(Nov 29th 2012 1:23PM) The Big Three in gaming -- PlayStation 3, Wii U, and Xbox 360 -- all have recent significant releases for their fans, just in time for Christmas. (How thoughtful). If you have a veteran gamer, or one who wants to get started, take a look at the consoles being offered this Christmas shopping season. Sony\'s ...
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(Nov 29th 2012 9:13AM) Kids are people, too, and in this electronic environment they see all the cool stuff that their parents do with computers. It\'s a wired world, and it doesn\'t hurt to get them started -- as soon as they are comfortable -- with things digital. Take a look at one of the tablet computers specifically designed with ...
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(Nov 28th 2012 1:03PM) So; your guy likes to spend an occasional weekend in the woods, hunting, fishing, or camping? Don\'t let him head off with just a pair of jeans, a sweatshirt, and some old running shoes; outfit him for comfort (and safety) with the latest in outdoor clothing and you\'ll both be happy when he returns. First off, a ...
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(Nov 27th 2012 6:51PM) I always find that shopping for men is more difficult than shopping for any other person on my list -- even if I know the male recipient really well. When in doubt, I typically opt for something traditionally male. For example, a quality whisky, great book or newly released, well-received cologne. These all make ...
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(Nov 27th 2012 5:21PM) So you\'re shopping for your secret santee, eh? Lucky you! Secret santa giving (and receiving) is one of the best parts of the holidays. I like the idea that you\'re getting something random from (most likely) someone random. It really adds an element of surprise to the whole gift giving game. Protip: The best ...
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(Nov 27th 2012 10:30AM) I admit it--I\'m a geek! It\'s hard not to be, given my mechanical engineering background. I like to see how things work. And, being a geek is not a bad thing (pocket protectors and taped-up glasses aside) since a lot of the conveniences we take for granted today came out of somebody tinkering in a garage or ...
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(Nov 26th 2012 7:38PM) The Christmas gift shopping season is finally upon us. Well, it was upon us before Halloween, really, but that\'s beside the point. Now\'s the mad rush to get everything crossed off your holiday to-do list, and that list, no doubt, includes a heckuva ton of gift-buying. From your kids\' teachers to the mail man, in ...
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(Nov 26th 2012 10:40AM) Very much similar to the fact that the names of some popular soft drinks are recognized around the world, say the phrase Barbie doll on any part of the planet, and people know of what you speak. Not surprising, given that more than a billion (that\'s with a "b") Barbies have been sold in more than 50 years; the ...
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(Nov 23rd 2012 6:05PM) You don\'t need an actual stocking in order to get someone a stocking stuffer. Essentially, a stocking stuffer is a small gift that you can either add to a larger one or give as a stand-alone present. It\'s appropriate when rounding out shopping lists or when buying for an acquaintance, teacher, coworker, ...
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