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Apple has posted a number of reminders and schedules designed to help shoppers and small business owners get things done with the minimum fuss before the holidays and before this year inexorably disappears into 2009.

First off is the mothership's annual reminder to small businesses to make computer purchases before year's end:

A big opportunity for small business. Buy a Mac by Dec. 31 and get the tax benefits this year. Fast, free shipping only at Apple Store.—More information

And, for gift buyers, here are Apple's shipping cut dates and times for the both the Apple Store and Apple Store Canada:

Apple Store US

Apple Store Canada

And, for your shopping convenience, here are links to some of the more popular Mac and technology sites offering holiday discounts:

• Holiday BLOWOUT Sale! SAVE up to $1094 OFF on Apple,
100% on Mac Accessories and other items!

• Use coupon code HOLISMILE10 to an save extra 10%
on holiday printing supplies at InkSmile

• FREE Shipping on ClubMac's Holiday Wish List!

• Made by Apple. Made personal by you. (US)
Get iPod engraving or custom-to-order a new Mac. Get fast, free shipping only at Apple Online Store.

• There's an iPod color for every stocking (Canada).
Personalize any iPod with free laser engraving. Buy an iPod and get fast, free shipping!

• Mettez de la couleur dans vos bas de Noël (Canada).
Personnalisez iPod avec la gravure au laser gratuite. Acheter. Livraison gratuite.

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