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WASHINGTON – Consumers looking for deals on new big-screen HDTVs before the Super Bowl- traditionally a good time to score savings – will need to step up their game this post-season.

Retailers probably won’t have as many sets on hand compared with past years, and super savings will be harder to find. Shoppers “will see a lot of advertising,” says Paul Gagnon of DisplaySearch. “But I don’t know that the deals (will) be especially stellar.”

Why? Holiday TV sales were strong, unlike a year ago when stores were stuck with an abundance of unsold sets and slashed prices in January to make room for arriving 2011 models.

Consumers have been trained to either snap up TVs during Black Friday sales or wait for January as the NFL season winds down, says P.J. McNealy of Digital World Research. “A lot of consumers took advantage of those spectacular Black Friday prices and bought sets that they might have waited a little longer on,” Gagnon says.

So retailers are opting for a more conservative sales strategy this time around, discounting fewer older models and banking on selling coming 2012 models – most with improved smart-TV apps and fine-tuned picture quality – at full price, Gagnon says.

Still, TV manufacturers and retailers don’t want to disappoint willing buyers eager to purchase sets ahead of kickoff. “It actually drives a lot of large-size TV sales traditionally, because everyone is thinking of inviting everyone over,” says Vizio’s John Schindler.

Last year, nearly half of TVs saw price drops of 10% or more in the weeks leading up to the Super Bowl, according to Decide.com’s Data Vault. This year, the best deals may be on the bigger screens, says Michael Paulson of the gadget-price-watching website. “If you are going to be hosting a Super Bowl party, it’s really a good time to buy.”

Among the deals:

•The biggest LCD TV available, Sharp’s 80-inch LED TV, carries a suggested retail price of $5,499, but Thursday it was listed on Amazon for $4,124.33. Through Saturday, Best Buy has $700 price cuts on Sharp 60-inch ($999) and 70-inch displays ($1,999); the retailer has the 80-inch display priced at $4,999.98.

•Starting Sunday, Amazon will offer a $600 price cut on Panasonic’s 60-inch plasma HDTV ($999.99). Select Sony Bravia and LG HDTVs will have $500 instant rebates.

•Mitsubishi’s 92-inch Home Cinema rear-projection 3-D DLP TV is $3,999.99 with a $2,000 Super Bowl promotion.

Buying tip: Paulson says more than 40 percent of retailers have price-negotiation policies. (Use Decide.com’s smartphone app to check prices.)

(Copyright © 2012 USA TODAY)

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Welcome to this week’s round-up of the latest and greatest food (and drink) deals, offers and freebies.

Best supermarket deals

This week we will start with a rundown of some of the great Rollback prices at Asda. First up, there’s an amazing 50p offer on Heinz beans, spaghetti and soups, and Asda garlic baguettes. You can stock up on essentials for only £1, such as Hartley’s strawberry jam, two litre bottles of 7Up, Sharwoods Egg Noodles and Hoisin stir fry sauce and Birds Eye Omega 3 fish fingers.

And you only have to spend £2 to get your hands on eight packs of Coke, fresh wild Alaskan Salmon or Walls’ Cornish vanilla ice cream!

Offers at Tesco this week include PG Tips for only £2, two packs of Alpro Soya yoghurts for £3 and buy one get one free on Lurpak Seasalt butter. You can also get £10 off a first grocery shop with code XXAFFT, valid until 6th February. If you aren’t a first time customer there is still a deal for you this week – £5 off a £40 shop. Offer expires on 29th January.

Special offers at Sainsbury’s include buy one get one free on Hellman’s Mayonnaise, two for £5 on Sainsbury’s Mexican ready meals,  get broccoli cauliflower florets for only £1, save 33% on Carlsberg Export or, if you are off the booze, get 12 bottles of Becks Blue alcohol-free lager for £6. 

Use eVoucher LRM9-FGGF-H49F for £10 off a £50 spend (new customers only, as usual!) valid for orders delivered on or before 10th February.

Get in quick to enjoy Marks Spencer’s Dine in for £10 offer as it is ending on 31st January. View the current delicious menu here. Or go for the Chinese-themed meal in honour of the Year of the Dragon. For £10 you get two mains, two sides and a bottle of wine.

You can get £5 off when you spend £30 at Aldi with a voucher from the Daily Mirror, to be used by 2nd February. It was out in yesterday’s paper, but if you still have it knocking around then it is a great bonus, with the already low prices.

Other deals this week include double cream for 79p, Premium cheesecake for £1.75 and Canadian Maple Syrup for only £2.99, down from £3.49. Take advantage of the Aldi Super 6 while you still can – fruits and vegetables for only 69p – as the offer ends tomorrow! 

Check out Westin Gourmet’s weekly deals where you can pick up bargains like 18% off four 8oz Australian 100 Day Ribeye Steaks, down from £29.41 to £24. Westin Gourmet doesn’t just sell meat, so why not sample its French Brie with 32% off 40 servings of 25g, down from £19.76 to £13.48. Collect loyalty points on your purchases when you join The Gourmet Club.  

And remember, before you do any grocery shopping, always be sure to use MySupermarket to compare prices and see where your basket will be cheapest!

Drinks

Don’t miss out on the Marks Spencer January Wine sale, ending soon, where you can get 33% off selected wines.

At Virgin Wines you can get a £40 voucher when you click through Quidco.

VintageWineGifts is offering a £5 discount off any order when you enter code: latour2000 at the checkout. Also, order a deluxe wine box and get a free wine thermometer.

Sign up with Tesco Wine and when you buy a case of wine or champagne get £10 off with voucher code XXHYYF

Lastly, why not give yourself a shock and sign up for a free Unit Calculator from Drinkaware. It shows what your favourite drink is worth in units, calories and cost. Scary!

Treats

Pick up a delicious bargain with Thorntons, such as an end of season selection of chocolates weighing a total of at least 1kg for a mere £10 (RRP around £50!) You might not be able to stomach it all yourself, but the individual boxes could make great gifts.

