Searching For The Best Membership Management Software Across The Web
by Mario Churchill
The Web is truly the best venue where you could possibly find the best membership management software. You must be looking for that computer program for quite some time already. And your membership organization might really be badly needing the aid by such types of software.
If you are running a small startup and your labor staff is still very minimal, you must aim to achieve greater efficiency. Your employees must be well adept in using different computer programs as well as the basic operating transactions for your company�s business. However, most workers are finding it hard to balance computer program familiarization and basic business skills.
For example, not all employees are adept in using the complicated and widely used computer programs. They may be experts in the management and operating levels, but their computer skills might not be as impressive. You cannot avoid hiring these types of employees because you are after the quality and expertise in handling important transactions for your company.
Now, you can have a quick remedy to this pressing problem. There are many membership management software that are currently being introduced and sold across the world wide Web. Many software developers have spent considerable time and effort doing research and writing such software products.
Benefits of investing in membership management software
There are many reasons why you should spend capital allocation for buying membership management software. One top reason is that such computer programs will surely infuse all the computer tools and programs that would make everyday transactions in your office more efficient.
Membership management software usually consists of the most practical and widely used computer programs and applications, like those used in basic data encoding, those that are used in making tables and incorporating computations, those used in formal presentations and many more. There are also other basic features like Internet connectivity and basic database applications. Thus, when all these programs and more are combined in one single software, time and effort would surely be saved.
Another advantage of using membership management software is that it will save time. Imagine how many seconds or minutes your employees would lose if they keep on starting up and closing basic computer applications. Sometimes, it is also inevitable that the programs are accidentally shut down, prompting a need for a program restart. With the use of membership management software, everything they would need is already in one package program.
Buying in the Web
Buying a membership management software across the Web is never a hassle. It would be easy. You can download such programs quickly, instantly and conveniently. Within seconds and hours, your office would have the needed membership management software to help your employees make it through each day.
You can do each purchase like a usual online buying transaction, where you need credit cards or a bank transfer account for purchase payments. If you would be lucky enough, there are also free trial versions of such software. However, such trial issues can be used only within a few months.
If you are aiming to improve efficiency and effectiveness of people behind our startup small enterprise, it would be imperative that you invest in a membership management software. Web purchases would mean so much convenience, so yourself could spend your spare time doing other productive tasks.
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High Speed Internet Connection
High Speed Internet Connection
by Toh Poh
Internet has almost become a lifeline for the new generation. Many businesses now depend entirely on the Internet. People residing in different parts of world are able to talk to each other via the medium of Internet. Video conferencing is a live example of it. Many marriages are also made with the help of the Internet. The list of benefits that Internet provides is limitless.
But, what would you do when you have a slow speed internet connection that takes a lot of time? That internet connection would simply be useless to you.
The speed at which you are connected to the Internet plays a very important role in enjoying the advantages offered by it. For example, suppose one of your relatives who is residing overseas, has sent you a holiday clip. Now, if your Internet speed is slow then first of all it would take a long time to load the mail website. Then you would enter your user name and password. It would again take extra time to verify it. Also, downloading the clip would be very slow, even if its size is very small. Overall, you can say that having a low speed Internet connection (dial-up connection) is not a good thing.
There are many choices available for a high speed Internet connection. DSL, Cable and Satellite are some of them. You can select the best one from them. Here are some of the common benefits that all these high speed Internet connections provide.
* Viewing of streamlining clips or videos is very easy and fast in these connections. Dial-up connections may not even allow their access. * You can upload web pages and download any kind of information or software with more than twice the speed of dial-up connection. * Downloading of images and huge e-mail files can be done almost promptly. * High speed Internet connection has proven to be a boon for all businessmen. They can now access the world wide web within a few seconds. Their businesses have been highly benefited through efficient and quick video conferencing which would have been impossible in a slow dial-up connection. * For those people who work from home, a high speed Internet connection can assist them in increasing their overall work efficiency and output. * On a long term basis, the high speed Internet connection can prove to be highly economical.
