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One night at Walmart, empty shelves for toilet papers, disinfecting wipes, hand soaps, hand sanitizers and bottled waters.
This is an the aftermath of COVID-19 Coronavirus scare. Proper information would help the masses on how to limit the transmission of this virus. One thing I don’t understand is why people are stocking up (read: hoarding) toilet papers and bottled waters.
Amazon has increased Prime Membership from $79 to $99 in the US. The price hike was attributed to increase in fuel and transportation cost. Amazon still offers 30-day Prime trial.
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Apparently a lot of retailers started “Black Friday” shopping event on Thursday evening. This dog is wondering what “Black Friday” is.
“I have no idea what Black Friday is.”
As reported earlier, customers in the United States are now getting an email from Apple announcing its Black Friday Sale. Yet Apple does not specify the sale prices of its products. Many assumes this year’s Apple Black Friday Sale would mirror the previous year’s Black Friday Sale.
In the United States, Black Friday Sale follows a little holiday known as Thanksgiving Day.
South Park: Season 17 Episode 7 – “Black Friday” | video stream | iTunes | Amazon Instant Video
Anticipation for the biggest shopping day of the year is building. The dark days of winter are coming and that can only mean one thing: the fight to be the first in the mall on Black Friday has begun. The boys prepare to battle the crowds the day after Thanksgiving to get the best deal on the new gaming systems.
Original Air Date: 2013-11-13 | Press Release
As usual, this episode will be available for streaming in the United States shortly after the premier at South Park Studios. The uncensored version will be made available 24 hours after this episode aired on Comedy Central.
You can search for “South Park S17E07“, but you will not find any leaks before the episode aired. You can watch the preview, though.
“They Are Calling It… Black Friday”
Cartman calls the boys together to discuss a dark magic in South Park. (Flash | MP4)
Show Notes:
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In the United States this episode will be airing on Comedy Central. First week run schedule on Comedy Central:
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Out now, South Park: The Complete Sixteenth Season, Uncensored.
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I have recently made aware of AmazonSmile, which apparently has just launched at the end of October, 2013.
What is AmazonSmile?
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization. You can choose from nearly one million organizations to support.…….
How much of my purchase does Amazon donate?
The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases. The purchase price is the amount paid for the item minus any rebates and excluding shipping & handling, gift-wrapping fees, taxes, or service charges.Can I receive a tax deduction for amounts donated from my purchases on AmazonSmile?
Donations are made by the AmazonSmile Foundation and are not tax deductible by you.How can I learn more about AmazonSmile?
Please see complete AmazonSmile program details.
Personal note:
I am now using AmazonSmile with an Animal Care Center as my charity of choice.
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The Amazon.com link here is laced with an Amazon Associates tag, thus we get a small kickback every time you use it to purchase products from Amazon.com.
It’s not a new news, but this is the first time I actually see AmazonFresh truck in the wild.
Free same-day and early morning delivery on orders over $35 of more than 500,000 Amazon items, including fresh grocery and local products.
That’s really tempting to me, but Prime Fresh Cost $299 annually and it includes Amazon Prime membership.
AmazonFresh and Prime Fresh Membership
- What is Prime Fresh?
Prime Fresh is a new upgrade of Prime that brings you the additional benefits of AmazonFresh.- How much does Prime Fresh cost?
At the end of the free trial, you will be charged $299 for the next year and annually after that.- What if I am an existing Prime member?
At the end of the free trial, your membership will automatically upgrade to a Prime Fresh membership and your Prime membership will be refunded on a pro-rated basis. You will be charged $299 for the next year and annually after that.- What is the difference between AmazonFresh and Prime Fresh?
AmazonFresh is a store (amazonfresh.com) and delivery service. Prime Fresh is the membership program required to use AmazonFresh.- Do I need a Prime Fresh membership to use AmazonFresh?
Yes, a Prime Fresh membership is required.- How do I get free delivery?
Free delivery is available on orders over $35.- How do I get same-day or early morning delivery?
Order by 10am for delivery by 6pm, or order by 10pm for delivery by 6am. Most items are available for same-day or early next-morning delivery. Some locally sourced items, like restaurants and specialty shops, may require more advance ordering time.- What delivery options are available?
With Doorstep Delivery, your orders will be placed at your home in sealed, temperature-controlled tote bags. With Attended Delivery, tote bags are delivered in person to someone that must be home to receive them. Attended Delivery is required for sensitive purchases such as alcohol.
To check out AmazonFresh, you need to start the free 30-day trial.
AmazonFresh is currently available in select zip codes of Seattle, Washington and Los Angeles, California.
