Today we will talk about "Black Friday", what it is and why it is so famous in the United States. We will review countable and uncountable nouns and learn how to use "some" and "any".
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15 best deals on Black Friday 2015: NerdWallet
Santa isn't the only one making a list this season. Shoppers everywhere are making their own lists — Black Friday lists that is. Before you hit the stores on Nov. 27, know what you should be shopping for.
These are our picks for the 15 best deals of Black Friday 2015.
1. iPad Mini 2 for $199 – Wal-Mart
At Wal-Mart, you can pick up the 16GB iPad Mini 2 with Wi-Fi in space gray or silver for $199 (regularly $268). This and other deals will be available in-store beginning at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. iPads will be available while supplies last.
A man hands his purchases to a cashier in Macy's department store in Herald Square, New York. Many retail outlets opened their doors to bargain hunters looking for Black Friday deals on Thanksgiving day, a day earlier than the traditional start to the sales season. Trevor Collens, AFP/Getty Images
Target has the ultimate deal for gamers this Black Friday. The store will be selling the Xbox One 500GB console with "Gears of War" digital download for $299.99 (regularly $349.99). Plus, you will also receive a free $60 Target gift card with purchase of the bundle. Target stores will begin welcoming Black Friday shoppers at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAYBlack Friday do's and don'ts that may surprise you | 01:45
Google did some research on the high and low traffic times during last year's holiday shopping season. What they found, might surprise you. Test your knowledge, here! USA TODAY
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BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAYBlack Friday shoppers look to new TVs | 01:17
What are people standing in line to buy for Black Friday sales? Those big, nea beautiful flat-screen TVs, reports Jefferson Graham.
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BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAYTarget's Year-Round Planning to Win Black Friday | 08:45
Nov. 25 -- Dottie Mattison, chief executive officer at Gracious Home and Bloomberg's Shannon Pettypiece discuss Target's preparations and expectations for Black Friday sales and examine the state of retail heading into the holiday shopping season. T Bloomberg
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BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAYOn Black Friday #optoutside and visit a park for free | 00:44
Retailer REI announced back in October that it would close its stores on Black Friday this year and instead encourage people to #optoutside.To make opting out more attractive, several parks are waiving entry fees for the day. USA TODAY
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BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAY5 Stores that will stay closed on Thanksgiving | 00:38
Black Friday shopping has given way to Thanksgiving night shopping. From 24/7 Wall Street, these five stores have all announced they will keep their doors close on Thanksgiving.
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BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAY5 Stores that will open on Thanksgiving | 00:38
Black Friday shopping has given way to Thanksgiving night shopping. From 24/7 Wall Street, these five stores will open their doors on thanksgiving night to shoppers.
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BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAYHow to avoid going broke on Black Friday | 01:03
USA Today's Hadley Malcolm offers advice on how to save money and limit spending on Black Friday and throughout the holiday shopping season.
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BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAYWhere to find hidden Black Friday doorbusters | 01:45
You would never go to the frozen foods section to find a laptop, but that's where Walmart has stashed those very doorbusters in the past. Money expert Matt Granite shows you where to find the biggest savings this Black Friday.
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BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAYMobile apps only for Black Friday best deals | 01:13
Start downloading retail apps now. Jefferson Graham reports that some of the best Black Friday deals will be online only.
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BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAYTop 10 Black Friday deals | 01:52
Savings expert Matt Granite and his team have combed through more ads than you could all day Black Friday, to find you the very best deals. VPC
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BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAYMan camps out for Black Friday with sound system, kitchen | 01:01
This man knows how to camp out in style! Check out his Black Friday "command center" outside a Best Buy, complete with all the comforts of home. VPC
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BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAYBlack Friday is back; be careful out there! | 00:37
No discount is worth a broken bone. Time
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BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAYBlack Friday vs. Cyber Monday | 00:43
Two big days. Lots of different deals! Find out when to save more.
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BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAYMoney Quick Tips: How smart is early holiday shopping? | 02:11
Apparently 40% of Americans have already started their holiday shopping. Is it a smart move?USA TODAY
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BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAYHere's the truth about Black Friday 'doorbusters' | 02:03
Planning on waiting in line for Black Friday? Deal expert Matt Granite explains why you're better off staying home. WKYC-TV
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BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAY4 things you shouldn't buy on Black Friday | 00:22
Don't be fooled by Black Friday hype--there are better deals to be had.
