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PITTSBURGH (Wireless Flash) -- Good times are bad news for the Salvation Army, which is blaming the booming economy for decreased donations. A spokesman says the Army can't find enough people to staff their streetside donation kettles because many jobless folks who usually did it have found employment. -- ST. LOUIS -- Many folks will be having a "Silent Night" this Christmas. According to a new poll by Maritz Marketing Research, "Silent Night" is the most popular Christmas carol, followed by "Jingle Bells" and "White Christmas." -- ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Want more proof women are shopaholics? According to a new poll by U.S. West Dex, the average woman spends 15 hours shopping for Christmas gifts while the average man spends only about 4 hours.