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		<title>Get A Coupon For A Free Quiznos Sub</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 03:16:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Quizno&#8217;s is giving away one million free subs by just registering with your name and email address at the link below. You will be emailed your coupon to print: Quiznos Million Sub Giveaway The coupon reads: &#8220;This online certificate entitles you to: ONE FREE SUB, Free Small Signature Sub or Small Every Day Value Sub&#8221; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float:right;border:solid 1px silver;padding:5px;margin-left:10px;"  src="http://www.thefinancejourney.com/wp-content/images/quiznos.png" alt="sub" />Quizno&#8217;s is giving away one million free subs by just registering with your name and email address at the link below.  You will be emailed your coupon to print:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.millionsubs.com/Reg.php"><strong>Quiznos Million Sub Giveaway</strong></a></p>
<p>The coupon reads:</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;This online certificate entitles you to: ONE FREE SUB, Free Small Signature Sub or Small Every Day Value Sub&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p>It also says &#8220;<em>Valid only at participating locations</em>&#8221; and some people have reported that their location is not accepting there, so you may want to call ahead.</p>
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		<title>70% Off Restaurant.com Gift Certificates</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:27:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[From February 16th through February 19th, discount gift certificate website Restaurant.com is offering 70% off their regular prices. $25 certificates which normally sell for $10, are now just $3. Be sure to check the fine print on the gift certificates for each particular restaurant you are interested in. Some of them include minimum purchase amounts, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float:left;border:solid 1px silver;padding:5px;margin-right:10px;"  src="http://www.thefinancejourney.com/wp-content/images/restaurant-com-logo.gif" alt="restaurant" />From February 16th through February 19th, discount gift certificate website Restaurant.com is offering 70% off their regular prices.  $25 certificates which normally sell for $10, are now just <strong>$3</strong>.</p>
<p>Be sure to check the fine print on the gift certificates for each particular restaurant you are interested in.  Some of them include minimum purchase amounts, exclude other coupons, and are only valid on weekdays.</p>
<p>The code is <strong>PREZ</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.restaurant.com"><strong>Restaurant.com</strong></a></p>
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		<title>Download TurboTax Business 2008 for FREE</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:46:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For a limited time, Intuit is offering their TurboTax Business software via download for FREE. This software normally costs $109.95. This version of TurboTax is for your business taxes &#8211; so great if you have a corporation, partnership, or LLC (note: this is not for your personal taxes). It also says it includes a free [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float:left;border:solid 1px silver;padding:5px;margin-right:10px;"  src="http://www.thefinancejourney.com/wp-content/images/business-left1.png" alt="turbotax" />For a limited time, Intuit is offering their TurboTax Business software via download for FREE.  This software normally costs $109.95.</p>
<p>This version of TurboTax is for your business taxes &#8211; so great if you have a corporation, partnership, or LLC (note:  this is not for your personal taxes).  It also says it includes a free E-File with the software.  This is for the Federal version only, if you need to do a state return you are on your own for that (or you can pony up $50 for the TurboTax Business State).</p>
<p>You have to register on their site below to download it.  I downloaded and installed it myself this morning and it was pretty painless.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.turbotax.com/lp/ty08/ppc/ttb-learn-more-biz-free.jsp?priorityCode=4516000000">Download TurboTax Business FREE</a></p>
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		<title>Upcoming Friends and Family Sales At Sears and Staples</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 17:35:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are a few &#8220;Friends and Family&#8221; sales coming up some stores that I thought may be of interest. Typically these sales involve a % off or sales on certain items if you have a printout of the invitation. SearsSunday March 30th, 6-9pm 10% off almost everything in the store. All Kenmore Appliances will be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are a few &#8220;Friends and Family&#8221; sales coming up some stores that I thought may be of interest.  Typically these sales involve a % off or sales on certain items if you have a printout of the invitation.</p>
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<p><img style="float:right;border:solid 1px silver;padding:5px;margin-left:10px;"  src="http://www.thefinancejourney.com/wp-content/images/sears_logo.gif"><strong>Sears</strong><br />Sunday March 30th, 6-9pm</p>
<p>10% off almost everything in the store.  All Kenmore Appliances will be 20% off along with an extra 10% vip savings so <em>28% off total</em>.</p>
<p>For more information just visit <a href="http://www.sears.com/vip">www.sears.com/vip</a> and click on the link that says &#8220;View all specials&#8221;.</p>
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<p><img style="float:right;border:solid 1px silver;padding:5px;margin-left:10px;"  src="http://www.thefinancejourney.com/wp-content/images/staples.gif"><strong>Staples</strong><br />April 20-26, 2008</p>
<p>Save 12% on almost everything. Offer valid on in-store purchases only. Excludes personal computers, laptops, gift cards, phone cards and<br />
postage stamps.</p>
