12/25/06
Marketplace AM for December 25, 2006
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Holiday frocks galore
Marketplace commentator Michelle Philippe won't apologize for her tulle poufs and velvet gowns — she's extending her holiday season to get more bang for her holiday party buck.
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Turmoil after the storm
After the tsunami, residents Khao Lak, Thailand began to rethink whether the benefits of the tourism industry are worth the traffic, pollution and sex trade that come with it. Suzanne Nam reports.
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Holiday movie rental smackdown
DVD rentals and purchases tend to spike this time of year, and there are some new contenders vying for the holiday movie bestseller title. Tanya Ott calls the match.
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Measuring this season of giving
2005 was a banner year for philanthropy as Hurricane Katrina and tsunami relief efforts spurred worldwide donations reaching $250 billion. But what happens in a year with no causes on that scale? Diantha Parker reports.
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Best Gift Ever: Construction toys
Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos tells us that the building blocks given to him by his grandfather have served him well over the years.
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Best Gift Ever: Rubber dwarfs
Writer Tom Wolfe explains why the best gift he ever received was a set of Seven Dwarfs rubber dolls.
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Department stores past
Host Lisa Napoli speaks with author Jan Whitaker about how the department store shaped the retail picture in the 20th Century.
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House swap
You've got a bungalow in Spain. They've got a brownstone in New York. And both of you are thinking 'Let's trade properties for a little R&R vacation.' Tess Vigeland calculates the cost of a swap.
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