12/25/06
Marketplace PM for December 25, 2006
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Vista still working out glitches
Microsoft's Vista was supposed to be the safest, most secure operating system yet, but a Silicon Valley software firm has already found several flaws. Alisa Roth reports.
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The economics of A Christmas Carol
A classic tale about the true value of money, author Charles Dickens rooted "A Christmas Carol" in the economic reality of Victorian England. A harsh reality indeed, reports Stephen Beard.
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Rebels without a Claus
Today marks the end of the season for Santa wanna-bes. You might be surprised to learn how many of them there are. Rico Gagliano found out at Santacon.
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Meet Mr. PC
It's not everyday you land a gig on the Daily Show, write a bestseller about hobos, and portray a PC on television. Sean Cole profiles an unlikely financial celebrity.
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Nipped and tucked in a bow
Forget the fruitcake, the gift card and the DVD player. Maybe you got really creative this year and gave the gift that keeps on giving: cosmetic surgery. Cash Peters has more.
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Holiday sales disappoint retailers
Holiday weekend shopping did not match what retailers expected. Janet Babin reports on what the numbers mean for post holiday sales.
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