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29 Nov 2009 01:11

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Biz: Black Friday sales mostly flat, but with silver lining online

  • +0.5% increase in sales this Black Friday, compared to last year
  • +35% increase in Black Friday Web purchases from last year source
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27 Nov 2009 17:58

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Biz: Daily Poll: Is Black Friday more dangerous than it’s worth?


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24 Nov 2009 11:13

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Biz: Daily poll: What are your holiday gift-buying plans gonna be?


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23 Nov 2009 10:43

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Biz: It’s only Monday, but Black Friday is hot on Twitter’s trending topics

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21 Nov 2009 12:19

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Offbeat: Dear Santa, give the postmaster a big gift for reversing his decision

  • We are so pleased that after hearing from our office, other Alaskans and Santa lovers everywhere, the Postal Service has agreed to continue this program.
  • U.S. Sen. Mark Begich • Regarding the continuation of the U.S. Postal Service’s Santa Claus letter program, which takes as many as 150,000 letters a year. It’s back on the menu, boys. Why was it nearly ended in the first place? Well, fear of child predators. Because someone had to set an example somewhere or something. The good guys 1, nanny state 0. source
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10 Nov 2009 11:10

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Tech: Google has a great gift for weary tech-savvy travelers

  • 47 airports will offer free holiday Wi-Fi access. Whoa, thanks! source
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02 Aug 2009 22:46

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Biz: Retailers are pushing Christmas in July…and August…and September…

  • Maybe we’re a bit optimistic, but we thought the Christmas season started right after Halloween. The newest recession fighting scheme is to start the holidays early – way early – so customers can avoid buying on credit. Word on the street is that select Sears and Toys R Us locations are already ramping up, some even giving out candy canes. CANDY CANES. In the summer. Is nothing sacred? source
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08 Jun 2009 09:47

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Tech: Reminder, tech supernerds: Today is iPhone Christmas

If you feel a sudden urge to stop working and start refreshing the MacRumors Web site, this is why. Just an FYI. source
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