Maybe West won’t manage to pick up where Steve Jobs left off, but it’s hard to really fault him that much for wanting to try.
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5 Weirdest Hot-Selling Purchases of the 2011 Holiday Season
During the holidays, it’s expected that clothing, electronics, gift cards, and, of course, toys will be hot sellers. But guns? I suppose many of them would fit nicely into a stocking. But still.
A 100-Year-Old Hunting Boot Is Now a College Fashion Statement
Those who slug through the Maine snow can now claim they wore L.L. Bean boots before they were cool.
Warning: Don’t Mix Alcohol and Online Shopping
Drunk dialing, drunk texts, drunk Facebooking … there are many things one shouldn’t do while drunk. Add online shopping to the list.
Sci-Fi Brothel to Open in Nevada
An infamous entrepreneur plans to open the Alien Cathouse, located 90 miles from Las Vegas.
Air Jordan XI Concords Cause Fights, Sell for Nearly $1,000
What could possibly explain the craze over these sneakers?
The Fake-Snow Business Is Hotter Than Ever
A “snow”-filled party can cost as much as $20,000.
Let the After-Christmas Sales Begin! December 26 Expected to Be Huge Day for Retailers
For a variety of reasons, including that December 26 falls on a Monday this year, retailers anticipate a banner day for sales.
“We always count on the holiday season to give us a big boost at the end of the year, and it just didn't happen.”
Christmas Miracle! Secret Santas Paying Off Strangers’ Layaway Items
An anonymous merrymaker spread some holiday cheer last week by paying $500 toward the layaway accounts of three strangers at a Kmart in Michigan. Since then, copycat Secret Santas have followed suit, giving thousands of dollars …
FedEx Apologizes After Video of Driver Throwing Fragile Package Goes Viral
Not all publicity is good publicity.
Flying for the Holidays? Eater’s New Guides Highlight the Best in Pre-Flight Food
Travelers have an easier way to navigate through airport restaurants this holiday season.