DSL: The best choice for high speed internet connection Now-a-days, DSL has become the leading choice for a high speed Internet connection. DSL works on existing telephone lines. With a DSL connection you can browse the web and talk on the phone at the same time. Generally, a DSL connection requires a DSL router, a dedicated phone line and a network card or a modem for each system. The installation of DSL at your location is the responsibility of the service provider. Last but not the least, this high speed Internet connection is offered at very affordable prices.
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Friday, February 29, 2008
Commercial Business Loans�Envision your Financial Reasons
Commercial Business Loans�Envision your Financial Reasons
by Tim Kelly
Growing flaunts of the financial status in the society, more and more people are trying to be a part of the country�s economy. Monetary is the problem of yesteryears. Provisions of the commercial business loans in the fiscal market have made the start up of individuals� plan into a grand success. Now, the people who have good ideal plans of their businesses but money, the real impediment, can avail the facilities of these loans.
Under the commercial business loans, individual can facilitate the fund into the infrastructural development of the enterprises. The loans are committed to making financing process as simple and risk free for the borrowers as possible. Only the need is of accessing online. Have advance knowledge through online of the commercial business loans before jumping into the fiscal market.
There are many lenders available online for the commercial business loans. With their respective terms and conditions, just go through once the proposed offers. Individuals would gradually come to know about the fluctuation of the commercial business loans market. If once you understand the deal, nobody could take advantage of ones financial situation. So be attentive and hassle-free while deal making.
Many optional modes of availing the commercial business loans are available in the market. Just go buy some of them. Some requires collateral, whereas some lacking of pledging. But, the amount offered by these lending authorities is more or less the same. Repayment period set for the borrowers is figured out according to the financial status of the individuals.
It is always a suggestive part of the commercial business loans is that abide by the conditions settled between you and the lenders. As deferment could affect your credit rating, be stick to stipulated terms and condition.
All that individuals have to do is to make an ideal plan so that can impress the lenders. Present the plan with best of your energy and verve. Make each and every point clear to the lenders if any question erupts. Show the plan to a progressive and profitable enterprise in the future.
Business is an idea to the vision and vision should be clear.
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Baby Footprint Poem
Baby Footprint Poem
by Lena Hilltorp
The baby footprint poem goes as such. Precious feet, so small, so sweet. Tiny toes all in a row, catch them quickly before they grow. A keepsake created now so when your big, you�ll see how once upon a time they were. Your precious feet, so small, so sweet. This is written on practically anything that you would put a footprint on. This cute will poem is manufactured on many items, however, you can place them the poem on anything that you would like.
To use the baby footprint poem you can use it in your scrapbook or you can write it on the back of a photo of your child�s feet. Most of the time, you will get a footprint from the hospital. When you get this and bring it home, you will want to place it in the child�s baby book.
Then next to the print you can write the footprint poem. This will add a some cuteness, as well as make it so much more special when your child looks through the book as an adult. By adding the poem to a baby book you are able to add something from the heart that your child will love as an adult.
To find the footprint printed on plaques for your child�s footprint you can search the Internet. There are tons of hits when you use a search engine to find footprint merchandize. If you are looking for the perfect baby gift for your sister, daughter, or best friend you can always go with the footprint plaque. If you add the poem it will seem even more special to your expecting friend.
If you receive the poem, you should have it framed once you place the child�s footprint on the paper. If you hang it, you will want to make sure that the sun doesn�t touch it directly or it will fade. You don�t want your memories to fade so that is one reason why most people place it in the baby book, however, if you want to show off your newly born pride and joy you can always frame it and place it in a wall way or den. It also looks really nice in the nursery.
When it comes to having it framed, you can have the paper matted and professionally framed or you may go to any of the local stores and frame it yourself.
No matter what you do with the poem and print, you will always have a little keepsake that will never change, no matter how big they grow up to be.
Copyright © 2006 Lena Hilltorp
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Are You Making These 5 Common Pay-per-click Mistakes In Your Small Business?
Are You Making These 5 Common Pay-per-click Mistakes In Your Small Business?
by Caroline Melberg
Because of the ability to specifically target your unique prospects based on interest as well as geography, the ability to tightly control your ad spend and to precisely measure results, Pay-Per-Click (PPC) is probably the greatest breakthrough to come along in advertising since the launch of television. And, because of those same benefits, it�s much more affordable for the small to mid-size business owner to leverage for their business (as compared with television and many other advertising alternatives).
