Fake fur, tech toys make affordable splurge’ presents
As Americans scrutinize every purchase, merchants are making sure to stock up on holiday gifts that are either practical or offer an affordable way to splurge. Here are some of the hot trends for Christmas 2010: Fashion: Fur vests — real or fake — and sweaters with Nordic patterns around the neckline should be hot sellers, according to Catherine Moellering, executive vice president of Tobe, a …
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Providers race for prize as UK users get demanding
Like central heating and refrigeration, a broadband internet connection is becoming part of the fabric of modern life. Broadband is now considered a utility by most consumers, rather than the slightly geeky luxury it was just a few years ago.
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