents are among the other main cause behind hearing impairment. Jaundice, rubella and chicken pox are among the diseases which are found to cause the defect. Similarly prenatal and postnatal infections can also result in hearing impairment in the child.

Certain medicines are also found to cause permanent or reversible hearing loss, similarly physical trauma to the brain or the sides of the ear can also cause deafness. Aging can also decrease hearing in most people. The percentage of people who suffer from ear defect or partial hearing is more in the 60 to 80 age group, than below it.

Ways To Prevent Hearing Loss

Deafness and being deaf may not be in our hands, but if we take care and see to the issues of the ears before it is too late thereby preventing or reversing a number of cases. The health of the mother during pregnancy should be given adequate consideration so as to have a healthy and fit baby. Similarly in any case of ear problem or pain, the doctor should be consulted very soon to make sure that is not something serious.

 

Taking care and consulting a specialist while having medicines that are proven bad for the ear can help to reduce medicine related deafness. In the same way staying away from too much sound or wearing ear defenders when in noisy environment can all help in preventing the problem.

 

A day in the life of someone who is deaf:

 

 

Organizing a Small Linen Closet

9/11 Memorial at the World Trade Center Site

 

A horrific day in America's history, a day we will never forget.

 

 

September is National Baby Safety Month. In honor of this special month, we are providing you with some tips to tighten up your safety belts in and around the house.

• Car seat safety check. Is it properly installed (refer to installation instructions and vehicle owner’s manual)? Center of back seat whenever possible – never in front passenger side when there is an airbag. Rear-facing for infants less than one year and 20 pounds. Your child must still be in a car seat until they are four years old and weigh at least 40 pounds. Your local law enforcement office will usually have a qualified person to install the seat for you if you have troubles.
• If you have a pool or hot tub, is it surrounded by a locking 5 foot fence or a completely covered with a safety cover? Are there alarms on all doors leading from the house to the pool area? Are all toys removed from the pool and the surrounding area?
• Do you have a fire escape plan? Write one out with your mate or other adults in the house today and share the plan with your kids so they know what to do.
• Check all fire safety equipment. Are smoke alarms working? Fire extinguishers are full and adults and older children know how to use them? Flashlights are strategically placed in your home with extra batteries available?
• Play the stop, drop & roll game with your kids. If their clothes catch on fire teach them to stop, drop and roll. Practice yelling out “I’m in here!” in case they get trapped in a room and the fire fighters need to find them.
• Check baby’s crib. Are the slats less than 2-3/8 inches? All slats are secure? The corner posts should not be any higher than the end panels and never should they extend over the end panels. No holes in the mattress? Stuffed animals removed? Crib is not near any windows, electrical outlets, lamps, no pictures over the crib, etc.? Mobiles have been removed if baby can pull up.
• Where do you set baby’s carrier when she’s in it? Not on the counter please, or any high surface. Babies can wiggle and tip themselves over.
• Stroller check. If your stroller is collapsible, be sure latches are secure before putting baby in. Always check that your child’s arms are out of the way when reversing handle directions so they won’t get pinched. Be sure to use that safety strap. Don’t hang overloaded or heavy bags on the handle of the stroller, this may cause it to tip over.
• Talk to your children about stove and oven safety. Teach them they are hot and never to touch them.
• Don’t leave toddler’s alone while eating, if they begin to choke you need to be nearby to assist.
• Never leave your child unattended in the bathtub. If the phone rings, let the machine get it, or bring a cordless phone into the bathroom with you. Wait until baby can sit alone to give baths in the tub. It’s easier in the sink until then. Check that the hot water heater is not set any higher than 120 degrees.
• Check the cords on your mini blinds and draperies. These have caused many strangulations among young children. Be sure they are tied up or cut off and kept out of your child’s reach. The loop of the cord should break apart if you slide your hand between the two cords.

