8Bit Proof Episode 09: An Episode for the Rest of Us

Dec. 22, 2012   Leave a Comment  

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The untraditionally traditional holiday episode.

The Top 10 tech gifts under $1,000

Dec. 17, 2012   1 Comment  

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Still looking? Fork it over for these lovelies

3DS XL bundle coming with Mario Kart 7

Nov. 28, 2012   Leave a Comment  

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Another great holiday bundle.

Stage Preview: Holiday quirk around Boston

Dec. 13, 2011   Leave a Comment  

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Spend the holidays with strippers, drag queens, and jaded versions of holiday icons

The top 25 holiday movies

Dec. 9, 2011   Leave a Comment  

The Nightmare Before Christmas

“Home Alone 2″ is not on the list

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Keeping Christmas

Dec. 3, 2011   Leave a Comment  

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A local author’s story

Green holiday gifts

Nov. 20, 2011   Leave a Comment  

A wide range of green gifts can be obtained from nonprofit organizations that use the proceeds to fund important work and from green companies, easily found online, that sell recycled, recyclable or otherwise sustainably sourced and produced merchandise. Pictured: Organic Bug's Tree of Life recycled metal folk art. (Media credit/Organic Bug)

Give the gift of environment!

PS Vita out in Japan this year, USA and Europe 2012

Aug. 4, 2011   Leave a Comment  

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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  

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Because everyone else did

“I Know Him!” Buddy the Elf fans launch Facebook campaign for SNL Holiday show

Nov. 18, 2010   2 Comments  

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He wouldn’t be first fictional host

Two weeks before Christmas popular time for breakups, according to Facebook

Nov. 17, 2010   Leave a Comment  

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And the slowest day for breakups? It’ll be here soon

Generation Y goes home for the holidays

Dec. 26, 2009   1 Comment  

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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  

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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  

You really don't need all these picture frames on the wall. Tape will do. Tacks too. (Media credit/Derek Purdy via Flickr)

Regifting, baking and wrapping paper basics from Lindsay

Tips for getting better customer service during the holidays

Oct. 11, 2009   Leave a Comment  

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(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 [...]