Blueprint for Global Incentive Programs
How Wellness Programs Reduce Healthcare Costs
Helpful Hints for Human Resource Executives
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CONTENTS Features 42 Taraci’s Top 10 Golf Resorts Tom Taraci’s State of the Industry As America emerges into a brighter economic future, it is time that American business returns to the principles of motivation that engage employees and motivate them to achieve corporate goals. To be successful, corporations must develop a unified incentive and recognition plan aligned with the corporate culture and consistent with their brand and marketing strategy. Mastering the Fine Art of Incentive Marketing Taraci Motivation stands ready to help guide you through the maze of details and decisions that must be made to design a program that achieves corporate objectives and reinforces and propagates your brand image. We have mastered the fine art of incentive marketing and we will help you create a program that will have the positive impact on the marketplace that you need to grow. As we enter 2010, two trends are worth noting: Wellness Programs Structured like traditional incentive programs, wellness programs reward employees for achieving predetermined health goals: smoking cessation, weight loss, lowering blood pressure etc. Studies by the AMA and other groups show that a well-executed wellness program reduces healthcare costs up to 30%. Globalization U.S. based multinationals, with 30% of their workforce overseas, need a universal, centralized and equitable worldwide solution for their motivation programs. With our Global Rewards Platform, Taraci Motivation can design a full service, multi-lingual program and execute it anywhere in the world. To outdistance the competition you must include a cohesive motivation strategy in your integrated marketing plan. Let Taraci Motivation show you how.
The best resorts to hold a meeting! Spectacular settings, world-class golf and outstanding meeting facilities.
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9 Blueprint for Global Incentive Programs Taraci’s Global Rewards Platform is the key to success in building an international recognition and incentive program.
51 How Wellness Programs Reduce Healthcare Costs Wellness programs not only help improve the health of employees, but they also reduce alarming healthcare costs.
63 Helpful Hints for Human Resource Executives
10 Canon Powershot D10 Digital Camera
Learn why human resource executives are turning to Taraci Motivation for effective and measurable recognition programs.
The Collection 4 Cameras & Camcorders The top digital cameras and camcorders for incentive programs.
14 Electronics Hot TVs, home entertainment systems, audio, office products and gadgets.
36 Travel Stylish luggage, briefcases and accessories.
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54 Kids Fun ideas for the kids in your life.
56 Style From watches to handbags, Taraci presents this year’s must-haves.
64 Home Appliances, outdoor grills, cookware and more!
72 TARACI.COM Visit Taraci.com for breaking news on the incentive industry and to visit the Taraci Collection online.
Tom Taraci CEO
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The Key to Successful Incentive Programs Starts with Taraci Motivation At Taraci Motivation, we understand that developing a successful motivational program goes far beyond finding the right awards at the best price. For your effort to be a complete success, you need a total solution that maximizes your return on investment. Our programs continue to exceed our clients’ expectations because of our full-service approach, which includes:
• Establishing goals for your target audience • Selecting the awards, which may include merchandise, travel or gift cards • Timely fulfillment of awards • Analysis and feedback
Customize Your Incentive Program
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To accomplish your goals, Taraci Motivation offers a variety of performance improvement programs that can be customized to meet your organization’s unique needs, including:
Recognition Programs Reward employees for a job well done
Sales Incentives Programs Motivate sales teams to reach their goals
Wellness Programs Support employees’ health and fitness goals
Length of Service Programs Celebrate annual anniversaries of employees
Safety Programs Encourage employees to create a safe work environment
Taraci Motivation is the industry’s pioneer in online incentive programs. In fact, we developed the first successful online motivational program for Merrill Lynch in 1995. Today, we’ve continued to lead the marketplace by developing Taraci MotivationMgr™, the premier online incentive marketing program platform.
With Taraci MotivationMgr™, we will create a customized online solution for your incentive or recognition programs, which provides:
• State-of-the-art online merchandise catalog • Real time data tracking and reports • Online point redemption • Email progress reports • Global distribution
Pacific Rim Distribution
The Taraci Collection Offers the Best-of-the-Best Taraci Motivation specializes in developing programs that offer the best-of-the-best incentive products and services. We publish “The Taraci Collection” annually, and it has quickly become the industry’s definitive hot list featuring the musthave items of the year. We feature brands like Gucci, Cartier, Bose, and Samsung, among others. You’ll discover premier electronics and cameras, specialty home products,
custom clothing, travel packages, as well as must-have accessories, including luggage, jewelry and watches. As a client of Taraci Motivation, you will be able to select from this unique collection of products and services. In addition, our extensive network of contacts allows us to easily secure additional products and services that you may wish to include in your program.
Global Organizations Turn to Taraci Motivation Multinational corporations traditionally have 30 percent of their workforces overseas, creating the pressing and difficult task of designing and implementing an equitable and effective worldwide recognition system.
We can ship basically anywhere, translate programs into multiple languages, and customize the gifts to appeal to their employees in their particular region of the world.
To help our clients build international motivational programs, we have built a global network designed to make our programs fit the needs of our clients wherever they are located.
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Nikon D90 Digital SLR The D90 has a built-in video and takes superb-quality stills in auto mode or, for more advanced picture-takers, when the adjustable settings are used. A built-in focusing system with “face-priority� locks onto subjects, and automatic Active D-Lighting optimizes details in shady shots.
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Sony A Series Digital SLR SLR (single lens reflex) cameras have detachable lenses, which set the stage for lots of flexibility, and give you more control over manual settings. Sony’s is a strong example with a standout feature: a tiltable LCD review screen to help you find the perfect viewpoint.