Are YOU Ready for Some Football?? NFL Schedule 2013

All Times Eastern

Thursday, Sept. 5
Baltimore at Denver, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 8
New England at Buffalo, 1 p.m.
Seattle at Carolina, 1 p.m.
Cincinnati at Chicago, 1 p.m.
Miami at Cleveland, 1 p.m.
Minnesota at Detroit, 1 p.m.
Oakland at Indianapolis, 1 p.m.
Kansas City at Jacksonville, 1 p.m.
Atlanta at New Orleans, 1 p.m.
Tampa Bay at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m.
Tennessee at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m.
Arizona at St. Louis, 4:25 p.m.
Green Bay at San Francisco, 4:25 p.m.
N.Y. Giants at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 9
Philadelphia at Washington, 7:10 p.m.
Houston at San Diego, 10:20 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 12
N.Y. Jets at New England, 8:25 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 15
St. Louis at Atlanta, 1 p.m.
Cleveland at Baltimore, 1 p.m.
Carolina at Buffalo, 1 p.m.
Minnesota at Chicago, 1 p.m.
Washington at Green Bay, 1 p.m.
Tennessee at Houston, 1 p.m.
Miami at Indianapolis, 1 p.m.
Dallas at Kansas City, 1 p.m.
San Diego at Philadelphia, 1 p.m.
Detroit at Arizona, 4:05 p.m.
New Orleans at Tampa Bay, 4:05 p.m.
Denver at N.Y. Giants, 4:25 p.m.
Jacksonville at Oakland, 4:25 p.m.
San Francisco at Seattle, 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 16
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 8:40 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 19
Kansas City at Philadelphia, 8:25 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 22
Houston at Baltimore, 1 p.m.
Green Bay at Cincinnati, 1 p.m.
N.Y. Giants at Carolina, 1 p.m.
St. Louis at Dallas, 1 p.m.
Cleveland at Minnesota, 1 p.m.
Tampa Bay at New England, 1 p.m.
Arizona at New Orleans, 1 p.m.
San Diego at Tennessee, 1 p.m.
Detroit at Washington, 1 p.m.
Atlanta at Miami, 4:05 p.m.
Buffalo at N.Y. Jets, 4:25 p.m.
Indianapolis at San Francisco, 4:25 p.m.
Jacksonville at Seattle, 4:25 p.m.
Chicago at Pittsburgh, 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 23
Oakland at Denver, 8:40 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 26
San Francisco at St. Louis, 8:25 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 29
Baltimore at Buffalo, 1 p.m.
Cincinnati at Cleveland, 1 p.m.
Chicago at Detroit, 1 p.m.
Seattle at Houston, 1 p.m.
Indianapolis at Jacksonville, 1 p.m.
N.Y. Giants at Kansas City, 1 p.m.
Pittsburgh vs. Minnesota (London), 1 p.m.
Arizona at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.
N.Y. Jets at Tennessee, 4:05 p.m.
Philadelphia at Denver, 4:25 p.m.
Washington at Oakland, 4:25 p.m.
Dallas at San Diego, 4:25 p.m.
New England at Atlanta, 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 30
Miami at New Orleans, 8:40 p.m.
(Byes: Carolina, Green Bay)

Thursday, Oct. 3
Buffalo at Cleveland, 8:25 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 6
New Orleans at Chicago, 1 p.m.
New England at Cincinnati, 1 p.m.
Detroit at Green Bay, 1 p.m.
Seattle at Indianapolis, 1 p.m.
Baltimore at Miami, 1 p.m.
Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m.
Jacksonville at St. Louis, 1 p.m.
Kansas City at Tennessee, 1 p.m.
Carolina at Arizona, 4:05 p.m.
Denver at Dallas, 4:25 p.m.
San Diego at Oakland, 4:25 p.m.
Houston at San Francisco, 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 7
N.Y. Jets at Atlanta, 8:40 p.m.
(Byes: Minnesota, Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay, Washington)

Thursday, Oct. 10
N.Y. Giants at Chicago, 8:25 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 13
Green Bay at Baltimore, 1 p.m.
Cincinnati at Buffalo, 1 p.m.
Detroit at Cleveland, 1 p.m.
St. Louis at Houston, 1 p.m.
Oakland at Kansas City, 1 p.m.
Carolina at Minnesota, 1 p.m.
Pittsburgh at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m.
Philadelphia at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.
Jacksonville at Denver, 4:05 p.m.
Tennessee at Seattle, 4:05 p.m.
New Orleans at New England, 4:25 p.m.
Arizona at San Francisco, 4:25 p.m.
Washington at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 14
Indianapolis at San Diego, 8:40 p.m.
(Byes: Atlanta, Miami)

