Last minute shoppers filled malls and stores all day on Christmas Eve. But if you're still in need of a gift, or just want something to do, there are a few places that will be open on Christmas day.
The store selections will be pretty slim, but 7-11, CVS and Walgreens locations will be open for your pharmaceutical, and any other, needs you may have.
"On Christmas day, it starts off a little bit slow but then you start seeing people saying 'Oh, I forgot batteries for the kids' toys.' We have pretty much everything and anything they need," said Walgreens manager Edwin Pino.
And for people looking for something else to do, going to the movies is always a good choice. Several major releases hit the big screen Christmas day.
"It's a family time, you've got some time on your hands, and it's a good place to go," said one moviegoer we spoke to.
Many restaurants will be open in the afternoon if you're looking to spend more time with family.
And if by chance you're looking to get away from the family for a little while, there are many bars that will be open at night as well.
Source: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28383577/
Thursday, 25 December 2008
Thursday, 11 December 2008
PlayStation Home open beta launches
If all goes according to plan, PlayStation Home will be opening its doors to the public later Thursday. The PlayStation 3-exclusive allows gamers to interact with one another using avatars in a virtual environment via text or voice chat (think Second Life, but on the PS3). The free service is still in beta, but should be available to PS3 users worldwide by the end of the day.
Nintendo's Wii launched with support for player avatars that can be used in many of its games, and the Xbox 360 added avatar and enhanced community features with its November 2008 New Xbox Experience makeover. But PlayStation Home looks to be the most sophisticated virtual world to date available on a game console, with realistic graphical renderings of people and environments. The Home world features minigames, in-world music options, trophy rooms, and--of course--advertiser-supported destinations and stores.
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Thursday, 4 December 2008
Planned Parenthod Gift Cards
They call it a "gift," but some would rather opt for a lump of coal.
A number of Planned Parenthood clinics in Indiana and Illinois are offering gift certificates for their services this Christmas.
Officials say the vouchers enable people to give their loved ones "the gift of life" — that would help pay for annual checkups and birth control — but also can be used for abortions.
Chrystal Struben-Hall with Planned Parenthood of Indiana said the idea is a response to economic woes that have forced many women to put health care at the bottom of their to-do list.
"People are making really tough decisions about putting gas in their car and food on their table," Struben-Hall said.
Planned Parenthood said the stocking-stuffers — that range in value from $25 to $100 and can be ordered online — are redeemable for health services at clinics throughout the two states and can go to any service offered. "We decided not to put restrictions on the gift certificates, so it’s for whatever people feel they need the services for most," Struben-Hall said.
A number of religious and pro-life groups are outraged, saying that at a time when millions are preparing to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, Planned Parenthood is offering a gift that could fund an abortion.
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