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Fri, Nov 25, 2005
The California Report Magazine 2005-11-25
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday -- With Thanksgiving comes "Black Friday" -- America's largest shopping day. But one retail analyst says that more people are waiting until Monday to make their purchases, and they're doing it online. The California Report looks at how "Cyber Monday" is changing the California economy.
Host: Kathryn Baron
Black Friday and Cyber Monday
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Retailers call the day after Thanksgiving "Black Friday" -- it's the day holiday shopping drives retail sales out of the red and into the black. But this year, forecasters predict that many shoppers may make their holiday purchases from their desks at the office. Online retail sales are expected to reach $26 billion this year in the U.S., an 18 percent jump over last year.
Guests:
• Patti Freeman Evans, a retail analyst with Jupiter Research
California's Three Hockey Teams Are Back on the Ice
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After missing an entire season from a lockout and contract dispute, NHL players are skating again. In California, with three teams, this is welcome news for fans and businesses.
Reporters:
• Jason Margolis
Meet Monterey's Penguins
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Visitors to the Monterey Bay Aquarium can see the penguin exhibit every day, but this week the birds came from behind the glass and mingled with the crowds.
Reporters:
• Ben Adler
Book Review: Daniel Olivas' "Devil Talk"
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In his new book, "Devil Talk," Los Angeles writer Daniel Olivas stories include themes of magic, folktales and the supernatural, with Satan's hand in every tale.
Guests:
• Jordan Rosenfeld, book critic
Three Musicians Trade the Bar Scene for the Sippy Cup Crowd
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What do musicians do when they tire of late-night gigs and weeks spent on the road? For those who want to remain musicians, some are finding a whole new audience: kids.
Reporters:
• Todd Spencer
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