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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Most Eyecatching Gifts
Our Most Popular and Unusual Gift Ideas
and Best Last Minute Gift Ideas
Give the Unique Gift of Land
Can’t you just imagine owning land in any or all 50 states of the USA? Just like, or maybe even more than Donald Trump! Well, it’s possible thanks to the Own a Piece of America.It’s amazing. You can give (or get for yourself) 1 square inch of land in each and every state in the country. So if you've always wanted to be a land owner in Hawaii, Fl, CA, NY or any other state...or would like to own land in all 50 states at once, just check it out here. You really must see the site to get the feel for this enourmous undertaking passed on to you. It's among a very few unusual gift ideas that makes a perfect unique gift for a 50th Wedding Anniversary, or a 50th Birthday gift or just about every birthday or anniversary or anytime including for a graduation present or if looking for unique retirement gifts, special new citizen gifts, patriotic gifts, and unique Christmas Gifts. It's great for a man or woman, husband or wife, son or daughter. In fact it's a great family gift for everyone especially for the person who has everything you can think of. Put it on top of your list too as terrific last minute gifts and gift ideas for valentines day or an anniversary and/or birthday.
Check it out at www.OwnaPieceofAmerica.us where thousands of people worldwide will become your neighbor in the "smallest land development in the world." Give the Unique Gift of Land. You'll love it and so will your gift recipient. They'll display the handsome personalized certificate proudly!Create Your Own Stamps From Any Photograph
This could possibly be the best gift of the decade. No kidding! Create your own stamps from any photo! It's an idea whose time has come!
When we wanted to commemorate the birth of our son, Ian, my husband and I sent out birth announcements featuring our adorable new bundle of boy right on the stamp! Everyone wanted to know where we got the cool stamps. When my parents celebrated their 25th Wedding Anniversary this past June, we marked the occasion by creating stamps featuring their original wedding photos! My Mom and Dad were thrilled to have such a memorable keepsake.
Click here to get started! Simply upload photos from your computer and you’ll have custom photo stamps in no time! They make unique gifts! Make your mail memorable with PhotoStamps: the exciting new way to turn photos into real US postage!
In addition to what I emntioned above, PhotoStamps are great gifts for Mother's Day, Father's Day, High School or College Graduation (How about a photo of the graduate in cap and gown!), and of course as unique and unusual gifts for birthdays and Christmas. Now that I think of it, I'd make a great stamp to affix on an Engagement Announcement too.
President Barack Obama Collectibles and Keepsakes
Commemorate and celebrate one of the most important events in American history - Barack Obama's election as the 44th U.S. president of the United States. Newspaper reprints, photographs, mugs, glasses, t-shirts and much more are now available. If you’re trying to think of clever, unusual and unique gifts for the contemporary male or female, teenager or child, open their eyes to these marvelous remembrances of this modern era.
Here are Some More Unusual Gifts and Unique Gift Ideas
from the New York Times
New York Times Sports Gifts
Derek Jeter Signed "Walk-off Home Run Pump Fist" 8” x 10” Photo
Click Above on The New York Times Store banner to find really unique, unusual and special gifts that you'll be remembered for giving including sports memorabilia, photographs, mugs, glasses, t-shirts and much more. All the gifts fit to give.BallPark Pens
Authentic……..Made from the seats of demolished stadiums 
Have you read about the baseball fans that spent their vacations visiting ballparks throughout the country? Of course some exist only in memory now.
Have you read about the baseball fans that spent their vacations visiting ballparks throughout the country? Of course some exist only in memory now. Even though fans can't sit in the cheap seats at Ebbets Field or The Polo Grounds they can own a piece of them with the Ballpark Pen with pens made of the wooden seats from the demolished stadiums. They are laser engraved with the stadiums name and years of existence. If a pen isn't your style you can find a Ballpark Bottle opener or Ballpark Corkscrew made of wooden seats from Yankee Stadium, Wrigley Field, or Dodger Stadium.
My son and nephew both received a pen from my husband and me as a high school graduation present last June and they couldn't have been more excited. "Awesome gifts," they exclaimed simultaneously. Next I'll get one for my boss upon his retirement. I know it's the type of unusual, unique present he'd relish. Just go down the list of the men (and women) in your family who are baseball fans. They'll all love 'em! Guaranteed.
Click here for Ball Park Pens and lots more.
Give the Experience of a Lifetime.
Wow - the most exciting, indulgent, daring, breathtaking, out-of-the-ordinary, and inspirational experiences located all around the USA and the world are available now as the most unforgettable gifts ever. Yes, right close to home too if you don't want to travel too far to give or get your very special gift. Great as a surprise Christmas present for husband or wife…or any family member. Take the opportunity to give someone special a life changing experience so they’ll be able to cross out that “I’ve always wanted to…” item from their wish list.