Nikon D5000 DX 12.3 Megapixel Digital SLR One part simplicity, two parts advanced features, this digital camera has a movie mode with sound and a flip-in/flip-out LCD monitor you can position for a variety of shooting perspectives. In-camera retouch lets you edit images right on the camera’s LCD screen.
Canon EOS Rebel T1i A good bet for entry-level photography enthusiasts, the Rebel offers an array of features not found in the average point-and -shoot digital camera, including a 15.1 megapixel sensor for higherresolution and high-definition video capture.
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Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH Love it! Canon features its most innovative technology in this new camera. From hardto-take shots to movies in HD, this camera captivates the senses with bold saturated colors and a daringly original design.
Nikon COOLPIX S230 Digital Camera This camera combines 10.0 megapixels with an amazing 3.0-inch high-resolution touch-panel LCD. With Nikon’s EXPEED image processor and new Smart Portrait System, picture taking is easier than ever.
Nikon COOLPIX S60 Digital Camera As sexy and smooth operating as its spokesperson Ashton Kutcher, the COOLPIX S60 allows you to take stunning photos effortlessly. A touch-panel LCD lets you tap the image you want to capture, and have the camera automatically adjust for sharp focus and optimal exposure.
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Nikon COOLPIX S100pj Digital Camera Amazing! The COOLPIX S1000pj features the world’s first built-in projector. With the touch of a button, you can project images and videos, and with the camera’s unique slideshow function, playback pictures with music, effects and creative transitions.
Built-in Projector
Panasonic Waterproof, Dustproof, & Shockproof Digital Camera Waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof, this tough little number is perfect for active lifestyles. It’s equally adept at capturing stills and HD videos. Oprah even gave it her seal of approval by featuring it in O Magazine.
Panasonic 12.1 Megapixel Digital Camera Taking great photos is easy with this Panasonic, loaded with detection and correction functions. A tracking function locks onto your subject and follows it for clear shots. Stabilizing technology helps prevent blurring, and ISO control combats blurs caused when the subject moves.
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Sony Cyber-shot Digital Camera The G3 wirelessly connects to any public Wi-Fi hotspot, allowing you to upload photos from hotels, airports, and anywhere–so your loved ones won’t have to wait until you get home to see those fabulous shots of you strolling the Great Wall or standing atop the Eiffel Tower.
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Samsung TL320 Digital Camera
Samsung SL620 Digital Camera
Bright sunlight is no match for a three-inch AMOLED with HVGA resolution–that’s tech talk for the TL320’s groundbreaking viewing screen, which produces darker black levels, more vibrant colors, and a brighter display so that you can see it easily outdoors and even in direct light.
Capture every magic moment with this compact classic. The Smart Auto feature automatically selects the best of 11 scene modes to help you take beautiful snapshots– landscape if you’re aiming for vacation vistas, portrait if you’re taking holiday closeups, and so on.
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Taraci Motivation, an industry leader in Global Incentive Marketing Programs and a charter member of the Global Incentive Council, has developed a Global Rewards Platform to develop international recognition and incentive programs.
The Benefits of the Global Rewards Platform • Multi-lingual Websites and Catalogs • Using our platform will provide a uniform application and allow a unified program launch • Regional gift selections prevent gifting faux pas and allow us to offer especially meaningful gifts for specific countries • Online order status and complete redemption analysis
Multilingual Capability
International Fulfillment
The Global Rewards Platform is a multi-lingual rewards portal running in all of the world’s major languages including, but not limited to: • English • Spanish • Simplified Chinese • French • Traditional Chinese • Japanese • Korean • Italian • Portuguese • German • Bahasa • Thai • Dutch
• Administrative Offices in New York, London and Singapore • Award Fulfillment throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, The Americas and the Middle East • In-country Sourcing & Fulfillment • In-country customer support • Lower shipping costs due to in country & in region sourcing • Tax and Tariff fees are minimized by avoiding shipments over national borders
• 24 hour tech support
Please contact us for a Free Consultation so we can help design a complete Global Rewards Solution today!
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Are you looking for the perfect all-around digital camera? Introducing the PowerShot D10 Digital Camera, which will go as deep as 33 feet, is freezeproof from 14°F, and shockproof up to 4 feet. It includes all the high performance features you expect from a Canon digital camera–12.1 megapixels of resolution plus all of Canon’s powerful, state-of-the art imaging technologies so you can capture your epic experiences in breathtaking color and awesome detail.
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Productof theYear! Canon PowerShot D10 Digital Camera Features:
10m 33ft Waterproof
10°C 14°F Freezeproof
1.22m 4.0ft Shockproof
Take this camera anywhere: waterproof to 33 feet, freezeproof from 14 to 104°F and shockproof up to 4 feet. Canon engineered this camera to go anywhere there‘s adventure–underwater, atop mountains, into freezing temperature, over rough terrain and more.
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DiG!C 4 Image Processor features Face and Motion Detection Technology that tracks faces of moving subjects and lets the shooter enter the frame seamlessly with the Face Detection Self-Timer. 12.1 megapixels for amazing resolution and editing, plus 3x Optical Zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilizer. Blink Detection alerts a shooter after a shot has been taken and a subject has closed eyes. Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 18 predefined shooting situations.
Shooting Modes Selection of unique optional accessories available such as customized straps, cool faceplates, and a carabiner hook.
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Sony Webbie HD Camera “Upload your life” is the catchphrase for this pocket-sized camera-camcorder combo that’s ready to record HD MP4 video at a moment’s notice. Pre-installed Picture Motion Browser Portable software lets you upload videos and stills to Internet sharing sites like YouTube effortlessly.
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Sony High Definition Handycam Camcorder Ultra-portable and unbelievably compact, this titanium-bodied camcorder features high-definition video recording to 16GB flash memory or to a removable Memory Stick and Smile Shutter technology designed to ensure that you get the grins before they fade.
