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Shoplifters of the world unite ... but look out for santa Times are tough, the economy is in shambles and experts are predicting a down year in the retail sector. But if you’re strapped for cash this holiday season, consider less drastic actions like layaway before you tuck and run with the merchandise. The guy in this clip learned the hard way. Full story

Let’s face it, holiday songs tend to be as cliché and cheesy as families wearing matching Christmas sweaters. Listening to Bing Crosby’s rendition of “White Christmas” 785 times in a month can be as nauseating as a three-day eggnog bender. But you don’t have to settle for the same 20-30 songs you’re likely to hear while doing your holiday shopping. When you’ve had enough, here’s ... Full story

Though Thanksgiving has come to mean a time for family, togetherness and giving, the oppressive and imperialistic nature of the first American settlers is often lost to history. This list serves as a reminder that beneath the warm feelings we choose to celebrate, there is a dark side to our prosperity as a nation. So when you’re loosening your belt and watching the Detroit Lions ... Full story

Whether you’re just getting home from a party, bar or club, or just unwinding after a long day of school or work, music can have a therapeutic effect. Here are five songs that can help the room stop spinning, calm your nerves and even entertain your roommates or friends when they want to slip into the relaxation vibe. Full story

The title of this post is from the song "Volunteers" by Jefferson Airplane, and though it was written in the '60s, I think nothing is more appropriate to the way I feel today. I rubbed the sleep from my eyes early this morning, wondering if I had slept at all, and if I had, was I dreaming? After living through 8 years of bloopers, blunders and practical ... Full story

There are literally scads of spooky, blood-curdling, humorous and in general, appropriately themed songs for Halloween. There are many more than five great Halloween songs, but classics like “Monster Mash,” “Ghostbusters,” and “Purple People Eater” get old after the one-millionth spin. Here are five songs sure to get you in the mood for Halloween and in a few cases, provide you with a good starting ... Full story

It's that time of year again where the highly unpopular BCS ranking system rears it's ugly head. It seems nearly every coach, analyst and fan wants, at the very least, a plus one system - a compromise on an all-out playoff system that has worked for years in lower NCAA football divisions. The problem seems to be that the NCAA fears lower viewership of lesser ... Full story

You’ve probably seen a million lists like this and most likely have numerous picks of your own. Yes, it’s the ever-popular “one-hit wonder” theme, focusing on artists who managed to muster enough thunder to pull off a memorable, sometimes great song, but for one reason or another, could never repeat the success a second time. Though the careers of these five distinguished one-timers faded away ... Full story

By merely watching the previews for Oliver Stone’s new film “W.,” one could easily assume it is a one-sided critical skewing of the 43rd President of the United States. And in a bitterly fought election rife with partisan attack ads, this kind of movie would be perfectly timed. However, the film stays surprisingly centered in an, at times, almost sympathetic portrayal of George W. Bush. Oliver Stone ... Full story

In the wake of the complete economic fallout in the U.S. and the subsequent government bailout of Wall Street, here are five songs about money, greed and materialism. Here’s to the fat cats that once toasted each other with glasses of champagne to these tunes – may they enjoy them as much when they’re crying in their beer. Full story