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Most shoppers think that last minute shopping means grabbing whatever is available at the checkout. But last minute gift shopping necessitates more than what's within arm's reach. Three objectives are crucial: availability, affordability and usefulness.

According to a survey conducted by Discover's US Spending Monitor-as of December 12, 2007, more than 50 percent of polled consumers had not started their holiday shopping. As a result, many people are in quest of those last minute gift ideas that are easy-to-find. The following Christmas present ideas were selected based on gift prices (under $100) and shopping convenience.

From the bizarre to the practical, here is a list of strange but savvy last minute gift ideas.

Sports Memorabilia

Sports memorabilia, from the worst team of any national professional team, is an accessibly, inexpensive score. Select any professional sport's league (MLB, NFL, NHL, NBA etc.), then conduct a Google search and look for the losing team of that division and merchandise is bound to be cheap. For example, from blankets, to Santa Claus hats, there is an abundance of Chicago White Sox wear (World Series Champions of 2005).

Christmas Gift Tip: To really knock the sports memorabilia gift out of the park and appear as though significant effort was put into it, be sure to buy one more memorabilia item with the losing team's logo item. For instance, a pseudo-terry cloth towel with a losing team's insignia makes for a handy yet useful gift idea.

Photo Frames

While everyone can use a centerpiece to showcase their favorite photos, it's not the type of gift that many people buy for themselves. Generally, a great photo motivates the need to buy a new frame. Online or at any department store, frames are rarely in short supply.

Christmas Present Tip: To make the last minute frame idea seem masterminded, consider finding a photo (preferably one that fits) and slipping it into the frame, with a reflective note attached.

The Utilitarian Gift

Anyone who owns a laptop can appreciate computer peripherals in the way of computer speakers, a new mouse or headsets, etc. It's an excellent gift idea. Throw in a case of blank CDs to burn, or even an Apple IPod Shuffle and once again, it seems as though painstaking thought went into selecting the perfect gift.

On the contrary, if they don't own a laptop, consider something as weird yet useful as a book lamp clip. Ideal for the avid reader, these gadgets come with a mini bulb that contorts into an adjustable single beam of light. For the far-sided-another useful Christmas present-is the magnifying glass.

Batteries and Chargers

Supplemental gifts like batteries and chargers are overlooked. These greenhouse effect assisting agents serve multiple purposes (i.e. the remote control, digital cameras). A cellphone car, digital camera and a portable iPod charger make for unusually underestimated gift ideas too.

Fruits and Nuts

Nowadays, few people really enjoy fruitcake. However, dried fruits and nuts are festive and represent a myriad of edible possibilities:

1) A nutritional stocking stuffer

2) Party provisions

3) Food for the Emergency Kit (disaster can strike at anytime).

3) Re-gifting potential (for a better suited recipient)

In conclusion, it's not so much, where or when the Christmas gift is purchased. Even if, it took a few seconds of contemplation, it's the thought that counts. For more last minute gift ideas, visit TheConsumerJournal.com

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Hid Conversion Kits: the Single Beam Options Versus the Dual Beam Options

You have already decided what you want to do with your headlights, you want to use one of the many different types of HID conversion kits to convert your current halogen setup into a more efficient HID setup. Now you just want to make the decision as to which HID conversion kit option is best for you, the usually cheaper single beam options, or the usually more expensive dual beam options.

To help make this decision about the HID conversion kits there are several things you need to consider. First, what kind of money can you put into a HID conversion kit. Second, where are you going to drive your car, truck, motorcycle or other vehicles the most after you have installed you HID conversion kit. And finally, what are the most pressing safety issues that surround the area where you will be driving your vehicle after you have the HID conversion kit installed. Considering all of these can help you to make the right decision in what to buy when you are looking at some of the headlight options given with the various
HID conversion kits
.

OK, so the first thing we said was the kind of money you can spend. Since the Hid conversion kits, like the HID xenon conversion kit or the McCulloch conversion kit, are relatively new and better quality than halogen light bulbs they can cost a little money. And since the dual beam option is even more recent than that it can add on to your cost. For these reasons you should have an idea of what you are willing to spend before you even begin to look at these options for your HID conversion kit. Once you have a price limit, that you can not and will not break, in mind you can start looking for the options that will best fit you. If you have an older car that won’t last much longer, go cheaper, if you are buying a brand new car, go a bit more expensive.

Next you should consider where it is that you drive the most. If you are constantly driving in a city were it is normally bright at night and the headlights are more of a precaution, then you are less likely to need the dual beam option for your
HID conversion kit
. However, if you tend to drive in the country were there are lots of wild animals and it can be difficult to see, you will probably want the dual beam option. Also look at weather, if there is constantly fog and/or other bad driving conditions you will want the dual beam option for you HID conversion kit.

Finally, the safety issues at hand. If you are living in one of those areas where there is constantly road kill that just pops up overnight, and the dear jump in front of an unsuspecting driver, you will want the option of both your high and your low beams (the dual beam option), especially in bad weather. If not, well it is always nice to have them so that you can flash them at another car in warning, or if you end up in one of those areas at night.

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What is a Single Beam Echo Sounder anyone?

I have to do a presintation in my Oceanography class about a single beam echo sounder and am wondering if anyone knows what it is and how its used. Thanks

Go to
www.searchmesh.net/
default.aspx?page=1845
AND
www.searchmesh.net/PDF/
GMHM3_Single_beam_echo
_sounder_ROG.pdf

The News Finally Tells the Truth on the Toll Road, But Where's the Gotcha?
Toll-you-so . Sometimes The Dallas Morning News does things so right, Buzz worries they might actually restore their credibility. Then what would Buzz do? But never fear! Just when skies are darkest, the Trinity River toll road story breaks through like a radiant beam.

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