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Fewer plan to shop on Black Friday 2011, survey finds. What do they know?

Forty-four percent of Americans plan to shop on Black Friday 2011, a new survey shows. That compares with 47 percent in 2010 and 52 percent in 2009. Today's shoppers have more bargain-hunting tools.
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On display at raucous Republican debate Monday night was the tea party itself

The Republican debate, which was co-sponsored by the Tea Party Express and seemed at times like a sporting event, got out the tea party message: It's a force to be reckoned with.
'Jetman' zooms along rim of Grand Canyon in first US flight

Jetman, aka adventurer Yves Rossy, hit 190 m.p.h. Saturday as he flew with a jet-pack above the Grand Canyon. Where some see self-promotional stunt man, others see a boundary-breaker.
Can 'Spider-Man' the musical survive a nasty drubbing by critics?

Reviews describe the new ‘Spider-Man’ show on Broadway as ‘a teetering colossus’ and as dull and silly. But ticket sales are brisk.
Gulf oil spill, Haiti, Darfur: Hollywood stars rush to do their bit

Stars seem to be stumbling over themselves to get to the neediest regions and biggest causes, like the Gulf oil spill. Is celebrity activism meaningful, or is it just another PR move?
BP buys 'oil spill,' related Internet search terms to manage message

BP is paying for prime placement when people search for 'oil spill.' Public relations experts have criticized the practice as in poor taste.
Jay Leno back on 'Tonight Show' as TV landscape changes

Jay Leno has bumped Conan O'Brien to return to his 'Tonight Show' spot. But with cable TV, the Internet, and comics such as Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert drawing younger audiences, late-night TV is changing dramatically.
Charges for using EMS: a California town’s plan sows confusion

Tracy, California, made headlines when word incorrectly got out that it would charge $300 for each 911 call. Under a law passed last year, most households will pay less than $50 annually to offset the cost of emergency medical services.
Balloon boy story and reality TV culture: What are parents thinking?

Parents' quest for reality-TV fame, from 'Jon & Kate' to balloon boy story, can be damaging to their children, say media watchdogs and child advocates.
Company celebrations more muted this year

Potluck dinners and charitable donations replace traditional holiday parties.