<p>You can check <a href="http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=92212&#038;t=780471">this Slickdeals thread</a> for the 12% customer appreciation PDF and more thoughts on the sale.</p>
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		<title>Update On Free MS Vista From The Windows Feedback Program</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:23:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I had posted before about the Windows Feedback Program where you could sign up with Microsoft to install tracking software on your computer. Unfortunately the offer is not open to new participants but I was able to get in as hopefully were a few other people who read us. Well, I received an email from [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float:left;border:solid 1px silver;padding:5px;margin-right:10px;"  src="http://www.thefinancejourney.com/wp-content/images/windows_vista_box.jpg">I had posted before about the <a href="http://www.thefinancejourney.com/deals-and-steals/get-a-free-copy-of-windows-vista-or-office-2007-with-your-feedback/">Windows Feedback Program</a> where you could sign up with Microsoft to install tracking software on your computer.  Unfortunately the offer is not open to new participants but I was able to get in as hopefully were a few other people who read us.</p>
<p>Well, I received an email from Microsoft today with some good news:</p>
<p><em>&quot;This message is to notify you that your 3 months participation term has completed, and we are getting ready to ship your product.  Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.  You will receive another email from us when shipments have gone out.&quot;</em></p>
<p>Microsoft is typically very generous with their products and does give out a lot of freebies if you keep an eye out.  There have been rumors they are giving out free copies at the <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/heroeshappenhere/register/default.mspx">Microsoft Windows 2008 Launch Events</a> if you missed out on this deal and want to give it a shot.</p>
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		<title>Starbucks To Offer Free Coffee &#8211; March 15th 10am to Noon</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2008 22:10:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For all you coffee loving folks out there, Starbucks is set once again to offer free coffee to customers on Saturday March 15th 2008 from 10am to 12pm. A great way to cut down on your latte factor (for a day at least). Here is the breakdown from past events: Starbucks will host its Starbucks [...]]]></description>
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For all you coffee loving folks out there, <a href="http://www.starbucks.com">Starbucks</a> is set once again to offer free coffee to customers on Saturday March 15th 2008 from 10am to 12pm.  A great way to cut down on your latte factor (for a day at least).</p>
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<p>Here is the breakdown from past events:</p>
<blockquote><p>Starbucks will host its Starbucks Coffee Break, inviting customers across the country to enjoy a complimentary cup of freshly brewed coffee. In stores and on street corners, from insulated brewing equipment and giant coffee backpacks, partners (employees) will pour tall (12-ounce) cups of coffee to surprise customers and delight commuters.</p></blockquote>
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		<title>A Dozen Roses The Cheap &#8211; $5.98 at Aldi&#8217;s</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:03:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Get your sweetie some flowers this Valentines Day without breaking the bank. Aldis stores are having the same deal posted here last year. A dozen roses will only set you back $5.98 (or $2.99 per 6). However if you want the long stem variety those will set you back $16.99. They also have an assorted [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float:right;border:solid 1px silver;padding:5px;margin-left:10px;"  src="http://www.thefinancejourney.com/wp-content/images/roses_1.jpg">Get your sweetie some flowers this Valentines Day without breaking the bank.  Aldis stores are having the same deal posted here <a href="http://www.thefinancejourney.com/personal-finance/598-roses-at-aldis-for-your-sweetheart/">last year</a>.  A dozen roses will only set you back $5.98 (or $2.99 per 6).  However if you want the long stem variety those will set you back $16.99.</p>
<p>They also have an assorted flower bunch of 8-9 flowers for 2.99.  This is actually what I got my wife last year as they looked really nice.  I think you would be surprised with the quality of Aldis flowers, especially when considering everywhere else is going to be picked over and doubling their prices.</p>
<p>The scan of the advertisement for this week is below.</p>
<p align="center"><img src="http://www.thefinancejourney.com/wp-content/images/aldisFeb2008.jpg" alt="Scan" /></p>
<p><a href="http://www.aldifoods.com/us/html/service/store_locator_ENU_HTML.htm"><strong>Aldi&#8217;s Store Locator</strong></a><br />
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		<title>Cheap Steaks In Las Vegas</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:16:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eating out can be hard on your budget while on vacation. I recently traveled to Las Vegas and stopped at a few cheap restaurants along the way on the strip. With the takeover of the corporate supercasino the days of $3.99 buffets seem to be gone, however you can still find quite a few good [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float:right;border:solid 1px silver;padding:5px;margin-left:10px;"  src="http://www.thefinancejourney.com/wp-content/images/lasvegas.jpg">Eating out can be hard on your budget while on vacation.  I recently traveled to Las Vegas and stopped at a few cheap restaurants along the way on the strip.  With the takeover of the corporate supercasino the days of $3.99 buffets seem to be gone, however you can still find quite a few good deals if you try.</p>