That being said, PPC is not as easy as it seems at first glance. Business owners looking to launch their first campaign will quickly discover how easily they can spend hundreds � and even thousands � of dollars in wasted efforts while they learn to navigate the PPC waters.
While entire books have been written on the ins-and-outs of pay-per-click advertising, there are 5 common mistakes that I see business owners making when I�m asked to evaluate their pay-per-click campaign strategies. These mistakes are easy to fix, and doing so will dramatically increase the effectiveness of your pay-per-click campaign!
The 5 most common PPC mistakes are:
1. Using your home page as the landing page. No matter which search engine you use for your campaign � Google, Yahoo!, MSN or any other � you can decide where to direct your new customers when they click on your ad. The most common mistake I see business owners make when they launch their PPC campaign is directing those clicks to their home page. The thinking seems to be that their home page is equivalent to the front door of their business, and they want their new customers to walk through � but that�s where they go wrong. With PPC advertising, your prospect is searching for something highly specific � that�s the �keyword� they�ve entered into the search engine. Having them land at your home page is the equivalent of having them ask you for a specific item in your store, and you telling them � �it�s in here somewhere, it�s up to you to find it.� Obviously you wouldn�t do that in person with your customers � and you don�t want to do it online, either. By designing what�s known as a �landing page� � the place where visitors �land� when they click on your ad - you can present your customer with exactly what they are looking for when they come to your site. Your landing page should be tightly focused to the keywords you are using for your PPC ad, with no other links or distractions to confuse your prospect. This dramatically increases their satisfaction with your site, as well as the likelihood that they will make a purchase from you.
2. Not customizing your landing page to your prospects� keyword searches. The way an ideal PPC campaign works is something like this: a prospect enters a search term � for my business it might be �e-mail marketing.� They are presented with my PPC ad with �e-mail marketing� in the headline AND the ad copy. My prospect clicks on my ad and is taken to my landing page that is all about e-mail marketing. (I will have bid on both �e-mail marketing� and �email marketing� to capture searchers entering it both ways). The likelihood that my prospect will become a customer is high, because there is no confusion about what the page is about � no wondering if he�s in the right place or if we offer what he is looking for. A common mistake I see business owners making with their PPC campaigns is to try to combine several products or services into one landing page. This leads to frustration when your searcher clicks on your ad and lands on a page that they aren�t sure offers what they are specifically looking for. Make sure your landing pages are customized to the keyword your prospect is searching for � and quickly turn prospects into customers.
3. Using generic ad copy in your PPC ads. The tricky thing with PPC ads is you don�t have much real estate to work with. Google allows just 70 characters; Yahoo allows 190 characters (with spaces) in a text ad. When every single word counts, you can�t afford to use meaningless words like �high quality service,� or �established in 1903.� While these statements may be true about your business, they don�t target the specific searches your prospects are entering to find the products and services they are looking for. A mistake I see clients make in their PPC ads is to include these type of generic statements that don�t set their business apart. When you are writing your ad, you�ll want to include specific keywords that your prospects will likely enter to find what you have to offer. Your headline must be captivating and should include your main keyword. The next line of your ad should contain the single biggest benefit you offer to your customers. What sets your company apart from your competitors? That�s what goes in your PPC ad. The 3rd line of your ad should contain a feature of your product or service or an offer � special discounted pricing or something free work well here. By making your ad specific to the keywords that your prospects will likely enter, you�ll be well on your way not only to increasing clicks, but to turning clicks into cash as well.
4. Not securing high enough placement with your bids. All of the search engines use a slightly different method for determining the position for your ad. Google and Yahoo use a combination of ad relevancy (how relevant your ad is to the keywords you�ve bid on and the landing page you present to your visitors) and bid price. A big mistake I notice my clients making is not targeting their keywords tightly enough and specific enough to their product or service to allow them to bid high enough on those keywords to secure top placement on the search engines. It�s estimated that 85% of all PPC clicks occur on ads that appear in one of the top 3 positions on the page. That means, if you aren�t working hard to find keywords that are specific enough to your niche and not bidding high enough to secure a top spot, you are missing out on a good portion of the clicks that could be yours. Use a keyword tool such as Wordtracker to research keyword possibilities that you may not have considered. Look for a Keyword Effectiveness of 10 or greater � meaning that the keyword has sufficient search queries with the engines to result in significant traffic, without a lot of competitors bidding on the same keyword. When you place your campaign, use these keywords and bid high enough to secure a top spot, ensuring that the people searching for what you have to offer find your website � instead of your competitors.
