There's no shame in getting excited about a Black Friday deal — but here's how not to be a jerk about it.

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This is Cooking the News, a daily column that pairs food with the news.

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Holiday parties on the horizon? We’ve got you covered with an assortment of holiday party dresses 2013 guaranteed to look fabulous.

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Retail therapy: Find out what to buy when you're not feeling confident or when you're feeling lonely. 

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Assistant food editor Michelle Lucas Larving is lusting over this stylish backpack for an upcoming trip.

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