Spend the holidays with strippers, drag queens, and jaded versions of holiday icons
PS Vita out in Japan this year, USA and Europe 2012
Aug. 4, 2011 Leave a Comment
Sony’s new handheld won’t be under your tree this year.
Videos: Did you get to watch the “Glee” Christmas special?
Dec. 9, 2010 Leave a Comment
Because everyone else did
“I Know Him!” Buddy the Elf fans launch Facebook campaign for SNL Holiday show
Nov. 18, 2010 2 Comments
He wouldn’t be first fictional host
Two weeks before Christmas popular time for breakups, according to Facebook
Nov. 17, 2010 Leave a Comment
And the slowest day for breakups? It’ll be here soon
Generation Y goes home for the holidays
Dec. 26, 2009 1 Comment
A Blast writer goes home from Boston to the Midwest. Shenanigans ensue.
Direct2Drive hosting 24 days of Christmas gaming sale
Dec. 2, 2009 Leave a Comment
What better way to get in the holiday spirit than by saving a ton of cash on awesome games?
A Poor Grad Student’s Holiday
Nov. 29, 2009 Leave a Comment
Regifting, baking and wrapping paper basics from Lindsay
Tips for getting better customer service during the holidays
Oct. 11, 2009 Leave a Comment
(ARA) — You’ve made your holiday list and checked it twice, but what happens when the salesperson helping you is naughty, not nice? Crowded stores, long lines, low inventory and cranky shoppers rushing to find that perfect holiday gift can often lead to a “perfect storm” of bad service. That’s why many retailers are ensuring [...]
Five easy ways to cut back on costs this holiday season
Dec. 1, 2008 Leave a Comment
(ARA) – With the brisk air settling and the end of the year quickly approaching, many people are eagerly turning their focus towards holiday preparation and excitement for the wonderful things to come. From gatherings with friends and family to building a snowman in the first snowfall, traditional activities will begin anew. But one tradition [...]
EarthTalk: Hybrids? Green gifts?
Nov. 10, 2008 Leave a Comment
Dear EarthTalk: I understand that Toyota is planning to sell a plug-in Prius that will greatly improve the car’s already impressive fuel efficiency.‚ Will I be able to convert my older (2006) Prius to make it a plug-in hybrid vehicle? – Albert D. Rich, Kamuela, HI Toyota is readying a limited run of a plug-in [...]
A Blast Magazine holiday
Dec. 20, 2007 Leave a Comment
Here at Blast, we have a bunch of traditional, odd, and downright original holiday plans. We thought we’d share them with you. One of Blast’s great mid-year staff editions, Holly Jobbagy decided to combine video golf and teddy bears for her boyfriend. “He’s especially into golf, and since he can’t play this time of year, [...]
Elf Yourself
Dec. 20, 2007 Leave a Comment
Look at me I’m an elf! Seems like an untrue statement for a woman who’s 5’10″ until you visit elfyourself.com and start the elfmorphosis. By uploading up to four photos, you can create a whole group of elves for your dancing pleasure. It is easy to upload photos with tools there to resize and rotate [...]
Making a list and playing it twice: Holiday downloads
Dec. 20, 2007 Leave a Comment
The Favorites The Pogues “Fairytale of New York” Christmas Eve in a New York City drunk tank, a down on their luck dueting Irish couple (Pogues singer Shane McGowan and Kirsty McColl) trade insults and heartbreak before the holiday magic sets in. My all-time favorite. The Kinks “Father Christmas” Blending economic reality with dreams of [...]
American-made toys making a comeback this year
Dec. 20, 2007 1 Comment
(ARA) — Parents looking to fill their children’s holiday wish lists have more on their minds this year than whether Johnny was naughty or Susie was nice. This year, parents are plagued by recalls of some of the season’s most-sought-after toys by big-name manufacturers. The recent recalls of Chinese-manufactured toys have given a whole new [...]
