As the recession hits this country and the world at large, sales of some luxury items will certainly be impacted as consumers tighten their belts to take care of basic necessities. On the flip side, as gas prices rise and the cost of a simple evening at the movies goes up (without a commensurate improvement in the overall movie-going experience), consumers are "nesting" more than ever - spending more time entertaining themselves at home rather than travelling.

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