'Tis The Season ... To Be $anta
A couple of weeks ago, Bob Mindte told me he figured the Santa business would likely drop about 10% this year. So far, though, the demand for Santas is about on par with last year's levels, he says.
A couple of weeks ago, Bob Mindte told me he figured the Santa business would likely drop about 10% this year. So far, though, the demand for Santas is about on par with last year's levels, he says.
Dan Dorfman | Posted 10.01.2009 | Business
Money manager Arnold Silver has been told by some retailers in California and elsewhere that they won't hire any Santas this year -- or else hire far fewer of them -- in an effort to cut costs.
Stephen Viscusi | Posted 09.28.2009 | Living
Are these questions familiar? How many resumes did you send out today? Did you call so and so? How about going back on the search engines? Why is the house such a mess if you are home all day?
Lea Lane | Posted 03.05.2009 | Green
You who live in Punxatawny/With toothy grin and color tawny,/Out you came to prognosticate/If winter will remain till late.
Roger I. Abrams | Posted 02.25.2009 | Entertainment
Sports can be part of the solution -- one of the largest portions of the underground (and untaxed) economy involves sports gambling.
Lisa Wade | Posted 01.29.2009 | Style
What experiences have you had with the Santa lie? Why have you chosen to lie or tell the truth to your children? Do you think you did the right thing?
236.com | 23/6: The News, But Funnier | Posted 01.28.2009 | Home
Santa Claus (also known as Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, and Santa) is a historical, legendary and mythical figure and a dick. In W...
Raymond J. Learsy | Posted 01.26.2009 | Business
What does the difference of $147/barrel and $35/barrel mean to us (and just remember those OPEC Bus Company sponsors at Goldman Sachs who were predicting $200/bbl)?
Patrick Takahashi | Posted 01.25.2009 | Living
While maintaining a somewhat provocative edge, my holiday message provides a bit of humor, followed by compelling evidence on how the Catholic Church might have originated.
Steve Parker | Posted 01.24.2009 | Business
Really wish there were better news to post about, but the auto industry is reeling worldwide, and there's no better example than Toyota.
Chris Weigant | Posted 01.24.2009 | Politics
I would rather be at home now than covering the annual "sit on Santa's lap" photo-op for politicians, but I seem to have annoyed my editor, so here I am -- your intrepid holiday reporter.
Trey Ellis | Posted 01.24.2009 | Living
I'd rather hurt my son's feelings about Santa Claus but tell him the truth because I want him to trust me later and tell me when the other kids in school are trying to ply him with crystal meth.
Paul Krassner | Posted 01.24.2009 | Business
The economic crisis has made its way into the nation's syndicated comic strips. A few have included references to companies going bankrupt.
Alison Armstrong | Posted 02.16.2009 | Living
Like Santa Claus, men are incredibly generous. They have a huge desire to give. The goodness of a person inspires them to give more. Meanness makes them want to give less.
Javier Sierra | Posted 01.23.2009 | Green
Dear President-Elect Obama: The legacy that awaits you under the White House chimney resembles more a lump of coal than a welcome present, which leads me to my first wish for you.
Michael DeJong | Posted 01.22.2009 | Style
In the Netherlands as it is customary, if shoes are properly placed out for Santa and filled with the goodies he enjoys most, I'm certain he'd fill all of them, big or small.
Matthew-Lee Erlbach | Posted 01.22.2009 | Politics
Reports on the threat of Santa and the North Pole have been circulating for several years as attention had initially been drawn to vast joy and hope reserves deep in the Arctic Ocean.
Beau Friedlander | Posted 01.21.2009 | Politics
As it stands, we've got a president-elect who is putting Rev. Jeremiah Wright behind him for good so he can deliver on some campaign promises. Stay tuned... And keep the faith.
Mort Gerberg | Posted 01.21.2009 | Style
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Neal Rodriguez | Posted 01.19.2009 | Media
Is it truly better to give than to receive? Come on, fling off the Scrooge top hat like you just got your degree and exorcise the ghost of Christmas p...
Libby Mitchell | Posted 01.17.2009 | Living
I am not saying that kids shouldn't get gifts on Christmas. They should. But those gifts should come from their parents, not some magical man who judges whether they have been good or bad.
Rick Horowitz | Posted 01.11.2009 | Style
You'd better watch out/ And heed what I say/You'd better protect your 401(k)/Nasty times are coming to town.
Earl Pomerantz | Posted 01.11.2009 | Style
A Jewish kid sitting on Santa's lap. How long would I be punished for consorting with the primary symbol of the "other" religion? We're talking in the vicinity of O.J.-level prison time.
AP | Posted 01.11.2009 | Green
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. - Santa Claus won't need rabies shots after all. It turns out that a large kitty that drew blood after biting a volunteer San...
Dan Dorfman | Posted 10.03.2009 | Business