SPOKANE, Wash., Dec. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Have you ever wondered what to do with old clothes and outdoor gear? Starting Monday, December 13th, Mountain Gear began collecting used textiles at its store at 2002 North Division in Spokane.

By Tim Grobaty, columnist SANTA SECURITY: We love this time of year, which is Christmas. At least, it's Christmas at our desk, which every day sees some bit of holiday joy come across it.