<p><strong>Cheap Steaks</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.ellisislandcasino.com/">Ellis Island Casino &#038; Brewery</a> &#8211; This is a place where the locals hang.  The restaurant here offers a $6.99 steak special that comes with a salad, potato, vegetable, an 8oz steak, and one of their homebrew beers (or root beers).  Its not on the menu though, so you have to know to ask for it.  While the ambiance left a little something to be desired (unless you like 60s vegas nostalgia without actually trying for it) the service was excellent and the price hard to beat.  The steak was not the greatest I ever had, but was the best $7 steak I ever had.  They also have $1 microbrewed beers there as well.  Its a block off the strip, behind Ballys&#8230; though a <em>very </em>long block&#8230; about a 10-15 min walk.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.hardrockhotel.com/las-vegas/dining/mr-luckys-24-7/">Mr. Lucky&#8217;s at the Hard Rock Hotel</a> &#8211; A coffee shop atmosphere and a bit cleaner than you would expect from a cheap restaurant.  They also offer an unadvertised Steak &#038; Shrimp special for $7.77 which also includes steak, potatoes and salad.   The steak here was also good for the price, and while the shrimp were a bit overcooked it was an enjoyable experience.  Be warned the Hard Rock is not exactly on the strip, but a couple blocks off, a 20-25 minute walk.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.excalibur.com/restaurants/sherwood_forest.aspx">Sherwood Forest Cafe at the Excalibur</a> &#8211; This place offers a $7 strip steak special from 7pm to 7am.  Unfortunately for us who plan ahead for the unadvertised specials this one is advertised, and is right on the strip, making it a mad house until midnight or so.  I did not get to try this since the line to get in was about an hour so I decided to pass on it.  Perhaps if you were hungry at midnight or later this would be a good choice, or had more patience than me.</p>
<p>If you travel downtown to Fremont Street via cab or rental car there are also some cheap eats which I did not partake in as well.  The Plaza has a $9.99 Steak and Lobster special, as well as a $7.99 Prime Rib.  There are plenty of other deals plastered around down there as well.</p>
<p>Please feel free to comment with any other Vegas deals!</p>
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		<title>Get A FREE Copy of Windows Vista or Office 2007 (With Your Feedback)</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:57:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Microsfot is currently running a campaign where you can get yourself a free copy of the $400 Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, Office 2007, or Microsoft Money Plus. ***UPDATE: This offer has ended. The catch? You have to join their feedback program where you have to answer a few surveys and install a program on your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float:right;border:solid 1px silver;padding:5px;margin-left:10px;"  src="http://www.thefinancejourney.com/wp-content/images/windows_vista_box.jpg">Microsfot is currently running a campaign where you can get yourself a free copy of the $400 Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, Office 2007, or Microsoft Money Plus.</p>
<p><em>***UPDATE:  <a href="http://www.betanews.com/article/Microsoft_ends_free_software_for_monitoring_giveaway/1197478355">This offer has ended</a>. </em></p>
<p>The catch?  You have to join their <a href="http://wfp.microsoft.com/Welcome.aspx">feedback program</a> where you have to answer a few surveys and install a program on your computer where they can monitor your everyday actions for 3 months before you get your software.  I&#8217;m sure to some giving up your privacy to big brother will not be worth it, but I decided to give it a shot &#8211; hopefully it will not be too bad.</p>
<p>Here are the requirements from Microsoft:</p>
<blockquote><p>1.  The survey feedback program. When you join the survey feedback program, you’ll be invited to take a survey on a regular schedule. If the survey arrives at a time where you are busy, you skip that one and take the next one instead. You will not receive more than a survey every two weeks.</p>
<p>2. The automated feedback program. When you choose to participate, most of the work is done behind the scenes, with no additional effort, time requirement, or inconvenience to you. Occasionally, we might send you an invitation to participate in a survey or another feedback program to get additional information about your use of computers but, in general, you only hear from us if we make significant changes to our data collection method or if we want to offer another feedback program to you that you might be interested in.</p></blockquote>
<p><a href="http://wfp.microsoft.com/Welcome.aspx"><strong>Join the Windows Feedback Program</strong></a></p>
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		<title>$10 off $25 Coupon For Lowes</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:08:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lowes is currently offering a $10 off $25 coupon through their fan website to kick off you fall project. I signed up and used this coupon today at my local Lowes so can verify it scans and works! Thats up to 40% off your next purchase so if you need something this coupon would certainly [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float:right;border:solid 1px silver;padding:5px;margin-left:10px;"  src="http://www.thefinancejourney.com/wp-content/images/loweshome.jpg">Lowes is currently offering a $10 off $25 coupon through their fan website to kick off you fall project.  I signed up and used this coupon today at my local Lowes so can verify it scans and works!  Thats up to 40% off your next purchase so if you need something this coupon would certainly sweeten the deal.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://66.129.112.72/sportsweb">Sign Up For $10 off $25 At Lowes</a></strong></p>
