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• November 4, 2009

  'A Simple Christmas'

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  "A Simple Christmas: Twelve Stories That Celebrate the True Holiday Spirit"

  By Mike Huckabee

  Author of the New York Times bestseller "Do the Right Thing"

  "The first Christmas was a simple one. So simple that it had all the makings of a first-class disaster. It's a miracle it turned out well at all. In fact, that's the whole point. It really was, and remains, a miracle-the greatest miracle of all time. And it really was simple."

  Christmas has become synonymous with shopping, overindulging, competition, and stress. But according to Mike Huckabee (who was a pastor before getting into politics), that was never God's intention. Going back to the Nativity, Christmas is supposed to be about simple things: faith, love, family, and hope. The hard part, in today's crazy world, is remembering that those simple things are the most precious of all.

  Now Huckabee recounts twelve Christmas memories-often funny, sometimes deeply moving-that range from his childhood in Arkansas to his years as a young husband and father to his time as a governor and then a presidential candidate. These true stories will help you smile, take a deep breath, and maybe slow down your own holiday treadmill.

  For instance, as kids, Mike and his sister would sneak open their gifts before Christmas, play with them, then rewrap them so their parents wouldn't notice. The plan worked great for several years until one Christmas morning when young Mike unwrapped a brand-new football . . . that was covered in mud. That led to a powerful lesson about patience.

  In 1966, like millions of preteens, Mike was obsessed with the Beatles. He dug in his heels, telling his parents that if they wouldn't buy him a guitar for Christmas, he didn't want anything at all. He was selfish, stubborn, and obnoxious, with no idea what it would take for working-class parents to find an extra $99. It took many years for him to understand the sacrifice they made for that life-changing gift-or how it connected to the Lord's own sacrifice.

  If you're looking for a little clarity, sanity, and inspiration and at this insane time of year, you're sure to enjoy "A Simple Christmas."

  To learn more about the book tour please click here.

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• November 4, 2009

  BEE-ing a Great American!

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  VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY EAT FREE AT APPLEBEE’S ON VETERANS DAY

  Applebee’s Thanks Military Coast to Coast

  LENEXA, KS – (Oct. 20, 2009) Applebee’s is saying thank you to the nation’s veterans and active duty military by inviting them for a free entrée on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009.

  In recognition of their service to our country, the nation’s military is invited to mark their day of honor with fellow veterans, service men and women, friends and family at any of the nearly 1,900 Applebee’s restaurants nationwide.

  “Applebee’s is honored to serve those who serve our country,” said Mike Archer, president of Applebee’s Services, Inc. “It’s our way of saying thank you to the men and women who keep our neighborhoods safe. They are America’s real heroes.”

  Last year, a limited number of Applebee’s restaurants tested offering the military a free entrée on Veterans Day. Because the response was so positive, every U.S. restaurant is extending the invitation this year.

  Among the comments guests shared after last year’s Veterans Day:

  “It’s been 30 years since I have been out of the military and this is the first gesture of appreciation by anyone that I have ever received. Thank you.” – Former SGT. USMC

  “We took our favorite veteran (my 88-year-old dad, WWII USAAC vet, Retired Army Reserve Lt. Col.) out to lunch today … Dad was wearing his WWII Veteran ball cap. Our waitress today has a son over in Iraq right now, and another customer came over to say hello and thank my dad for his service. This other man was a Korean War vet who has a granddaughter serving in Iraq as a Marine. It made for a very special Veterans Day for my dad.” – Epping, NH

  “My dad is my hero! He served his country bravely in Vietnam. He served so that people like me would never be forced to do so! And today, HE was served by YOU! THANK YOU for taking care of my hero today! Thank you for taking care of my dad!” – Bethel, Park, PA

  Military personnel will be able to choose an entrée from six menu favorites.

  Guests will be asked to show proof of service, which includes: U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement, Veterans Organization Card, photograph in uniform or wearing uniform.

  For more information about Veterans Day at Applebee’s, visit www.applebees.com/vetsday.

  A complete listing of all Applebee’s neighborhood locations is available at www.applebees.com.

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• August 19, 2009

  The Things We Didn't Get To...

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  1. You don't say!  Greenpeace admits to exaggerating claims about the Arctic ice melting.

  2. Democratic Party's favorability rating plummets 13% in the 7 months since Obama took office...

  3. Runner's eligibility in question:

  With the women's final on tonight, Semenya is at the centre of a storm regarding whether she is a woman, or a man, or something in between.

  4. Poll: Dems don't support health care reform without a public option.

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• August 18, 2009

  The Things We Didn't Get To...

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  1) Watch out, Washington...town hallers head to D.C. for March on Washington.

  2) Obama wants to replace the "public option" with "co-ops."  Is that a good thing?  The AP doesn't think so.

  3) Raul Castro booed at concert for talking too long (with video):

  Cuban dictator Raúl Castro thought that he was in Cuba, where he can talk for as long as he wants and people have no choice except to listen to him.

  During a concert on Monday night in Ecuador as part of the celebration of the swearing in of Rafael Correa, Raúl Castro began talking and talking and talking for almost 10 minutes. The people, who were there to listen to the music and not to an alcoholic totalitarian dictator, started booing.

  4) "Cash for clunkers" benefits...Japanese auto-maker Toyota.

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• July 20, 2009

  The Things We Didn't Get To...

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  1. White House delays release of economic data.  What are they afraid of?

  The White House is being forced to acknowledge the wide gap between its once-upbeat predictions about the economy and today's bleak landscape.

  The administration's annual midsummer budget update is sure to show higher deficits and unemployment and slower growth than projected in President Barack Obama's budget in February and update in May, and that could complicate his efforts to get his signature health care and global-warming proposals through Congress.

  The release of the update - usually scheduled for mid-July - has been put off until the middle of next month, giving rise to speculation the White House is delaying the bad news at least until Congress leaves town on its August 7 summer recess.

  2. Obamacare will cover not just Americans, but 12 million illegal immigrants, too!

  3. Hillary Clinton is still $15M in the hole.  Maybe Elton John could have another fundraiser for her?

  4. Maybe her debt is affecting her understanding of world affairs?

  US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said North Korea should not receive the attention it is seeking through behaviour like missile launches and likened Pyongyang's behaviour to that of an unruly child.

  Sophisticated analysis, Madame Secretary, keep it up!

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