An exquisite combination of Art, Science, and Technology!
Created by Bathsheba Grossman a true collector's item!
A cosmic paperweight modeled after views captured at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center!
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Milky Way Galaxy Star Crystal
An exquisite combination of Art, Science, and Technology!
Created by Bathsheba Grossman a true collector's item!
A cosmic paperweight modeled after views captured at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center!
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Corporate Gifts as one of the oldest management techniques to of motivation its employees
For all those who innocently enquire- why would a profit hungry corporation start distributing corporate gifts to anybody, here is some information that will come as a surprise. Distribution of Corporate gifts has been one of the oldest management techniques to either motivate its employees or reach out to the customers.
How does giving gifts help?
Corporate gifts are effective in boosting employee morale and popularizing the image of the company amongst its customers. The logic behind the concept of corporate gifts is very simple. Everybody loves a free lunch. Everybody loves to get something for nothing in return. Whenever people get a gift from somebody, they feel very happy about the whole thing. The gift may be something as small as a toffee or something as big as a vacations package for two.
What use can gifts be put to in corporations?
Imagine you are the employee of a huge corporation. You are one of the many hundred persons working in your department. The entire department works as a team to contribute to the success of the company. However, you are not very satisfied with the job. There is absolutely no sense of achievement. You feel as if you are nothing but a nameless and faceless cog in a huge machine. You feel that your work is not valued at all. You feel frustrated but cannot quit because the pay is good.
You walk into the office to see your name on the notice board. You and your colleagues have been awarded ten percent additional payment for the wonderful work done by the department on the previous project. How do you feel? In word- recognized.
You feel great that somebody up there appreciated the work done by you- not with words alone but in a material way. Further, the notice says that ten best employees will win an all expenses paid trip for two to… Paris. I can bet my last dollar that you and your teammates will work your heart out to win that prize. The end result that your hard worked results in a huge boost in the companies earnings. How did this increase come about? It is not as if you and your colleagues were not working before. The difference is that of motivation. Before the corporate gift happened, you were completely demoralized.
After receipt of the corporate gift and the news of the challenge, your job seems a lot more exciting. Once the motivation has increased, your find your productivity rising. You are ready to put in that extra effort and walk that extra mile. The high level of motivation is seen in the results- fabulous profits for the corporation. The reality is that corporate gifts satisfy that primal urge of all men- recognition.
author: Sara Chamberswww.corporategiftsblog.com
How does giving gifts help?
Corporate gifts are effective in boosting employee morale and popularizing the image of the company amongst its customers. The logic behind the concept of corporate gifts is very simple. Everybody loves a free lunch. Everybody loves to get something for nothing in return. Whenever people get a gift from somebody, they feel very happy about the whole thing. The gift may be something as small as a toffee or something as big as a vacations package for two.
What use can gifts be put to in corporations?
Imagine you are the employee of a huge corporation. You are one of the many hundred persons working in your department. The entire department works as a team to contribute to the success of the company. However, you are not very satisfied with the job. There is absolutely no sense of achievement. You feel as if you are nothing but a nameless and faceless cog in a huge machine. You feel that your work is not valued at all. You feel frustrated but cannot quit because the pay is good.
You walk into the office to see your name on the notice board. You and your colleagues have been awarded ten percent additional payment for the wonderful work done by the department on the previous project. How do you feel? In word- recognized.
You feel great that somebody up there appreciated the work done by you- not with words alone but in a material way. Further, the notice says that ten best employees will win an all expenses paid trip for two to… Paris. I can bet my last dollar that you and your teammates will work your heart out to win that prize. The end result that your hard worked results in a huge boost in the companies earnings. How did this increase come about? It is not as if you and your colleagues were not working before. The difference is that of motivation. Before the corporate gift happened, you were completely demoralized.
After receipt of the corporate gift and the news of the challenge, your job seems a lot more exciting. Once the motivation has increased, your find your productivity rising. You are ready to put in that extra effort and walk that extra mile. The high level of motivation is seen in the results- fabulous profits for the corporation. The reality is that corporate gifts satisfy that primal urge of all men- recognition.
author: Sara Chamberswww.corporategiftsblog.com
10 Tips For Choosing Gifts For Your Loved Ones
Birthdays, parties, festivals…the one common thread among all these events are GIFTS! No matter what the occasion, gifts are an integral part. While it is fun to receive gifts, choosing gifts can also be a fun process, especially if you are buying them for close family and friends.
