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Will the shows go on?Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 2:40AMLocal theaters scheduled fewer dates this year, and the trend might continue as economic troubles persist. For performing arts groups these days, the feeling is one of being trapped in a production of "A Christmas Carol," with the public playing the role of Scrooge.

Yesterday in Brief for December 2, 2008Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 2:38AMDigest of headline news from December 1 to 11:25 a.m. on December 2: BUSINESS & FINANCE *** RUSSIAN STOCK MARKET SLIDING EARLY; RTS, MICEX BOTH DOWN OVER 4% Russian stocks are falling in early trading as they react to the negative trends seen on global markets yesterday as well as a drop in oil prices.

Holiday season may bring value-conscious shoppersTuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 2:34AMMore than a third of holiday shoppers of all income levels expect to spend less this holiday season compared to last year, according to an October survey released by the Nielsen Co.

Persian Gulf Shares Fall on Economic Concerns, Oil Price SlumpTuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 2:25AMDec. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Persian Gulf shares declined, led by Qatar Gas Transport Co. Ltd. and HiTs Telecom Holding Co., as concern heightened that the deepening global recession will drive down commodity prices and affect Persian Gulf economies.

Brooklawn woman wins $25 gas card in contestTuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 2:24AMGas prices are dropping, but Chris Toughill of Brooklawn now will get another break at the pump.