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noreply@blogger.com (Awell eighteen's) — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:38:00 -0700

The NRF reports that 33% of Americans say they're "definitely" braving the crowded retailers after Thanksgiving this year, up from 27% in 2010. Last year's Black Friday raked in $45 million for retailers nationwide with more than 212 million shoppers hitting stores.

According to an American Express Holiday survey of more than 2,000 Americans, shoppers plan to spend an average of $121 more this Black Friday than last; 34% of shoppers plan to have all their holiday gift buying done by the end of the day.

The expected record-breaking crowds means shoppers will need to be more savvy to snag bargains before they're gone. We checked in with experts to locate the best deals, what stores to spend the most time in, and just how early you'll have to rise if you want your stockings filled before December.

Best Bargains and Earliest Sales

"Make Macy's (M - News), Target (TGT - News) and Toys "R" Us your go-to stores for most of your holiday shopping," says Gifts.com's Editor in Chief, Dana Holmes.

According to Mike Griffith of CheapSally.com, a bargain-hunting site, national retailers including The Limited, Ann Taylor, The Body Shop and Tommy Hilfiger have all offered Black Friday sales in the past that vary between 30-50% off any purchase, and he expects the same discounts this year.

Microsoft memperkenalkan Logo Baru

noreply@blogger.com (Awell eighteen's) — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 03:38:00 -0700

Microsoft memperkenalkan Logo Baru - Perusahaan perangkat lunak (software) Microsoft secara resmi mengubah logo perusahaannya, Kamis (23/8/2012). Ini adalah pergantian logo kelima sepanjang sejarah perusahaan Microsoft yang berdiri sejak 1975 di Amerika Serikat.

Urusan logo tidak hanya berkaitan dengan visi, misi & brand, tapi yang paling repot (kalau tidak bisa dibilang menyebalkan) adalah juga berkaitan dengan selera. Reaksi di timeline Twitter seputar logo baru Microsoft ini tentu saja beragam. Tapi kalau boleh beropini, saya pribadi menyenangi konsep logo yang baru ini… dengan catatan: sebelumnya terlebih dahulu mencicipi Metro UI (baik di Windows 8 maupun Windows Phone) dan meluangkan waktu sebentar menonton klip singkat ini untuk mencoba memahami & menebak arah konsep brand baru Microsoft secara general:

Pertanyaan berikutnya adalah: kotak kuning bakal merepresentasikan apa hayo? kuning? Masih menjadi misteri, mungkin saja ada sesuatu yang ditawarkan.

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Microsoft memperkenalkan Logo Baru