5. Not testing your ads to determine their effectiveness. While there is a �formula� for crafting an effective PPC ad, slight changes � even changing one word � can have a dramatic impact on your click-through-rate (the percentage of people who click on your ad as compared with the number who see it). A mistake I see business owners making with their campaigns is to choose their keywords and then write only one PPC ad to display. All of the major search engines offer the capability of creating ad variations so that you can test different ad copy to determine what works best. This is known as �split testing� or �A/B� testing, as you are comparing the results of two different ads for the same keywords. Google will alternate the ads for you, and you�ll easily be able to see which ad performs better by looking at your click-through-rate. When you find an ad that outperforms another, that ad becomes your �control� � or the ad to beat. Put the under-performing ad on �hold� and create another version, changing one or two words or possibly just the headline. Then test that ad against your control. This is a continual process � you are always trying to beat your control to improve your number of clicks. Not surprisingly, advertisers who test their ads in this method are more successful with PPC, as they tend to know their customers better and are able to target their prospects with captivating ads that turn into an increasing number of clicks � and customers � for them.
Pay-per-click advertising has enormous benefits for the small to mid-size business owner. Avoiding these 5 common mistakes will help you save money and quickly turn clicks into customers � and increased profits � when you launch your next PPC campaign.
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Surveys: Scam Or Success?
Surveys: Scam Or Success?
by DA Whitmore
Believe it or not, there are people making money taking surveys on the internet. The honest truth of the matter is that 99% of the material advertising paid surveys aren�t paid surveys. Paid surveys consist of a study done by a marketing and research company to get feedback and gather information about various products and advertising campaigns that the big corporations use. It�s basically a way of seeing if they are getting the most bang for their buck. These major corporations easily spend billions a year on marketing and advertising. The corporations hire these market research companies to get this information. There are many ways to conduct a survey. The most popular ones involve telemarketing (phone surveys), mystery shoppers, or testing a company�s products or services.
This is the perfect example:
A large cable company has a new channel they want to market to men between the ages of 26-34 who are married and live in a big city. They want to know the likes and dislikes of these men. How much they pay for this service, and what advertisements catch their eye.
The cable company would hire a market research company to gather the information they needed. Each company refers to its online panel. They may ask for 10,000 men who fit the demographics the cable company is trying to reach. The company then sends an email inviting participants to join the study. The participant fills out a questionnaire to see if they are a match. If they match, they are given an invite and the offer of $10-25 to take the online survey. It doesn�t get any easier than that.
But before you pack your suitcase and head to Bermuda, let me warn you. The problem lies in that there are literally thousands of ads popping up on the internet that go something like this �Taco Bell vs McDonalds take this survey and receive a free Xbox.� Once you give them your e-mail address they make you try to sign with other companies like Blockbuster and Home Depot, etc�. This is not a paid survey, let me repeat THIS IS NOT A PAID SURVEY. These are the ones commonly referred to as scams that everyone mistakes with �paid surveys�.
They also trick non-suspecting customers to shell out $50 to get a list of paid survey directories. Some think by paying this, they will soon be taking tons of surveys and laughing all the way to the bank. This is not entirely so. After shelling out your hard earned dough to these sites, they make you sign for each panel one by one.
I don�t see why anyone would pay for �paid survey directories�. There are several websites that give this information free. These paid sites are getting over on the fact that the average person doesn�t know this. Go to msn.com and search free �free paid survey directories�. Just like that!
To make real bread from the survey business you�d have to be registered to as many panels as you could handle at one time. To run with the big dogs, I suggest joining the TOP 20 paid survey panels. These are the most popular and more importantly, the most �busy�. You are guaranteed at least a survey a day in the Big Leagues. Taking the time to sign up with the big guys could only make you or make you bigger.
