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Extra Extra: Lots Of People Bought Guns On Black Friday

By Samantha Abernethy in News on Dec 3, 2011 11:00PM


  • A record number of people submitted applications to own firearms on Black Friday. [WLS]

  • If you thought "Obamacare" was useless, part of it goes into effect today that will change the insurance industry forever by requiring the companies to spend customers' money on the customers instead of overhead. [Forbes]

  • The city's ice skating rinks are open now. [Sun-Times]

  • Charlie Sheen's ex-wife was arrested for cocaine possession in Colorado. [Reuters]

  • Forever behind on trends, the New York Times just discovered street art. [NY Times]

  • How should local bands market themselves to set them apart? [NBC]

  • Some theaters are reserving seats for those who tweet. [USA Today]