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Amazon offers downloads of Nate Silver's The Signal and the Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail But Some Don't Kindle eBook for $1.99. That's $12 under the lowest price we could find for a paperback.

Omaha Steaks takes 40% off sitewide. (Prices are as marked.) Shipping starts at $15.99. Deal ends November 3.

The American Council of the Blind has announced their 2017 scholarship program. Approximately 20 scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 will be awarded to entering freshmen, undergraduate and graduate college students who are legally blind, maintain a 3.3 GPA and are involved in their school or local community. The application deadline is February 15, 2017. Check the source link on this post for more information.

Seedlings Braille Books for Children is hosting an online auction featuring a variety of items in an effort to raise $10,000 to pay for braille books for children. items range from restaurant and Amazon gift cards to themed experiences and also include a large variety of local and regional items for those in or near Michigan, their home base. The auction ends November 14.

Applications are now being accepted for the National Federation of the Blind's 2017 scholarship program. 30 students will win amounts ranging from $3,000 to $12,000, a free trip to the 2017 national convention in Orlando, and a variety of additional prizes. Those attending college in the fall of 2017 may apply. For more details or to view the application, visit the link on this post. Deadline is March 31, 2017.

September 19th seems so long ago.
Back in those halcyon days of a month and a half ago, when I knew another Apple event was on the horizon, I mused that I would have little to post other than the iPod turning 15 years old. Maybe a few articles on the new mac OS would be in order. And, if it made the street date, I'd have some things to post about iOS 10.1. Sure, there would be the 4th quarter earnings report to ponder. And I'd end the article with something funny in regards to the headphone jack.

then 2016 happened with its ability to upend everything you know and expect in a rational universe.

Amazon Warehouse Deals cuts up to an extra 15% off a selection of used and open-box items for autumn. (Discount will apply at final checkout.) Plus, Prime members receive free shipping. (Non-members can spend $49 or more to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, shipping starts around $6.) Save on items like tools, lawn & garden products, small appliances, and outdoor items. The provided link will navigate you directly to this sale.

Amazon offers the second-generation Amazon Echo Dot in Black or White bundled with the Lutron Caseta Wireless Dimmer Kit with Smart Bridge, model no. P-BDG-PKG1W, and the Lutron Caseta Wireless Multi-Location In-Wall Dimmer with Pico Remote Control Kit, model no. P-PKG1W-WH, for $159.89 with free shipping. That's tied with our mention from a week ago and $50 under the lowest total price we could find for these items purchased separately. The voice-controlled Echo Dot device uses Alexa to play music (via Prime Music, Spotify, Pandora), control smart home devices (via Samsung SmartThings, Wemo, Nest), and do lots of other cool stuff (order a pizza via Domino's, order car service via Uber, play Jeopardy). It features 802.11n dual-band wireless, Bluetooth, and a 3.5mm audio output. The Lutron Caseta system provides personalized control of your lights.

As one of its daily deals, Amazon offers the Denon HEOS 3 Bluetooth Wireless Speaker in Black or White for $179 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $120. It can be placed horizontally or vertically and features two full-range drivers, Bluetooth, high resolution audio support, a multicolored LED status light, and 3.5mm headphone jack. Deal ends today.

Amazon offers downloads of Shane Brown's Elvis Presley: A Listener's Guide Kindle eBook for free. That's $25 under the lowest total price we could find for a paperback elsewhere.

Excellent Products via Amazon offers the Avalon Top Loading Water Cooler Dispenser, model no. A1WATERCOOLER, for $119.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen. It features hot and cold water spouts and a child safety lock.

Amazon offers the Chamberlain Wireless Motion Alert System, model no. CWA2000, for $35.18 with free shipping. That's the lowest price we could find by $5. It features audio notification, 1/2-mile sensor range, weatherproof outdoor sensor with adjustable sensitivity control, and expandability up to four sensors.

Amazon offers the Hoover T-Series WindTunnel Rewind Bagless Vacuum, model no. UH70120, for $64.76 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $38. It features a hand tool, 12 inch extension wand, crevice tool, dusting brush, and a HEPA filter.

Amazon offers the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 32GB 8 Inch Android Tablet in White, model no. SM-T713NZWEXAR, for $249 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find. It features an 8 inch 2048x1536 Super AMOLED touchscreen, 1.8GHz and 1.4GHz quad-core processors, micro SD card slot, 3GB RAM, 32GB internal memory, 8-megapixel rear camera, 2.1-megapixel front camera, and Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) OS.

Walmart discounts a selection of refurbished electronics and computers, with prices starting from $24.44. If possible, opt for in-store pickup to dodge the $5.97 shipping charge. (Orders of $50 or more receive free shipping.) Click the provided link to navigate directly to this sale.

Amazon offers Prime members the PNY 256GB Turbo USB 3.0 Flash Drive in Black/Gray, model no. P-FD256TBOP-GE, for $39.94 with free shipping. (Non-members can spend $49 or more to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, shipping costs $8.) That's the lowest total price we've seen. (It's also the best deal today by $8.) It features read speeds of up to 140MB/s and write speeds of up to 80MB/s.

Best Buy offers the 3rd-generation Unlocked Motorola Moto X Pure Edition 32GB 4G LTE Android Smartphone in Black, model no. XT1575, for $249.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $74. This phone purports up to 10 hours of use from just 15 minutes charging and features a 5.7 inch 2560x1440 (1440p) Quad HD IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 1.8GHz 6-core processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, 21-megapixel rear camera with dual-LED flash, 5-megapixel front camera, 4K 2160p video capture, 802.11ac wireless, Bluetooth 4.1, microSD card slot, water-repellent nano-coating, and Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop). It works on all major carriers.

EveShine via Amazon offers its EveShine USB A to Micro USB B Cable 4-Pack in Black for $8.99. Coupon code NTMEWJOS cuts that to $5.99. Plus, Prime members bag free shipping. (Non-members can spend $49 or more to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, shipping costs $6.39.) That's $24 off, $1.50 per cable, and the lowest total price we could find. The pack includes one 1.6-foot cable, two 3.3-foot cables, and one 6.6-foot cable, all featuring data transfer rates up to 480Mb/s. Deal ends today.

ThinkGeek takes up to 75% off warehouse clearance items. (Prices are as marked; although the banner says up to 75% off, there may be deeper discounts within.) Plus, get One Random Shirt of Surprising Awesomeness for free with orders of $30 or more via coupon code RANDOMT. (Add the shirt to your cart to see this discount.) Shipping adds $6.95, but orders of $75 or more qualify for free shipping. Deal ends November 1.

WEme via Amazon offers its WEme 7-Port USB 3.0 Charging Hub, model no. MHU-72, for $21.99. Coupon code ONYKQHUT drops it to $8.99. Plus, Prime members bag free shipping. (Non-members can spend $49 or more to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, shipping costs $6.99.) That's $13 off list and the lowest total price we could find. It features LED power indicators, seven USB 3.0 charging ports, and two smart charging ports. It's compatible with Android or iOS devices. Deal ends today.