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Thousands of Girl Scouts, former members and supporters swarmed the National Mall on Saturday for the organization's 100-year celebration.

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Augusta: Membership private matterupdated: Thu Apr 05 2012 13:48:00

Augusta National won't comment on the issue of allowing female members. Patrick Snell reports.

Man steals money from Girl Scout cookie sales in Texas updated: Sun Mar 04 2012 13:39:00

Two Girl Scouts sprang into action when a man stole a cash box containing money from their cookie sales in the Houston area.

Scout to cookie $$ thief: Gonna get youupdated: Sun Mar 04 2012 13:39:00

A group of Girl Scouts is shaken after attempting to fight off a man who robbed their cookie stand.

Indiana lawmaker regrets letter, continues criticism of Girl Scoutsupdated: Fri Feb 24 2012 17:50:00

An Indiana legislator has voiced regret for writing a letter stating the Girl Scouts of America "sexualizes" young girls, even as he stood by his criticisms of what he called a "radicalized organization."

Lawmaker won't support Girl Scoutsupdated: Wed Feb 22 2012 12:26:00

Indiana State Rep. Bob Morris says he doesn't support the Girl Scouts. Affiliates WANE, WTHR and WRTV explain why.

Indiana lawmaker: Girl Scouts in league with Planned Parenthoodupdated: Wed Feb 22 2012 12:26:00

An Indiana lawmaker who opposes celebrating the centennial anniversary of the Girl Scouts of America says the group "sexualizes" young girls, promotes homosexuality and is a tactical arm of Planned Parenthood.

Boy wants to be a Girl Scoutupdated: Mon Feb 20 2012 07:15:00

Bobby Montoya views himself as a girl - but is having troubles becoming a Girl Scout.

Girl Scouts accepts transgender kid, provokes cookie boycottupdated: Fri Jan 13 2012 19:23:00

The Girl Scout cookie can't seem to catch a break.

Irving Berlin's gift of 'God Bless America'updated: Mon Dec 12 2011 04:37:00

Who walks away from $10 million?

'Boy should not join Girl Scouts'updated: Sun Oct 30 2011 14:51:00

Psychologist Alduan Tartt talks to CNN's Don Lemon about why a boy should not be encouraged to join the Girl Scouts.

Parents urged to support, safeguard children as they explore genderupdated: Sun Oct 30 2011 14:51:00

At first, Felisha Archuleta thought her young son's affinity for wearing dresses, primping his hair and playing with Barbies and Bratz dolls indicated he was going through a stage.

CNNMoney: Cookie cutbacks! Girl Scouts axe two cookie flavorsupdated: Sat Feb 05 2011 20:31:00

It's that time of year again: Girl Scout cookie season. But some cookie monsters won't be able to get their favorites.

People.com: Katie Holmes Sweetens the Pot for Her Costarsupdated: Wed Jul 21 2010 13:12:00

The actress kills her The Extra Man cast with kindness - and high-calorie chocolate-chip cookies

People.com: Amanda Seyfried on Obsessive Exercising: 'What a Waste of Time!'updated: Wed May 19 2010 15:29:00

The Letters to Juliet star works out moderately, but says she's okay with her "soft parts"

Smelly Girl Scout cookies OK to eatupdated: Fri Feb 26 2010 18:28:00

Everyone has their favorite Girl Scout cookie: the popular Thin Mints, the coconuty caramel delight of the Samoas, the simple yet lovable Shortbreads. But for those who are eagerly running to their pantry to open a box of Lemon Chalet Cremes, a foul odor may dampen their cookie-eating experience.

Out-of-work mom turns daughter's drawings into toysupdated: Thu Dec 31 2009 09:28:00

Denise Garlow clearly recalls the summer day when her 9-year-old daughter brought home a plate from Girl Scouts.

Mom's toy storyupdated: Thu Dec 31 2009 09:28:00

Inspired by her daughter, an out of work woman starts her own toy company. CNN's Tony Harris has her story.

Swine flu a worry for summer campsupdated: Sun Jul 19 2009 08:47:00

Parents who send their children to summer camps have the added concern of swine flu this season.

Fortune: Why you aren't finding a job in a different fieldupdated: Tue Apr 14 2009 11:46:00

Friends, here's one thing we've all realized by now: This isn't your ordinary garden-variety recession. During one of those - in fact, as recently as last fall - people laid off by one company could often go right out and get hired by a more prosperous competitor. Now, however, entire industries (banking, autos, construction, retailing, newspapers, the list goes on...) are shrinking fast, putting larger numbers of qualified candidates in competition for fewer openings. At the same time, thousands of people are leaving active military service every month. It all adds up to a huge number of job seekers looking for work in unfamiliar businesses - which, for many veterans, means any civilian enterprise.

People.com: Sarah Palin Says Daughter Bristol 'Doing Just Great'updated: Mon Mar 16 2009 12:01:00

Alaska governor makes appearance to sell Girl Scout cookies. What's her favorite

Do you prefer a male or female boss?updated: Mon Mar 16 2009 09:21:00

A famous George Carlin observation goes, "Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?"

