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Little more than a blip on the radar screen for a dozen years, Stein saw a fresh opportunity to woo progressives, climate activists and young radicals when Sanders left 7 tips for early bird holiday shoppers 10/14/2016 03:37pm • Though it's only mid-October, you've likely noticed Christmas items sharing shelf space with Halloween candy and costumes. Referred to as "Christmas creep," this trend seems to arrive earlier and earlier every year, with stores including Macy's, Costco, Sam's Club and Wal-Mart reportedly decking the 5 Ways for Retirees to Save on Travel 10/13/2016 08:00pm • Traveling when you're young isn't always easy. If you have kids at home, your opportunities for travel may be limited to school breaks. And even then, school breaks are often monopolized by school sporting events and activities. 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