1. Find out the preferences of the person you are giving a gift to – While it is ok to sometimes surprise someone close to us with a creative gift, more often than not, it is good to find out the preferences of the person you plan to gift something to. Pay attention to the way their house is decorated, their likes and dislikes etc. as this will give you a good idea of their preferences.
2. Allocate enough time to get the gift – Gift buying is not an activity that can be done in a hurry, even for someone you know well. It is important to allocate sufficient time to buy the gift, so you can explore all possible options.
3. Do your Research Well – Stores, gift catalogues, the internet are all flooded with different and creative gift options. It is just a question of devoting time to researching all available options, so as to make the right choice.
4. Decide on a budget – Decide the budget for a gift in advance, so there is no danger of going over-board later.
5. Put a little effort – Try thinking out of the box and coming up with something creative and original while gifting, instead of sticking to the tried and tested. The other person will appreciate the effort and you will also get to see their pleased expression, once they realize how much trouble you have gone to, to make them feel special.
6. Don’t buy a gift that you like and try to force it on someone – This would make the other person uncomfortable. More often than not, they would pretend to be pleased but if it were to be something big (like concert tickets to a band they don’t particularly care for), they would be miserable and trying hard not to show it. Such a gesture would inevitably leave a sour taste for both parties concerned.
7. When in doubt, opt for a gift certificate – A lot of stores have come up with the option of gift certificates. It is useful to present gift certificates when you are not sure of the other person’s tastes, so that they get to choose something they would like to have, instead of being stuck with something they are not interested in.
While gift giving may appear to be a tedious process, it need not be so. It’s a question of keeping in mind that while the gift is important, ultimately it is the thought with which it is given that is equally important. So, relax and have a good time while choosing the right gift – you may enjoy the process more than you could even imagine.
1. Find out the preferences of the person you are giving a gift to – While it is ok to sometimes surprise someone close to us with a creative gift, more often than not, it is good to find out the preferences of the person you plan to gift something to. Pay attention to the way their house is decorated, their likes and dislikes etc. as this will give you a good idea of their preferences.
2. Allocate enough time to get the gift – Gift buying is not an activity that can be done in a hurry, even for someone you know well. It is important to allocate sufficient time to buy the gift, so you can explore all possible options.
3. Do your Research Well – Stores, gift catalogues, the internet are all flooded with different and creative gift options. It is just a question of devoting time to researching all available options, so as to make the right choice.
4. Decide on a budget – Decide the budget for a gift in advance, so there is no danger of going over-board later.
5. Put a little effort – Try thinking out of the box and coming up with something creative and original while gifting, instead of sticking to the tried and tested. The other person will appreciate the effort and you will also get to see their pleased expression, once they realize how much trouble you have gone to, to make them feel special.
6. Don’t buy a gift that you like and try to force it on someone – This would make the other person uncomfortable. More often than not, they would pretend to be pleased but if it were to be something big (like concert tickets to a band they don’t particularly care for), they would be miserable and trying hard not to show it. Such a gesture would inevitably leave a sour taste for both parties concerned.
7. When in doubt, opt for a gift certificate – A lot of stores have come up with the option of gift certificates. It is useful to present gift certificates when you are not sure of the other person’s tastes, so that they get to choose something they would like to have, instead of being stuck with something they are not interested in.
While gift giving may appear to be a tedious process, it need not be so. It’s a question of keeping in mind that while the gift is important, ultimately it is the thought with which it is given that is equally important. So, relax and have a good time while choosing the right gift – you may enjoy the process more than you could even imagine.
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Levitating Picture Frame
Insert your favorite photographs in each side of this cool levitating picture frame. The frame is a fun accessory to the Floating Ideas Levitating Base, which "levitates" objects using advanced, magnetic-field technology (sold separately).
With the Floating Ideas you have the option to rotate the frame continuously, displaying images on both sides of the frame.
Dimensions: 6.25” L x 4.25” W x 1.2” D.
