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The dark side of gifts: Feeling indebted may drive people to the marketplace
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jun 15, 2009 |
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You need to move out of your apartment. Do you call in your friends and family to haul boxes and furniture or contact a moving company? A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research shows that sometimes the emotions connec ...
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Can't find the perfect gift?
Dec 18, 2007 |
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Why is it so hard to choose the perfect gift? One reason is that we know less than we think we do about each others' likes and dislikes, and it's worse for things we like ourselves, says a University of Michigan business ...
EBay to test eBay Bucks shopping rewards program
Apr 01, 2009 |
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(AP) -- Shopping on eBay just got a bit more rewarding, at least for some users of the online auction site.
Consumers overpredict the use of holiday gifts
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Dec 09, 2009 |
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Before you add that fancy "it" gadget to your holiday wish list, you should know you're not going to use it as much as you think you will. For a better estimate of the use you'll get out of your new toy, ask a stranger.
Is Second Life's Economy Too Big To Fail?
Oct 13, 2009 |
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One of the more interesting developments in terms of technology is the virtual economy -- and how it translates into something that involves real money.
US online ad revenue down 5.4 pct in third quarter
Nov 25, 2009 |
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(AP) -- Online advertising revenue in the U.S. fell 5.4 percent in the third quarter from a year ago, as the sputtering economy kept its tight grip on even the fastest growing segment of industry, according to a report released ...
Developing 'green' tires that boost mileage and cut carbon dioxide emissions
Nov 18, 2009 |
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A new generation of "green" automobile tires that can boost fuel efficiency without sacrificing safety and durability is rolling their way through the research pipeline. The new tires could help add an extra mile or two per ...
Despite economy, new startups retain optimism
Mar 19, 2009 |
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(AP) -- With many established businesses just trying to survive, you might not think it's a good time to start a company, let alone ask anyone for money to help get it rolling. But if a series of presentations ...
Lala.com gets in tune with Facebook gift shop
Oct 26, 2009 |
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Facebook on Monday continued phasing Lala.com music service into its online shop, providing US users a way to buy music at the leading social networking service.
High-tech holiday gift ideas for $50 and $100
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Nov 18, 2009 |
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Picking a Christmas gift for the nerd in your life is never easy. In the holiday stampede, it's all too easy to end up with an outdated gadget or obsolete program. And mistakes can be costly.
Comforted by carpet: How do floors and distance affect purchases?
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Nov 18, 2009 |
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Consumers who stand on carpeted flooring feel comforted, but they judge products close to them to be less comforting, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
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