Inside the News

   Black Friday, the post-Thanksgiving kickoff to the holiday shopping season, was closely-watched this year. With retailers posting their weakest October numbers in nearly 40 years, consumers readied themselves to scoop up unheard of deals offered by retailers desperate to get frugal shoppers through their doors.
 
     But, despite a healthy turnout, reactions to sales incentives were mixed.
    
     Did you brave the crowds on Black Friday? What did you find? Did the sales live up to the hype? Or did you find yourself wanting more?
    
     --- Samantha Maziarz Christmann