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Fill your world with rainbows! better than sex
A simple yet brilliant idea to add moving color to any room. They way it works is simple: a solar panel is attached to a motor that turns the crystal. The results are amazing: the room is filled with rainbows that move in a gentle circular motion. Simply put the Silent SymphonyTM in a window with direct sunlight and enjoy the dazzling visual display. No batteries are needed. It makes bright, sun-generated rainbows for years to come! Dimentions: 3-1/2" x 3" x 3-1/2"
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AntWorks - Space Age Ant Habitat
With the AntWorks ant habitat, you can watch ants create 3-D tunnels in the amazing space gel. This miraculous gel is based on a 2003 NASA Space Shuttle experiment to study animal life in space and test how ants successfully tunnel in microgravity. This space-age gel serves as both habitat and nutrition for the ants. Watch as the ants turn a brick of aqua-blue gel into a fascinating colony of tunnels!
This is the first time anything has been created that enables you to view these awesome creatures at work. The AntWorks Gel is non-toxic and contains the necessary nutrients to promote healthy growth in the new colony. Watch ants live, work and tunnel in the nutritious gel as they create series upon series of intricate tunnels.
This ant habitat is easy to care for since the ants need NO food or water. AntWorks includes the case (6.5"x 5.5"x 1.25"), the gel, ant catching/tunnel starting tool, an instruction booklet with interesting facts about ants and a form to order your ants via mail - Ants are NOT included.
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A steak branding iron
Here's a lovely idea that I've just come across, which fits in well with my last article about BBQs.
I never knew steak branding irons existed.
It's a novelty, a fun way to personalize his, or your, steak. At his, or your, BBQ
Brand his steak with any one of a huge number of different branding ideas. It's a laugh
And of course he can take his steak branding iron with him to everyone else's BBQ so he can brand his own steak. He'll never lose a steak from the BBQ again.
A lovely funny gift for a man, and not expensive at all.
www.steakbrands.com
Corporate Gifts to Impress Clients
Corporate gifts are an excellent way to impress your clients. Particularly in this age of intense competition where companies are fighting a tough battle to win each other’s clients. The modern-day business demands maintaining strong relationship with clients and corporate gifts play an important role in it. What makes corporate gifts so special? The answer lies in the fact that studies conducted by various research organisations have shown corporate gifts create higher recall value and brand recognition. They also offer an opportunity for companies to remain in front of the eyes of clients through their promotional items or promotional gifts.
To make an impact in the minds of your clients it’s also important to select the right corporate gift. The item should be chosen as per the clients living style, social status and of course his preferences. The product should be such which is able to compel the recipient to use it instantly and regularly. More importantly it should have some value to the recipients as it ensures safe keeping and regular usage. Other important thing is that the advertiser’s objective must be achieved with the product. There is no point in gifting items with which the advertiser himself is not able to identify with.
Local culture should also be one of the important points of consideration while choosing the corporate gifts. Certain products are not considered appropriate for gifting in particular communities and places and thus should be avoided. If your clients happen to be other companies then it’s also mandatory to check with their gifting policy. Many companies restrict their employees to take gifts beyond a certain value. So, do make necessary verification before ordering your stock.
To make an impact in the minds of your clients it’s also important to select the right corporate gift. The item should be chosen as per the clients living style, social status and of course his preferences. The product should be such which is able to compel the recipient to use it instantly and regularly. More importantly it should have some value to the recipients as it ensures safe keeping and regular usage. Other important thing is that the advertiser’s objective must be achieved with the product. There is no point in gifting items with which the advertiser himself is not able to identify with.
Local culture should also be one of the important points of consideration while choosing the corporate gifts. Certain products are not considered appropriate for gifting in particular communities and places and thus should be avoided. If your clients happen to be other companies then it’s also mandatory to check with their gifting policy. Many companies restrict their employees to take gifts beyond a certain value. So, do make necessary verification before ordering your stock.
How to choose the best gifts for baby
So someone you know had a little baby recently, and now you need to find them baby gifts. If you don't know what kind of gifts you should get for a new baby and the parents, we have lots of ideas! Our ideas will help you get great gifts for the baby and the proud new parents. Here are our recommendations for baby gifts:
- Personalized baby pillows. Cute baby pillow is a keepsake that the parents, baby and other family members will treasure forever. Get the pillow personalized as well - it can be personalized with baby name, birthday, etc.