Restaurant deals

See the table below for current deals and promotions taking place this month at your favourite restaurants.

Restaurant

Deal

When Valid

Need to Know

Las Iguanas

Two for one on main courses.

Valid Sunday to Thursday. Expires 9th February.

Print off voucher here.

GBK

Buy one burger or main course salad and get another for £1.

Valid until 26th February, seven days a week.

Download voucher at Vouchercodes.co.uk

Each purchase gives a donation to Help a London Child.

Pizza Express

Main meals for only £2.50.

Valid every day except Saturdays, until 9th February.

Offer available through Quidco.

Pizza Hut

Kids eat free.

All day, every day until 26th February.

Download voucher here.

Crown Carvery

Get free ice cream with your meal.

Valid Monday to Saturday until 31st January.

Sign up to the newsletter and print voucher.

Yates’s

Get a free chilli con carne when you buy any drink.

Valid until 31st January.

Sign up to get a voucher.

Zizzi

Two main meals for £12.95.

Ends 29th January- be quick!

Simply visit Zizzi Offers for your voucher code. Check specific restaurants for exclusions.

Brewers Fayre

Get £15 off when you spend £50.

Available Saturdays Sundays until 31st January.

None.

Azzurro

Two for one on main courses.

Seven days a week until 31st January.

Print off voucher. Groups of six or more must book in advance.

La Tasca

Buy one get one free tapas.

Available Monday to Friday until 3rd February.

Register to download voucher from website.

All Bar One

Dine out for £5.

Until 29th February, all day every day.

Find your nearest bar and download a voucher. Maximum you and three guests.

Cafe Rouge

Two for one on main meals.

Valid Sunday – Thursday until 31st March (excluding Valentine’s Day).

Get voucher off promotional packs of Finish dishwasher tablets.

The Real Greek

Two people dine for £20, including drinks!

Sunday to Thursday until 29th March.

Download voucher here. Two drinks max.

O’Neill’s

Buy one meal, get one for £1.

Until the end of January.

Some London branches excluded. Check website.

Foodie deals

If you haven’t yet taken advantage of the Evening Standard Offer, where you can eat out at a range of top London restaurants from only £10, make sure you get your booking in.

The offer is still running until the 19th February, but with Valentine’s Day looming on the horizon bookings will go fast! Naturally, most restaurants exclude 14th February from the offer, but why not impress your partner by being both romantic and thrifty and celebrate a day early? See the Evening Standard for a full list of participating restaurants.

Regular deals

See the table below for a list of restaurants and retailers who run deals on a permanent or ongoing basis.

Restaurant/Retailer

Deal

When valid

Need to know

Azzurro

Two for one on main lunch courses.

Seven days a week, 12-3pm.

Fill in your details here for a voucher.

Strada

£6.95 lunch menu.

Monday to Friday, 12–5pm.

Check individual restaurants for participation.

Giraffe

Lunchtime main course drink for £6.95.

Monday to Friday from noon to 5pm.

Bank holidays excluded. Not available at airport branches.

Giraffe

Wake up Wednesdays – get a regular take-away coffee for only 50p.

Every Wednesday before 10.30am.

Subject to availability. Does not apply to airport branches.

Fire Stone

Two pizzas for £12.

Sunday–Weds, 11am–11pm; Thursday 12–4pm and 8pm – 11pm; Friday and Saturday, 12–4pm and 8.30–11pm.

 

Register to receive a voucher. Maximum of six diners.

Fire Stone

£5.95 lunch meal deal.

Available weekdays, 12–4pm.

Must be booked in advance either online or by phone.

Cafe Rouge

Menu Du Soir: Two courses for £10.50.

Monday–Thursday after 5pm.

Can’t be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount.

Garfunkels

Two for £10 breakfasts.

Every day, 8am to 11.30am.

Check availability in your local restaurant.

Coal Grill Bar

£10 off your bill when you join the Coal Club.

 

Sign up here.

Pizza Hut

Happy Hour menu – £6 per person.

Weekdays, 3–5pm.

Main course, side, drink and unlimited salad.

Cafe Giardino

Become a member and get 10% off with every visit.

Ongoing.

Sign up here.

Pizza Express

Two for one movie and pizza for Orange customers, plus free garlic bread.

Every Wednesday.

Must be an Orange customer – view offer here.

Prezzo

Lunch menu: Main course and soft drink only £6.95.

Monday to Friday

Selected restaurants only – check your local Prezzo.

Greene King

Sign up to get two free drinks when you purchase two main meals.

Every day.

Sign up to your local pub to get your voucher.

Domino’s pizza

Buy one pizza, get one free (medium or large).

Tuesdays.

Valid on pizzas for collection or delivery.

All Bar One

Cocktails for £3.95.

From 5pm everyday from Sunday to either Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.

Days depend on individual branches – check your local branch.

Voucher codes

Get 10% off a £20 spend at Hotel Chocolat with code VCVAL10. Also, consider joining The Chocolate Tasting Club, part of the Hotel Chocolat group, where you can try the Introductory Selection for just £6.95 (£11 off the usual price of £17.95). To sweeten the deal, when you join through Quidco you get £5 cashback! 

Get 15% off orders at Moko Chocolates with code DEC15. The site has a great selection of Belgian chocs, truffles and other chocolate-themed gifts. Code valid until 1st February.

Get 10% off consumables at Coffee First with voucher code VAT1010.

Get 5% off orders at Serenata Hampers, filled with treats like wine, champagne, chocolates and cheese. Get your code here.

The website also delivers flowers, plants and provides gift experience days. Give you partner a supercar driving experience, a spa day or – if you aren’t so keen on them – a bungee jump for Valentine’s Day.

Take a look at these ongoing codes for Pizza Hut Delivery – use VCLTENPNY for £10 off when you spend £30, and VCL999DXS to get any size pizza for £9.99 Monday to Thursday only.

