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For many years, the Monday morning sales meeting with my advertising staff following the Super Bowl has consisted of a review of the ads from the previous night. As expected, some ring clear and true to the staff while others are already forgotten 12 hours later.

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Has Black Friday lost some of its edge? From my observations, I think perhaps the single day known as Black Friday has lost some luster. More and more retailers are offering Black Friday pricing well in advance of the day.
It is funny how life points you in directions you never expected. In my younger days, I would have never guessed I’d be a champion for adoption of minority children with special needs. Having adopted a minority child who turned out to have special needs, I’m now an advocate.