White Water Rafting Can't you just imagine the look on his face when you present him with this incredible gift that he would never have bought for himself? Or how about for the law school, medical school or business school graduate in your family? Maybe for the retiree who has everything...this'll be the most unique retirement gift ever. They deserve it, don't they? And wouldn't one of the great, unforgettable experiences make a very special Valentine's Day gift or mother's birthday or for your grandfather or grandmother on Mother's Day or Father's Day. ? Oh, for sure!
Click here for Great American Days, unbelievable gifts, amazing experiences.
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Own the Coca-Cola Company…and many other companies. (One share at least!)
What do your friends and family love? My teenager loves Coca-Cola—she drinks Coca-Cola‚ wears 
Coca-Cola t-shirts and just loves those little polar bears drinking it on the holiday ads. One thing she doesn’t have is Coca-Cola stock. But she could!
The company called OneShare.com sells, well, duh, one share of stock in various popular companies. You get a fancy legal stock certificate to hang on your wall and the company’s annual report that, along with all the company’s financial info, usually has some great artwork and photos starring the company products. Coca-Cola t-shirts and just loves those little polar bears drinking it on the holiday ads. One thing she doesn’t have is Coca-Cola stock. But she could! OK, one share may not make you rich, although you will receive corporate declared dividends and have voting rights, but it a great addition to a collector’s memorabilia–whether they love Apple, Microsoft, IBM, General Mills, Disney, Harley-Davidson, Campbell Soup, or many, many more other companies.
Check them all out RIGHT HERE. What a unique, personalized Baby Gift too. You can have it framed and inscribed: My First Stock. Watch them both grow!
Pefect gift for a birthday, graduation, retirement, Father's Day, Motehr's Day, Christmas, Chanukah, or just about anytime.
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The Revolutionary Kindle 2
is Truly a Very Clever Gift
and is now available for great gift-giving for the people in your life who love reading. The second generation of the newest way to read books is only a click away.
A Good Book is EASY to find…anytime, anywhere! Download any of over 250,000 books in under 60 seconds. And the Kindle 2 is light enough to carry with you at all times. 
Click Here for the Amazon Kindle 2 and other great gifts from Amazon
. Remember you can still buy books, toys and just about any other thing you can think of online at amazon.com. It's the place to go for unusual presents and awesome gifts for friends, family and business associates. Get your next gift for an anniversary, birthday, going away party present, retirement party gift, or for tons of other good gift ideas and occasions. .
IT’S TIME FOR A GREAT GIFT
Aren’t watches the new cool gift for guys who really want to look sharp? They are! I’ve been so fascinated with the very trendy LARGE faced watches that pop out on some men’s shirts (if they’re wearing long sleeved shirts) or just bulge on some men’s wrists.
Nowadays it’s an easy way to judge whether a man is really cool. Watches make the perfect Christmas gifts, holiday gifts, birthday gifts, anniversary presents (for a man or a woman) and for any occasion. My brother proudly displays his big, bold 44mm watch as do his college friends.
Click here to see the
Invicta Collection and ALL OTHER Fine Men’s and Women’s Watches
and many different brands.
Invicta Collection and ALL OTHER Fine Men’s and Women’s Watches
and many different brands.Walk through a restaurant, bar or even your office. What's everyone wearing on their wrists? The men, women...whether they're executives or from the office pool. Nice big, bright and trendy watches. You can almost tell the time from across the room.
Look at these watches and search for many more from a hundred different manufacturers.
Click here to see the Invicta Collection and ALL OTHER Fine Men’s and Women’s Watches.
(All sorts of other items from jewelry to books, toys to trains, for boys and girls, teens and tots as well).
Hit One Out of the Park for Dad
with These Extreme Sports Fan Gifts
Help Dad add a personal touch (or hit) to the next home repair job. Sports fans and handyman dads alike will love these heavyweight hammers, ready for any job. Choose his favorite NFL, MLB or collegiate football team logo.
