tagged w/ Holiday Shopping
-
This is my favorite DIY-fest and craft fair in San Francisco. Sort of like the post-Burning Man party they have here in the fall, the Bazaar Bizarre brings back the crafty side of the Maker Faire in the winter.This is my favorite DIY-fest and craft fair in San Francisco. Sort of like the... more
-
-
Obama is the future AND the past, global finance is a silly game and People unveils an exciting (and arousing) new technology in this week's magazine roundup.
We've Got You Covered is a recurring segment on Current TV's weekly television show, infoMania. In each episode of We've Got You Covered, Conor Knighton catches you up on everything you need to know about what's in this week's magazines.
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at current.com/infomania. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at infomaniafacebook.com.Obama is the future AND the past, global finance is a silly game and People unveils an... more
-
-
Pants rippage due to bicycle chains may be a thing of the past. The Trek Bicycle is introducing two models of bike that are chainless, using technology similar to a snowmobile. While bikes like these are not extremely new, this is the first time they will be offered commerically - and just in time for the holidays. They will retail for around $900+ dollars.Pants rippage due to bicycle chains may be a thing of the past. The Trek Bicycle is... more
-
-
Wow, as if this should be surprising... but I suppose it is surprising to those who aren't living the reality millions of us are living on a daily basis. I don't support the corporate commercialization of a day that should be reverent and reflective that has been co opted by the industrial complex; so yes, this does actually make me a bit happy because hopefully this trend will continue and the people who have so mercilessly clubbed the middle class into submission for their own benefit will get a taste of their own bitter medicine. And maybe, just maybe, some who didn't buy as much as they did last year will realize that it really didn't change anything regarding the meaning of the day. In order to break this greedy corporate hold that grips America like a vice, it will be the people who will have to say enough is enough.Wow, as if this should be surprising... but I suppose it is surprising to those who... more
-
-
It looks like most American's are actually planning on paying of their holiday debt in a timely manner this year. In fact, three out of four are planning on paying their debt within the first three months of 2008.
The survey also finds that more than half of consumers are turning to cash or their debit cards for their holiday spending.
How are you paying for all of your holiday goodies this year?It looks like most American's are actually planning on paying of their holiday debt in... more
-
-
Just ring us up already.
We've rounded up the most common complaints from posters on our message boards eager to let off a little steam before the holiday fray. By far their top complaint? It's the experience at the cash register.
Rude help. Intrusive questions. And how about trying to sell us even more stuff when we're already at the cash register?
We don't want credit cards. We don't want extended warranties or service plans. We don't want extra batteries or plushy insoles. And we really don't want to give you our phone numbers.Just ring us up already.
We've rounded up the most common complaints from posters... more
-