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BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAYHoliday creep: Cyber Monday deals starting earlier | 01:13
This year there will be no rest for the holiday shopping weary. As part of the growing trend to start holiday sales earlier, Walmart has announced that they will begin their Cyber Monday sales the Sunday night of Thanksgiving weekend. USA TODAY
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BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAYHoverboard - holiday's hottest gift | 01:02
What's the number one gift item the young man in your life craves? It's probably the Hoverboard, which Jefferson Graham says is the most coveted - and hard to get--gift. USA TODAY
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BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAYBlack Friday: Where are the deals? | 01:10
Black Friday sales have started, but where are the deals? USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham asks.
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BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAYThese Black Friday myths are costing you cash! | 01:48
Deal Expert Matt Granite dishes out the secrets of holiday shopping on Black Friday doorbusters and Cyber Monday. VPC
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BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAYWhat to expect from Amazon's pre-Black Friday deals | 01:21
Amazon is the latest retailer to offer deals ahead of Black Friday. Video provided by NewsyNewslook
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BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAYConsumers, Retailers Gear Up For Black Friday | 01:33
Whether you plan to hit the stores on Thanksgiving, Black Friday or Cyber Monday, retailers are gearing up for the biggest shopping weekend of the year. (Nov. 24) AP
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BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAYWalmart ditching doorbusters on Thanksgiving | 00:52
Walmart is remaking Black Friday by ditching doorbusters as part of a strategy to make holiday shopping easier for customers. Instead, it plans to simplify the shopping period by providing nearly all of its deals both online and in stores at once. Wochit
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BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAYThe worst things you can buy before Black Friday | 01:25
Savings guru Matt Granite warns you about what not to can buy before Black Friday and how to find out about doorbusters two weeks early. USA TODAY
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BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAYTarget's Black Friday deals bundle Apple products, gift cards | 00:43
Target has joined the Black Friday deal fray, with a big emphasis on discounts and bundles for Apple products. Most notable among the Target deals is a bundling of an $100 gift card with the purchase of an Apple Watch. USA TODAY
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BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAYRoku's debuts Black Friday deal | 00:40
Roku is known for their 4K-streaming capabilities in set top boxes. The Roku SE is a $50 set-top box that supports all of the content from the company's other set-top boxes and works with older TVs. For Black Friday, Roku is offering a discount. USA TODAY
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BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAYHere's everything you need to buy on Black Friday | 00:56
The day of shop-ageddon is right around the corner. Time
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BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAYStock market shellacking takes the holiday cheer out of retailers | 01:32
Big retail stocks dropped more than 10% Friday after a selloff just ahead of the start of the holiday shopping season. Matt Krantz discusses on this edition of America's Markets.
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BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAYREI sending customers away Black Friday | 01:25
Outdoor and fitness retailer REI announced it will be closed for Black Friday this year, urging customers to "opt outside" instead of shopping. Video provided by Newsy Newslook
What to expect from Amazon's pre-Black Friday deals
Consumers, Retailers Gear Up For Black Friday
Walmart ditching doorbusters on Thanksgiving
The worst things you can buy before Black Friday
Target's Black Friday deals bundle Apple products, gift cards
Roku's debuts Black Friday deal
Here's everything you need to buy on Black Friday
Stock market shellacking takes the holiday cheer out of retailers
REI sending customers away Black Friday
3. PlayStation 4 bundle – GameStop
At GameStop, you can purchase the PlayStation 4 500GB "Uncharted" bundle for $299.99 (regularly $349.99). GameStop kicks off its Black Friday event at 5 a.m. on Black Friday.
4. Smart HDTV under $200 – Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart is known for its blockbuster Black Friday deals, and this year won't disappoint. The retailer is advertising a host of huge price cuts on TVs, and you can even take home a Smart TV for under $200. The Samsung 32-inch UN32J4500 will be available for $198.
5. Laptop under $100 – Best Buy
Looking for an ultra affordable laptop? You can get the Acer CB3-111-C8UB 11.6-inchChromebook, with 16GB flash memory, on sale for just $99 (regularly $169). Best Buy will open at 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. The store's sale prices are valid Nov. 26-28, unless otherwise noted.