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		<title>FREE &#8220;Saturdays&#8221; Halmark Greeting Card from Walmart</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:13:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[To introduce their new Halmark Saturdays greeting card line Walmart is offereing a free greeting card by mail. You get your choice of one of the following cards: Paper Doll Cat Head What Up Dog Monty Just click on the link below, click the &#8216;free sample&#8217; button, and put in your information. FREE SAMPLE GREETING [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float:left;border:solid 1px silver;padding:5px;margin-right:10px;"  src="http://www.thefinancejourney.com/wp-content/images/halmark.jpg">To introduce their new Halmark Saturdays greeting card line Walmart is offereing a free greeting card by mail.  You get your choice of one of the following cards:</p>
<ul>
<li>Paper Doll</li>
<li>Cat Head</li>
<li>What Up Dog</li>
<li>Monty</li>
</ul>
<p>Just click on the link below, click the &#8216;free sample&#8217; button, and put in your information.</p>
<p><a href="http://WalMart.triaddigital.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid16984.aspx"><strong>FREE SAMPLE GREETING CARD</strong><br />
</a></p>
<p></p>
<blockquote><p>Cards That Make Our Boss Nervous</p>
<p>Our new Saturdays cards by Connections from Hallmark are quirky. Topical. Irreverent. The kind of funny that steps up to the line. Ripped from the gossip rags or the political talk shows. They’re even — sometimes — weird.</p>
<p>Now you have so many more ways to make someone laugh — on birthdays, special days, whenever. And not just a little chuckle. We’re talking milk-out-the-nose funny. (Don’t say you haven’t been warned.)</p>
<p>It’s your kind of comedy, and you’ll find it in the greeting card aisle at participating Wal-Mart stores.</p>
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		<title>FREE Kashi Go Lean Cereal at CVS!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:49:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CVS stores have Kashi Go Lean Crunch Cereal on sale this week for $1.99. There is a $2 printable coupon below that makes the cereal free. Kashi Go Lean Crunch $2 Coupon Just bought a box last night with this and it worked!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float:left;border:solid 1px silver;padding:5px;margin-right:10px;"  src="http://www.thefinancejourney.com/wp-content/images/kashi.gif">CVS stores have Kashi Go Lean Crunch Cereal on sale this week for $1.99.  There is a $2 printable coupon below that makes the cereal free.</p>
<p><a href="http://bricks.coupons.com/Bstart.asp?tqnm=sfqrdte3172893&#038;bt=wi&#038;o=9935&#038;c=KG&#038;p =HsbKjFMn&#038;xpsp=xpsp2"><strong>Kashi Go Lean Crunch $2 Coupon</strong></a></p>
<p>Just bought a box last night with this and it worked!</p>
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		<title>My New Basketball Sneakers Were $14.99</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2007 12:51:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Basketball sneakers have always been something particular to me. They are the hardest clothing article for me personally to buy because it is so hard to tell at a store if they are going to fit, only once you&#8217;ve been running on the court for an hour or 2 can you really tell and by [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float:left;border:solid 1px silver;padding:5px;margin-right:10px;"  src="http://www.thefinancejourney.com/wp-content/images/starbury.jpg">Basketball sneakers have always been something particular to me.  They are the hardest clothing article for me personally to buy because it is so hard to tell at a store if they are going to fit, only once you&#8217;ve been running on the court for an hour or 2 can you really tell and by that time it is too late to return them.  In the past I only have bought Nike sneakers because they were &#8220;cool&#8221; and what felt the best of my feet.  However it seems over the last few years the price has gone up ridiculously (or maybe I am just getting cheaper) and the quality of the shoes has deteriorated.  I only play 1 or 2 times a week and the Nike Shox that I most recently purchased have worn down after only about 3 months of use and are slightly uncomfortable.</p>
<p>So a while ago I read about the Knicks Stephon Marbury launching a line of affordable sneakers at <a href="http://steveandbarrys.com">Steve and Barry&#8217;s</a> retail stores.  They claimed to be made from the same materials and with the same quality as the $120 Nike sneakers for only $15 and I have to say I was intrigued.  I set out to the store to try on a pair for myself.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.starbury.com">Starbury Line of Shoes.</a></strong></p>
<p>Unfortunately Steve and Barry&#8217;s is not a high tech store.  They do not offer online ordering nor will they special order you sneakers &#8211; whatever they get in on the trucks is what they get in.  And they don&#8217;t know ahead of time what is coming in on the trucks (or so the employees say) nor will they reserve it for you if what you want comes in.  There is only 1 store in my area, which if I had to guess has about 500 pairs of the various Starbury styles in stock.  However 98% of these are size 9 and 10s.  If you are that size you can find 20 pairs of whatever style you want in stock.  Unfortunately I am a size 13, which is almost impossible to find there.  I went back many times over the course of the last 6 months to try to get the ones I wanted &#8211; Starbury IIs high tops in black/white.  I never was able to find them in stock.</p>
<p>Finally this week I returned to find they had my size actually in stock in high tops, though it wasn&#8217;t the color I wanted.  I gave in and bought them.  I tried them out for the first time last night in a game and they worked very well.  They were just as comfortable as my Nikes and did not give my feet any problems.  The real test will be how well they hold up in 6 months time.</p>
<p>I wish Steven and Barry&#8217;s would make the process easier to get what you want.  The whole point of these shoes is so they are accessible to lower income families right?  What lower income family is going to make 25 trips to the store to get the shoes they want in their size.</p>
