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The Weekend: Extended Edition

It's another weekend, but not just any special kind of weekend. While it's true most of us get three days off to enjoy the burgeoning summer heat, it's for a reason we should all be thankful for.

Memorial Day began as a way to pay tribute to soldiers that died in the Civil War and has since expanded to include all soldiers that passed away while serving this country. So thank a soldier this weekend, talk to your family members if they served (and talk to them even if they didn't), and then crack a few beers in remembrance.