Canon VIXIA HF S10 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder Canon’s high-definition VIXIA delivers superb video and vivid still photos thanks to an 8.59-megapixel image sensor and advanced image processor called the DIGIC DV III. Flash memory lets you record to the built-in 32GB memory for 12 hours or to a removable SDHC memory card.
Panasonic 60 GB Standard Definition Camcorder You’ll shoot like a pro with Panasonic’s SD Camcorder. The camcorder lets you record to the 60GB hard disk drive or to an SD card, the perfect medium for easy transfer and viewing on a pc, Bluray player, or HDTV.
Samsung 65 GB SSD Camcorder This tiny yet mighty full high-definition camcorder has enough built - in storage for an impressive 12 hours of 1920x1080 pixel video plus an SD/ SDHC card for additional recording so you’ll never fail to capture the moment.
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TELEVISIONS
Mitsubishi 52” Sound Projector TV Mitsubishi’s Sound Projector system has a row of 16 built-in speakers positioned below the ultra-thin screen inside the TV’s casing. You’ll enjoy all the power and clarity of surround sound without being physically surrounded by boxes and wires.
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LG 55” 1080p LED LCD TV The LED backlights control the screen’s level of brightness for amazing clarity and color detail, while a sensor automatically optimizes the picture for the lighting conditions in your room. As if that’s not enough to impress you, 240Hz TruMotion Technolgy take the blur out of fast motion.
Mitsubishi 82” 3D TV For a larger-than-life picture, treat yourself to the biggest home-theater system available. Mitsubishi 1080p DLP (digital light processing) HDTVs are 3D-ready, which means you will enjoy the feeling of being immersed in your favorite movie, sporting event, or video game.
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Panasonic 50� VIERA S1 Series Plasma Brilliant images come to life on this large screen. Deep blacks and remarkable brightness make the screen a great choice for watching the big game or catching the latest cinematic release. VIERA Image Viewer and Image Link let you attach your favorite AV devices too.
Panasonic 54� VIERA G10 Series Plasma This awe-inspiring Panasonic combines the gorgeous images characteristic of plasma TVs with the capability to show Internet content like videos, weather reports, and stock information. VIERA Cast technology makes it all possible through a Web interface built right into the TV.
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Panasonic 32” VIERA X1 Series LCD This iPod-centric entertainment kit has a universal iPod dock that connects to a 32” screen, allowing you to enjoy music, watch videos, and even view your digital photos on HDTV. Intuitive on-screen menus make it a breeze to command via remote control.
Panasonic 42” VIERA X1 Series Plasma Sports fans, Panasonic’s imageanalysis technology promises crisper, clearer fast-motion images. The VIERA Image Viewer also lets you check out digital photos as soon you snap them, and VIERA Link one-ups a standard universal remote control.
Sony Bravia LCD XBR9 Series Flat Panel TV Broadband Internet connectivity with built-in Bravia Internet video capabilities takes kicking back on the couch to new levels. Select on-demand movies, TV shows, and music, or get news, weather, sports, and more on your TV screen. Available in 40”, 46”, and 52” models.
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TELEVISIONS Sony OLED Digital TV The world’s first OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) TV hardly looks like a TV. The world’s thinnest television screen, Sony’s three-millimeter-thick panel packs a punch with stunning picture quality, amazing contrast, outstanding brightness, and rapid response time.
Samsung 32” 1080p LCD HDTV Superior picture quality is set off by Samsung’s Touch of Color bezel –a hint of translucent red around the edges of the unit –that adds a splash of panache to any room. Four HDMI connections make it easy to hook up digital devices.
Samsung 55” 1080p LED HDTV Certain to keep you entertained 24/7, Samsung’s LED TVs give you fabulous picture quality, clear-as-a-bell sound, and eco-friendly design with an Internet@TV feature that lets you to access Yahoo and other online TV content providers.
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Sharp AQUOS 40” 1080p LCD TV There are few aspects of at–home entertainment as frustrating as watching your favorite film classic on a fuzzy, muddy screen. Sparklingly bright, the picture on Sharp’s Aquo never disappoints. Dorothy’s slippers are always ruby and the Emerald City never looked greener.
Sharp AQUOS 46” LCD TV / Blu-ray Disc Player Sharp makes it easier than ever to enjoy your favorite movies in spectacular 1080p high-definition quality by including an integrated Blu-ray Disc Player with its BD80 series LCD HDTVs.
Sharp AQUOS 52” 1080p LCD TV File this one in the category of bright ideas: with screens so bright you can put them virtually anywhere –even right next to a sunny window or 100-watt bulb –and still get a picture to rival a painter’s palette, the Aquos LCD sets a new standard for largescreen flat-panel TVs.
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HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Samsung Blu-ray Home Theater System You might never want to leave home again. Watching DVDs and listening to music is only the beginning. Directly stream Netflix content and Pandora music or tap into music, videos, and other material you’ve stored on your iPod, iPhone, or pc using a built-in dock and wireless connection.
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Sony Blu-ray Disc Player Venture into the blue - Blu - ray, that is - with technology that catapults movie watching to new heights. The brilliant color and super-sharp detail of this Sony will make you look forward to unwinding with your favorite films more than ever.
Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Player Panasonic has spent the past 15 years working with Hollywood filmmakers to make sure its Blu-ray Disc products produce faithful reproductions of original movie footage. With this player, you can count on cinema-quality images in your living room.
Yamaha 5.1 Channel Home Theater in a Box This high-end system has five-channel surround sound that will make you feel as if you’re in the middle of the movie or recording studio. It has four 1080p-compatible HDMI inputs, iPod and Bluetooth compatibility, and it’s quick to set up and easy to use.
