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Jul 9, 2009 | 4 comments

At first glance it looks like another attempt to make a quick buck off of Michael Jackson's death. But this is a tee with a purpose.

Jul 9, 2009 | 5 comments

There are still some opportunities to catch your favorite comic book heroes at this year's Comic-Con.

Jul 8, 2009 | 2 comments

Fans of Michael Jackson haven't been buying paraphernalia – T-shirts, hats, and the like – in significant numbers. And that may be partly because licensed material was unavailable.

Jul 7, 2009

The Civic Center Plaza's strategy of using free outdoor screenings to draw people to the Twin Oaks Valley Road shopping center seems to be working.

Jul 3, 2009 | 1 comment

All things Dillinger are hot these days. Johnny Depp and "Public Enemies" have made the crime sprees of John Dillinger, well, cool.

Jul 6, 2009 | 3 comments

Hate doing the potty dance in your movie theater seat? We have a solution, and it's not nearly as gross as you might think.

Jul 3, 2009

These are lean times when it comes to buying meat for the grill. That's why some smart cuts can still taste great and go easy on your wallet.

Jul 2, 2009 | 16 comments

Customers are complaining about Chase Bank's decision to hike minimum payments from 2% to 5% of the balance. And until the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights takes effect, there's only little recourse for...

Jul 6, 2009

The economy has more people leery about making plans far in advance; travel companies are offering more last-minute deals, and new technologies are fostering bargains that come and go like mayflies.

Jul 2, 2009 | 2 comments

The ads, the headphones, the leotards: Memories of a gadget long since replaced, but still iconic.

Jul 1, 2009 | 12 comments

When Christine Gayle introduced a lesbian sock named Dottie to the world of children's books, chaos ensued...

Jul 6, 2009 | 14 comments

Check out the latest pictures of the rapper's collaboration with the legendary luxury label, tassels and all.

Jun 30, 2009

So what does Natalie Coughlin listen to while she trains? She says everything from hip-hop to, as she called it, teenybopper stuff.

Jun 25, 2009

Starting this fall, women in New York and Los Angeles can finally hit the club without high heels ruining their night.

Jun 30, 2009 | 1 comment

A little news item posted by Dean Piper at The Mirror yesterday has fashion editors on both sides of the Atlantic buzzing.

Jun 25, 2009

If you a camcorder with more features than a Flip, there's plenty from which to choose. But figuring out which media is the right one — or ones — for you is a decision you may want to make before hitting...

Jun 25, 2009 | 5 comments

To celebrate the new 99 Cent Store's grand opening in San Marcos, the store was offering up quite a steal. Hopeful customers lined up outside the store to be the first in line.

Jun 25, 2009 | 3 comments

Club-goers can soon rescue their aching feet with ballet flats ... from a vending machine.

Jun 25, 2009

The hottest thing to happen to Apple since Eve and that whole snake thing...

Jun 25, 2009 | 29 comments

Seattle-based Amazon.com is threatening to stop paying California websites to link to its store if state legislators vote to tax online purchases.

Jun 25, 2009

So many people bought iPhones over the weekend that AT&T and Apple had trouble getting them all connected.

Jun 24, 2009 | 1 comment

When it comes to paying with plastic...which is better...Credit or Debit?

Jun 19, 2009

When it comes to going green, hotels are faced with some unique challenges - keeping their guests happy while making eco-friendly changes.

Jun 21, 2009 | 3 comments

Doesn't it feel good when you find clothes that didn't cost a thing but everyone thinks they're expensive? Check this out.