- Baby picture frames. Who takes the most number of pictures? That's right, the new parents do that, they take lots of pictures. And it's not just when they bring the baby home from the hospital - they continue taking pictures of the baby's firsts - first smile, first time the baby crawls, first step, etc. And they need lots of picture frames for those pictures.
Give the parents a personalized baby picture frame, something they can use right now to proudly display the latest baby pictures.
- Baby blankets. This is something that the baby needs, and will use for a long time. Sometimes kids use their baby blankets even after they stop being babies. Now you can personalize baby blankets with baby names, and you can find them in lots of different colors, made from many different fabrics.
- Baby jewelry for Moms. Mothers love jewelry, and baby jewelry always has special meaning. Since baby jewelry can be personalized with Mother's and Baby's names, this is a keepsake the Mother will surely treasure forever. There are many bracelets, rings and necklaces online that can be personalized with the baby's name.
- Personalized baby clothes. How about some cute baby clothes for the little one? Give them baby clothing - they need lots of clothing anyway, and personalized clothing always has a special meaning. If you can sew, it will be very cool for you to create the personalized clothes yourself. Otherwise, check out what is offered at different clothing web sites online.
Congratulations on the new bundle of joy in your family, or among your friends. We hope that these gift recommendations will help you pick the perfect personalized baby gift for the little one.
Ideal wedding gifts
What to get as a wedding gift? ... A star!
Many of brides grapple with this thought: I have to be something very special- the perfect idea- as a wedding gift...but I don't find a unique idea.
The wedding day is a most important event in the life, brides and grooms want to be on their mettle: they choose a beauty spot, the better decoration included the bridal bouquet and moreover the wedding gift.
Most likely they asked themselves what's to be done. Well, future brides the wonderful starlit sky relieve you of that decision!
The International Star Registry offer to you the Star Registry certificates with the name of the person you are naming a star after, the dedication date and telescopic coordinates of the star so you can have the perfect wedding gift!
These star names are registered in the U.S. Copyright Office, it is the gift of a lifetime and everybody -using the telescope and the directory- will look your star up in the night sky.
The International Star Registry born in 1979 thereafter have named hundreds of thousands of stars for people like celebrities and dignitaries besides print a book which lists the stars that they have named. They also offer a personalized items service: a heart-shaped pendant crafted in sterling silver where you can engrave the name of your own star, a really pleasant and romantic gift for your loved ones.
They offer a Gift Package where select a special star in the sky and record your Star Name and Star Date.
So you are sure to get off to a flying start and the desired effect!
author - Chiara Ganzer
Wedding Gifts For Bridal Party
As a thank you to the wedding bridal party for taking part in your special day it is customary for the bride and groom to purchase gifts.
Gifts are normally purchased for each person in your bridal party. Purchasing gifts online from wedding gift companies can be a great time-saver. If you want to buy your gifts personally then it will mean hitting the shops. Remember to set yourself a realistic budget and stick to it. Try not to let the emotions of the upcoming event compel you to overspend.
Write a list of those in your wedding party for whom you need to purchase. Purchase gift-wrap, although many stores will gift-wrap the presents for you. This will also save you some time.
Do your shopping early - Do not leave your gift buying expeditions until too late. You will be under enough stress besides worrying about gifts.
Depending on your budget, these gifts can be anything from token gifts to expensive jewellery and gadgets for the groomsmen.
Here are a few ideas to help you decide on your wedding gifts:
Bridesmaids - Ideal choices for the ladies in the bridal party are perfume and pieces of jewellery, like necklaces, bracelets earrings etc. Mementoes such as engraved champagne or wines glasses are nice as a reminder of the special day.
If your sister happens to be your bridesmaid there are beautiful statues from 'Willow Tree' called 'Sisters'. I purchased one for my own sister, who was my chief bridesmaid, and she was touched!
Best-man/Groomsmen - There are dainty personalized wedding party gifts in the form of cufflinks available for the men in your bridal party from from online stores like confetti.co.uk. These are the perfect gift. Aftershave or gift vouchers from the high street are also a firm favorite. Men in the wedding party are much easier to buy for.
Page-boy/Flower-girl - Purchasing wedding gifts for the younger members of the party should not be too much of a chore. Depending on their ages, gifts can range from novelty toys to gadgets for the boys and jewellery for the girls.