Get a healthy box of snacks from Graze.com and you can get your first pack for free using the ongoing code peckish3.

Voucher code promotions tend to be withdrawn quickly. You can use the following websites to track down new voucher codes as and when they come up:

VoucherCodes

HotUKDeals

RestaurantVouchers

MyVoucherCodes

SavaCode

SupermarketVoucherCodes

ShoppingCodes

SupermarketCoupons

Foodie freebies

If you happen to be in training for a marathon, then ‘Like’ Nectar Fuel’s Facebook page and get a free sample of its energy vitamin drink.

Still on the free drink theme, get a free 25ml serving of Bell’s Whiskey with Marston Taverns. Just enter your postcode here, select your nearest pub, fill in your details and they will email you a voucher. Offer ends 31st January. 

And there’s only a few days remaining to take advantage of the Krispy Kreme doughnuts offer – buy a dozen doughnuts and get twelve free! Offer ends on 31st January, so act quick and print out your voucher now to make yourself popular in the office.

More tasty morsels

Browse our free recipes from top chefs

Win a limited edition Kenwood mixer worth £399.99!

Win a box of deli treats from The Good Fork worth £39.50

MasterChef winners – where are they now?

Article source: http://sg.news.yahoo.com/food-deals-28th-january-000000830.html

Almost no one wants to date a homely car. Or to put it another way, ugly cars don’t sell. That’s the brutal, common-sense truth revealed in the 2012 Avoider Study from J.D. Power and Associates.

Of course J.D. Power stated the obvious in a much gentler way. Power kindly noted that exterior styling remained the top reason why buyers avoid purchasing a particular vehicle.

So it’s the sheet metal, stupid. Good looks in the car-selling game have much to say about success or failure.

The Power study, in fact, found that an ugly design is a greater turn-off than:

a) a high purchase price;
b) poor reliability;
c) a lousy interior; and
d) negative ratings and reviews

Apparently we’re more willing to put up with an overpriced, unreliable clunker than endure living with a merely unattractive car.

With the latest “avoider” research in hand, Deals of the Week went scurrying for bargains on what we might call – ah, hem, cough, cough – less than lovely rides. And there it was: the 2012 Chevrolet Impala.

The Impala is not an ugly car. It’s merely the Rick Santorum of mainstream sedans – Santorum being the former U.S. Senator seeking the Republican nomination, he of the bland looks and a love for snug sweater vests and lectures about “family values.”

So the deal: with the Impala, GM Canada has as much as $4,000 in cash discounts on the table, perhaps more, and that money can be combined with whatever dealer discount you’re able to negotiate.

Deal two: the Nissan Sentra. Again, like the Impala, the Sentra is not what anyone sensible person would call “ugly,” but we’ve heard Nissan dealers talk about the Sentra’s looks in, shall we say, less than enthusiastic terms.

Not surprisingly the Sentra has a $2,500 rebate in play for cash purchases. That’s a fair sum on an affordable and completely reliable compact sedan.

Meantime, the Avoider study found that fuel economy was the most influential reason why buyers actually pulled the trigger on a new vehicle purchase – more important than reliability, the deal and exterior styling. The latter three factors had been considered the most important in the previous Avoider study.

In the latest study, the Chevrolet Volt, Nissan Leaf and Toyota Prius captured the most attention from new-vehicle buyers. Interestingly, aside from excellent fuel economy, reliability was cited as a key driver to influence consumer interest in the Prius hybrid.

Sure enough, if you can find a 2011 Prius, Toyota Canada has a $3,000 cash-to-consumer rebate on offer. This deal can be combined with 3.9 per cent financing for up to five years.

And the Volt? In the Avoider study, Volt buyers cited the image the model portrayed as the most prominent reason for purchase, not the deal. But is there money on offer on the $41,545 Volt?

Yes, the Ontario Government has $8,230 for you and the Quebec Government has $7,769. In addition, GM Canada has a $500 Auto Show Bonus available, though in reality it might be worth only $250 because a $250 Dealer Participation Fee is involved in exercising the bonus.

As usual, Deals of the Week obtained pricing information from www.carcostcanada.com, among other sources. Here are the numbers.

2012 Chevrolet Volt— General Motors

2012 Chevrolet Volt

2011 Nissan Sentra

2012 Nissan Sentra CVT 2.0

2012 Chevrolet Impala— General Motors

2012 Chevrolet Impala LS

2011 Toyota Prius: Canada?s most fuel efficient car also has a reputation for durability and reliability. It?s great in crash tests, too.— Toyota

2011 Toyota Prius

Correction: The Ontario and Quebec rebate figures were incorrect in an earlier version of this story, and have been changed in the story above.

Pricing information source: www.carcostcanada.com. Calculations based on Ontario customers. Please note that while the information above is accurate at the time of publication, incentives are given at the discretion of individual dealers, and may be changed or discontinued at any time. Dealer discounts are negotiated with the customer on a case-by-case basis.

Article source: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/new-cars/deals-week/deals-of-the-week-ugly-cars-mean-beautiful-bargains/article2317520/?utm_medium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm_source=Home&utm_content=2317520

CHICAGO – He’s in the middle of a divorce, his brother is about to be sent off to war in Afghanistan and attention from his fight was taken away first by extraordinary interest in the co-main event and then by a group of hackers who exposed Dana White’s personal information on the Internet.

It can’t be easy for Rashad Evans, the former light heavyweight champion who faces unbeaten Phil Davis on Saturday at the sold-out United Center in the main event of UFC on Fox 2.

Evans tried to get a little banter going with Davis in an attempt to draw attention to their bout, which is quickly feeling more like the No. 2 match rather than the headliner, but it largely fell flat. Noting at the final pre-fight news conference that the unbeaten Davis looked like an offspring of entertainer Arsenio Hall and ex-NBA player John Salley elicited a few chuckles, but Evans wasn’t winning the war of words on this day.

