Stores that are planning to close after Christmas are still selling the cards through the holidays even though the cards will be worthless January 1. There is no law preventing them from doing this. On the contrary, it is referred to as 'Bankruptcy Planning).



Below is a partial list of stores that you need to be cautious about.



Circuit City (filed Chapter 11)

Ann Taylor 117 stores nationwide closing

Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug ,and Catherine's to close 150 stores… Continue

Well, I did it! Went to the humane society after work today. I went there for an adult black cat, male and neutered. I was determined to adopt an adult because no one seems to want them, they all want kittens. So what did I do? I came home with a female kitten. But that's only because they only had four adult cats up for adoption and none of them appealed to me.



Ebony is solid black with gold eyes and spayed so at least she's half of what I wanted. I couldn't help it! I fell in love… Continue