Christmas Eve Shopping Frenzy Boosts Area Retailers
Shoppers packed Four Seasons Country on the final pre Christmas weekend driving sales across Mercer Mall and local stores. Clerks rang up items from toys to electronics as decorations and gift cards moved briskly. Restaurants saw long lines while florists reported rapid poinsettia and bouquet sales. Locals expect another busy Tuesday with returns and further markdowns. Gift choices focused on Barbies Bratz Pirates of the Caribbean heroes and tech devices. Car dealers hint at potential vehicle sales as Christmas approaches.
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Security Council adopts Iran nuclear sanctions
The U N Security Council unanimously approves sanctions on Iran for refusing uranium enrichment suspension. The measure bans transfer of materials and tech aiding programs, freezes assets of ten companies and twelve individuals, and warns of further nonmilitary actions if Tehran does not comply. Iran rejects the resolution saying its program is for energy and vows to continue enrichment.
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Senior Taliban commander Osmani killed in U S airstrike
U S forces say Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Osmani, the Taliban’s southern military chief, was killed with two associates in a Tuesday airstrike near Helmand province near the Pakistan border. The strike, confirmed by Afghan officials and the Interior Ministry, is described as a major victory and the highest ranking Taliban leader ever killed by U S forces.
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Bush and Gates Meet to Discuss Iraq Strategy Overhaul
President Bush and Defense Secretary Robert Gates, fresh from Iraq with a positive read on Iraqi leaders’ plans, held an early Camp David briefing with Gen. Peter Pace and senior officials. The session outlined options for a revised war policy amid rising casualties and waning public support.
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Whittling craftsman Raymond builds varied wooden sculptures
Raymond Comer creates carved toys and items from motorcycles to mining equipment using a band saw and knife. He draws on Indian motorcycle designs for this year while crafting Nativity pieces and a Good Shepherd Jesus for others. Family notes pride in his patient, detail oriented work and the gifts laid out for Christmas.
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