Middleweight contender Chael Sonnen, who faces Michael Bisping in the co-main event stole the show early, carrying a UFC belt with him to the news conference at the W Hotel and cracking up several hundred fans who showed up to watch the event in person with a steady stream of rhymes and one-liners.

“This was Anderson Silva’s belt,” Sonnen said, referring to the UFC middleweight champion. “I took it from him like a gangster in the night. If he wants it, he knows where to come and get it.”

Later on Thursday, it was White himself who stole the headlines from Evans, his main event star. Following the news conference, White repeatedly told reporters “I’m not afraid of the Internet.” He called out a group of hackers who’d redirected the URL of UFC.com to UGNazi.com on Sunday in order to protest the UFC’s support of SOPA and PIPA.

SOPA and PIPA are bills designed to protect copyright holders’ rights, and which are extraordinarily unpopular among the public. Opponents of the bill are concerned that it may damage the open nature of the Internet and lead to censorship.

White supports the bills, which he conceded are “not perfect,” because the UFC’s pay-per-view stream is pirated so frequently. But he insisted he wasn’t concerned about the hackers and issued a direct challenge.

“Keeping hacking our site,” White said Thursday following the news conference. “Do it again. Do it tonight.”

They did.

White’s bold statement prompted a person on Twitter to announce that the UGNazi would no longer go after UFC.com, but after White himself. He then responded by posting what were purportedly White’s telephone number, address and social security number on the Internet.

That led to White getting into a long back-and-forth with members of the group and its supporters.

It made for a fascinating day, but it didn’t do much to help Evans, who will earn a shot at the UFC light heavyweight title held by his one-time protege and now chief rival, Jon Jones, should he win on Saturday.

Evans, though, seemed to be dealing with it as well as might be expected. Davis, a four-time All-American and national champion at Penn State, taunted Evans about their respective wrestling pedigrees.

Davis suggested Evans might not be fully prepared for the challenge he’s about to encounter.

“He’s not as good as he thinks he is, and I am better than he thinks I am,” Davis said. “He thinks he’s a better wrestler than me? That’s crazy. I would beat him 100 times out of 100. He was something like .500 in wins and losses in wrestling. I was a champion; he just competed.”

When Evans said Davis won a national championship during a down year and claimed that he was the superior wrestler, Davis’ eyes got large and he shouted into the microphone, “Chicago commission, this man is on drugs!”

Evans laughed and conceded that, despite his bluster, he considers Davis a good guy. Evans has been in several legendary feuds in his time in the UFC, particularly with Tito Ortiz and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, and the one with Jones seems to be bigger than all of them.

Try as he might to create something the last few days, there seems to be no such heat between Evans and Davis. Though he took a few shots at Davis, Evans grinned and said Davis is “so nice and he smiles all the time, so it’s hard to even look mean at him.”

Davis, though, has the wrestling acumen and the athleticism to hang with Evans and destroy his dream of a title fight match with Jones, which would potentially be one of the most lucrative in UFC history.

Joey Beltran, Davis’ training partner, said Davis is hardly overwhelmed by being in the major spotlight for the first time.

“Rashad would be making a big mistake to be thinking Phil’s not prepared for this, and I am sure he is not,” Beltran said. “Phil is a special guy, and I think you’ll see him be at his best in the biggest moments.”

Evans has always come up big in the big moments. He’s 16-1-1 overall and has four wins against UFC light heavyweight champions in his last six fights.

Because of Davis’ wrestling, his length and his athleticism, he’d present a significant challenge for Evans at any time. But with Evans facing a series of personal issues that have to weigh heavily on his mind, the stakes were raised.

Evans wants nothing more than a match with Jones, whom he once was close with and helped train, to prove his superiority.

He’ll have to overcome a lot to do it, but it’s never wise to count Evans out.

“I was blown away by Rashad [at UFC 133, when he stopped Ortiz],” White said. “He looked incredible. When he fights at that level, he’s a tough guy to beat.”

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Our “deals of the day” roundup is a selection of some of the better gadgets, gaming and app deals on the Internet right now — with a few strange odds and ends thrown in for fun. Here’s what’s worth considering today: Discounted HP gear, deals on HDTVs, “Outbreak” on Blu-ray for $8 and more.

Gadgets:

• 15.6″ HP dv6t Quad Edition Core i7-2670QM, 8GB RAM, 750GB HDD, Radeon HD 7690M 2GB, Blu-ray for $775 (Normally $975)
• 15.6″ Dell Inspiron 15R i15RN-2894BK Core i5-2430M, 4GB RAM, 640GB HDD for $550 (Normally $600)
• 15.6″ Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E520 1143-ADU Core i3-2350M, 4GB RAM, 320GB 7200RPM HDD for $480 (Normally $530)
• 14″ Asus U46E-BAL5 Core i5-2410M, 8GB RAM, 750GB HDD (REFURBISHED) for $500 (Normally $530)
• Lenovo Essential H420 7752-2CU Core i3-2120 Desktop, 4GB RAM, 1TB HDD for $450 (Normally $533)
• 27″ Samsung T27A750 3D LED HDTV Monitor for $450 (Normally $600)
• 42″ Hannspree SV42LMUB 1080p 120Hz LED HDTV for $480 (Normally $569)
• 40″ TCL L40FHDM11 1080p LCD HDTV for $330 (Normally $380)
• Kodak M5350 16MP Digital Camera Bundle for $58 (Normally $89)
• Kodak ZI10 PlayTouch Video Camera for $80 (Normally $139)
• Vibe Sound DJ 750 Headphones for $10 (Normally $15)
• 5″ Garmin Nulink 1695 Portable Navigator GPS for $150 (Normally $450)
• 15.6″ Dell Latitude E5520 Core i3-2330M 2.2GHz Dual-core Business Laptop for $479 (Normally $549)
• 15.6″ Dell Vostro 3555 AMD A8-3500M 1.5-2.4GHz Quad-core Laptop w/4GB RAM, 750GB HDD, Radeon HD 6620, Backlit Keyboard + Dell Laptop Bag + Logitech M305 Wireless Mouse for $569 (Normally $874)
• Dell 1250c Color LED Laser-Class Printer for $150 (Normally $199)
• Dell P513W Printer Ink Value Bundle for $120 (Normally $149)
• 70″ Sharp Aquos LC70LE735U Quattron 3D 1080p 240Hz LED LCD HDTV for $2,750 with free shipping (Normally $2,850)
• 65″ Panasonic VIERA TCP65ST30 1080p 3D plasma HDTV for $1,700 with free shipping (Normally $2,000)
• 46″ Sony Bravia KDL-46NX810 1080p 240Hz 3D Edge-Lit LED HDTV w/Wi-Fi for $1,069 (Normally $1,150)