People.com: Kelly Clarkson: 'Of Course Celebrities Have Cellulite'updated: Wed Feb 18 2009 07:10:00

The admittedly photoshopped singer says the trick is to "be comfortable with yourself"

Girl Scout cookie-pushing ethics at the officeupdated: Wed Feb 04 2009 09:58:00

Sharin Newman Calderon has time to sell Girl Scout cookies.

Crumbling economy will make for thinner boxes of Thin Mintsupdated: Wed Jan 28 2009 23:09:00

Eating a box of Girl Scout Cookies in one sitting will be a little bit easier this year: The Girl Scouts of the USA confirmed Wednesday that it has reduced the number of cookies per box to save money because of rising transportation and baking costs.

Time.com: McCain and Obama on Patriotismupdated: Thu Jun 26 2008 00:00:00

How the candidates define their love of country may help determine the election's outcome. TIME asked each for his view of the meaning of patriotism. Here's how they responded

Inmate indicted in Girl Scout's '75 slayingupdated: Fri Jun 06 2008 16:16:00

A man awaiting trial in another 1975 killing has been indicted on murder charges in the slaying, also 33 years ago, of a Girl Scout who disappeared while she was delivering boxes of cookies, prosecutors said Friday.

Time.com: Nonprofits Want Campaign Voiceupdated: Tue Nov 20 2007 18:35:00

Despite the limits on their political involvement that go with their tax-exempt status, a growing number of charity groups aim to put their issues on the 2008 agenda

CNNMoney: Girl Scout Cookies: A tasty lesson in businessupdated: Fri Mar 23 2007 16:37:00

Whether it's Thin Mints, Samoas or Do-si-dos, everyone has their favorite variety of girl scout cookie. That's partly why what started as a small service project in 1917 escalated into a $700 million business.

Money Magazine: Why Being Good Can Be Bad for Your Creditupdated: Mon Dec 12 2005 16:38:00

No fuss, no muss, very Zen. That's my credit-card life. I've got one card and only one card, which I pay in full and on time every month.

CNNMoney: The right way to be good about creditupdated: Fri Oct 21 2005 15:53:00

No fuss, no muss, very Zen. That's my credit-card life. I've got one card and only one card, which I pay in full and on time every month.

Fortune: DRAWLING GIRL SCOUTS ANSWER THE CALLupdated: Mon Nov 01 2004 00:01:00

DEBATING THE MERITS OF outsourcing jobs to India ranks, like, dead last on the agenda of the 23 energetic fourth-graders of Girl Scout Troop 1809 in Austin at their weekly meeting. They're way too ...

Business 2.0: Hits & Missesupdated: Thu Apr 01 2004 00:01:00

[HIT] Fake and scathing 1, fair and balanced 0. CNN and MSNBC have gotten used to losing to Fox News. But during the Democratic primaries, an unexpected foe stole the ratings crown from all three. ...

Money Magazine: Girl Scout Rookies Learning some financial lessons at a camp for future investorsupdated: Sun Oct 01 2000 00:01:00

Heard the latest from Estee Lauder? The cosmetics company, dismayed at all the recent gossip about its spokesmodel Elizabeth Hurley and her breakup with actor Hugh Grant, has cut Hurley's contract ...

Fortune: Why Aren't Girl Scout Cookies Sold Year-Round?updated: Mon Jul 24 2000 00:01:00

Girl Scout cookies are among the most popular treats in America, yet they're only available once a year. Sounds like someone shouldn't earn an economics badge. But the Girl Scouts say that making m...

Fortune: The Cost of Wiggling Out Of Recruiting Feesupdated: Mon May 01 2000 00:01:00

DEAR ANNIE: I've been working at a FORTUNE 100 company for the past six months. It hired me through a recruiting firm to which it paid $9,000. Now I've accepted an offer from a company in Silicon V...

Fortune: FOUR SURE-FIRE TAX RELIEVERSupdated: Mon Mar 18 1996 00:01:00

STOP! Before you seal that envelope and run off to the post office, take a look to see if you can save yourself a few bucks with these last-minute tax tips:

Money Magazine: How to find work when you're over 50updated: Tue Mar 01 1994 00:01:00

Looking for work when you're over 50 can make you feel like you're Heidi Fleiss trying to sign on as a Girl Scout leader. Just look at the obstacles you face: There's resistance to paying higher sa...

Money Magazine: FUENTES DE AYUDA Donde padres e hijos pueden conseguir ayuda updated: Thu Mar 11 1993 00:01:00

He aqui siete organizaciones que son gratuitas o cobran un cargo nominal. Para localizarlas, consulte su guia telefonica, o vea la seccion en ingles para hallar las direcciones y telefonos. Usted t...

Money Magazine: HELPING HANDS updated: Thu Mar 11 1993 00:01:00

A resource list for parents and kids These seven organizations run free or nearly free special programs for kids nationally or in major cities. You can find out about other programs by asking at yo...

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