Batangas Today: “State Department fire: Flash Fire Injures Four, Says District of Columbia fire officials” plus 9 more |
- State Department fire: Flash Fire Injures Four, Says District of Columbia fire officials
- Walmart Cyber Monday Deals: Walmart Offers 32-Inch LCD HDTV Under $200 On Their Cyber Week Specials
- Camel Roams Calif. Streets After It Escapes From Handlers
- House In The Middle Of Highway As Owners Refuse Government Offer (Photo)
- Walmart Cyber Monday 2012: Walmart Offers Ematic Pro Series 7-inch Wi-fi Tablet For $79 On Cyber Monday Sale
- Small Business Saturday 2012 Deals In The United States
- Sixpence for $430K: 1652 Coin Auctioned in Maryland (Photo)
- Cyber Monday 2012: Sears Announced Cyber Monday Deals, Offers Up to 50% Off On Popular Products
- Jersey Shore Roller Coaster Could Be A Great Tourist Attraction, Mayor Says
- eBay Cyber Monday Deals 2012: Initial List of eBay Items On Sale Revealed
| State Department fire: Flash Fire Injures Four, Says District of Columbia fire officials Posted: 24 Nov 2012 02:24 PM PST  State Department fire quickly put out Image Credit: NBC Washington A fire broke out of the US State Department headquarters in Washington District of Columbia at around 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 24, 2012. Lon Walls, a spokesman for Washington‘s fire department, said four construction workers were injured by the flash fire that reportedly started in a ductwork at the 8th floor. Reports by CNN said that workers inside the building were able to put out the fire even before the firefighters arrived in the area. However, an individual suffered a life-threatening injuries while three others suffered minor injuries. All injured workers were admitted at the Washington Hospital Center. Walls clarified that there were only a few federal employees in the building when the fire broke out because of the holiday weekend that started on Thursday’s Thanksgiving Day. |
| Walmart Cyber Monday Deals: Walmart Offers 32-Inch LCD HDTV Under $200 On Their Cyber Week Specials Posted: 24 Nov 2012 12:46 PM PST Walmart’s Cyber Monday has just started and it is a week-long event that will end until the 2nd of December, giving their customers a chance to purchase some deals that Walmart has already announced.  Image Credit: Walmart.com Walmart’s Cyber Monday deals and Cyber Week specials offer big discounts on electronics, movies, music, books, sports equipment, toys and the latest video games. As part of its “Cyber Week Specials,” Walmart offers JVC 32″ Class LCD 720p 60Hz HDTV for $199, which has an original price of $329.98 as listed on their website. There are also other TV brands that are included in Walmart’s Cyber Monday deals and Cyber Week specials like Quantum View, LG, Samsung and Sceptre. Walmart customers may visit Walmart.com for the complete Cyber Monday Deals offered by the giant retailer. Related Cyber Monday Deals: |
| Camel Roams Calif. Streets After It Escapes From Handlers Posted: 24 Nov 2012 11:46 AM PST  The camel that roams Calif. streets Image Credit: ABC News A camel roamed the streets of a Southern California city after it was able to escape from its handlers, international news sites reported on Saturday, November 24, 2012. According to reports, the camel is a part of the Ramos Bros. Circus and the incident happened on Black Friday in the afternoon. "Literally there was 10 people running after this camel, it was craziness on the street, I heard kids yelling and screaming," witness Diana Madison reportedly told KABC, ABC News Los Angeles Station. The camel was lured back to the circus with a carrot after it ran into a gas station, reports said. Douglas Ramos, co-owner of Ramos Bros. Circus jokingly said in an interview: “You know, we do this every day. This time I guess she just wanted to go shopping or something, I don't know. Black Friday deals.” |
| House In The Middle Of Highway As Owners Refuse Government Offer (Photo) Posted: 24 Nov 2012 11:14 AM PST A house in the middle of a highway can be found in China, international news sites reported on Friday, November 23, 2012. According to reports, the house, as shown below, is owned by Luo Baogen and his wife. Luo, a duck farmer, said that his family spent 600,000 yuan ($95,000) on his newly completed house when the government offered him to move out for 220,000 yuan ($35,000). The offer has gone up to 260,000 yuan ($41,000) but they still refuse the offer.  House In The Middle Of Highway Credit: China Daily / CFP “We want a new house on a two-unit lot with simple interior decoration,” Luo was quoted as saying in the reports. Most of their neighbors already moved out, their properties demolished, to make way for a highway heading to a newly built railway station on the city of Wenling in Zhejiang povince. Reports said that Luo‘s house still has electricity and water. He and his wife sleep in separate parts of the house to deter any partial demolition. Such house is also called a “nail house,” because the owners refused to be hammered down by the government, reports said. Here is another photo of the house:  House In The Middle Of Highway Credit: China Daily / Reuters |