Gaming:

• Turtle Beach Call of Duty: MW3 Ear Force Delta: Limited Edition Programmable Wireless 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset for $220 (Normally $300)
• Xbox 360 Live 12 Month Subscription Instant Online Code for $36 (Normally $50)
• Scene It? Box Office Smash Bundle (Xbox 360) for $15 (Normally $24)

Apps:

• Simply Find It Pro (iOS) for $0 (Normally $3)
• Zombie Samurai HD (iPad) for $0 (Normally $2)
• Skyfire Web Browser (iOS) for $1 (Normally $3)
• Hipstamatic (iOS) for $1 (Normally $2)
• LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 (iOS) for $3 (Normally $5)
• Skyfire Web Browser for iPad (iPad) for $2 (Normally $5)

Miscellaneous odds and ends:

• Outbreak (Blu-ray) for $8 (Normally $11)

Today’s deals were discovered via:

AppBrain, LogicBUY,Gamingaholic, FatWallet, Laptopaholic, 148Apps, SlickDeals, CheapStingyBargains, Dealzon, Brand Name Coupons, GamerHotline, HDTVaholic and Tabletaholic.

Please read the detailed descriptions of each linked offer carefully before buying — msnbc.com is not responsible for the duration or integrity of individual deals.

Want more tech news, silly puns, or amusing links? You’ll get plenty of all three if you keep up with Rosa Golijan, the writer of this post, by following her on Twitter, subscribing to her Facebook posts, or circling her on Google+.

 

Article source: http://gadgetbox.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/27/10252543-deals-of-the-day-hp-hdtvs-and-more

PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–

MEI,
the global provider and thought leader in Trade Promotion Management
(TPM) solutions, concluded a milestone year with the signing of five
additional clients in the fourth quarter, totaling a record-breaking 25
new business wins for 2011. The company increased the number of deals it
closed by 56 percent over 2010 and signed some of America’s number one
brands and category leaders along the way, including Sabra
Dipping Company, Chobani,
Stash
Tea, Blue
Diamond and popchips.
MEI capitalized on the company’s year-end momentum and secured Miami,
Florida-based Lakewood
Juices as its first win of 2012, just weeks into the New
Year.

True to form, MEI was well-positioned at the start of 2011 and made
headlines with the February debut of TradeInsight,
its affordable Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) tool to plan, execute and
analyze trade spend all in one place. TPM best practices among small and
mid-sized Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturers gained traction in
2011, further positioning the intuitive and easy-to-use TradeInsight
software as a low-risk, high-reward solution to homegrown tools. This
shift in the marketplace afforded MEI to achieve steady growth,
especially among CPG companies in the natural and organic space.

In addition to its notable new business deals in the food and beverage
industry, MEI was the first TPM solution provider to launch a mobile
trade promotion management application designed for the iPhone and iPad.
MEI kicked off summer 2011 with the debut of TI
Mobile for TradeInsight. The free app gives
TradeInsight clients 24/7 mobile access to trade promotion data while
traveling or on-the-go. The company then introduced a TradeInsight Alliance
Partner Program in the fall to further educate and extend
its outreach within the CPG industry.

“2011 was a landmark year for us,” says Lorne Schwartz, CEO of MEI. “We
exceeded industry expectations, signed an unprecedented number of new
deals and continued to flex our innovative muscle with the TradeInsight
and TI Mobile launches. The company is well positioned for continued
growth in 2012 with visionary strategies in place that will move trade
promotion management to the next level for our clients. It’s going to be
a phenomenal year for the company.”

MEI plans to continue its trailblazing efforts into 2012 by extending
the functionality of its TradeInsight application with Trade Promotion
Optimization (TPO) capabilities for an all-inclusive trade promotion
management solution. The company will offer a sneak peek of TradeOptimizer,
as well as future strategies and innovations, during the MEI
2012 User Conference which will bring its 70+ clients
from across the U.S. and Canada together May 14-16 in Cleveland, Ohio,
at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

About TradeInsight

TradeInsight, a global provider and thought leader in Trade Promotion
Management (TPM) solutions, offers the only TPM software application in
the marketplace that provides visibility of spending from the warehouse
dock to the consumer. Founded in 1983, the company gives Consumer
Packaged Goods manufacturers the power to integrate TPM into existing
sales and marketing accounting systems to better track trade spend
performance across the entire supply chain. TradeInsight’s low-cost
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) application can be deployed in a matter of
weeks not months with no upfront fees and a proven return on investment
within the first year. To learn how to sell more and spend smarter,
visit www.TradeInsight.com,
call 800-463-6634 or browse TradeInsight’s online
resource library of whitepapers, webinars and industry-related
articles. Connect with TradeInsight on LinkedIn,
follow the company on Twitter
and become a fan on Facebook.

MEI
Jamie Maier, 412-925-8082
jmaier@tradeinsight.com

Article source: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/25-deals-launch-tradeinsight-makes-135300131.html

Nikon

Our “deals of the day” roundup is a selection of some of the better gadgets, gaming and app deals on the Internet right now — with a few strange odds and ends thrown in for fun. Here’s what’s worth considering today: A Nikon Coolpix camera for $115, discounted computers, deals on headphones and more.

