In case your calendar didn't come with this event printed in it already, note that today is America Unchained Day. Shoppers across the country are encouraged to try to spend a Saturday shopping only at locally-owned stores and restaurants. AU Day isn't about hurting the big-box retailers; it's about helping yourself. After all, a dollar spent at an independent retailer stays in the local community three and a half times longer than the same amount spent at a chain retailer, whose profits go back to the mothership almost immediately. The American Independent Business Alliance website has a nice list of recommended readings if you need more convincing.--David E
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