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		<title>DeepDiscountDVD &#8211; 20% off Coupon Code</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 11:23:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It seems Deep Discount DVD is having their semi annual sale this month and they are offering a 20% off coupon. This site usually has the best deals you can find anywhere on DVDs with just their regular prices, but the extra discount makes this scorching hot.The 20% coupon excludes preorders, but applies to all [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float:left;border:solid 1px silver;padding:5px;margin-right:10px;"  src="http://www.thefinancejourney.com/wp-content/images/DDD.jpg">It seems Deep Discount DVD is having their semi annual sale this month and they are offering a 20% off coupon.  </p>
<p>This site usually has the best deals you can find anywhere on DVDs with just their regular prices, but the extra discount makes this scorching hot.The 20% coupon excludes preorders, but applies to all DVDs, HDDVDs, Blu-Rays, UMDs, Posters, Storage Accessories and the new Puzzles and Board Games categories.    </p>
<p>Valid June 1 &#8211; June 17.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.deepdiscount.com">DeepDiscount.com</a></p>
</p>
<p>Coupon Codes (any should work):</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>SUPERSALE</li>
<li>DVDTALK</li>
<li>USATODAY</li>
<li>NYTIMES</li>
<li>SUPERSALE</li>
<li>PRICESEARCH</li>
<li>ESPN</li>
<li>LATIMES</li>
<li>YAHOO</li>
<li>PRICEGRABBER</li>
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		<title>Best Buy &#8211; 12% Off Single Item Coupon</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2007 12:55:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now through May 13, 2007 you can get 12% off a single item during your instore purchase at Best Buy. All you need is a free rewards zone membership to get the full 12%, otherwise if you do not have / want a membership you get 10% off. Best Buy Coupon Fine Print: 10% or [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Now through May 13, 2007 you can get 12% off a single item during your instore purchase at Best Buy.  All you need is a free <a href="http://www.myrewardzone.com">rewards zone</a> membership to get the full 12%, otherwise if you do not have / want a membership you get 10% off.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://emailinfo.bestbuy.com/P/v3/Microsite.asp?E=7433;623179;1001187789;1;02&#038;R=T1_ONL&#038;A=1007">Best Buy Coupon</a></strong></p>
<p>Fine Print:</p>
<blockquote><p>10% or 12% off any single item1 from the following categories:</p>
<p>TVs &#038; More: TVs $399 and up • DVD players and recorders • TiVo® and DIRECTV® hardware • receivers, shelf systems,<br />
speakers and home theater systems. Also valid at Magnolia Home Theater®.</p>
<p>Computer Accessories: DVD-RW drives • flash and external hard drives • notebook accessories • printers $149 &#038; up •<br />
scanners $99 &#038; up • computer networking • computer speakers, mice and keyboards • PC cameras • PC gaming controllers •<br />
digital recorders $99 &#038; up • surge protectors • computer flash memory • computer cables • graphic and sound cards •<br />
computer software • blank digital media and blank video media • ink cartridges • printer docks • paper</p>
<p>Cameras &#038; Accessories: digital cameras $279 &#038; up • digital camcorders $279 &#038; up • digital camera accessories •<br />
blank mini-DVD media • blank video media • camcorder accessories • camcorder batteries • blank camcorder media •<br />
premium photo services</p>
<p>Music Players &#038; Accessories: MP3 players and accessories • car audio • satellite radio hardware • musical instruments •<br />
CD/DVD storage</p>
<p>Phones &#038; Accessories: phone cards • cordless phones • answering machines • landline phone accessories • 2-way radios •<br />
cellular phone accessories • pay-as-you-go phones</p>
<p>Appliances &#038; More: major and small appliances • shavers • vacuums • microwaves • batteries • toys • mobile electronics •<br />
navigation hardware</p>
<hr />
<p>Excludes Zune® devices; Bose®; JBL and Shure MP3 player accessories;<br />
DIRECTV® service; Blu-ray and HD DVD players; digital SLR cameras; Apple® products; the Dyson DC18; video game<br />
hardware and accessories; satellite radio service; Cinema Systems; HP ink; high-definition camcorders; pay-as-yougo-<br />
phone cards; cellular phones; Roland, Boss and Edirol musical instruments; digital music services and download<br />
cards; special order, clearance, demo and open-box items; Gift Cards; taxes; Magnolia Home Theater products: Bose®,<br />
SpeakerCraft®, Sonos, Vienna Acoustics, Tivoli Audio, MartinLogan, BDI furniture, installation services, Magnolia<br />
Guaranteed Performance Agreement and special order merchandise</p>
</blockquote>
<p><strong><a href="http://emailinfo.bestbuy.com/P/v3/Microsite.asp?E=7433;623179;1001187789;1;02&#038;R=T1_ONL&#038;A=1007">Best Buy Coupon</a></strong></p>
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		<title>Deal On Prepaid Phone &#8211; $100 Fill Up and Phone for $100</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2007 12:37:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve written in the past about the virtues of prepaid phones for those who do not use their cell phone for millions of minutes per month. My wife has her cell service through TMO to Go which is T-Mobiles service. Currently your friendly local Target is running an excellent deal for TMO To Go. You [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float:right;border:solid 1px silver;padding:5px;margin-left:10px;"  src="http://www.thefinancejourney.com/wp-content/images/TMO_To_GO.jpg"> I&#8217;ve written in the past about <a href="http://www.thefinancejourney.com/personal-finance/saving-money-on-phone-service/">the virtues of prepaid phones</a> for those who do not use their cell phone for millions of minutes per month.  My wife has her cell service through TMO to Go which is T-Mobiles service.</p>
<p>Currently your friendly local Target is running an excellent deal for TMO To Go.  You get a $100 airtime card and a <a href="http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/phones/Detail.aspx?device=864ff25a-5c42-448c-8450-4ebc256cbe2b">Nokia 6030</a> phone for $100 (basically getting the $40 phone for free).  With the $100 card each minute is 10 cents and they do not expire for 1 year, so you will have 1000 minutes plus another 30 that come free with the phone.</p>