Thursday, Oct. 17
Seattle at Arizona, 8:25 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 20
Tampa Bay at Atlanta , 1 p.m.
St. Louis at Carolina, 1 p.m.
Cincinnati at Detroit, 1 p.m.
San Diego at Jacksonville, 1 p.m.
Houston at Kansas City, 1 p.m.
Buffalo at Miami, 1 p.m.
New England at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m.
Dallas at Philadelphia, 1 p.m.
Chicago at Washington, 1 p.m.
San Francisco at Tennessee, 4:05 p.m.
Cleveland at Green Bay, 4:25 p.m.
Baltimore at Pittsburgh , 4:25 p.m.
Denver at Indianapolis, 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 21
Minnesota at N.Y. Giants, 8:40 p.m.
(Byes: New Orleans, Oakland)

Thursday, Oct. 24
Carolina at Tampa Bay, 8:25 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 27
Dallas at Detroit, 1 p.m.
San Francisco vs. Jacksonville (London), 1 p.m.
Cleveland at Kansas City, 1 p.m.
Miami at New England, 1 p.m.
Buffalo at New Orleans, 1 p.m.
N.Y. Giants at Philadelphia, 1 p.m.
Pittsburgh at Oakland, 4:05 p.m.
N.Y. Jets at Cincinnati, 4:05 p.m.
Atlanta at Arizona, 4:25 p.m.
Washington at Denver, 4:25 p.m.
Green Bay at Minnesota, 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 28
Seattle at St. Louis, 8:40 p.m.
(Byes: Baltimore, Chicago, Houston, Indianapolis, San Diego, Tennessee)

Thursday, Oct. 31
Cincinnati at Miami, 8:25 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 3
Kansas City at Buffalo, 1 p.m.
Atlanta at Carolina, 1 p.m.
Minnesota at Dallas, 1 p.m.
New Orleans at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m.
Tennessee at St. Louis, 1 p.m.
San Diego at Washington, 1 p.m.
Philadelphia at Oakland, 4:05 p.m.
Tampa Bay at Seattle, 4:05 p.m.
Baltimore at Cleveland, 4:25 p.m.
Pittsburgh at New England, 4:25 p.m.
Indianapolis at Houston, 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 4
Chicago at Green Bay, 8:40 p.m.
(Byes: Arizona, Denver, Detroit, Jacksonville, N.Y. Giants, San Francisco)

Thursday, Nov. 7
Washington at Minnesota, 8:25 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 10
Seattle at Atlanta, 1 p.m.
Cincinnati at Baltimore, 1 p.m.
Detroit at Chicago, 1 p.m.
Philadelphia at Green Bay, 1 p.m.
St. Louis at Indianapolis, 1 p.m.
Oakland at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m.
Buffalo at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m.
Jacksonville at Tennessee, 1 p.m.
Carolina at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m.
Houston at Arizona, 4:25 p.m.
Denver at San Diego, 4:25 p.m.
Dallas at New Orleans, 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 11
Miami at Tampa Bay, 8:40 p.m.
(Byes: Cleveland, Kansas City, New England, N.Y. Jets)

Thursday, Nov. 14
Indianapolis at Tennessee, 8:25 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 17
N.Y. Jets at Buffalo, 1 p.m.
Baltimore at Chicago, 1 p.m.
Cleveland at Cincinnati, 1 p.m.
Oakland at Houston, 1 p.m.
Arizona at Jacksonville, 1 p.m.
San Diego at Miami, 1 p.m.
Washington at Philadelphia, 1 p.m.
Detroit at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m.
Atlanta at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.
Kansas City at Denver, 4:05 p.m.
San Francisco at New Orleans, 4:25 p.m.
Minnesota at Seattle, 4:25 p.m.
Green Bay at N.Y. Giants, 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 18
New England at Carolina, 8:40 p.m.
(Byes: Dallas, St. Louis)

