• REMINDER:  There is about 1 day left to sell any stocks you may be holding at a loss for tax purposes.  Remember that you cannot repurchase the stock for 30 days.
• Krugman argues that Obama needs to mold government in much the same form that Roosevelt did.
• Fortune provides a list of the Dumbest Moments in Business for 2008.  I suspect the list wasn’t hard to compile.
• What’s more profitable than bottled water and insanely popular with Americans?  Text messaging.
• Wired offers up a list of 12 good gadgets for rough times.

• Buy.com: Samsung R610-64G Laptop $899.95
• Buy.com: Refurbed Gateway T-6330U Notebook $509
• Aeropostale: Aero $5 Riot! Graphic Tees and Camis just $5
• PAMA: Free Chocolate Covered Pomegranate Seeds
• Restraurant.com: 80% Off Dining Certificates Plus Free Gift
• Amazon: ASUS Eee PC 904HA 160GB Netbook $347.13
• Amazon: MSI Wind U100-420US Netbook $329.99

Buy.com has the recently introduced Samsung R610-64G Laptop available for $899.95 with free shipping.  Features include: 16in widescreen display, Intel Core 2 Duo T5800 processor, 3GB RAM, 250GB HD, DVDRW Dual Layer, wireless ethernet, bluetooth, and Vista Home Premium.  See website for additional details.  Expiration unknown.

Buy.com has a limited inventory of Refurbished Gateway T-6330U Notebooks priced at just $509 with free shipping.  Features include: Intel Dual-Core Processor T3200,14.1-inch Ultrabright WXGA 3072 MB, 250GB Hard Drive, 8X Multi-format dual Layer DVDRW with DVD-RAM and Labelflash ,5-in-1 digital media card reader,webcam, and Vista Home Premium.  Expiration unknown.

For a limited time, Aeropostale has select Graphic Tees and Camis on sale for just $5.  Choose from a variety of styles for girls and guys.  Shop early for the best selection.  Expiration unknown.

Join the PAMA Temptation Tree to receive your free Chocolate Covered Pomogranite Seeds made by Garrison Confections.  Must be 21 to enter website.  Limit one per household. See website for additional details.

Through December 31st, Restaurant.com is offering 80% off dining certificates and a FREE $25 certificate with a minimum $11 purchase when you use coupon code CELEBRATE .  See website for complete details and list of participating restaurants in your area.

For a limited time, Amazon has the ASUS Eee PC 904HA 8.9-Inch Netbook priced at just $347.13 with free super saver shipping.  This netbook features a 1.6GHz Atom processor, 8.9in screen, 1GB RAM, 160GB HD, XP Home, a 6 cell battery, and a fine ebony case.  See website for additional details.

For a limited time, Amazon has the MSI Wind U100-420US 10-Inch Netbook for just $329.99 with free shipping.  This netbook features a 10in screen, 1.6GHz Atom processor, 1GB RAM, 120GB HD, XP Home, a 3 cell battery, and a black case.  See website for additional details

• Amazon: Up To 70% Off Holiday Toys
• Amazon: Fujifilm Finepix S1000fd 10MP Digital Camera $159.95
• Buy.com: Refurbed Gateway M-6333 Blue Notebook $524.99
• Target: Charlie Brown Christmas Kit with Lovely Tree $8.95
• Costco: 24 Hour Fitness 2 Year Membership $299.99
• Amazon: Acer AOA150-1126 Aspire One 160GB Netbook only $363.40
• Wet Seal: Additional 20% Off All Merchandise
• Amazon: Adult Black Fleece 1/2 Zip Jacket $8.95

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For a limited time, Amazon is running a number of promotions on toys for the holidays.  Take Up to 55% Off Sesame Street Toys; Up to 70% Off High School Musical toys; Up to 75% off Hannah Montana.  In addition, Bakugan Booster Packs are just $9.99.  See website for all promotions. 

Amazon currently has the Fujifilm Finepix S1000fd 10MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Zoom for $159.95 with free super saver shipping.  Features include: 10-megapixel sensor, 12x optical zoom, 2.7in high-resolution LCD, face detection, and xD or SD/SDHC storage (not included).  See website for additional details.  Expiration unknown.