Gadgets:

• 17.3″ Toshiba Qosmio X775-Q7380 Core i5-2430M 2.4GHz Laptop w/6GB RAM, 640GB HDD 1.5GB GeForce GTX 560M for $950 (Normally $1,049)
• 17.3″ Dell Vostro 3750 Core i7-2670QM 2.2GHz Quad-core Laptop w/4GB RAM, 750GB HDD, 1GB GeForce GT 525M, Backlit Keyboard Windows 7 Pro for $874 (Normally $999)
• 14″ Lenovo Z470 10224QU Core i5-2430M, 6GB RAM, 500GB HDD for $579 (Normally $849)
• 20″ Lenovo C325 30952AU All-in-one Desktop, AMD E450, 6GB RAM, 1TB HDD, Radeon HD 6310 for $479 (Normally $689)
• 65″ Panasonic Viera TC-P65ST30 3D Plasma HDTV for $1,700 (Normally $1,901)
• 55″ Haier LE55B1381 1080p LED HDTV for $900 (Normally $1,271)
• 32″ Toshiba 32TL515U 1080p 3D LED HDTV for $480 (Normally $649)
• 32″ Sceptre E325BV-HD LED HDTV for $230 (Normally $329)
• 19″ Curtis LEDVD1975A LED HDTV with Built-in DVD Player for $120 (Normally $128)
• Energy RC-Micro 5 Pack Home Theater System for $150 (Normally $400)
• Pioneer VSX-521-K 3D Ready Receiver for $138 (Normally $180)
• Nikon Coolpix S5100 12MP Digital Camera for $115 (Normally $144)
• Samsung PL120 14MP Digital Camera for $88 (Normally $115)
• Sennheiser CX 485 Headphones for $20 (Normally $32)
• MEElectronics M9 In-Ear Headphones for $10 (Normally $15)
• 15.6″ Lenovo G575 (43834NU) AMD Fusion E450 1.65GHz Dual-core Laptop w/4GB RAM, 500GB HDD for $399 (Normally $549)
• 11.6″ HP Pavilion dm1-4050us Core i3-2367M 1.4GHz Dual-core Ultra-thin Laptop w/4GB RAM, 500GB HDD + External DVD Burner for $525 (Normally $649)
• 27″ ViewSonic VX2753MH-LED 1080p 1ms LED-backlit LCD Monitor w/dual HDMI inputs for $390 (Normally $359)
• 24″ Viewsonic VA2431wm 1080p 5ms Anti-glare LCD Monitor w/built-in speakers 3-year warranty for $150 (Normally $179)
• 10″ Acer Iconia Tab A501-10S16u NVIDIA Tegra 250 1GHz Dual-core 16GB Android 3.0 Tablet + 500GB Seagate Golex Satellite Wireless HDD for $430 (Normally $649)
• Dell Vostro 260 Core i5-2400 3.1GHz Quad-core Mini Tower w/3GB RAM, 500GB HDD 24″ Viewsonic VA2431WM 1080p LCD Monitor for $599 (Normally $779)
• Dell Vostro 260 Core i5-2400 3.1GHz Quad-core Mini Tower w/3GB RAM, 500GB HDD Windows 7 Professional for $449 (Normally $509)
• 55″ Philips 55PFL5706/F7 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV for $950 (Normally $1,020)
• Yamaha YSP-3050 Digital Sound Projector for $510 (Normally $800)

Gaming:

• Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion XL (PS3) for $29 (Normally $38)
• Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion XL (Xbox 360) for $28 (Normally $37)
• Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion XL (Wii) for $23 (Normally $28)
• God of War III (PS3) for $16 (Normally $25)
• Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Game of The Year Edition (PS3) for $16 (Normally $20)
• Resistance 2 (PS3) for $16 (Normally $20)

Apps:

• Reversi (Android) for $0 (Normally $0.99)
• Destructis (iPhone) for $0 (Normally $1.99)

Miscellaneous odds and ends:

• Eraser/Collateral Damage Double Feature (Blu-ray) for $8 (Normally $12)

Today’s deals were discovered via:

AppBrain, LogicBUY,Gamingaholic, FatWallet, Laptopaholic, 148Apps, SlickDeals, CheapStingyBargains, Dealzon, Brand Name Coupons, GamerHotline, HDTVaholic and Tabletaholic.

Please read the detailed descriptions of each linked offer carefully before buying — msnbc.com is not responsible for the duration or integrity of individual deals.

Want more tech news, silly puns, or amusing links? You’ll get plenty of all three if you keep up with Rosa Golijan, the writer of this post, by following her on Twitter, subscribing to her Facebook posts, or circling her on Google+.

 

 

Article source: http://gadgetbox.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/26/10243926-deals-of-the-day-cameras-computers-and-more

One of the hottest segments on “Good Morning America” has been our weekly offering of exclusive Deals and Steals, just for our viewers.

Since Super Bowl Sunday is just ten days away and more than 20 million people are expected to attend Super Bowl parties this year, we’re bringing you deep discounts on game day essentials for your Super Bowl party. All of our deals — food, gear for fans, and more — are guaranteed to be delivered in time for the big game!

First, the fine print:

1. Use the promo codes and links provided below only on the dates listed to receive the savings.

2. All deals available only while supplies last. No back orders or rain checks unless specified by the retailer.

3. Exclusive deals are applicable only to the items specified below. The savings are not applicable to other items on each site.

4. Deals cannot be combined with other coupons and offers.

5. Contact retailers directly for any questions about products, pricing and delivery before ordering online.

6. You might experience temporary technical issues because of the high volume of traffic. Thanks for your patience.

To suggest an exclusive deal for my consideration, connect with me directly at Facebook.com/Tory. If you have any trouble accessing a deal, you’re welcome to email me directly through sparkandhustle.com/tv. I will answer you the same day.