Bottom line, you won�t get rich taking surveys but you can make a few thousand dollars extra income to supplement whatever you want. To go PRO, you would need to register with every paid survey panel known to man. Not a bad living for something you can do in your underwear, with no investment and no strings attached-all in your time.
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Thursday, February 28, 2008
Top 50 Christmas Gift Ideas UNDER $50 You can Order Online
Top 50 Christmas Gift Ideas UNDER $50 You can Order Online
by Nicole Anderson
With the Christmas holiday quickly approaching the malls and stores around the nation will soon be filled to capacity. If you�d like to avoid the hassle and have your Christmas presents delivered straight to your door without braking your pocket book, check out these unique gifts UNDER $50 that you can purchase online for your kids, mom, dad, husband, wife, brothers and sisters.
Gifts for WOMEN
1. CROCS TM
$29.99
The original CROCS TM Sandal (Unisex). Your favorite CROCS� in MANY colors. Propriety sandals are slip-resistant, bacteria-resistant and nonmarking. Available at http://www.crocs.com
2. Lavender-Filled Linens
$28.00
Put one in your pillowcase for sweet-scented dreams.
You can purchase lavender-filled linens by elizabethW at http://www.elizabethW.com
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3. Cropped puffer vest
$44.62
Hot, high-quality down-filled polyester, Sleeveless, cropped length puffy vest. Has snap pockets, front zip and loop-and-button closure with detachable faux fur-trimmed hood. Available at http://www.gap.com
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4. CASHMERE SOCKS
$18.95
Very cozy and affordable cashmere footies by Banana Republic. Get them in any color. Available at http://www.bananarepublic.com
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5. Croissants from Williams-Sonoma
$39.95
Made by French pastry chef Jean-Yves Charon, these are shipped frozen so you can savor fresh-baked croissants just like those in a French patisserie. A box of 15 is available at http://www.williams-sonoma.com or call 877-812-6235.
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6. Juicy Couture Charm Bracelet
$35.00
The signature core of the Juicy Couture jewelry line comes complete with a heart charm at the end. Available at http://www.nordstrom.com Item # 140417.
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7. Intimates Nordstrom Flannel Pajamas
$48.00
Premium cotton flannel make for the coziest pj's. Available at http://www.nordstrom.com Item # 153071.
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8. Tiffany & Co. Holiday Mug
$45.00
Mug from the Tiffany HOLIDAY Collection. Bone china, 10-ounce capacity. Available at http://www.tiffany.com
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OR
Tiffany & Co. Annual pocket diary
$40.00
Blue patent leather. 3x5". Available at http://www.tiffany.com
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9. Shuga Buds, Swarovski� Cystal Head phones
$48.00
Listen to your favorite tunes with these sparkling buds. Choose iridescent, gold, blue, green or pink. crystals. For use with iPods�, MP3 players, portable CD players, and Sony� Walkman. Available at http://www.neimanmarcus.com Item #NMOF7_H11EW
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10. Necklace Vault Jewelry Box
$49.99
Designed to hold a variety of necklaces, this stylish vault features four glassed sides for display. Open the door to fund hooks that hold necklaces securely and keeps them from tangling. A single drawer at the bottom holds other small items. A wonderful gift, it's boxed for giving! Available at http://www.bombaycompany.com Item#: 1866735
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11. Triple Garnet Heart Necklace
$50.00
Win her heart. This necklace, featuring three deep-red, heart-shaped garnets, will make your intentions clear. Since the Middle Ages, the garnet has been associated with truth and love. Available at http://www.bombaycompany.com
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12. Boucl� deep v-neck sweater
$39.99
Texture takes a colorful new twist in this form-fitting, feminine sweater. Plunge front. Rib trim. Imported acrylic/nylon/wool/spandex. Available at http://www.victoriasecret.com Item #204-677
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13. Oval cocktail ring
$34.00
A ring with lots of bling to go around. Arrives in a velvet drawstring pouch and pink box. Imported metal and glass.
