COMING THIS WEEK

Monday: For Internet superstore Buy.com, the holiday shopping season may spell the difference between survival and the e-commerce scrap heap. The Cutting Edge

Tuesday: An unmarried couple find that their status has unintended financial consequences. Wall Street, California

Wednesday: “Lean” manufacturing techniques may hold promise for low-tech manufacturers in Southern California, many of which are searching for a low-cost strategy to battle low-wage foreign competitors. Your Company

Also: General Motors rolls out seven concept cars and trucks that offer clues to the advanced styling and technology that may one day arrive in showrooms. Highway 1

Thursday: Yes, yes, we know Uncle Charlie can be a real pain. But he’s family, and families should stay in touch. Find out how to use your computer to stay connected to far-flung kin this holiday season. Tech Times