<p>Something to consider if T-Mobile has decent service in your area.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.t-mobile.com/coverage/Prepaid.aspx"><strong>T-Mobile Coverage Map</strong></a></p>
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		<title>Sears &#8211; $10 off $50 in Lawn &amp; Garden with Discover Card</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2007 12:58:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For all you homeowners out there looking to spruce up your lawn this spring Discover has a coupon for $10 off $50 at Sears in the lawn and garden department. Its valid until June 30th and you must use a Discover card when purchasing. Sears $10 off $50 Coupon]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float:right;border:solid 1px silver;padding:5px;margin-left:10px;"  src="http://www.thefinancejourney.com/wp-content/images/sears_logo.gif">For all you homeowners out there looking to spruce up your lawn this spring Discover has a coupon for $10 off $50 at Sears in the lawn and garden department.</p>
<p>Its valid until June 30th and you must use a Discover card when purchasing.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.discovercard.com/discover/data/surprises/springoffers/sears_coupon.html"><strong>Sears $10 off $50 Coupon</strong></a></p>
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		<title>FREE Iced Coffee Today At Dunkin Donuts</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2007 12:01:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are a coffee lover like myself then you will want to swing by your local Dunkin Donuts today (March 21st). Dunkin&#8217; Donuts wants to help customers put winter on ice. On Wednesday, March 21, the official first day of spring, Dunkin&#8217; Donuts will host its first-ever all day, nationwide &#8220;Free Iced Coffee Day.&#8221; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float:left;border:solid 1px silver;padding:5px;margin-right:10px;"  src="http://www.thefinancejourney.com/wp-content/images/dunkin.gif">If you are a coffee lover like myself then you will want to swing by your local Dunkin Donuts today (March 21st). </p>
<p><em>Dunkin&#8217; Donuts wants to help customers put winter on ice. On Wednesday, March 21, the official first day of spring, Dunkin&#8217; Donuts will host its first-ever all day, nationwide &#8220;Free Iced Coffee Day.&#8221;</em></p>
<p><em>For 24 hours on March 21, customers can visit any participating Dunkin&#8217; Donuts restaurant in the country and receive a free 16 oz. cup of Dunkin&#8217; Donuts&#8217; premium iced coffee.</em></p>
<p>The fine print:</p>
<blockquote><p>Offer good at participating locations. While supplies last. Offer good only Wednesday March 21, 2007. Cannot be combined with any offer. One free small 16oz iced coffee per person per visit. No purchase necessary. Beverage substitutions not available.</p></blockquote>
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<p>So get your caffeine fix for free!</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.dunkindonuts.com/freeicedcoffee/TellFriend.aspx">Free Iced Coffee Day</a></strong></p>
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		<title>FREE Tax Software &#8211; TaxCut Premium and DeductionPro Download</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2007 12:36:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For all those who have procrastinated doing their taxes (like me) H&#038;R Block and Travelocity are teaming up to offer a free download of their TaxCut Premium and Deduction Pro software. Unfortunately it does not come with state tax forms or a free E-File, and both of these prices seem inflated compared to other offers. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float:right;border:solid 1px silver;padding:5px;margin-left:10px;"  src="http://www.thefinancejourney.com/wp-content/images/taxcut.jpg">For all those who have procrastinated doing their taxes (like me) H&#038;R Block and Travelocity are teaming up to offer a free download of their TaxCut Premium and Deduction Pro software.</p>
<p>Unfortunately it does not come with state tax forms or a free E-File, and both of these prices seem inflated compared to other offers.  To add a state is $24.95 and it is $15.95 per E-File (so $31.90 to E-File both Fed and State).  So if you plan on mailing in your Federal Taxes and doing your state taxes elsewhere (or live in a state with no tax) then this is a pretty good deal &#8211; or even if you just want to check your results against another program.</p>
<p><em>WARNING</em>:  Remember to remove the &#8220;Extended Download Protection&#8221; from your cart or it will cost you $5.99!</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.hrblock.com/taxes/partner/index.jsp?otpPartnerId=2409">Download TaxCut Premium and DeductionPro</a><br />
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		<title>Save Money On DVD Movie Rentals With RedBox</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2007 14:29:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well my area finally got some RedBox machines. For those of you who don&#8217;t know what RedBox is, they are DVD rental machines placed in select grocery stores and McDonalds. For $1 you can rent any movie in the machine for 1 night. 2 nights is only $2, and so on. Certainly much cheaper than [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float:right;border:solid 1px silver;padding:5px;margin-left:10px;"  src="http://www.thefinancejourney.com/wp-content/images/redbox.gif">Well my area finally got some RedBox machines.  For those of you who don&#8217;t know what RedBox is, they are DVD rental machines placed in select grocery stores and McDonalds.  For $1 you can rent any movie in the machine for 1 night.  2 nights is only $2, and so on.</p>
<p>Certainly much cheaper than Blockbuster but the selection is limited.  To see what is most likely in your local RedBox, or if there are any local RedBoxes visit <a href="http://www.redbox.com/">www.redbox.com</a>.</p>