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HOME ENTERTAINMENT Panasonic Home Theater System Bamboo cones in the front and center speakers create pure, clear sound, while a uniquely designed Kelton subwoofer adds a rich, powerful bass to music, movies, or even your favorite sitcom. Also includes multi-disc DVD player, universal dock for iPod, and wireless rear speaker.
Bose Lifestyle 38 Series IV Home Entertainment System Imagine the famous Bose-quality sound tailored to your home. That’s what you’ll get with the ADAPTiQ audio calibration system; it analyzes and adjusts its settings to suit your room’s unique acoustics. The uMusic system stores and organizes up to 200 hours of digital music.
Sony Home Theater with Blu-ray In addition to a great picture and BD-Live capability, which lets you download movie content from the Internet beyond the standard bonus features on your discs, this home theater system delivers amazing sound from one subwoofer and five golf ball-sized speakers.
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iLuv 5.1 Channel Slim DVD iPod Video Player Great for music-lovers and movie-lovers alike, this convenient player lets you watch video from your iPod on your television, play DVDs, listen to traditional audio CDs and MP3 CDs, and even take in a slide show of your latest digital photos once you’ve transferred them to a CD.
Samsung Blu-ray Disc Player It’s the ultimate Blu-ray experience. This player deftly downloads large files through its Wi-Fi connection to let you instantly watch movies streamed from Netflix if you’re a subscriber or hear music from Pandora. It’s also wall-mountable and svelte at a mere 1.5” thick.
Samsung Soundbar Home Theater System Strong but hardly silent, Samsung’s Sound Bar slips into even the most awkward of rooms easily to amplify your listening experience. Wireless, wall-mountable surround sound assures you of maximum audio impact-key for action flicks and great guitar licks.
Sony MegaChanger This 400-disc MegaChanger offers full HD 1080/60p and 24p True Cinema output as well as Precision Cinema HD Upscale technology. It features an Ethernet port for connectivity to a local home broadband network and an external port for local storage.
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Yamaha Micro Component System This system, which garnered Yamaha’s PianoCraft designation for superior audio performance, includes an integrated DVD player, full HD 1080p support, and lets you access a range of video sources.
Yamaha 7.2-Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver Advanced features like Digital ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology)–the pinnacle of smooth sound engineering from the geniuses at Yamaha–and Silent Cinema, which lets you hear large-scale surround sound through ordinary headphones, makes this home theater receiver a winner.
Yamaha Digital Sound Projector This discreet but powerful sound bar mounts easily on a rack or settles on a shelf, then makes the crescendos truly crash and soundtracks more sensational when you listen to your iPod, play a CD, watch a DVD, or tune in to satellite broadcasting.
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Panasonic 9’’ Portable Blu-ray Disc Player Put an end to the proverbial question “Are we there yet?” on long drives with the world’s first portable Blu-ray disc player. The headrest-mountable model turns the back seat into a theater that will entertain kids for hours.
Toshiba 9” Portable DVD Player No time to watch the latest blockbusters? Why not catch up on new releases and cinematic award winners when you travel with this lightweight widescreen DVD player from Toshiba?
Sony 9” Portable DVD Player Next time you’re on the go, treat yourself or your children to a movie marathon or catch up on missed episodes of your favorite TV show with Sony’s handy portable DVD player. It’s lightweight and foldable for easy carrying and made with soft-touch keys for easy operation.
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AUDIO Sonoro Elements W Internet Radio
Travel around the world on soundwaves by tuning in to thousands of stations worldwide through this techsavvy Internet/FM radio alarm clock that connects to a LANline or WiFi. Naturally, it’s equipped with an iPod charging/docking station.
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Monster Beats By Dr. Dre Headphones “Most headphones can’t handle the bass, the detail, the dynamics,” says rap master-turned-producer Dr. Dre. The set that bears his name rises above the rest with its superior construction and spacious ear cups.
Yamaha Desktop Audio System Apple’s beloved iPod has planted the seed for countless “docks” to keep it charged, amplify its sound, and let you listen without headphones. This Yamaha is a standout among them, featuring 30-watt stereo output, eight–centimeter speakers, CD player, FM radio, and USB connectivity.
Sharp Mini Component System with iPod Dock Play deejay all day with this space-conscious component system. It packs a lot of good things into a small package: a five-CD multi-play changer (MP3 and WMA formats), dual cassette decks, a digital tuner with presets, and a pair of two-way speakers.
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Samsung 16G MP3 Player with BlueTooth This MP3 player is crafted to maximize every song’s natural highs and lows. It’s also got a customizable desk screen and BlueTooth+EDR technology that lets you take or make calls without taking your cell out. The device also ensures quick download of DIVX movies.
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Bose Wave Music System The 21st-century’s answer to the boom box, the sophisticated Bose Wave Music System will give you great sound the moment you slip in a traditional CD or MP3 CD or use your mini remote control to turn on the radio.
Apple iPod/Bose Headphone Combo Play games, listen to music, watch your favorite movies or TV shows, or surf the Web all with a tap of your finger using an 8GB Apple iPod Touch. Paired with Bose’s QuietComfort Noise Canceling Headphones, this is a tech lover’s dream duo.
Bose® SoundLink™ Wireless Music System Awesome! Bose’s SoundLink™ wireless music system is a one-piece portable speaker system that allows you to play music from your computer -- wirelessly -in and around the home. No software or Wi-Fi connection is required!
Bose Portable Music Package Can’t live without your iPod? This device will make listening to it even more addictive. Just plug it into the SoundDock to hear all your favorite tunes in robust, crystal-clear tones that belie the dock’s compact size. The package comes with a portable bag and in-ear headphones.