Buy.com currently has a selection of Refurbished Gateway M-6333 Blue Notebook computers for just $524.99 with free shipping.  Features include: Intel dual core 1.86GHz processor, 15.4in display, 2GB RAM, 1.3MP webcam, 160GB HD, 8x multi-format double layer DVDRW with Labelflash, 5-in-1 card reader, ethernet, wifi, bluetooth, and Vista Home Premium.  Expiration unknown.

Target currently has A Charlie Brown Christmas Kit: Book and Tree Kit for $8.95.  Charlie Brown and his sad, sincere little tree are American icons. Who didn't dream of nurturing their very own "Charlie Brown Christmas Tree" with love to remind themselves of the true meaning of Christmas? In A Charlie Brown Christmas: A Book-and-Tree Kit, now you can cultivate the true spirit of Christmas past, present, and always. This irresistible kit includes a small, pathetic Charlie Brown Christmas tree, one red decorating bulb, Linus's blanket to wrap around the tree's roots, and a full-color mini edition of A Charlie Brown Christmas.

For a limited time, Costco is offering a 2 year adult membership to 24 Hour Fitness for just $299.99.  Membership allows you access to over 400 clubs nationwide and you can choose from any Express (Fitlite), Active, or Sport Club facility.  Expiration unknown.

Amazon has the Acer Aspire One 8.9-inch Mini Laptop model AOA150-1126 for just $363.40 with free shipping when purchased through Electronica Direct (see ‘more buying choices’ just under add to shopping cart).  This laptop features a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 1GB RAM, 160GB HD, 1.3MP webcam, SDHC and multi-format card readers, XP Home, 6-cell battery, and a white case.  See website for additional details.

Through today only, Wet Seal is offering an extra 20% off everything on their online store.  Tees and tops start at $3, gloves start at $5, and jackets start at $10.  See website for complete selection.  Expires today.

Amazon currently has a selection of Adult Black Fleece 1/2 Zip Jackets available for $8.95.  Regularly priced at $24.95, this jack features polar fleece, runs slightly large and is soft and comfortable.  See website for selection.  Expiration unknown.

• NPR discusses the states that are suffering most during the current downturn.
• Economist Gary Shilling argues that consumers are likely to scrimp and save over the next few years; and that we shouldn’t expect a quick return to a consumer-driven economy.
• Wise Bread offers up tips for a classy Christmas on the cheap.
• Looking for something tasty and fun to do over the holidays?  Why not make bagels?
• Mikimoto is offering individuals an opportunity to win a strand of pearls.

• Amazon: ASUS EPC1000HA-BLK001X Eee 10in Netbook $374.99
• Amazon: TomTom One 125 Portable GPS $99.97
• OnSale: New iPod nanos Start at just $133.99
• OnSale: Refurbed ViewSonic N4285P-S 1080p 42in HDTV $624.99
• MacMall: Sony BDP-S350 Blu-ray Player $224.99
• MacMall: MacBook Air MB003LL/A just $1149.99 AR
• Buy.com: Refurbed IBM ThinkPad T43 Notebook $309.99
• Buy.com: Refurbed Gateway M-6862 Notebook $589
• Restraurant.com: 80% Off Dining Certificates
• Cambridge Soundworks: Extra $50 Off i765 and 745i Radios

Amazon currently has the ASUS Eee PC 1000HA 10-Inch Netbook for just $374.99 with free super saver shipping.  Features include:  10in screen, 1.6GHz Intel ATOM processor, 1GB RAM, 160GB HD, XP Home, and 6 Cell Battery.  Fine Ebony case.  See website for additional details.

Amazon currently has the TomTom One 125 3.5in Portable GPS Navigator for just $99.97 with free super saver shipping.  Features include: 3.5in touch sensitive screen, TomTom Map Share, One-touch Emergency Help, POI icons, QuickGPSFix, Traffic Capable, and more.  See website for complete details

For a limited time, OnSale has the new 4th generation 4th generation iPod nano starting at $133.99! In addition receive FREE Engraving PLUS FREE TuneRanger after rebate.  See website for complete details.  Expiration unknown.

OnSale currently has a selection of refurbished ViewSonic 42in 1080p LCD HDTVs for $624.99 after $20 rebate.  In addition, receive a free Mustang Mount after rebate when you purchase a 37-50in LCD TV.  See website for complete details.  Expiration unknown.