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October 11, 2010

Bloomfield Students Honored For Their Columbus Day Essays

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but Christopher Columbus was praised by some 4th grade Bloomfield students when they entered Unico's 16th annual Columbus Day Essay Contest. [...]
October 12, 2010

Columbus Day

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By hhhjr1 October 11 is Columbus Day, and you may or may not be aware of it. Only about 10 per cent of businesses close for this holiday, making it the [...]
October 11, 2010

Quick Look At Columbus Day Closures

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BUFFALO, NY (WIVB) - Happy Columbus Day, and Happy Thanksgiving to our readers north of the border. Here's a quick look at what is closed this holiday [...]
October 12, 2010

Columbus Day 2010: Are Banks And Post Office Open Today?

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Today is holiday across the country because the Columbus Day is being celebrated in United States. Some people in most of the countries of Americas called [...]
October 09, 2010

Sunny Skies Expected For Columbus Day Weekend

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Things are looking good for the weekend, but may get wet again right after Columbus Day. "There are some signs a few showers may develop on Tuesday of next [...]
October 12, 2010

Columbus Day 2010, Still Observed

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For nearly 500 year Americans have celebrated Columbus Day on the closest Monday to October 12th. As children we were taught the now famous saying, [...]
October 09, 2010

No Parade This Year For Columbus Day In Syracuse

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View full sizeStephen D. Cannerelli / The Post-Standard, 2003Joe Daloia portrayed Christopher Columbus during the first Columbus Day Parade on North Salina [...]
October 12, 2010

Was Christopher Columbus Gay? A National Coming Out Day Mystery Solved

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Many countries observe National Coming Out Day including Switzerland, Germany, Canada, Croatia, Poland and the United Kingdom. Monday is also Columbus Day. [...]
October 11, 2010

Commuting On Columbus Day

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Today is Columbus Day, a holiday that some offices celebrate while others do not. This means there will be fewer commuters hitting the road, but they will [...]
October 12, 2010

Columbus Day Events Celebrate Heritage, Culture

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Thousands flocked to East Boston Sunday for the 64th annual Columbus Day Parade, which saw generations of families honoring tradition and history with [...]
October 12, 2010

Cuomo, Paladino Spar At Columbus Day Parade

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Along the Fifth Avenue route of the Columbus Day Parade, Democrat Andrew Cuomo criticized Republican Carl Paladino for his remarks yesterday stating he [...]
October 11, 2010

Reconsider Columbus Day

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The Columbus Day holiday has always been controversial. Observances are far from uniform across the country. South Dakota marks the occasion as "Native [...]
October 11, 2010

Columbus Day Parade Highlights Italian Culture

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Coinciding with the festivities surrounding Columbus Day, the month celebrates the achievements, contributions and successes of Americans of Italian descent [...]
October 11, 2010

Paladino Steers Clear Of Politics At Columbus Day Kick

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"Come on, this is Christopher Columbus Day. We're honoring our heritage," Paladino said. At a benefit dinner ahead of Monday's parade, the Republican was [...]
October 11, 2010

On Columbus Day, Remember True History

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Ah, Columbus Day. Let's reflect today on the great accomplishments of the legendary mariner who boldly discovered the New World, bravely befriended the [...]
October 12, 2010

Group: Columbus Day Based On Lies, Local Group Says

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Their signs calling for the abolition of Columbus Day and replacing it with an Indigenous People's Day drew scattered honks from the waves of vehicles [...]
October 11, 2010

Columbus Day 2010: No Home Mail Service

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As many of you will be aware, today is Columbus Day 2010 and that means it's a federal holiday in the United States. This of course means that all post [...]
October 09, 2010

Gov. Ed Rendell Wants Lawmakers To Meet On Columbus Day To Hammer Out A ...

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Gov. Ed Rendell sent legislative leaders a letter today asking them to come to Harrisburg on Monday to work on reaching a compromise on a Marcellus Shale [...]
October 12, 2010

Then And Now: From Columbus Day To Indigenous People's Day

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President Franklin Delano Roosevelt approved the national holiday “Columbus Day” during 1934, following a groundswell of support from groups who idolized [...]
October 12, 2010

Free Sports Pick, NFL Injuries, Jets-

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and Prado and now Billy Wagner but I do believe they will respond here in a positive manner as teams normally do after terrible beats the day before. [...]
October 12, 2010

Democrats, GOP Campaign In Earnest On Columbus Day

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governor and the US Senate had a busy day of campaigning with Quinn off on a seven-city tour and the others marching in Chicago's Columbus Day parade. [...]
October 12, 2010

Students Crowd Low For Columbus Day

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Columbia University may not have Columbus Day off, but that didn't stop students from protesting—and hitting the barbecue. By Melanie Broder and Alexander [...]
October 12, 2010

Mail Delivery, Post Office, And Banks On Columbus Day 2010

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Is There a Mail Delivery on Columbus Day? Are banks open on Columbus Day? Is the Post Office Open on Columbus Day? Is There School on Columbus Day? [...]
October 11, 2010

Columbus Day? True Legacy: Cruelty And Slavery

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Once again, it's time to celebrate Columbus Day. Yet, the stunning truth is: If Christopher Columbus were alive today, he would be put on trial for crimes [...]
October 11, 2010

Observance Of Columbus Day Holiday Varies From State To State; Sparks Debate ...

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With Columbus Day taking place on October 11, 201o, many are curious as to whether or not it is a recognized holiday. Columbus Day is actually honored on a [...]

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