Mother of the bride and groom - It is customary to present a bouquet of flowers to the respective mothers on the day of your wedding. These tokens can be purchased from your wedding florist. You may also offer a bouquet to the grandmothers of the bride and groom to involve them in your special day.
Wedding gifts are traditionally offered at the close of the best-mans' speech. Try not to forget!
Remember though, wedding bridal gifts should only be offered if affordable and is not compulsory. A simple thank you card or a kind word to your party on the day of your wedding can be just as touching and appreciative than a gift itself.
Gifts for any occasion
There are many occasions when you have to offer a gift. When there is a need to give a gift to your loved ones the choice available is not much and you are always in a serious thought about the gift that should be offered. Sometimes there is also an economical constraint. You have to decide from the fixed budget, and finding the appropriate gift is a major task in itself. There is when the personalized gifts come in.
Personalized gifts offer a wide variety of gifts that can be offered based on the occasion and season. Personalized gifts have the added advantage of leaving a personal touch to the loved ones telling them that you care for them. Personalized gifts give a very rich look and at the same time are not very costly. Personalized gifts can be procured from various websites that offer the clients with a choice of personalized gifts. These gifts can be ordered from the website and delivery taken at home. Personalized gifts can be created based on your own creativity.
Your creativity is brought to life with the help of custom based gifts. You can have the gifts made that are very well suited to the occasion. If you are going in for a friends marriage party the choice of gift is sometimes a major issue. To solve this problem you can take help of personalized gifts. You can give him a custom mirror which has a photograph showing the couple or any other photo that may interest them. You can also give them some home utility that has their name on it, or it can also have your name on it. This will give them a good gift and they will remember the occasion whenever they see the gift at a later date.
Personalized gifts leave a great impact on the person who receives the gifts. Whenever he or she will see the gift they will be reminded of the day you offered the gift to them. You can create an impact on your friends and relatives by giving the personalized gift to them and that too without spending too much of money.
The personalized gifts can be procured from internet at a reasonable cost. The available designs and ideas are also displayed on the websites. This also gives you a great idea incase you are not having your own idea. Though there are many advantages of the personalized gifts, there is a serious drawback that it takes some planning before the occasion. It takes some time for the product to get realized. So you need to take some margin on time and thus process your request well in advance of the occasion.
Thus it can be concluded that personalized gifts offer a great way to tell your loved ones that you care for them and think for them. You are really concerned for them and this is evident from the fact that you took your time and efforts for the gift. This also gives a chance to show your creativity and thus create a long lasting impression on the gift recipients.
Personalized gifts offer a wide variety of gifts that can be offered based on the occasion and season. Personalized gifts have the added advantage of leaving a personal touch to the loved ones telling them that you care for them. Personalized gifts give a very rich look and at the same time are not very costly. Personalized gifts can be procured from various websites that offer the clients with a choice of personalized gifts. These gifts can be ordered from the website and delivery taken at home. Personalized gifts can be created based on your own creativity.
Your creativity is brought to life with the help of custom based gifts. You can have the gifts made that are very well suited to the occasion. If you are going in for a friends marriage party the choice of gift is sometimes a major issue. To solve this problem you can take help of personalized gifts. You can give him a custom mirror which has a photograph showing the couple or any other photo that may interest them. You can also give them some home utility that has their name on it, or it can also have your name on it. This will give them a good gift and they will remember the occasion whenever they see the gift at a later date.
Personalized gifts leave a great impact on the person who receives the gifts. Whenever he or she will see the gift they will be reminded of the day you offered the gift to them. You can create an impact on your friends and relatives by giving the personalized gift to them and that too without spending too much of money.
The personalized gifts can be procured from internet at a reasonable cost. The available designs and ideas are also displayed on the websites. This also gives you a great idea incase you are not having your own idea. Though there are many advantages of the personalized gifts, there is a serious drawback that it takes some planning before the occasion. It takes some time for the product to get realized. So you need to take some margin on time and thus process your request well in advance of the occasion.
Thus it can be concluded that personalized gifts offer a great way to tell your loved ones that you care for them and think for them. You are really concerned for them and this is evident from the fact that you took your time and efforts for the gift. This also gives a chance to show your creativity and thus create a long lasting impression on the gift recipients.
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