3/4" wide. Available at http://www.victoriasecret.com Item #206-313
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14. Victoria's Secret The Sexiest Fragrances on Earth
$39.50
Seven of her favorite fragrances all wrapped up in the sexiest way. Includes .25 oz Eau de Parfum Sprays of new dream angels desire, America's #1 Fragrance, dream angels heavenly; Very Sexy� For Her and Very Sexy For Her 2; Victoria's Secret PINK, Rapture� and Body By Victoria�. Imported and domestic. Available at http://www.victoriasecret.com Item #203-108
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15. Victoria Secret Shimmer Brush, Garden Collection
$20 for one or 2 for $35
Give it to glow. Brush adds a touch of scented shimmer wherever you want to shine. Choose from three Garden scents, each with a different color of shimmer. Imported and domestic. Available at http://www.victoriasecret.com Item #203-256
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16. Victoria Secret Three-piece pajama gift set
$39.50
Bedtime is three times as fun with cotton sleepwear in cheerful prints. Includes three-quarter sleeve cardigan with button front, cami with adjustable straps and ruching, and full-length bottom with drawstring elastic waist. Arrives in a matching gift bag. Imported cotton. Available at http://www.victoriasecret.com Sizes XS-XL. Item #202-702 $39.
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Gifts for MEN
17. Bookmark Dictionary II
$49.99
Have the American heritage dictionary of the English language, fourth edition, and its revised and updated 130,000+ words and definitions right at your fingertips�literally�as you read! This tiny bookmark dictionary is truly thin enough to use as a bookmark, and its slim, flexible keypad secures to any book with unique keypad clip. Imported.
� Keeps date and time.
� Large lcd screen for easy reading.
� Makes a great gift!
� Multifunction calculator also converts measurements of length, temperature, weight, etc.
� Uses on lithium battery(included) and features auto shutoff function.
Available at http://www.macys.com
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18. Callaway HX Tour 56 Golf Ball - Personalized
$44.99
One dozen top of the line, new design Callaway golf balls PERSONALIZED. Available at www.austads.com.
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19. Shoehorn Backscratcher
$25.00
There's always that one spot he can't reach, and, frankly, you're tired of scratching his back. You can feign arthritis, or you can help dad help himself with this bamboo shoehorn/backscratcher combo. Made in Italy. Available at http://www.macys.com
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20. Handle Mount Grill Light
$50.00
A BBQ light lets you grill at night or any time of the year!For BBQ gifts, here�s a truly brilliant idea that puts the spotlight on your cooking! Made to fit conveniently on any grill handle, our BBQ light takes the guesswork out of your outdoor cuisine, allowing you to see what�s ready and what needs more time over the heat.
Available at http://www.brookstone.com Brookstone sku # 439794
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21. Electric Ice Scraper
$14.99
Hate standing in the cold scraping ice from you car? Try this electric ice scraper which will get rid of that troublesome ice in a cinch. The convenient 14-foot cord plugs into your car's cigarette lighter and warms the rubber squeegee to quickly melt away ice from the windshield, so you can get out the cold and into your car. Imported. Available at http://www.macys.com
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22. Connoisseur�s Compact Wine Opener
$40.00
Opening your favorite bottle of wine is now easier than ever before with the amazing Connoisseur wine bottle opener! Available at http://www.brookstone.com
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23. Burberry Golf Cap
$50.00
Send him off to the links in style. Rain-resistant golf cap features signature logo and nova check trim. Choose trench, white, black, or red. Imported of fine Italian cotton and spandex gabardine stretch twill. One adjustable size fits most. Available at http://www.neimanmarcus.com Item #NMOF7_N8615
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24. Floating Desktop Globe
$40.00
The world just got a little bit more interesting. This high-tech desktop globe floats in its powerful magnetic stand. It's possible to pass one's hands above, below and around the small globe as it continues to levitate. Simply plug it in, guide the globe into the magnetic field, and it floats in space�just like the Earth. Available at http://www.redenvelope.com
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25. NAP� My Pillow
$20.00
For cozy cuddling anytime. Made of our exclusive NapSoft� material�and available in a variety of comfy colors�these luxurious pillows are the perfect size for anytime napping and cuddling. You can even change the color of your My Pillow by slipping on one of the vibrant NapSac covers. Available at http://www.brookstone.com.
