10 hottest gifts of 2012
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Your kids will want a Wii U if they don't already have one. (About $299 at Amazon)
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Tablets are red hot this holiday season and among the hottest is the Kindle Fire, according to pegasusnews.com. (About $199 on Amazon.)
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iPad mini-10946
With the launch of the iPad Mini, the Mini and the iPad will be a great gift this holiday season. (Starts at about $329 at Apple.com)
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Beats by Dre headphones-10946
Beats by Dre headphones are trendy, sound great and come in a variety of colors. (About $199 at BeatsByDre.com)
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Harry Potter Wizard-10946
Harry Potter Wizard's Collection (Blu-ray/DVD Combo) will quench any muggle's thirst for Harry Potter. It even comes with a Horcrux Locket! (About $499 at Amazon)Amazon
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Call of Duty video game Black Ops-10946
Call of Duty: Black Ops II is rated 'Mature' and offers a variety of multiplayer modes and play options. ($49 at Amazon)
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The motion-sensing Kinect for Xbox 360 allows you to use your body and voice alone to direct action onscreen. ($150 at Amazon)
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Angry Birds plush is on the bestselling lists at both Toys 'R' Us and Amazon. ($12 on Amazon)
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itunes_cards-10946
An iTunes gift card will let them choose what they want to buy on their many Apple devices. (Starts at $15 at Apple.com)
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Let's Rock Elmo-10946
Shipments of the Let's Rock! Elmo to stores are larger than those of any other toy this season, according to supply-chain data company Panjiva, and it's one of the best-sellers at Toys 'R' Us. ($70 at Amazon)
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Local News
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Man injured in National City shooting
A man was injured during a shooting in National City on Wednesday.
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Camp Pendleton beach cottages revamped
The cottages on the bluffs overlooking Camp Pendleton's beach recreation area have been revamped and redesigned with wounded warriors in mind.
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Union agrees to pay-for-performance deal
The City of Carlsbad took a bold step Tuesday night, agreeing to the first pay-for-performance contract in San Diego County with its unionized city employees.
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Navy mayor moving on to new assignment
Before a packed monthly breakfast meeting of the San Diego Military Council on Wednesday, Rear Adm. Dixon Smith said the refocus by the Pentagon to the Pacific can only mean good things for San Diego.
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Ann Romney takes on SD City Council
A surprise visit was made to San Diego City Hall on Tuesday as Ann Romney lined up with other concerned San Diego citizens to give the city council an earful.
