Last Minute Christmas
The Christmas-Crushing Movie
- 01 January 1970
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Yahoo News: Brent Bozell III - As the movie studios gear up for a big Christmas movie season, one trailer that looks like a blockbuster is "The Golden Compass," which must be trying to cash in on the "Narnia" movies. It has flashy special-effect polar bears in armor and a young heroic damsel ... ... Read more
Carphone Warehouse gears up for Christmas
- 01 January 1970
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Silicon.com: Integration project should stop nasty surprises ... Read more
Will Christmas sound the death knell for Atari?
- 01 January 1970
- Section: Last Minute Christmas
The Register: Last gasp Comment There is increasing concern that the Atari brand is finally on the verge of disappearing, as it concluded a quarter where its losses are bigger than its revenues, which have crashed to just $10.4m. ... Read more
A bit of GOP hypocrisy religion
- 01 January 1970
- Section: Last Minute Christmas
San Diego Union-Tribune: December is nigh, and it's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas – except for a special segment of Americans known as the “religious right.” With them, it's still feeling a lot like Halloween. In the presidential campaigns that most of us remember, a handful of evangelical ... ... Read more
Intel rises on upbeat outlook
- 01 January 1970
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Globe and Mail: Third-quarter results beat estimates, and now all eyes are on the Christmas season ... Read more
Rock Center tree lights go `green'
- 01 January 1970
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Yahoo News: AP - The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is going "greener" with energy-saving lights replacing old-fashioned bulbs on the towering evergreen this year. ... Read more
Internet will be Santa's big helper
- 01 January 1970
- Section: Last Minute Christmas
Guardian: British shoppers are expected to spend a record-breaking £14bn on their Christmas shopping online this festive season, making them Europe's most internet-obsessed consumers. ... Read more
Nintendo confirms Wii DVD support coming
- 01 January 1970
- Section: Last Minute Christmas
The Register: But not in time for Christmas
Any gamers hoping to cosy-up on the sofa this Christmas and watch films with their Wii are set to be disappointed. Nintendo has confirmed that DVD playback wont be added to the console this year. ... Read more
Nintendo could sell out of Wii games by Xmas
- 01 January 1970
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Telegraph: Fears are mounting that Nintendo will not be able to meet Christmas demand as its Wii and DS games consoles fly off the shelves. ... Read more
Cash fears wait until New Year
- 01 January 1970
- Section: Last Minute Christmas
Scotsman: BRITONS look set to put financial worries on hold and carry on spending in order to enjoy a good Christmas, a report showed today. ... Read more
Casual restaurants resort to coupons as meal tickets
- 01 January 1970
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USA Today: Here's the surest sign that casual dining is in the dregs: Restaurant coupons are arriving like early Christmas presents in newspapers, ... ... Read more
Nintendo sounds Wii-free Xmas warning
- 01 January 1970
- Section: Last Minute Christmas
The Register: 'Buy early,' it suggests. 'Where from?' readers demand
If youre hoping for a Wii from Santas sack this Christmas, dont get your hopes up, Nintendo has said. The console company today warned that there could be a worldwide shortage of its console this holiday season. ... Read more
Nintendo takes shine to golden DS Lite
- 01 January 1970
- Section: Last Minute Christmas
The Register: Metallic pink version too
Nintendo has unveiled a pair of DS Lite bundle packs, just in time for the Christmas rush. ... Read more
Nintendo to fire Wii Zapper into Europe for Xmas
- 01 January 1970
- Section: Last Minute Christmas
The Register: Take aim...
Nintendos Wii Zapper will be available across Europe in time for Christmas, the company said today. ... Read more
Lean Stores Mean Profits This Holiday Season
- 01 January 1970
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Forbes: A tough Christmas awaits retailers. Some specialty shops stand the best chance. ... Read more
Nintendo warns of Wii shortages
- 01 January 1970
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BBC: Shoppers wanting to get their hands on the Wii console before Christmas may be disappointed. ... Read more
iPhone to get 3G in May 2008
- 01 January 1970
- Section: Last Minute Christmas
The Register: Telefonica spills the beans
Apple is asking for 30 per cent of subscriber revenue and can't provide enough iPhones for a Christmas 2007 launch in Spain, according to Spanish technology company SevenClick, which reports that it got the information from a senior manager at Telefonica. It also claims ... ... Read more
CD REVIEWS / CHANTICLEER / Holiday music
- 01 January 1970
- Section: Last Minute Christmas
SFGate: RATING: Oh good, Chanticleer has a new Christmas album. After "Sing We Christmas," "Christmas With Chanticleer" and "Our Heart's Joy," let's see what's on this one: Holy Wal-Mart! The boys have gone pop! While the song list of "Let It Snow"... ... Read more
No big gasoline price drop before Christmas
- 01 January 1970
- Section: Last Minute Christmas
Reuters: WASHINGTON - While U.S. retail gasoline prices fell slightly over the last week, drivers should not expect a big drop at the pump by Christmas, the government's top energy forecasting agency said on Wednesday. ... Read more
Wired's How To Wiki: Manage Your Holiday Party Hangover
- 01 January 1970
- Section: Last Minute Christmas
Wired: It's holiday party season. Though you'll be participating in celebrations ranging from Christmas and Hanukkah to Kwanzaa and Eid-al-Adha, probably the least pious of these will be your office holiday party. From the excessive visits to the open bar to the alcohol-fueled conversations with company ... ... Read more
US shops expect weak Black Friday
- 01 January 1970
- Section: Last Minute Christmas
BBC: As US retailers prepare for Black Friday and the start of the Christmas season, festive cheer seems limited. ... Read more