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Brother Wireless Network Color Inkjet With Touchscreen This wireless printer, which also includes a copier, scanner and fax, is perfect for your home office. Using the 4.2-Inch color TouchScreen display, it is easy to preview faxes, enhance and edit photos, and view help menus. Plus, it features a digital answering machine, speaker phone and cordless handset.
Brother Color Laser Printer With Duplex and Networking This printer produces brilliant color output for all your business documents at up to 21 pages per minute in either color or monochrome. Delivering outstanding output quality at up to 2400 x 600 dpi, the HL-4040CDN makes it easy to consistently produce high-quality documents.
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VTech Telephone Multi-Handset System with Internet Access VTech’s sleek cordless InfoPhone is broadband-enabled so you can use the handset to check e-mail, access your online address book, or send and receive instant messages using a broadband connection and broadband router.
Canon Pixma MX860 Wireless Office Print your own pictures with this wireless all-in-one photo printer. Canon’s Pixma also copies, scans, faxes, prints two-sided documents, and has a built-in Ethernet so you can connect to a home or office network wirelessly and let multiple computers access it.
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Panasonic Cordless Telephone Answering System with 3 Handsets Next time you need to make a call, you can rest assured that you’ll have a reliable phone in easy reach with this set. It’s long-ranging, amazingly clear, and the frequency won’t conflict with other wireless devices in your home.
Sony VAIO P Series Notebook Computer This popular and very stylish VAIO portable computer from Sony features built-in mobile broadband. Weighing only 1.5lb (with standard battery), this computing sidekick is perfect for business, pleasure, or both.
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Pure Digital Technologies Flip Mino HD The camcorder is smaller than a tin of Altoids mints, as Wired noted, but hides a zoom lens and holds a full hour of high-def video. A pop-out USB plug lets you upload your videos to a computer and post them on YouTube, then recharge with no extraneous cables.
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Magellan Triton 2000 Handheld GPS System This is the ultimate portable GPS system. Featuring a large color touch screen, this unit includes an LED Flashlight and a three Axis electronic compass.
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Logitech Harmony 1100 Universal Remote The Logitech Harmony 1100, winner of the Consumer Electronics Show’s 2009 Best of Innovations Award, centralizes every feature in your home entertainment system and lets you operate them all easily using one customizable display screen.
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GADGETS Magellan RoadMate 1470 Ideal for frequent travelers! This device features the easy-to-use OneTouch menu and a 4.7-inch color touch screen. Its preloaded maps and points of interest for the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico make it ideal for both business trips and vacations.
Garmin Nüvi 1300 You’ll steer clear of wrong turns with this user-friendly GPS navigation system. The device is thin and light enough to slip into a pocket or purse for trips on foot–handy because the Nüvi 1300 supports CityXplorer, which show public transit and pedestrian routes in select cities.
Garmin Nüvi 1350T This widescreen GPS navigator features preloaded maps of the U.S. and Europe. It also offers access to free traffic reports, CityXplorer navigation for walking and mass transit routes, and EcoRoute, which pinpoints the most fuel-efficient way to get from point A to point B.
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Sony Reader Digital Book The Sony Reader Digital Book lets you pack up to 160 eBooks, from classics to current releases, into one smart, slim compact device. Extra-long battery life (up to 7,500 continuous page turns) and a screen designed to be easy on the eyes make this gem the perfect travel companion.
Lingo 10-Language Talking Translator This hand-held interpreter speaks and displays 200,000 words and 23,000 phrases and translates into English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese. The Talking Translator helps you communicate at the touch of a button anywhere.
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Tumi Mobile Power Pack This plugs into a wall socket to get charged, then travels with you with enough power to recharge your phone five times. Works with phones, MP3 players, PDAs, and most small electronic devices. Comes with a beautiful, protective leather sleeve.
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Calvin Klein Thompson Collection 4 Piece Luggage Set Looking for durable, long-lasting luggage? The Calvin Klein Thompson Collection is the perfect solution. This four piece set offers amazing amenities such as removable suiters, multiple pockets and quality hardware.
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Swiss Army Werks Traveler 3.0 Collection 22� Expandable Upright This lightweight wheeled suitcase from Victorinox Swiss Army is suitable for casual and professional travelers, with 30% more packing capacity than most wheeled bags in its class. A swivel handle with Comfort Grip and inline skate wheels make maneuvering a cinch.
Calvin Klein Soho Collection 3 Piece Luggage Set The Soho Collection is a perfect example of Calvin Klein’s leadership position in fine luggage. This three piece set reduces the stresses of travel with design, durability and packing features that make for a more enjoyable journey.
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Tumi-Pass Medium Capacity Laptop Brief Smart! This new T-Pass computer brief is designed to meet TSA checkpoint friendly requirements, which allow you to go through security without removing your computer from the case. Also includes removable accessory pouch and numerous organizer pockets.
Tumi Villa Business Tote From the Villa collection comes this elegant business tote for women. It is made from Italian, texture coated canvas with luxurious leather trim and polished, silvertone hardware. Accommodates smaller laptops and features interior organizer pockets, leather carry handles (drop length from shoulder is 8”).
Tumi Alpha Sport Duffel This is the ultimate gym or club bag, and it doubles as an overnighter or weekender. It features an exterior access shoe/wet pocket, and numerous organizer pockets–and it stacks easily on other luggage. Made from Tumi’s signature ballistic nylon, this duffel offers easy access to the main compartment and a removable, adjustable shoulder strap.
Tumi Voyager Ravello 22” Frequent Traveler Tumi’s reputation for quality, durable luggage is demonstrated once again with this convenient and roomy piece with an expandable main compartment for longer trips. Convenient interior and exterior pockets allow you to stay organized!