Thursday, Nov. 21
New Orleans at Atlanta, 8:25 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 24
N.Y. Jets at Baltimore, 1 p.m.
Pittsburgh at Cleveland, 1 p.m.
Tampa Bay at Detroit, 1 p.m.
Minnesota at Green Bay, 1 p.m.
Jacksonville at Houston, 1 p.m.
San Diego at Kansas City, 1 p.m.
Carolina at Miami, 1 p.m.
Chicago at St. Louis, 1 p.m.
Indianapolis at Arizona, 4:05 p.m.
Tennessee at Oakland, 4:05 p.m.
Dallas at N.Y. Giants, 4:25 p.m.
Denver at New England, 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 25
San Francisco at Washington, 8:40 p.m.
(Byes: Buffalo, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Seattle)

Thursday, Nov. 28
Green Bay at Detroit, 12:30 p.m.
Oakland at Dallas, 4:30 p.m.
Pittsburgh at Baltimore, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 1
Tampa Bay at Carolina, 1 p.m.
Jacksonville at Cleveland, 1 p.m.
Tennessee at Indianapolis, 1 p.m.
Denver at Kansas City, 1 p.m.
Chicago at Minnesota, 1 p.m.
Miami at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m.
Arizona at Philadelphia, 1 p.m.
Atlanta vs. Buffalo (Toronto), 4:05 p.m.
St. Louis at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m.
New England at Houston, 4:25 p.m.
Cincinnati at San Diego, 4:25 p.m.
N.Y. Giants at Washington, 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 2
New Orleans at Seattle, 8:40 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 5
Houston at Jacksonville, 8:25 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 8
Minnesota at Baltimore, 1 p.m.
Indianapolis at Cincinnati, 1 p.m.
Cleveland at New England, 1 p.m.
Oakland at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m.
Carolina at New Orleans, 1 p.m.
Detroit at Philadelphia, 1 p.m.
Miami at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m.
Buffalo at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.
Kansas City at Washington, 1 p.m.
Tennessee at Denver, 4:05 p.m.
St. Louis at Arizona, 4:25 p.m.
N.Y. Giants at San Diego, 4:25 p.m.
Seattle at San Francisco, 4:25 p.m.
Atlanta at Green Bay, 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 9
Dallas at Chicago, 8:40 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 12
San Diego at Denver, 8:25 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 15
Washington at Atlanta, 1 p.m.
Chicago at Cleveland, 1 p.m.
Houston at Indianapolis, 1 p.m.
Buffalo at Jacksonville, 1 p.m.
New England at Miami, 1 p.m.
Philadelphia at Minnesota, 1 p.m.
Seattle at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m.
New Orleans at St. Louis, 1 p.m.
San Francisco at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.
Arizona at Tennessee, 1 p.m.
N.Y. Jets at Carolina, 4:05 p.m.
Kansas City at Oakland, 4:05 p.m.
Green Bay at Dallas, 4:25 p.m.
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 16
Baltimore at Detroit, 8:40 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 22
Miami at Buffalo, 1 p.m.
New Orleans at Carolina, 1 p.m.
Minnesota at Cincinnati , 1 p.m.
Denver at Houston, 1 p.m.
Tennessee at Jacksonville, 1 p.m.
Indianapolis at Kansas City, 1 p.m.
Cleveland at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m.
Chicago at Philadelphia, 1 p.m.
Tampa Bay at St. Louis, 1 p.m.
Dallas at Washington, 1 p.m.
N.Y. Giants at Detroit, 4:05 p.m.
Arizona at Seattle, 4:05 p.m.
Pittsburgh at Green Bay, 4:25 p.m.
Oakland at San Diego, 4:25 p.m.
New England at Baltimore, 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 23
Atlanta at San Francisco, 8:40 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 29
Carolina at Atlanta, 1 p.m.
Green Bay at Chicago, 1 p.m.
Baltimore at Cincinnati, 1 p.m.
Philadelphia at Dallas, 1 p.m.
Jacksonville at Indianapolis, 1 p.m.
N.Y. Jets at Miami, 1 p.m.
Detroit at Minnesota, 1 p.m.
Buffalo at New England, 1 p.m.
Tampa Bay at New Orleans, 1 p.m.
Washington at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m.
Cleveland at Pittsburgh , 1 p.m.
Houston at Tennessee, 1 p.m.
San Francisco at Arizona, 4:25 p.m.
Denver at Oakland, 4:25 p.m.
Kansas City at San Diego, 4:25 p.m.
St. Louis at Seattle, 4:25 p.m.

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