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Black Friday At Wal-Mart: The Cost Of Crazed Consumerism

Dr. Judith Rich | Posted 01.02.2009 | Living


Dr. Judith Rich

Competition is so endemic to our culture, consumption has become a competitive sport. Am I the only one who thinks something is out of whack here? Remember the mortgage mess we're in?

Holiday Season May Already Be Over For Frantic Retailers

AP | ANNE D'INNOCENZIO | Posted 12.28.2008 | Business


NEW YORK — The holiday shopping season begins Friday with a blitz of early morning specials. For some merchants, though, it's practically over a...