<p>Also, there are quite a few free rental coupons out there for RedBox &#8211; simply punch the code in the machine and you will receive a movie free for a night.  Inside RedBox has a running list of all free codes with user verifications:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.insideredbox.com"><strong>Inside RedBox</strong></a></p>
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		<title>Send A Valentines Day Love Gram For Free</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2007 14:02:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Love Gram is offering free love grams today. The concept is basically you enter your loved ones phone number and they call and play a voice telegram for them. Normally 99 cents each. Apply promo code then hit send the love to skip entering your credit card information. The Love Gram Promo Code: SHARETHELOVE]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float:right;border:solid 1px silver;padding:5px;margin-left:10px;"  src="http://www.thefinancejourney.com/wp-content/images/lovegram_1.gif"> The Love Gram is offering free love grams today.  The concept is basically you enter your loved ones phone number and they call and play a voice telegram for them. Normally 99 cents each.</p>
<p>Apply promo code then hit send the love to skip entering your credit card information.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.thelovegram.com">The Love Gram</a><br />
Promo Code: SHARETHELOVE</strong></p>
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		<title>PayPal &#8211; New Security Key and $15 off $30 Coupon</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2007 19:53:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[PayPal is making a couple waves the last couple days. First, they are now offering a SecurID style key generator for your PayPal and Ebay accounts. Basically you get a little key chain that rotates numbers every 30 seconds that you use to login to the site instead of having a static password. Could be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float:right;border:solid 1px silver;padding:5px;margin-left:10px;"  src="http://www.thefinancejourney.com/wp-content/images/paypalkey.jpg"> PayPal is making a couple waves the last couple days.  First, they are now offering a SecurID style key generator for your PayPal and Ebay accounts.  Basically you get a little key chain that rotates numbers every 30 seconds that you use to login to the site instead of having a static password.  </p>
<p>Could be an added security layer for power members who have thousands of dollars in transactions floating around, or if you are worried about someone hacking your Paypal account and emptying your bank account.  There is a one time $5 fee for the key.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=xpt/cps/securitycenter/general/PPSecurityKey-outside">SIGN UP FOR A PAYPAY SECURITY KEY</a></strong></p>
<p>Also, from now until March 31, 2007 PayPal is offering a <strong>$15 rebate off your next $30 purchase</strong> in the U.S. and Canada.  This includes a lot of great stores like Newegg, Buy.com, Dell, and even EBay!</p>
<p>You have to register your email address at the link below to receive the rebate.  The $15.00 rebate will be deposited into your PayPal account by May 28, 2007.  Its only good on purchases, so trying to send your friend $30 isn&#8217;t going to work.</p>
<p><a href="http://paypal.promotionexpert.com/greatshopping/signup/200702/email_s.html?route=email.s"><strong>REGISTER FOR YOUR $15 OFF $30 PURCHASE HERE</strong></a></p>
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		<title>How To Send A Fax For FREE With XDrive</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2007 15:35:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For those of you who don&#8217;t know, XDrive is an online backup service offered by AOL. You can get 5GB of storage for FREE (or for $99 a year you get 50GB). They offer both a web based file upload system or a program that you install on your PC. Whats nice about XDrive is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For those of you who don&#8217;t know, <a href="http://www.xdrive.com">XDrive</a> is an online backup service offered by AOL.  You can get 5GB of storage for FREE (or for $99 a year you get 50GB).  They offer both a web based file upload system or a program that you install on your PC.  Whats nice about XDrive is through their interface you can send a outbound fax for free with no advertisements and I&#8217;m going to show you how using the web interface.</p>
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<td><img src="http://www.thefinancejourney.com/images/xdrive/xdrive1.jpg" alt="XDrive" hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" />Once you have logged onto your XDrive account and launched the interface you should see you accounts folders.  I  created a new folder in XDrive for faxes so they were easier to track.  Highlight the folder you want to put the fax document in and click the &#8216;UPLOAD&#8217; button in the right hand corner of the toolbar (see the image on the left).  It should open up pop-up with a file upload interface such as the one in the image below below which is the basic interface&#8230; there is also an Accelerator Plus interface if you are going to be uploading many or very large files but I find the basic one works well for small files.</td>
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Once you have uploaded your file go back to the main interface screen.  You should see the document you uploaded in the folder screen to the left.  Check the box next to the file you would like to fax &#8211; it can be a text file, Word Document, Excel file, PDF, image file, or another printable   document &#8211;   then in the toolbar at the top click and hold on the &#8216;SEND FILE&#8217; button (don&#8217;t just single click on it or it will automatically bring up the email file interface instead of the fax interface).  A dropdown will appear and click on the &#8220;VIA FAX&#8221; button &#8211; see the image below.</p>