6. 65% off tablet – Dell
Dell has one impressive Black Friday deal that really stands out: a 65% discount on a tablet. Beginning at 2 p.m. Eastern time on Nov. 27, you can buy the Venue 10 5000 Series tablet for $149 (regularly $427.15). Quantities are limited at this price.
Deal Expert Matt Granite dishes out the secrets of holiday shopping on Black Friday doorbusters and Cyber Monday. VPC
7. Free gift card with Apple Watch – Target
Black Friday is the ultimate time to save big on an Apple Watch. Target will give you a free $100 Target gift card with purchase of any Apple Watch. These popular smartwatches start at $349 and require an iPhone 5 or newer model and iOS 9 or later in order to operate. This gift card giveaway offer is available while supplies last.
8. Beats Studio Headphones for $169 – Wal-Mart
When Wal-Mart's doors open at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, you will be able to buy the Beats Studio Headphones for $169 (regularly $299.95). Keep in mind that colors may vary by store, and there is a limit of one per customer per item. In-store only, Wal-Mart is also promising a 1-Hour Guarantee on these popular headphones. According to the store's ad, "If any of these items sell out within an hour of the Black Friday Event start time, we'll offer a limited opportunity purchase for that item, ensuring that it will be shipped to your store for you before Christmas."
9. Kenmore Elite washer and dryer – Sears
You can save 51% on a washer and dryer pair at Sears. The Kenmore Elite 5.2-cubic-foot steam washer and 9.0-cubic-foot steam dryer will be on sale for $799.99 each when you buy the pair (regularly $1,649.99 each). Sears starts its doorbusters at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Prices on this pair will increase to $849.99 each after 1 p.m. on Black Friday. But keep in mind that there are only approximately four of these appliances available per store. If you've got your eye on this deal, it might be worth camping out in front of your local Sears.
10. Nikon CoolPix digital camera for $99.99 – Target
Picture this: a popular camera for less than $100 on Black Friday. You can grab the Nikon CoolPix L340 20-megapixel digital camera with 28x zoom and HD video for $99.99 (regularly $229.99).
11. $150 off play SUV – Toys R Us
Toys R Us will have the 12-volt Escalade play SUVs on sale for $299.99 (regularly $449.99). Both feature a real FM radio with an MP3 jack. These and other doorbusters at Toys R Us will launch when the retailer opens its doors at 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
12. Up to $200 off Dyson vacuums – Lowe's
At Lowe's, you can bring home select Dyson vacuum cleaners for up to $200 off. The Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal Bagless Vacuum, for instance, will be available for $399 (regularly $599). The V6 Motorhead Cordless Bagless Stick Vacuum will be on sale for $249 (regularly $399). Lowe's store locations open at 5 a.m. on Black Friday. Prices on these vacuums are valid Nov. 26-29.
13. Nutri Ninja blender for $59.99 – Sears
While you're shopping on Black Friday (or Thanksgiving), don't forget to visit the small kitchen appliance department, where you'll be sure to find a plethora of discounts. Sears, for instance, will have the Nutri Ninja personal blender for $59.99 (regularly $119.99). That's a 50% discount. This deal is available Nov. 26-28, while supplies last. Sears locations will open at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving.
14. Fitbit Charge for $89.99 – Kohl's
Activity trackers are a popular holiday gift this year, which means they're also a popular Black Friday doorbuster. Kohl's will have the Fitbit Charge on sale for $89.99 (regularly $129.99). Kohl's stores open at 6 p.m. Thanksgiving Thursday, but this deal will be available online, too. Quantities are limited, and there are no rain checks.
15. Boots under $20 – department stores
Walk away with a deal you can wear this Black Friday with women's boot sales at a handful of major department stores. J.C. Penney's doors open at 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. That's when customers can scoop up select boots for her for $19.99 (regularly $60 to $90). A few hours later, Macy's locations open at 6 p.m. with a boots for her doorbuster. Select styles will be on sale for $19.99 (regularly $59 to $69).
No matter where you shop or what you buy this Black Friday, keep in mind that quantities on most of these coveted deals are limited. The savviest shoppers will score the deepest discounts.
Courtney Jespersen is a staff writer at NerdWallet, a personal finance website. Email: courtney@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @courtneynerd.
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