12-5-2002
SPECIAL REPORT - EXECUTIVE GIFT GIVING
Chocolate – The ultimate gift
By Lora-Jean Piper
   Fine chocolate is a gift that touches the senses. Its mere fragrance is enough to tempt most people. Combine that with the elegance of delicate truffles or the whimsical appeal of a hand painted chocolate tie, and you have a gift fit for any business acquaintance. It’s a gift that fits any age group and never goes out of style. What’s more, the recipient doesn’t have to go any farther than his mouth to find a place to put it...   (Full Article)
12-5-2002
SPECIAL REPORT - EXECUTIVE GIFT GIVING
What’s hot for this Christmas is really “Cool”
Hip, high-tech gifts for the home top Christmas lists in 2002
   (ARA) - Last year, Americans spent an average of $580 on Christmas gifts. Surprised? Don’t be. In 2002, more than 75 percent said they expect to spend even more. So what are they buying? Two words: high-tech. Everything from power tools and computers, to small wireless electronics and gadgets — anything trendy, high-tech and made for the home is expected to be in very high demand this Christmas...   (Full Article)
12-5-2002
SPECIAL REPORT - EXECUTIVE GIFT GIVING
Exciting soaring adventure could be
that perfect unique gift for the holidays
   (ARA) Over the years, how many ties and sweaters have you purchased as Christmas gifts, only to endure looks of disappointment as family and friends unwrap presents they didn’t want? Hot-air balloon, soaring glider or tandem skydiving rides will surprise and elate anyone on your gift list...   (Full Article)
12-5-2002
SPECIAL REPORT - EXECUTIVE GIFT GIVING
Breaking the common gift giving cycle
   (ARA) Pack away the tired ties, stop the hunt for the perfect money holder and put the golf shirt back on the shelf — it’s time to break the common gift giving cycle. Instead of giving your loved ones what they expect, surprise them with the latest technology...   (Full Article)
12-5-2002
SPECIAL REPORT - EXECUTIVE GIFT GIVING
Shopping for many at $10 or less
Help with the office present exchange
By Temple A. Stark
   Big families can mean big costs when it comes to presents. That’s why most companies, if they have a gift exchange program limit the gift to $10 or $15. It’s a policy in large families too so money can be spread out throughout the year...   (Full Article)
12-5-2002
SPECIAL REPORT - EXECUTIVE GIFT GIVING
Food gifts at the office
By Temple A. Stark
   Are you going to be naughty or nice? As almost everyone who’s worked in an office for any length of time knows, holidays bring out the munch monster...   (Full Article)
12-5-2002
SPECIAL REPORT - EXECUTIVE GIFT GIVING
Wireless gifts for Christmas —
trim the wires and the tree
By Larry Sivitz
   If you’ve e-mailed Santa this year asking for a new wireless phone, a handheld PDA (“personal digital assistant”) organizer, a digital camera, or the latest video game gear, your wishes are about to be granted through a dazzling array of electronics wonderment, including a new crop of “all-in-one” digital devices that amazingly combine all of the above features in a single handheld unit...   (Full Article)
12-5-2002
SPECIAL REPORT - EXECUTIVE GIFT GIVING
Online gift giving of stocks and bonds
   The stock market may have been in the toilet for the past year and a half, but as all investors know, it’s only a matter of time before it comes back. In the meantime, the market is a great place to pick up some “bargain” gifts — great companies at great prices...   (Full Article)
12-5-2002
SPECIAL REPORT - EXECUTIVE GIFT GIVING
Personalize the events of life
By Temple A. Stark
   Already used up all your good ideas for gifts? And you’ve probably already skipped past the ones most people consider uninspired.
  Now’s the time to get personal...   (Full Article)
12-5-2002
SPECIAL REPORT - EXECUTIVE GIFT GIVING
Giving the gift of original art
By Mallory Jackson
   With the winter months upon us and the holiday season in full swing, the comfort of co-workers, friends and family are central to most of us. This Christmas, let your loved ones know how special they really are by giving them the gift of original art...   (Full Article)
12-5-2002
SPECIAL REPORT - EXECUTIVE GIFT GIVING
For the fisherman, motorized fishing lures
   Technology comes to fishing. Green Dragon Lures has introduced the Spring Powered (SP) Lure. There are two, the "SP" Shad and "SP" Chugger. Both are precisely engineered to provide realistic live bait action and sound...   (Full Article)
12-5-2002
SPECIAL REPORT - EXECUTIVE GIFT GIVING
Fun at the desk and beyond
Can’t miss gifts for the boss — or yourself
By Temple A. Stark
   How long has the search been going on for the computer that can read your scrawl? Well in computer terms, it’s an eternity. Now there’s two viable choices for bringing out the mobile professional in all if us...   (Full Article)
12-5-2002
SPECIAL REPORT - EXECUTIVE GIFT GIVING
Give a wine bouquet this Christmas
By Temple A. Stark
   Wine holds a special place in many people’s hearts because of the experience it can provide when the right combination of morsel and merlot or sauce and Chardonnay and heaven crosses the palate...   (Full Article)
12-5-2002
SPECIAL REPORT - EXECUTIVE GIFT GIVING
This year’s high tech gift
giving is better than ever
By Carol Kleiva
   We’ve all seen cell phones get smaller and do more than we ever thought. This years cellular products get the professional even closer to a true mobile office. Out now are phones with camera attachments, color screens, and high-speed Internet access. The only thing missing is Captain Kirk...   (Full Article)
12-5-2002
SPECIAL REPORT - EXECUTIVE GIFT GIVING
That person who has everything? They don’t
   Vanity license plates don’t allow enough expression. How about a Web site for your spouse, sibling, son or daughter or friend. “Why not a vanity address on the Internet? It’s the ultimate, one-of-a-kind gift, after all, once they register their domain name, no one else can have it,” said Mark Jeftovic, President of the Toronto based company easyDNS...   (Full Article)
12-5-2002
SPECIAL REPORT - EXECUTIVE GIFT GIVING
All that glitters is always a welcome gift
By Temple A. Stark
   With Washington’s tough economic times, jewelers are ready for a less-than glowing holiday season...   (Full Article)