Or get Dad (maybe grandpa too) macho cuff-links featuring a piece of the original painted seat from one of America's historic baseball stadiums. These aren't just cuff links—they're a piece of baseball history. Crafted of salvaged seats from America's most famous and beloved stadiums, these cuff links are one of a kind. Coated in the original paint of the stadium seat colors, each cuff link boasts a deep patina collected from decades of home openers, double-headers and grand-slam ovations. Quantities are limited, catch them while you can. Perfect for Father's Day or Dad's birthday, Christmas or maybe just 'cause you're thinking of him. For Many More Clever, Unique and Unusual Gifts See the “Categories” in the Upper Right Column on This and Every Page
You'll find what you're looking for if you want unique birthday gifts, out of sight anniversary gift ideas, awesome housewarming gifts, unusual going away presents, Christmas gifts and presents for your mother, dad, sister or brother, grab bag gifts for Christmas or Office parties, patriotic gifts for military men and women (servicemen and servicewomen) as well as for all patriotic Americans, gifts for Valentine's Day for a husband or wife, fiancee or fiance, a special gift for Secretary's Day, a Bar Mitzvah, for groomsmen, a father-to-be, a teacher, student, aunt, uncle, cousin, boyfriend, girlfriend, BFF, your brother, sister, or classmate.
Monday, February 21, 2011
why do engineers do mba
You're an engineer. You've reached the limit of your technical job and you're looking down the barrel of being promoted from specialist management as a chief engineer or plant manager to a leadership position as operations manager or general manager.
Trouble is, these roles require skills they didn't teach you in your engineering degree-skills like being responsible for other people's performance, for financial and marketing issues, leading transformational change in your organisation and for managing relationships with suppliers and buyers.
You could blunder around, bluff your way through the maze, or simply rely on learning on the job- or you could seriously consider re-skilling with an MBA.
Which MBA is right for you?
Choosing the right MBA program is a good start. The classic, career-changing MBAs are full-time immersion programs. They take 16-months and you'll need to put your job on hold or leave it and get a new job afterwards.
The part-time MBA, which can also be done on week-ends at some business schools, takes longer but provides more flexibility. It means you can combine full-time work with study.
The Executive MBA comprises intensive bouts of residential study in-between several months off, when you return to full-time work. It's a high-level program for senior professionals over 40, with ten years working experience, who have been identified by their employers for the next C-suite role.
All MBAs require substantial investment-not just financially, but more so in time and family support. For this reason, you want to choose a school that does it seriously.
Choosing the right school
Do your homework. There is so much information about business schools, including many rankings. These rankings are public and carry weight. Find out what they are, how they are constructed, and whether they resonate with you.
Get out and visit some business schools. If there's graffiti on the desk, then it's an undergraduate school, not a business school.
Ask to meet the faculty. Meet the students and sit in on some classes. What is the evidence that the school transforms people? What do alumni say about the program? What is the evidence that this school is personal?
Finally look at the size of classes, the interaction with the faculty, the flexibility and the individual support. Does the school care about the outcome of the individual or are they just a face in the crowd?
Smart employers use the MBA to give their high potential future general managers the chance to improve their skills before they are tested by failure.
The best business schools will provide you with a business case to present to your employer that justifies the benefits of an MBA education.
What do I get out of an MBA?
The MBA was actually developed as a degree for technical professionals-primarily engineers. In fact, at most business schools, about a third of all MBA students are engineers.
An MBA is a chance to acquire confidence, learn from others and to build a network of people who have similar interests, but who are not rivals. In a few years time your fellow students will be partners in accounting firms, law firms, CFOs, CEOs, CLOs and they will be friends you can turn to for advice.
And for the employer, MBAs deliver a more valuable employee with a broader range of skills that is well worth considering.
Want to know about Radar?
Radar is an object-detection system which uses electromagnetic waves — specifically radio waves — to determine the range, altitude, direction, or speed of both moving and fixed objects such as aircraft, ships, spacecraft, guided missiles, motor vehicles, weather formations, and terrain. The radar dish, or antenna, transmits pulses of radio waves or microwaves which bounce off any object in their path. The object returns a tiny part of the wave's energy to a dish or antenna which is usually located at the same site as the transmitter.
Practical radar was developed in secrecy during World War II by Britain and other nations. The term RADAR was coined in 1940 by the U.S. Navy as an acronym for radio detection and ranging.[1][2] The term radar has since entered the English and other languages as the common noun radar, losing all capitalization. In the United Kingdom, this technology was initially called RDF (range and direction finding), using the same acronym as the one for radio direction finding to conceal its ranging capability.
The modern uses of radar are highly diverse, including air traffic control, radar astronomy, air-defense systems, antimissile systems; nautical radars to locate landmarks and other ships; aircraft anticollision systems; ocean-surveillance systems, outer-space surveillance and rendezvous systems; meteorological precipitation monitoring; altimetry and flight-control systems; guided-missile target-locating systems; and ground-penetrating radar geological observations.
Other systems similar to radar have been used in other parts of the electromagnetic spectrum. One example is "lidar", which uses visible light from lasers rather than radio waves.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
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