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December 2, 2006

Ralphie is now Christmas

NY Times: Advertising: Shorthand for a Holiday: Ralphie, the BB Gun and the Flagpole -- In the last decade, the movie “A Christmas Story” has become a cult classic that has made it a holiday gleam in the eyes of advertisers.

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Wal-Mart's impact on the economy

Wall Street Journal: How Wal-Mart Influences Rivals and Inflation -- Wal-Mart plans to cut prices aggressively through the end of the year -- a strategy that could force other discounters to respond. That could have a noticeable effect on the U.S. economy as it weathers the housing slump.

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