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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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Christmas wish lists stories: 5 news summaries

(Newser) - This year's hot toy is as chatty as Tickle Me Elmo but much, much more realistic. Little girls are crazy for new baby dolls that eat and excrete, but psychologists and some parents aren't thrilled with Hasbro's Baby Alive Learns to Potty and Mattel's Little Mommy Real Loving Baby Gotta... More »

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parenting • children • Hasbro • Mattel • diapers • Christmas wish lists • doll • potty training • Baby Alive

GLOSSIES

 Top Games for Holiday Play 

The titles you want stuffed in your stocking this year

Oct 25, 08 6:39 PM CDT
(Newser) - Are you ready to wear out your thumbs this holiday season? Looking at games slated for holiday release, Forbes thinks gamers "crave a lot of morally questionable mayhem."  Here are their top choices:
  • Gears of War 2 (Microsoft): This game promises hordes of aliens to
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Nintendo Wii • Xbox • holiday shopping • Guitar Hero • Christmas wish lists • Sony Playstation • video games • Guitar Hero: World Tour • chanukah

Good Wii Hunting!

Tips for savvy shoppers trying to track down elusive console

Dec 5, 07 4:05 AM CST
(Newser) - Know where to go. Know the right people to talk to. Most importantly, get up early! Demand for the Nintendo Wii is going to far outstrip supply for the second Christmas in a row and Wired has some tips for people determined to track one down. Nintendo has stoked up... More »

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Nintendo Wii • gaming • holiday shopping • Christmas wish lists

Cold Calls to Loved Ones: 'Buy This!'

More stores bug buyers with calls; etiquette experts cringe

Dec 1, 07 6:44 PM CST
(Newser) - Tired of dropping hints and still getting the "wrong" gift? Now more stores notify potential buyers about what their loved ones want, the Wall Street Journal reports. Chains like Searle call up about that $300 scarf and onliner retailer Net-a-Porter sends video emails—along with the warning, "Let's... More »

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Tiki Barber • retail sales • Christmas • Christmas wish lists • Searle • Net a Porter • etiquette

Ten Christmas Wishes From Wired

Number one is a slinky,
and that's awesome

Nov 23, 07 12:34 PM CST
(Newser) - Wired editors have picked out their gadget wish list for the holidays this year, and while the list includes some high-tech toys like TVs and palmtops, it starts out with a standby: a slinky.
  1. Slinky (everyone knows it's slinky)
  2. Nokia N810 (open source palmtop)
  3. Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean (invincible
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HDTV • list • digital camera • toys • headphones • Christmas wish lists • Lego • utility tools • wristwatch • palmtop computer • TV remote control • gadget • video games

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