Franklin Sports: NFL Deluxe Uniform Set w/ Shoulder Pads for kids

Original: $50

GMA Exclusive Discount: $25

50% savings on kids uniforms for all NFL teams

Valid: 1/26/12

http://gma.franklinsportsgear.com/ (no promo code needed when using this exclusive link)

Franklin Sports: Official Junior Grip Rite Football, Tee and Pump Flag Football Set

Original: $20

GMA Exclusive Discount: $10

50% savings on Grip Rite Football, Tee and Pump; 5 vs 5 Flag Football set

Valid: 1/26/12

http://gma.franklinsportsgear.com/ (no promo code needed when using this exclusive link)

Franklin Sports: NFL Fan Face Masks

Original: $20

GMA Exclusive Discount: $10

50% savings on NFL team masks

Valid: 1/26/12

http://gma.franklinsportsgear.com/ (no promo code needed when using this exclusive link)

Suit up the kids (sizes S and M only) with Franklin’s Deluxe NFL Uniform Set. Kids will look like pros wearing the jersey, pants and helmet of their favorite team. (Please note: these uniform sets are not intended for contact play.) Use Franklin’s NFL Fan Face to leave the paint behind. Constructed of soft PVC, the Fan Face transforms the most innocent face into a mega fan! Additional options in this deal include footballs and flag football games. Shipping is $5.

BARNESANDNOBLE.COM: Deni 3 Quart and 1 Quart Fryers

Original: $50 – $100

GMA Exclusive Discount: $19 – $40

60%-62% savings on deep fryers

Valid: 1/26/12

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/GMA (no promo code needed when using this exclusive link)

Instead of ordering in, consider making some of the most popular fried Super Bowl foods right at home. The Deni 3 Qt Fryer with Glass Sides is great for homemade chicken wings, chicken fingers, and more. The Deni 1 Qt Round Snack Fryer is perfect for quick snacks and small portions. Compact design allows for easy storage. Both fryers feature a cool touch handle and odor-eliminating filter. Ready indicator light turns off when oil reaches perfect frying temperature. Shipping for the 1 qt fryer is $10 and shipping for the 3 qt fryer is $17.

Recipe: Emeril’s Super Bowl Spiked Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dip and Celery Sticks, Emeril’s Chili con Queso with Homemade Corn Tortilla Chips

Frank and Teressa’s Original Anchor Bar Restaurant: Wing Sauce

Original: $5 – $58

GMA Exclusive Deal: $2.50 – $29

50% savings on a variety of wing sauces and packs

Valid: 1/26/12

http://www.anchorbar.com/catalog/sauces/ (enter promo code GMA)

Get the real deal in Buffalo wings sauce from the Original Buffalo Anchor Bar, which is where wings began in 1964. An American Icon, the Anchor Bar Restaurant and Anchor Bar Sauces are winners of numerous prestigious national and international awards for quality, excellence, flavor and originality, including the James Beard Award. Anchor Bar serves over 2,000 pounds of wings every day. On Super Bowl Sunday they anticipate serving 20,000 lbs. Shipping is $8.99.

Abe’s Market: Super Bowl Snacks

Original: $10 – $38

GMA Exclusive Deal: $5 – $19

50% savings on natural snacks

Valid: 1/26/12

http://www.abesmarket.com/GMA (no promo code needed when using this exclusive link)

Abe’s Market offers an extensive selection of natural, organic and eco-friendly goods on the web. The site shares the stories behind its products and the people who make them – and brings back the essence of what people loved about their corner store. All of the featured Super Bowl snacks from Abe’s Market are all natural: condiments, mixes, party dips, chips, popcorn, pickles, peppers, desserts and spices. Shipping is $3.99, and free shipping on all orders over $49.

Thirty-One Gifts: Picnic Thermal Tote, Market Thermal Tote, Large Utility Tote

Original: $30 – $42

GMA Exclusive Deal: $15 – $21

50% savings on thermal totes

Valid: 1/26/12

http://www.thirtyonedeals.com (no promo code needed when using this exclusive link)

Carry beverages, dips, chips and special dishes to the Super Bowl party. Included in this deal is a Picnic Thermal total that holds up to three, 2 liter bottles of soda or two six packs. The Thermal protective lining is great to carry hot or cold food and keep the food at the perfect temperature. The Market Thermal Tote can be used to carry 36 cans or even that hot cheese deep or wings. The Large Utility Tote is a great carry-all for just about anything. Shipping is approximately $5.

180s: Ear Warmers and Gloves

Original: $30 – $45

GMA Exclusive Deal: $15 – $22.50

50% savings on ear warmers and gloves

Valid: 1/26/12 thru 1/27/12

http://www.180s.com/gma (enter promo code GMA)

These behind-the-head ear warmers have soft fleece for the shell and lining for comfort and functionality. The gloves feature 180s innovative Tech Touch technology that allows the use of touch screen devices without removing your gloves. These versatile gloves are perfect for tailgating if you are going to the big game. Free shipping!

Good Cook by Bradshaw International: Party Cookware/Bakeware

Original: $3 – $35

GMA Exclusive Deal: $1.50 – $17.50

50% savings on trays, pans, carriers, bowls, etc.

Valid: 1/26/12

http://www.goodcook.com/gma (enter promo code GMA)

All of your party preparation essentials are included right here in this deal. A 7 quart Plastic Party Bowl, Bake Take and Serve Cupcake Carrier, Bake Take and Serve Covered Cake Pan, Large Plastic Salsa Dish, 24 Cup Cupcake Tray with Cover and a Ceramic 1.5qt Red Casserole with Cover. Easily transferrable, leave right from your kitchen to your friends’. Shipping is free on orders of $40 or more.