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26. HoMedics MP3 Cush Music Playing Massage Seat - Black
$49.99
Sit back and relax with soothing heat, massage and music in this massage seat that features 5 massage motors for multiple modes of relaxation. Available at http://www.bestbuy.com. Model: BKMP-3-100
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Gifts for Men or Women
27. XtremeMac SportWrap for iPod Black or
$29.95
Perfect for any kind of activity, the SportWrap is an ultra-compact, moisture-resistant case you can wear comfortably on your arm. Available at http://www.ipod.com.
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28. Mini MP3 Speaker Dock for iPod� Nano
$50.00
Enjoy portable, rich sound, no headphones required� just insert your iPod� nano. Perfect for travel or listening anywhere. Includes storage case for protection. Available at http://www.brookstone.com Brookstone sku # 533000
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29. 5 pc. TV Tray Set, Natural
$29.99
Four trays plus storage stand. Available at http://www.sears.com Sears item #00872202000 Mfr. model #PJ-TB001/NA
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30. Illuminated Photo Frame
$50.00
Give your printed 5x7 photos a special glow with our backlit frame. Slide in a 5x7 photo print and watch it come to life. The backlit flatscreen frame illuminates the image with a wonderful glow. Also makes a great night-light. Displays photo in portrait or landscape modes. Includes variable brightness control. For best results, use watermark-free photo prints. Available at http://www.brookstone.com Brookstone sku # 549774
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31. Desktop Beverage Warmer
$25.00
Keep coffee, tea and more, hot�in your own mug. Now you can enjoy your favorite hot beverages�and keep them hot�until the last drop with our electric beverage warmer. Available at http://www.brookstone.com Brookstone sku # 535435
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32. Christmas Tree Frame
$29.99
Look who's peeking out from this very special Christmas tree - it's all the faces you love! There's room for 12 favorite ornament photos on the shiny silver branches, plus we've included a shiny star ready to engrave with a family name and date. Available at http://www.thingsremembered.com Item# 579667
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33. Jewel Cordials with Tray - Set of Six
$10.00
Whether used for serving pre-dinner aperitifs or after dinner liquours, these Jewel Cordials and Tray are a lovely serving option! This set of six multi-colored glasses arrive complete with a gold finished wooden tray. Each cordial is shaped differently - a unique touch! Boxed. Available at http://www.bombaycompany.com Item#: 5890697
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34. Holiday Happiness Gift Basket, Hickory Farms
$15.99 � 49.99 Assorted Gift Baskets
Available at http://www.hickoryfarms.com
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35. Lumiscope Holmes Foot Buddy Personal Heater
$29.99
Ideal for use in the home or office! The Holmes Foot Buddy Personal Heater features a spacious resting surface and a removable fleece pocket for your feet. It has a simple toe-touch power button and can be adjusted to two different heat settings and three different angles. A built-in handle makes it easy to transport the warmer from reading chair to desk or den, and the fleece pocket removes for washing. Use with or without fleece toe pockets. Available at http://www.sears.com Sears item #08038127000 Mfr. model #38127
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Gifts for Kids
36. Giga Ball
$49.88
Jumbo inflatable ball is big enough to crawl inside, roll across the yard and even bounce! One look at the Giga Ball and kids can't wait to bounce it, roll it, and crawl inside to tumble, bounce and spin, spin, spin! Available at http://www.spilsbury.com Item #18961
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37. Kick Disc Power Puck
$39.99
Kick Dis is a 7" diameter puck with a motor, rechargeable battery and tough rubber bumper. It hovers, glides and even streaks across rooms, never touching the ground! Play air hockey, hover soccer and more for hours of fun. Available at http://scientificsonline.com Item #3033540
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38. Jump-O-Lene Trampoline
$39.88
Indoors or out, kids will bounce for hours on this inflatable trampoline. Made from heavy-duty vinyl with 13/4' high attached safety wall with rain-drain holes. Available at www.spilsbury.com Item #14663
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39. Moon Shoes
$40.00
Who hasn't wanted to escape the bounds of gravity, even for a second? Like mini-trampolines for the feet, these funky shoes provide out-of-this-world fun. Strap them on and prepare to lift off, lightweight and strong, they let kids jump, bounce, hop and leap with abandon Available at www.redenvelope.com
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40. Walkie Talkie Wrist Watches
