Abramoff's Holiday Cheer
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These days he makes no more than 40 cents an hour for his labors at the federal prison camp at Cumberland, Md. But Christmas 2001 was a far more high-flying holiday for Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff, who then was paid as much as $500 an hour.
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It is the High Holidays, the time of year when Jews are commanded to have second thoughts. Accordingly, in Israel, it is at this time of year that, in taking an honest look at themselves, their actions and
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It's bonus season on Wall Street and there's plenty of holiday cheer this year. The New York State comptroller yesterday said the securities industry will distribute envelopes stuffed with about $24 billion -- a sum larger than the gross national product of many countries. If you were to add in the hedge funds arrayed along the Connecticut gold coast and the private-equity firms scattered around the country, the number could easily top $50 billion....
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Now this was a Holiday Bowl to remember.
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The family audience is in high demand on the final weekend before Thanksgiving as two new films and two holdovers clamor for its attention.
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More people are finding unusual ways to enjoy their holidays without shopping themselves into a stupor.
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It's shaping up to be a very  merry holiday season for online retailers.
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In some places, holiday givers are coming up with creative alternatives this season.
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Joy during the holiday season usually comes from family and friends, but this year Microsoft Corp. and Intel Corp. want it to also come from the PC.
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The Hallmark name is synonymous with card shopping, but it has also turned into a successful music retailer during the holiday season.
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Daily Telegram Staff Writer. ADRIAN -- In the midst of planning holiday get-togethers, shopping trips and Christmas lists, remember to take time for those not as fortunate.
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The current holiday season must have brought a smile on Steve Jobâs face. Their music player is selling like hot cakes with shops and stores running out of iPod and iTunes is selling music like there is no tomorrow.
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NEW YORK The holiday season is an especially busy time for global travelers intent on delivering gifts to friends and relatives from faraway places.
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A bright symbol of the holiday burst to life in Rockefeller Center Tuesday night as Mayor Michael Bloomberg and three Olympians turned on the 30,000 lights decorating the center's famed Christmas tree.
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Talks of an investment in Merrill Lynch and a strong report on consumer spending lifted investorsâ holiday spirits.
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For those rock 'n' roll fans on your gift list this holiday season, there are plenty of new offerings to keep their heads bopping along happily into the new year.
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When Michael Aaron learned that Wall Street investment banks were going to be shelling out record bonuses this holiday season, the savvy wine merchant uncorked his own plan to make serious dough.