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Nov 28, 2011 at 5:51 am

Enough Already! Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Magenta Saturday…

Enough Already! Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Magenta Saturday…

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Cyber Monday. Green Tuesday. Black Friday. Magenta Saturday.

Chances are you won’t find any of these holidays on your calendar. Yet retailers are coming up with names for just about every day of the week during the holiday shopping season.

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During T-Mobile’s “Magenta Saturday,” the event named for the company’s pinkish-purple logo earlier this month offered shoppers the chance to buy cellphones

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Nov 27, 2011 at 8:59 pm

Gimmie That Money! Retailers See Record Number Of Shoppers Over Holiday

Gimmie That Money! Retailers See Record Number Of Shoppers Over Holiday

More Americans hunted for bargains this weekend than ever before as retailers lured them online and into stores with big discounts and an earlier-than-usual start to the holiday shopping season.

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A record 226 million shoppers visited stores and websites during the four-day holiday weekend starting on Thanksgiving Day, up from 212 million last year, according

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Nov 26, 2011 at 3:00 pm

Black Friday Mania: Thousands Of Women Storm Into Urban Outfitters [VIDEO]

Black Friday Mania: Thousands Of Women Storm Into Urban Outfitters [VIDEO]

Thousands of women stormed into Urban Outfitters this Friday during the biggest shopping day of the year!

For all those who don’t know, if you would like to avoid this type of behavior, wait for Cyber Monday and shop from the comfort of your home!

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Nov 26, 2011 at 12:23 pm

The Aftermath: Black Friday Brawls

The Aftermath: Black Friday Brawls

AP- A woman who allegedly fired pepper spray at other customers during a Black Friday sale has surrendered to authorities, Los Angeles police said Saturday.

Police Sgt. Jose Valle said the woman who allegedly caused minor injuries to 20 shoppers at a Los Angeles-area Walmart turned herself in Friday night.

She is currently not in custody but could face battery charges, Valle said. The woman’s identity was not released, but police said they

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Nov 25, 2011 at 3:01 pm

Strategies For Managing Your Kids’ Love For Video Games

Strategies For Managing Your Kids’ Love For Video Games

Managing your relationship with your kids and video games is a tough balancing act. Let’s not get too focused on how old anybody is, but let’s just say I am old enough to remember the Atari 2600 coming out. Naturally, I liked Space Invaders and Asteroids like everybody else but I enjoyed outdoor sports far much more than any video game. As the years passed video game consoles became more evolved

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Nov 25, 2011 at 12:26 pm

Are Shoppers Getting Clowned On Black Friday?

Are Shoppers Getting Clowned On Black Friday?

Black Friday is a monumental day in American shopping culture. Even in today’s poor economy folks are camping in front of stores, and mapping the routes to their favorite gifts. However according to a new article in the New York Times everything may not be all that is seems.

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Professor Oren Etzioni, who teaches computer science at the University of Washington

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Nov 25, 2011 at 7:00 am

Occupy Black Friday! 9 Gifts For 99-Percenters

Occupy Black Friday! 9 Gifts For 99-Percenters

Though corporate greed is highly frowned upon by the Occupy Wall Streeters, everybody loves a thoughtful gift. So, if you find yourself camping out for Black Friday, keep these 10 presents in mind for the friendly neighborhood protesters in your life.

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Cochise

Nov 23, 2011 at 9:52 pm

Occupy Protesters Embrace Small Businesses On Black Friday

Occupy Protesters Embrace Small Businesses On Black Friday

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Occupy protesters want shoppers to occupy something besides door-buster sales and crowded mall parking lots on Black Friday.

Some don’t want people to shop at all. Others just want to divert shoppers from big chains and giant shopping malls to local mom-and-pops. And while the actions don’t appear coordinated, they have similar themes: supporting small businesses while criticizing the day’s dedication to conspicuous consumption and the shopping frenzy

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Nov 18, 2011 at 1:41 pm

EVENT: Circle of Lights

EVENT: Circle of Lights

One of Downtown Indianapolis’ most beloved holiday traditions is here again – for its 49th year. Circle of Lights® presented by the Contractors of Quality Connection and Electrical Workers of IBEW 481 will take place the day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 25, 2011.

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Nov 15, 2010 at 12:34 pm

Leaked Wal-Mart Black Friday Ads Show Early Deals

Leaked Wal-Mart Black Friday Ads Show Early Deals

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Wal-Mart’s highly awaited Black Friday ad promises hot deals on high-definition TVs, Blu-ray players, laptops and holiday gift favorites such as toys and DVDs, according to a copy of the retailer’s circular obtained by CNNMoney.com on Saturday.

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