$30.00
Move over, 007. These undercover devices allow young sleuths to hold their own covert conversations. Disguised as digital wristwatches that display the time and date, these walkie-talkies have built-in microphones and fitted earpieces for hands-free communication. Available at www.redenvelope.com
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41. Voice Protected Diary
$30.00
Hell hath no fury like a girl whose diary has been compromised by her little brother. Boasting a high-tech voice recognition system, this version allows her to divulge to her heart's content without fear of being discovered. (Even if someone guesses her password, only her voice can unlock the diary.) Other features include high and low security settings, a mini light for writing at night and, best of all, an intruder alert. The tri-fold design has spring-loaded doors that open with ceremony to inspire her next entry. Available at www.redenvelope.com
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Gifts for Girls
42. Ballerina Musical Jewelry Box
$26.99
Our smallest jewelry box is a replica of the one we had as a little girl. White box opens to a soft pink colored interior. Lift the hinged lid and witness a miniature ballerina twirling. Available at www.mybambino.com ITEM # JEWEA
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43. Children's Sterling Silver Heart ID Bracelet
$45.00
Surprise a special little girl with this lovely sterling silver ID bracelet! It features a link design and is accented with a dangling heart. Engrave her name and watch her eyes light up. Available at www.thingsremembered.com Item# 500953
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Girl's Sterling Silver Heart Locket
$45.00
Your little girl will adore this beautiful sterling silver heart locket. Place a cherished photo inside and engrave a name or date to create a lasting memory. Available at www.thingsremembered.com Item #517881
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Gifts for BOYS
44. Gearbotics Sonic T-Rex Robot Kit
$28.95
Gears Trex Kit! Start beginning builders off on the right foot with a Gears! Gears! Gears! Building project that's guaranteed to be ferocious fun! Twenty-eight piece gear building set has exactly the right pieces to bring a wonderful T-Rex to walking, roaring life. Includes motor with T-Rex sounds, gears, connectors and dinosaur pieces.
Dinosaur measures 17". Ages 5 and up. Available at www.discoverthis.com Item # LR-9195.
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45. LITTLE RED SCOOTER - Radio Flyer
$42.99
Classic scooter styling, wood platform with grip tread, and sturdy steel construction. High performance molded wheels and double rear wheels for maximum stability. Adjustable handlebar height and ringing bell. Ages 3-7. Available at http://candy-crate.stores.yahoo.net/liredsctou.html
46. Konus Junior Telescope - KJ4
$49.95
Perfect for young astronomers, the Konus Junior Telescope offers astronomical viewing, zoom spotting for terrestrial use and easy maneuverability! Perfect for the young and curious. Available at http://scientificsonline.com Item #3026801
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47. Robosapien
$49.99
Robosapien marks a tremendous advance in remote activated robotic function. Standing over a foot tall, this completely interactive robot has the ability to walk, dance and groove, as well as pick up and throw items. This robotic wonder also delivers several combinations of strike and chops. The fluid biomechanical motions are amazing. Kids can control all the robotic movements with the easy-to-use remote. Program up to 84 different action sequences, and utilize four program modes for advanced operations. Available at www.sears.com Sears item #05219791000 Mfr. model #126414
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Gifts for Baby
48. My First Tooth/Curl Box
$12.00
Treasure baby's first milestone by holding on to tiny miracles! This set of two silverpate boxes were designed to hold baby's curl from his or her first haircut, and first tooth. These treasures will be kept safe and secure until they are passed on. Set of two circular boxes are engraved with First Tooth and First Curl and are packaged for giving. Available at www.bombaycompany.com Item#: 1866515
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49. Red Baby Long Johns
$28.00
Wild West cowboys loved long johns for riding the range; little cowpokes will love them for riding through the house. Ours have the traditional back flap, as well as snaps down the front and on the inside legs. Available at www.redenvelope.com
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50. Someday Inc. Personalized Piggy Bank
$42.00
A classic gift, hand-painted and personalized for a special penny-saver. A bow crowns this little pig. Comes gift wrapped in a cellophane bag with a bow and a hand-painted Someday Inc. gift card. Available at www.nordstrom.com Item #166359
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