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<td>This will bring up another popup window where you fill in the information for your fax.  <a href="http://www.thefinancejourney.com/images/xdrive/xdrive4.jpg"><img src="http://www.thefinancejourney.com/images/xdrive/xdrive5.jpg" alt="XDrive" hspace="10" vspace="5" border="0" align="left" /></a> A cover page will be automatically generated based on this information and whatever email address you put in the &#8216;Sender&#8217; section is where the email confirmation of the fax receipt will be sent.  You can send the fax to multiple recipients by using the &#8216;Add&#8217; button under the &#8216;Recipient&#8217; section.  When you have filled out the form click the &#8216;Send Now&#8217; button.  Click the thumbnail on the left for a larger image of the &#8216;Send Fax&#8217; screen.</td>
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<p>And thats it!  You should receive an email shortly to the address you provided letting you know if the fax was delivered successfully or if there was an error.  In case anyone is wondering what the cover letter looks like to see if its up to their standards, I faxed myself and its a very simple one with no ads or other embarrassment.  Click the image below for a larger look at the cover page generated.</p>
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		<title>Best Buy &#8211; 12% Off Coupon</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2007 14:26:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now through February 19, 2007 get 12% off a single item at Bestbuy with this reward zone coupon. You have to be a reward zone member, which is free to sign up for. Only valid on certain products and a lot of exclusion apply, see the fine print below. Offer valid through February 19, 2007. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Now through February 19, 2007 get 12% off a single item at Bestbuy with this reward zone coupon.  You have to be a reward zone member, which is free to <a href="http://www.myrewardzone.com/">sign up for</a>.  Only valid on certain products and a lot of exclusion apply, see the fine print below.</p>
<blockquote><p>Offer valid through February 19, 2007.</p>
<p>Offer valid in the following categories: TVs &amp; More: TVs $399 &amp; up • DVD players and recorders • Tivo® and DIRECTV® hardware • receivers, speakers and home theater systems • shelf systems • home theater remote controls Computer Accessories: DVD-RW drives • flash and external hard drives • notebook accessories • printers $149 &amp; up • scanners $99 &amp; up • computer networking • computer speakers, mice and keyboards • PC cameras • PC gaming controllers • digital recorders $99 &amp; up • surge protectors • computer flash memory • computer cables • graphic and sound cards • computer software • blank digital media and blank video media • ink cartridges • printer docks • paper Cameras &amp; Accessories: digital cameras $279 &amp; up • digital camcorders $279 &amp; up • digital camera accessories • blank mini-DVD media • blank video media • camcorder accessories • camcorder batteries • blank camcorder media • premium photo services Music Players &amp; Accessories: MP3 players and accessories • car audio • satellite radio hardware • musical instruments • CD/DVD storage Phones &amp; Accessories: phone cards • cordless phones • answering machines• landline phone accessories • 2-way radios • cellular phone accessories • pay-as-you-go phones Appliances &amp; More: major and small appliances • shavers • vacuums • microwaves • batteries • toys • mobile electronics • navigation</p>
<p>Markdowns taken from regular prices with your Reward Zone® program membership.</p>
<p>Excludes Bose®, KEF®, JBL and Shure audio products; TVs 37&#8243; &amp; larger; DIRECTV® service; digital SLR cameras; Apple® products; satellite radio service; Cinema Systems; Sony XBR®; HP ink and paper; high-definition camcorders; Zune devices; digital music download cards and services; Roland, Boss &amp; Edirol musical instruments; special order, clearance, demo and open-box items; Gift Cards; taxes; Magnolia Home Theater products: Bose®; SpeakerCraft®, Sonos, Vienna Acoustics, Tivoli Audio, MartinLogan, BDI furniture; installation services, Magnolia Guaranteed Performance Agreement and special order merchandise. Selection varies by store. Limit 1 offer per coupon, per household. Not good in combination with any other coupons or offers. Valid only at Best Buy stores in the U.S.A. Valid on in-stock items only. No rainchecks. No dealers. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. No copies. No Cash Back. Cash value is 1/100th of 1 cent. Coupon valid through 2/19/07.</p></blockquote>
<p><strong><a href="http://emailinfo.bestbuy.com/pp/editor_NET/v3/CampaignWrapper.aspx?E=6602;348811;714881278;1;02&amp;R=T1_CMP_6603&amp;A=1007&amp;ci=6603">COUPON LINK</a></strong></p>
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		<title>Get 12% Off Your Purchase At Staples &#8211; Today Through Jan 23</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jan 2007 15:10:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Staples has their 12% off instore purchase coupons up for Jan 20 &#8211; Jan 23. Just print it out and bring it to your local Staples store. We’re giving you 12% off just about everything in-store* from January 20 – January 23. Print out this email and present it in the store to get your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Staples has their 12% off instore purchase coupons up for Jan 20 &#8211; Jan 23.  Just print it out and bring it to your local Staples store.</p>
<blockquote><p>We’re giving you 12% off just about everything in-store* from January 20 – January 23. Print out this email and present it in the store to get your special savings.</p>
<p>*Offer good in Staples® stores in-stock inventory only. Excludes personal computers, laptops, build-to-order computers,gift cards, phone cards, and postage stamps. Price matching on competitor products will not be permitted. For your personal purchases only, not part of your corporate contract. No cash or credit back. Valid January 20 -23, 2007, only. Cannot be used with any other offer.</p></blockquote>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.staplesaccess.com/ecards/CustomerAppreciation-card6.htm">Staples Coupon Link </a></strong></p>
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