Loehmann’s has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, reports The New York Times, citing problematic debt. It last filed for bankruptcy in 1999. Loehmann’s operates 48 stores. dealnews strongly discourages consumers from purchasing from a bankrupt retailer if the offer involves store credit or a mail-in rebate (unless fulfilled by a name-brand manufacturer). Read the…
Month: November 2010
Juniper Buying Trapeze Networks
SUNNYVALE, Calif., and ST. LOUIS — Juniper Networks and Belden Inc. today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Juniper will acquire Trapeze Networks, a technology leader in enterprise wireless local area network systems and management software, in an all cash transaction valued at approximately $152 million. Read the original post by…
LG 50″ 1080p 600Hz Plasma HDTV for $675 + free shipping
6th Avenue Electronics offers the LG 50″ 600Hz 1080p Widescreen Plasma HD Television, model no. 50PK250, for $695.95. Coupon code “AFL3″ cuts it to $675.08. With free shipping, that’s $121 under our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we’ve seen for any 50″ 1080p plasma HDTV. (It’s also a current price…
(AHN) Police Stumped On Charges For Mom Who Faked Daughter’s Funeral
A woman from Indiana who solicited donations to help bury her 15-year-old daughter but who fled the ceremony after the sham was revealed have put police in a quandary over what criminal offense to charge her with. – (AHN) Read the original post by Ananova
dealnews Black Friday App for iPhone and Android
Introducing the dealnews 2010 Black Friday App, now available for iPhone and Android (search Android Market for “dealnews”) devices. The best Black Friday App out there is back — new and improved. The Black Friday App features: Browse “leaked” and verified Black Friday ads right on your iPod/iPhone Save items to your own Shopping List…
Apple Adds Former Northrop Grumman CEO Ronald Sugar to Board of Directors
Apple today announced that it has added Ronald Sugar, former Chairman and CEO of Northrop Grumman, to its Board of Directors, where he will also serve as Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee. Read the original post by WAAX-AM Gadsden
Apple Adds Former Northrup Grumman CEO Ronald Sugar to Board of Directors
Apple today announced that it has added Ronald Sugar, former Chairman and CEO of Northrup Grumman, to its Board of Directors, where he will also serve as Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee. Read the original post by KSFY-TV Sioux Falls
Staples Lockridge Fabric Office Chair for $40 + $10 s&h
Staples offers the Staples Lockridge Fabric Office Chair, model no. 17637-US for $39.99. Shipping adds $9.95; otherwise, spend over $50 to qualify for free shipping. Even with shipping, that’s the $50 off and the best price we’ve seen for this chair since June, when it was $10 less (since expired). Sales tax is added where…
TCL 40″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV for $400 + free shipping
Today only, Amazon.com offers the TCL 40″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV, model no. L40FHDF11TA, for $399.99 with free shipping. That’s $250 off and among the cheapest 40″ 1080p LCD HDTVs we’ve ever seen. Features include a native resolution of 1920×1080 (1080p), 60Hz frequency response, 500 cd/m² brightness, three HDMI inputs, and component and other video…
(AHN) Delaware School Bus Crash Leaves Students Injured
Two school buses carrying students collided Wednesday morning in Wilmington, Delaware. – (AHN) Read the original post by Ananova
Best Audio Gadget 2010: and the nominees are…
We’ve seen plenty of innovation in the audio sector over the last year – not least with Apple’s latest lineup of all-conquering iPods. Read the original post by Pocket-lint.co.uk
Refurb Kodak EasyShare M550 12MP 5x Zoom Digital Camera for $65 + $5 s&h
Today only, Woot.com offers the factory-refurbished Kodak EasyShare M550 12-Megapixel Digital Camera in Blue, Dark Grey, Purple, or Tan for $64.99 plus $5 for shipping. That’s $5 under our mention of a refurb from a month ago and the lowest total price we could find for another refurb by $13. Features include a 2.7″ LCD,…
Naxa Professional DJ Headphones for $10 + free shipping
VM Innovations via eBay offer these Naxa Professional DJ Headphones, model no. NE-916, for $9.99. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $10. It features high-power 40mm drivers for super bass digital stereo sound, an adjustable full sponge headband, 3.5mm stereo plug, volume control, and more. Deal ends December 10…
Logitech Harmony 650 Remote Control for $69 + free shipping
Amazon.com offers the Logitech Haromony 650 Universal Remote Control, model no. 915-000114, for $68.88. With free shipping, that’s a buck our August mention and the lowest total price we could find by $10. Features include a color screen, PC and Mac compatibility, control of up to five devices, 1-click activity buttons, and more. Two AA…
(AHN) Tourist Shot In Highway Road Rage Incident
A tourist travelling southbound on Interstate 75 to the Miami International airport was shot in the stomach Tuesday night in an apparent instance of road rage. – (AHN) Read the original post by Ananova