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Plastic Bag Debate Continues Tonight

The debate over the use of plastic shopping bags in Austin will continue during a forum at City Hall on Monday.

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Plastic Bag Debate Continues Tonight

Akoo TV Expands Across Nation’s Largest Shopping Malls

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Akoo TV, the largest, Nielsen-measured out-of-home television network, announced its expansion across the nation’s premier shopping malls. Akoo TV now is available at 165 malls in 60 top markets.

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Nearly Half of Adults Have Used In-Store Coupons or Online Promotional Codes When Holiday Shopping This Season

AUSTIN, Texas & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Survey shows majority of shoppers still have a fair amount of holiday shopping to do.

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Nearly Half of Adults Have Used In-Store Coupons or Online Promotional Codes When Holiday Shopping This Season

Austin economist claims consumer spending is affecting holiday economy

OPEC making some big decisions that could affect crude oil prices. Plus, is Europe’s debt crisis continuing? And holiday shopping is at its peak.

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Austin students get the chance to "shop with a cop"

Fifty Austin police officers, members of Amigos en Azul, took them holiday shopping at the Capital Plaza Target in Central Austin.

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Austin students get the chance to "shop with a cop"

Eliza Page celebrates seven years with surprise city proclamation

It’s never too late to make a stylish impression. The Goods delivers the scoop on the latest frocks, new products, shopping and style events.

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Eliza Page celebrates seven years with surprise city proclamation

Panda, Ladybug, or Monkey 4-in-1 BlanKid Buddies from Cabeau (Up to 53%). Valid in Contiguous U.S. Only.

What You Get For $15, you get one panda, ladybug, or monkey BlanKid Buddy from Cabeau (a $29.99 value). For $29, you get any combination of two BlanKid Buddies (a $59.98 value). For $42, you get any combination of three BlanKid Buddies (an $89.97 value). Extra $5 shipping fee for each BlanKid Buddy ordered. To get this deal, use the buy button on this page. Overview Cabeau’s versatile, machine-washable, animal-inspired BlanKid Buddy backpack performs quadruple duty as a bag, travel pillow, blanket, and tangible imaginary friend. In backpack mode , kids stow toys and more inside a removable water-repellent inner pouch, quick-access outer pocket, and wrinkle-free garment bag primed for preserving freshly pressed mini tuxedos. In transit, tuckered-out tykes can slumber under the plush blanket, keeping coverage secure with a Velcro-fastened travel pillow. Features Panda, ladybug, and monkey shapes 30″x15″ blanket for kids aged 3–8 Travel pillow for crick-free car naps Velcro fasteners for secure fit and easy removal Outer pouch for quick access to stowaway frogs Water-repellent inner pouch Machine washable Click here for more information How to Get Your Goods Step 1. Purchase your Groupon using the buy button on this page. Step 2. Locate your redemption code, which differs from the Groupon number and can be found in the center of the voucher. The voucher is viewable in the mobile app or by going to My Groupons and clicking the print link. Step 3. Visit the product page and select your chosen number of BlanKid Buddies as specified on your Groupon and BlanKid colors and select ‘Add to Cart.’ Step 4. In the shopping cart, enter the redemption code located in the center of your Groupon into the ‘Discount Codes’ field and select ‘Apply Coupon’ then proceed through checkout. Step 5. Enjoy! Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Archaeology What year did humans evolve flesh? Read more…

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Panda, Ladybug, or Monkey 4-in-1 BlanKid Buddies from Cabeau (Up to 53%). Valid in Contiguous U.S. Only.

More Than 70% Increase in Same-Store Merchant Sales Driven by Coupon Seekers From Thanksgiving Through Cyber Monday

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RetailMeNot.com announces updated information showing metrics that measure online retail performance and consumer purchase behaviors during the start of the 2011 holiday shopping season.

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More Than 70% Increase in Same-Store Merchant Sales Driven by Coupon Seekers From Thanksgiving Through Cyber Monday

Chase Paymentech Cyber Holiday Pulse Index Shows Record Online Shopping Volume over Black Friday and Cyber Monday

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Chase Paymentech, a leading merchant acquirer and payment processor, today announced season to date results from the Cyber Holiday Pulse Index, including Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The Pulse Index provides an inside look at consumer online shopping trends for these key shopping days and throughout the holiday shopping season. For the holiday weekend including Black Friday, the Pulse Index, which tracks sales and transactions for 50 top e-retailers, indicated a 24 per

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Clock Radio from Sharper Image

What You Get $19 for an EC-B130 AM/FM Clock Radio with Time and Weather Butler and Wireless Outdoor Weather Sensor from The Sharper Image (a $49.99 value). Shipping is an additional $5.95. To get this deal, use the buy button at the top of the page. Overview The Sharper Image’s stylish EC-B130 AM/FM Clock Radio nudges sleepers awake with a built-in “butler” that announces the date, time, market price of friendship, and outdoor temperature each morning. Twin 3-inch speakers rouse somnolent owners with radio hits or personal playlists piped into the device via the audio-in port. The display’s large, bright font is easy to read in any darkened room, ensuring that all sleep walks to work remain pleasant and punctual. Features Stylish design Large, bright display face Announces date, time, and outdoor temperature Twin 3-inch speakers for louder breakfasts in bed Audio-in port for playing music from other devices Automatic reset after power failure Click here for more information How to Get Your Goods Step 1. Purchase your Groupon using the buy button at the top of the page. Step 2. Locate your redemption code, which differs from the Groupon number and can be found in the center of the voucher. The voucher is viewable in the mobile app or by going to My Groupons and clicking the print link. Step 3. Visit the redemption page and select ‘Add to Cart.’ Step 4. In the shopping cart, enter the redemption code located in the center of your Groupon into the ‘Coupon Code’ field and then select ‘Apply Coupon’ and proceed through checkout. Step 5. Enjoy! Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Ice-Cream Flavors Which common ice-cream flavor is deliciously deadly? Read more…

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