If you have any problems accessing a deal or you’d like to suggest one for future consideration, email me directly through sparkandhustle.com/tv. I can’t respond to your message board comments below, but I’ll respond if you email me directly.

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Article source: http://news.yahoo.com/gma-deals-steals-super-bowl-party-essentials-181254666--abc-news.html

One of the hottest segments on “Good Morning America” has been our weekly offering of exclusive Deals and Steals, just for our viewers.

Since Super Bowl Sunday is just ten days away and more than 20 million people are expected to attend Super Bowl parties this year, we’re bringing you deep discounts on game day essentials for your Super Bowl party. All of our deals — food, gear for fans, and more — are guaranteed to be delivered in time for the big game!

First, the fine print:

1. Use the promo codes and links provided below only on the dates listed to receive the savings.

2. All deals available only while supplies last. No back orders or rain checks unless specified by the retailer.

3. Exclusive deals are applicable only to the items specified below. The savings are not applicable to other items on each site.

4. Deals cannot be combined with other coupons and offers.

5. Contact retailers directly for any questions about products, pricing and delivery before ordering online.

6. You might experience temporary technical issues because of the high volume of traffic. Thanks for your patience.

To suggest an exclusive deal for my consideration, connect with me directly at Facebook.com/Tory. If you have any trouble accessing a deal, you’re welcome to email me directly through sparkandhustle.com/tv. I will answer you the same day.

Franklin Sports: NFL Deluxe Uniform Set w/ Shoulder Pads for kids

Original: $50

GMA Exclusive Discount: $25

50% savings on kids uniforms for all NFL teams

Valid: 1/26/12

http://gma.franklinsportsgear.com/ (no promo code needed when using this exclusive link)

Franklin Sports: Official Junior Grip Rite Football, Tee and Pump Flag Football Set

Original: $20

GMA Exclusive Discount: $10

50% savings on Grip Rite Football, Tee and Pump; 5 vs 5 Flag Football set

Valid: 1/26/12

http://gma.franklinsportsgear.com/ (no promo code needed when using this exclusive link)

Franklin Sports: NFL Fan Face Masks

Original: $20

GMA Exclusive Discount: $10

50% savings on NFL team masks

Valid: 1/26/12

http://gma.franklinsportsgear.com/ (no promo code needed when using this exclusive link)

Suit up the kids (sizes S and M only) with Franklin’s Deluxe NFL Uniform Set. Kids will look like pros wearing the jersey, pants and helmet of their favorite team. (Please note: these uniform sets are not intended for contact play.) Use Franklin’s NFL Fan Face to leave the paint behind. Constructed of soft PVC, the Fan Face transforms the most innocent face into a mega fan! Additional options in this deal include footballs and flag football games. Shipping is $5.

BARNESANDNOBLE.COM: Deni 3 Quart and 1 Quart Fryers

Original: $50 – $100

GMA Exclusive Discount: $19 – $40

60%-62% savings on deep fryers

Valid: 1/26/12

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/GMA (no promo code needed when using this exclusive link)

Instead of ordering in, consider making some of the most popular fried Super Bowl foods right at home. The Deni 3 Qt Fryer with Glass Sides is great for homemade chicken wings, chicken fingers, and more. The Deni 1 Qt Round Snack Fryer is perfect for quick snacks and small portions. Compact design allows for easy storage. Both fryers feature a cool touch handle and odor-eliminating filter. Ready indicator light turns off when oil reaches perfect frying temperature. Shipping for the 1 qt fryer is $10 and shipping for the 3 qt fryer is $17.

Recipe: Emeril’s Super Bowl Spiked Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dip and Celery Sticks, Emeril’s Chili con Queso with Homemade Corn Tortilla Chips

Frank and Teressa’s Original Anchor Bar Restaurant: Wing Sauce

Original: $5 – $58

GMA Exclusive Deal: $2.50 – $29

50% savings on a variety of wing sauces and packs

Valid: 1/26/12

http://www.anchorbar.com/catalog/sauces/ (enter promo code GMA)

The site is experiencing technical delays. Please be patient and it will be restored soon.

Get the real deal in Buffalo wings sauce from the Original Buffalo Anchor Bar, which is where wings began in 1964. An American Icon, the Anchor Bar Restaurant and Anchor Bar Sauces are winners of numerous prestigious national and international awards for quality, excellence, flavor and originality, including the James Beard Award. Anchor Bar serves over 2,000 pounds of wings every day. On Super Bowl Sunday they anticipate serving 20,000 lbs. Shipping is $8.99.

Abe’s Market: Super Bowl Snacks

Original: $10 – $38

GMA Exclusive Deal: $5 – $19

50% savings on natural snacks

Valid: 1/26/12

http://www.abesmarket.com/GMA (no promo code needed when using this exclusive link)

Abe’s Market offers an extensive selection of natural, organic and eco-friendly goods on the web. The site shares the stories behind its products and the people who make them – and brings back the essence of what people loved about their corner store. All of the featured Super Bowl snacks from Abe’s Market are all natural: condiments, mixes, party dips, chips, popcorn, pickles, peppers, desserts and spices. Shipping is $3.99, and free shipping on all orders over $49.

Thirty-One Gifts: Picnic Thermal Tote, Market Thermal Tote, Large Utility Tote

Original: $30 – $42

GMA Exclusive Deal: $15 – $21

50% savings on thermal totes

Valid: 1/26/12

http://www.thirtyonedeals.com (no promo code needed when using this exclusive link)

Carry beverages, dips, chips and special dishes to the Super Bowl party. Included in this deal is a Picnic Thermal total that holds up to three, 2 liter bottles of soda or two six packs. The Thermal protective lining is great to carry hot or cold food and keep the food at the perfect temperature. The Market Thermal Tote can be used to carry 36 cans or even that hot cheese deep or wings. The Large Utility Tote is a great carry-all for just about anything. Shipping is approximately $5.

Article source: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/gma-deals-super-bowl-party-essentials/story?id=15440194