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Johnston & Murphy Hanging Travel Kit
Johnston & Murphy 17” Slimline Briefcase Function meets fashion in this superbly crafted case, suitable for any business setting. When it comes to organization, this case gets the job done, thanks to dual accessory pockets, zip-around organization panel, and a roomy interior compartment that accommodates a 17-inch laptop.
Go in style and keep all your toiletries in order with this convenient kit for globetrotters. A swivel hook lets you hang it on a door back, while a wide opening makes reaching everyday items a breeze. Two zippered mesh pockets and three foam mesh pockets inside keep bottles upright.
Johnston & Murphy Letter Folio You’ll impress clients and stay organized when you pull this dignified letter folio out of your briefcase at meetings. The smooth leather exterior holds an 8.5“x11” notepad, a thumb-slide ID window, four pockets for business or credit cards, two slip pockets, and an in-spine pen holder.
Johnston & Murphy 22” Road Agent This savvy traveler holds all you’ll need for business or vacation in a rolling expandable case of water-resistant nylon fabric with fullgrain leather trim. It features a removable garment sleeve with foam padding, a large zip pocket, two removable accessory pockets, and two shoe bags.
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TOP 10 GOLF RESORTS
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espite Mark Twain’s comment “Golf is a good walk spoiled”, the golf course has forever been a great place to build business relationships and bond with colleagues. With that in mind I have done a completely biased study of the best golf resorts to hold a meeting. All the resorts that make the cut have three
Four Seasons Resorts Scottsdale at Troon North High in the Sonoran Desert, The Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, offers a meeting environment immersed in sundrenched weather and astonishing scenery. Heartbeat-skipping views garnish imaginative Southwestern fare. At your door, there are two celebrated Troon North golf courses. Capacity: 225 Rooms including 22 Suites.
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things in common: a spectacular setting, a world class golf experience and an outstanding meeting facility. By way of credentials, in a past life I ran the Dinah Shore LPGA tournament for Nabisco and early in our company’s history we worked on several PGA and LPGA events. by Tom Taraci
Biltmore Hotel of Coral Gables Reflecting the passion and vitality of one of America’s most exciting cities, the Historic Biltmore Hotel of Coral Gables has been a favorite of world leaders, celebrities, and sports stars since its opening in the 1920’s. The Biltmore Hotel showcases championship golf, cosmopolitan dining, a breathtaking spa and premier conference facilities, all the while exceeding most refined expectations. Graced with unequivocal luxury and class, the Biltmore Hotel offers a stunning location in the exclusive Coral Gables area of Miami. Capacity: 275 Rooms including 130 Suites.
The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa Conduct extraordinary Scottsdale meetings amidst the brilliant color and beauty of the Sonoran Desert. Nestled among 12- million - year - old boulders and scenic foothills, The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa is the perfect choice for unforgettable corporate events. Hold your conference in our 5,370-square-foot center-complete with flexible floor plans. Arrange a team building outing on one of the championship golf courses. Capacity: 160 spacious Casitas and 55 Villas.
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Sawgrass Marriot Golf Resort & Spa The Sawgrass Marriott is an extraordinary Florida meeting venue set against a brilliant backdrop of sun, sand, and championship golf including THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass.
Impress clients and colleagues alike with an innovative blend of modern facilities and inspiring settings - where creativity thrives and new ideas take flight. Capacity: 508 Rooms, Suites, & Villas.
Pebble Beach Resorts The Monterey Peninsula, with its power troika of Pebble Beach, Spyglass Hill and Spanish Bay (under the aegis of Pebble Beach Resorts) offers unrivaled scenery and challenging golf courses. It’s not surprising this is one of the most popular destinations for off-sites. From intimate boardrooms to large-scale ballrooms, Pebble Beach offers facilities to accommodate any group. An experienced representative will work with you from start to the finish, fine tuning each detail to make sure your group gets exactly what they need. Capacity: 225 Rooms and Suites
Four Seasons Resort Provence at Terre Blanche In a serene, secret corner of Provence, Four Seasons presents a self-contained, suites-only hideaway- ideal for meetings. For group activities, enjoy Europe’s finest golf on two year-round courses. Tour the local wine route or explore the nearby Côte d’Azur. Or discover one of Europe’s most beautiful spas, where each visit is a bespoke journey towards serenity. Every experience is enhanced by renowned Four Seasons savoir-faire. Capacity: 114 Executive Suites & Villas.
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The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort Just 21 miles from the cobblestone streets of historic downtown Charleston, South Carolina, The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort provides an unforgettable coastal setting for meetings, conferences and special events.This 10,000-acre coastal retreat offers miles of private beach and marsh-lined forested paths, and of course, its pristine golf is the main attraction. This exquisitely designed oceanfront hotel, captures the spirit, history and charm of the beautiful south. Capacity: 255 Rooms & Suites.
The American Club Just over an hour’s drive north of Milwaukee, in the company town of Kohler, Wisconsin, this resort offers four Pete Dye courses and superb off-course amenities. It has long enjoyed a reputation as one of the premier meeting destinations in the Midwest and offers
everything you need to make your meeting a success, including complete conference facilities, outstanding guest accommodations, unlimited recreational opportunities and a dedicated, professional staff to assist you during your stay. Capacity: 240 rooms
Kapalua Golf Resort This eco-sensitive resort in the West Maui Mountains offers fifty-four holes spliced between pineapple fields and the deep-blue Pacific. The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, located in the heart of the resort, features 548 rooms. Enjoy the 10,000square - foot, tri-level swimming pool, tennis center, as well as a health and wellness center. Capacity: 200 Rooms & Villas.
