Christmas shopping gains shown in SpendingPulse report
Master Card Advisors SpendingPulse finds gains in clothing 9.8 percent jewelry 2.6 percent furniture 3.4 percent with online shopping bright while consumer electronics lagged amid heavy TV discounting. Michael McNamara notes a "normal Christmas" with genuine demand and Super Saturday traffic boosts mall activity.
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15 Minutes With An Astro Buff
Tohn W. O'Neal serves as VP webmaster and historian for the Black River Astronomical Society. He discusses current projects, club activities, and the organization’s role in promoting astronomy within the region.
Winter lunar eclipse promises dramatic night sky show
Across North and Central America and parts of South America observers may view this year's only total lunar eclipse. The event will be visible tonight on the West Coast and in the early hours Tuesday on the East Coast, weather permitting.
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End of ban debate sparks long military policy shift
The battle over ending the gays in the military ban is concluded but the removal process has just begun. An expert notes this year renders the phrase 100 year event meaningless as reforms expand through armed forces.
Tax cut bill keeps life raft afloat for jobless
Extended unemployment benefits spread widely among jobless Americans after President Obama signed tax cut legislation. The program aids those out of work between 26 and 99 weeks and varies by state. Kimberly Smith of Lyndhurst Ohio illustrates its reach and relief as she battles the risk of bankruptcy.
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Cleveland
Kimberly Smith
Barack Obama
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