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The Page

Oh, Christmas Tree

By MARK HALPERIN

First family to be presented with the official White House Christmas tree Friday. Get details on The Page.

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Swampland

1,000 Words: Happy Thanksgiving Edition

By KAREN TUMULTY

A photo by Brooks Kraft comes to us via our White House Photo Blog. I love the look on Sasha's face. What parent hasn't felt that one when you are doing something that your offspring finds a bit embarrassing? Read more

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Being a Couch Potato Has Never Been Easier

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Tuned In

Gleeks and Shrieks: Fox Unveils Midseason, Glee Gone Until April

By James Poniewozik

There's a new Glee on tonight. Savor it. After Dec. 9, the show is going on hiatus; the intermission was expected, but it's going to be a long one. Read more

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Wellness

Diabetes Expected to Double Over the Next 25 Years

By TIFFANY SHARPLES O'CALLAGHAN

According to estimates from researchers at the University of Chicago, the total number of Americans with diabetes will double in the next 25 years. Read more

Entertainment

Looking Around

All Blogs Must Pass

By Richard Lacayo

Okay, apologies to the spirit of George Harrison for that one, but it sums up the purpose of today's post — to lay "Looking Around" to rest. Read more

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The Detroit Blog

Giving Detroiters a Foot Up During Holiday Season

By Karen Dybis

As Metro Detroit enters the holiday season, many non-profit organizations and businesses are planning special events to help those in need. Read more

Business & Technology

The Curious Capitalist

I Gave a Speech About Fischer Black, and all I Got Was this Not-At-All-Lousy T-Shirt

By Justin Fox

Aaron Brown organized an event at Bloomberg HQ tonight to celebrate the reissue of the late Fischer Black's books Business Cycles and Equilibrium and Exploring General Equilibrium. Read more

It's Your Money

Are Store Cards, Extended Warranties a Good Idea?

By Brad Tuttle

Be on guard at the checkout line: In all the chaos of holiday shopping season, you can easily get talked into paying extra Read more

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President Obama, watched by daughters Sasha and Malia, pardons a turkey during a traditional Thanksgiving ceremony in the North Portico of the White House.View more

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