Terme di Saturnia Luxury Spa Resort Tuscany Maremma’s mild climate and nearby hot springs make its golf course an ideal all-year-round destination for a game. The resort is the perfect place for holidays or regenerative weekends, offering an exclusive and prestigious location to make holding meetings and
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conferences as pleasant as possible. The meeting hall and the business conference facilities are fullyequipped with the latest technology. At the same time the spectacular setting and SPA offer an array of engaging free-time activities. Capacity: 140 Rooms.
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SPORT TaylorMade 09 Rescue Hybrid Club
Key to the Rescue Mid’s performance is the way it unites a high moment of inertia with a lower, deeper center of gravity. This allows the Rescue Mid to combine maximum forgiveness on mis-hits with a high launch angle and high spin, producing high, long shots that stop quickly.
Vespa GTS 300 Super European chic meets testosterone-fueled engineering in the GTW 300 Super, Vespa’s most powerful mid-sized scooter to date. It’s got extra-large wheels and a souped-up engine that will hit speeds up to 80 mph, not to mention racy touches like two-tone alloy rims.
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Callaway Golf White Hot XG 2 Ball F7 Putter The White Hot XG utilizes a multi-layer insert for phenomenal performance with any golf ball. Inspired by high performance, multi-layer golf ball technology, the White Hot XG insert takes two materials with different properties and combines them to take the level of feedback and feel to an all-new high.
Polaris Phoenix 200 ATV Longing to go off-roading? Then this rugged sport quad’s for you. Practical, tough, and low-maintenance, it’s the perfect entry-level ATV vehicle. It’s equipped with a 196-cc, single-cylinder engine, front dual hydraulic disc brakes, and rear drum brakes.
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Callaway Golf uPro Golf GPS The uPro is a revolutionary golf GPS device that is visually and technologically superior to all other golf rangefinders. It delivers information to you in an unprecedented fashion, allowing you to quickly get precise distances while also enabling you to see the actual layout of the hole.
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Callaway Golf X22 Irons Callaway Golf’s drivers are designed and built to help improve distance and accuracy as well as optimize shot shape. With irons, Callaway’s performance goals center on feel and consistency, along with getting the ball airborne from any lie, in any conditions.
TaylorMade R9 Driver Use the built-in Flight Control Technology to change the face angle, lie angle and loft of your R9 Driver to affect side-to-side flight by up to 40 yards. TaylorMade’s Moveable Weight Technology allows you to change the center of gravity location to affect side-toside flight by up to 35 yards.
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TaylorMade 09 Burner Driver This sleek, speedy Burner driver utilizes TaylorMade’s SuperFast club technology to deliver extremely light total weight and a longer club length, resulting in faster swing speeds and added ball-crushing power.
Callaway Golf FT-9 Driver The FT-9 Driver was designed to deliver the most creative shotmaking you can think of. Fade it. Draw it. Or take it over the trees. With the addition of Hyperbolic Face Technology, ball speeds across the entire face have been dramatically improved to generate even more distance.
Nike SQ Dymo STR9-FIT Driver The NIKE SQ Dymo STR8-FIT Driver allows you hit the ball longer and straighter by simply changing the head position. This new innovative design enables up to 8 different clubhead positions to promote the ball trajectory and flight you desire.
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Nike SQ Dymo Driver Featuring PowerBow Technology, the SQ Dymo is designed to provide an optimal spin rate and launch angle maximizing both forgiveness and distance. Over the past 3 years, NIKE drivers have been one of the most winning brands on the PGA Tour!
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Trek 1.2T Road Bike Perfect for enthusiast-level riders, this bicycle boasts nine-speedv Shimano shifting and a resilient Alpha White aluminum frame. With its responsive pedaling, confident handling, and comfortable ride, you’ll rule the road.
Trek Fuel EX 5.5 Full-Suspension Mountain Bike Hit the trail with confidence on this toughas-nails Trek. Custom-tuned rear suspension and frame geometry designed for all-day comfort give the bike high-speed descending abilities, excellent climbing qualities, and a more stable ride at every speed.
eZip 750 Watt Electric Scooter Treat your teen to a new twist on fresh-air fun with Currie Technologies’ eZip scooter. The 750-watt motor lets riders zip along at speeds up to 15 mph and the wide-base tires are suitable for both rough and smooth surfaces. Made for ages 13 and up.
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Discover How
Wellness Programs
Reduce Healthcare Costs
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ellness programs not only help improve the health of employees by motivating them to take care of themselves, but they also reduce these alarming health care cost associated with obesity and other major health issues.
Indeed, the recent release of the obesity study published in the journal Health Affairs demonstrates it’s clearly time for corporate America to take responsibility and make wellness programs mandatory! Before I share with you the benefits of wellness programs, let’s take a look at the shocking findings from the study as reported by the New York Times: Obese Americans spend about 42 percent more on health care than other Americans. Medical spending on obesity – related conditions is estimated to have reached 147 billion a year in 2008. That figure represents almost 10 percent of all medical spending. Obese Americans spend about $1,429 more on health care each year than the roughly $3,400 spent by other Americans.
How do you create a wellness program? It’s really simple. You establish “wellness goals,” e.g. target weights, quitting smoking, reducing blood pressure or lowering cholesterol. You can also include preventative check-ups as one of the goals. It’s not just obesity that wellness programs can help prevent. There are a wide array of diseases that can be prevented with early detection. Once your employees reach their goal, they receive points. And with these points, they can select from a variety of products and services to celebrate achieving their goals. What results can you expect from your wellness program? Reduced absenteeism, increased employee loyalty and a major decrease in health insurance costs are just some of the many benefits. Bottom line: The time is now to begin a wellness program. It will improve the health of your employees – and your company’s long-term potential!