| Posted: 24 Nov 2012 08:41 AM PST Walmart’s Cyber Monday Special has just launched featuring several items on electronics, toys, apparels and more. It is a whole week of Cyber Monday deals, which offers big savings on gifts and holiday items.  Image Credit: Walmart.com Part of Walmart’s Cyber Monday deals is the Ematic Pro Series 7-inch Wi-fi Tablet for $79. It features Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) Operating System, allowing users to enjoy the latest innovations in mobile technology with complete ease of use. The sleek design is optimized for portability without sacrificing resilience or durability. The Ematic Pro Series with WiFi 7″ Touchscreen Tablet PC comes in 5 different colors, which is an ideal gift for kids who want to have a tablet PC this holiday season. It also features back and front cameras, 8GB on-board storage memory plus a microSD card slot for additional memory option. Walmart customers may visit Walmart.com for additional information about this product. Product availability, styles, promotions and prices may vary between stores and online. Related Article: |
| Small Business Saturday 2012 Deals In The United States Posted: 24 Nov 2012 08:14 AM PST Small Business Saturday is the Saturday directly following Black Friday, which is today, November 24, 2012 in the United States. It is started by American Express on 2010 to support small businesses.  Small Business Saturday 2012 Image Credit: ShopSmall.com According to American Express, over 100 million people came out to shop on independently-owned business last year. They are expecting that this year will be even bigger. Below are some of the Small Business Saturday deals available in different states selected from National Federation of Independent Business website compilation. Kindly note that these offers are subject to change without prior notice. Customers are advised to check the local stores for more details of these offers. Alabama Things 4 Your Dog Arizona Dei-Zinz Silk Floral SlimMe1 LLC Panther TEK Arkansas MyLord Florals California The Bird Shop Sierra Hay and Feed Complete Ponds Rainbow Ag J.D. Luxe |
| Sixpence for $430K: 1652 Coin Auctioned in Maryland (Photo) Posted: 24 Nov 2012 07:12 AM PST  Sixpence for $430K Image Credit: Handout|The 1652 New England sixpence A rare 1652 sixpence was reportedly auctioned for $430,000 at the Colonial Coin Collectors Club in Baltimore on Black Friday, November 23, 2012. According to a Newsday report, the $430K silver Colonial Massachusetts coin was reportedly found by an anonymous woman in a potato field in East Hampton, New York. One of eight known to exist, a metal detector was used to find the rare coin 23 years ago. Reports say that the auctioned value of the sixpence is about four times the expected price by auction officials. In 1992, the sixpence was auctioned by Lillian King for the first time with a value of $35,200. |
| Cyber Monday 2012: Sears Announced Cyber Monday Deals, Offers Up to 50% Off On Popular Products Posted: 24 Nov 2012 06:41 AM PST  Sears already announced its Cyber Monday Deals through a press release on Tuesday, November 20, 2012. Sears Cyber Monday deals will kick off on Sunday, November 25 at 12 am through Tuesday, November 27. According to Sears, its Cyber Monday offering this year is easier than ever for post-Black Friday shoppers. Finding hot deals on everything from appliances and power tools to jewelry is much easier with their integrated shopping options for on-the-go customers bringing the in-store, online and mobile experiences together. “Today’s shoppers are increasingly moving between channels as they gather information and shop, which is why we’ll continue to offer our customers a fully-integrated shopping experience for Cyber Monday with access to major deals and endless aisles online, through mobile apps and in-store.” said Imran Jooma, EVP and president of Marketing, Online, and Financial Services, Sears Holdings as quoted on their press release. Sears customers can expect big savings on Sears Cyber Monday event, which in some cases offer up to 50 percent off on the stores most popular brands and products. Sears Cyber Monday Deals include:
Customers may visit Sears.com/Cyber for more information about Sears Cyber Monday deals. |
| Jersey Shore Roller Coaster Could Be A Great Tourist Attraction, Mayor Says Posted: 24 Nov 2012 06:41 AM PST  Jersey Shore Roller Coaster Image Credit: Steve Nesius / Reuters Photographers Blog The Jersey Shore Roller Coaster that was toppled by Hurricane Sandy and is now submerged in water could be a “great tourist attraction,” Seaside Heights Mayor Bill Akers told NBC 4 New York as quoted in the reports of several international news sites on Friday, November 23, 2012. According to reports, Mayor Akers said that he is working with the Coast Guard to see if the roller coaster is stable enough to leave it alone because he believes it would be a great tourist attraction. Meanwhile, businessmen along the boardwalk started rebuilding because they believe that people want to come back to the shore. Mayor Akers reportedly said that a new boardwalk will be ready in time for Memorial Day as construction begins in January. |
| eBay Cyber Monday Deals 2012: Initial List of eBay Items On Sale Revealed Posted: 24 Nov 2012 06:03 AM PST  eBay ads Image Credit: eBay.com Cyber Monday deals on selected items are now on display at eBay‘s official website, ahead of other US retailers that include Walmart, Sears, Best Buy, Macy’s and Lowe’s among others. The eBay Cyber Monday deals 2012 include item categories on women’s and men’s clothing, motor parts and accessories, DVDs and movies, Toys and Hobbies, Cell Phones & Accessories, and Consumer Electronics. Below are some of the initial items available online during the eBay Cyber Monday Deals 2012.
Note that all items and their prices listed above are subject to change without prior notice from eBay. All other eBay Cyber Monday deals are available at the retailer’s official website. |
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