... Slovakia influenced by the American way of life An American travelling in Europe nowadays, could easily get the impression that he or she never left home. After checking into the Holiday Inn and grabbing a quick lunch at the nearby Burger King, the traveller sets out to discover the local culture. But what most Americans see around them is not local at all ... a very positive influence of America. But on the other hand not everything is so outstanding which comes from America. We've already taken over many holiday customs and traditions. The Valentine's Day was an unknown holiday here f...

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Hooked On Classics Traditional toys are normally big hits during the holiday season, but this year especially marketers and retailers are really pushing retro themes. Card games suck as Miles Bornes, Pit, and Canasta, ... on them are selling like crazy and marketers are pushing them increasingly. Mall of America's theme this year is involved the classic Christmas theme, along with Target's "Inn Thing" marketing strategy that uses 1950's- style graphics. All most all retailers are sticking to the retro theme because of the 9/11 crisis, and because the ... do as well in past years, so marketin...

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