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Sea Eagle Explorer 380X Pro Kayak Pagkage Get ready for fun in the water with this expedition quality 12’ 6” inflatable kayak. This model holds 3-4 people, inflates in only 8 minutes, and includes two paddles as well as storage bags.
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The North Face Men’s Apex Bionic Jacket
Tanita InnerScan Segmental Body Composition Monitor
When the wind whips, this garment’s got you covered. Ideal for cold weather adventures, it has a windproof exterior and fleece interior with a breathable weave to keep you warm and dry. It’s suitable as a shell or by itself. It’s also stretchy and water-resistant enough for outdoor sports.
From the leaders in body composition, Tanika offers a new level in measuring your competitive edge. It provides you with readings for each body segment, including trunk, right arm, left arm, right leg and left leg. It is especially useful for monitoring the rehabilitation of a specific body part.
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Bowflex PR3000 Home Gym This home gym will have you pumped and looking like Adonis in no time. It packs 210 pounds of Powvver Rod resistance, a built-in rowing station, and enough equipment for more than 50 exercises to strengthen your abs, arms, chest, back, shoulders, and lower body.
Body Solid Elliptical Perfect for cardiac fitness, losing weight, and muscle toning! The Endurance E5 Elliptical offers 15 levels of smooth resistance. It’s also super-compact and can fit practically anywhere without taking over a room.
Body Solid Folding Treadmill This state-of-the-art treadmill is built according to demanding specifications and standards of professional health clubs, offering you the freedom and convenience to achieve a world-class workout in your own home. Best of all, you’ll enjoy an efficient, fluid session every time you take a run!
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Mio Stride Petite Pedometer Heart Rate Watch Whether you’re hitting the gym or taking the stairs at work, the Mio Stride Petite will monitor your heart rate and the number of calories you’re burning based on personalized data. The pedometer keeps track of the number of steps you’re taking, your speed, and distance traveled.
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Cuisinart Mix It In Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker
Schoenhut Children’s Classic Baby Grand
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this automatic, easy-to-use ice-cream maker. Pour in ingredients and turn the dial to produce softserve ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet, and sherbet. Three builtin condiment dispensers for toppings let you mix in your favorites as you fill bowls or cones.
Encourage a child’s creativity with the gift of a miniature baby grand piano. With 30 keys, Schoenhut’s model has a full two-octave range and produces lovely chime-like tones. Better yet, the piano never gets out of tune so your prodigy can play it for years.
KIDS Razor iMod Electric EuroStyle Scooter with iPod Dock Retro-chic styling hides high-performance technology in this charming scooter with a feature every teen is sure to adore—an iPod dock. Kids will have a blast zipping around to the sounds of their favorite tunes. For ages 12 and up. Comfortably supports riders up to 170 pounds.
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Razor Dirt Quad For kids who call the backyard boring and the park too tame, this miniature electric powered off-road vehicle with four-wheel drive provides thrills aplenty. It’s built strong and sturdy to take on rugged trails and conquer big bumps. Speeds up to eight mph; suitable for ages eight and up.
Maclaren Techno XT A smart solution for discerning parents, this durable high-tech stroller is comfy enough to lull your little one to sleep and easy to maneuver. It’s also lightweight, collapsible, and has adjustable padded handles for easy pushing. Suitable for children from newborn to 55 pounds.
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STYLE Furla Carmen Handbag Founded in 1927, Furla stands out among Italian luxury labels for its blend of tradition with contemporary trends. The Carmen satchel is no exception, with its buttery leather, eye-catching double handles, tone-ontone stitching and edges, and pockets for essentials like cell phones.
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TechnoMarine MoonSun Ceramic Pink Gold Plated Women’s Watch This MoonSun model from TechnoMarine might be as light and pretty as cotton candy, but it’s got steel underneath: specifically, a ceramic steel case, tough-asnails scratch-resistant sapphire dial window, and Swiss-quartz-powering.
Ike Behar Ike Behar honed his skills working with none other than Ralph Lauren. Behar’s craftsmanship is evident in all his made-to-measure men’s shirts. His diamond-quilted collars use a unique stitching technique to hold their shape, while his handkerchief-rolled sleeves prevent puckering.
Judith Leiber Princess Clutch This elegant clutch can add a flash of color to any outfit. Features a jeweled clasp, an oval-sided design, and sparkling crystals.
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STYLE Salvatore Ferragamo Men’s Classico Flat Credit Card Case Here’s a timeless, tasteful musthave for execs that captures the inimitable Italian style of one of the masters. Two cards slots and a pocket inside, and the signature Gancini flourish in the lower right-hand corner let you charge with confidence.
Salvatore Ferragamo Women’s Katia Top Handle Bag One of Ferragamo’s longest-running and most popular styles, the feminine top-handle bag instantly evokes tailored class and understated sophistication. The Katia is crafted from Saffiano leather with a zipper demurely hidden by Ferragamo’s Gancio closure.
Salvatore Ferragamo Men’s Toronto Messenger Bag The once humble carryall of Pony Express riders has made a fierce comeback as the hip fashion statement for men with missions in recent years. Ferragamo’s Italian leather messenger bag lends an elite twist to an American standard, accented with silver-tone hardware.
Furla Elizabeth Handbag As roomy as it is chic, this luscious leather shopper holds everything you need for your next spending spree–wallet, sunglasses, PDA, even a bottle of water. Don’t be surprised if your fellow shoppers covet the accessory on your shoulder more than the ones on display!
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Bi-coastal sisters Heath and Landon Slane came to the business of designing jewelry with the resources that might otherwise have put them through graduate school. Today, fourteen years later, their designs are coveted by collectors for their symbolism, detail and understated elegance. The Bee Collection was among the first and is now their most iconic design. Said to symbolize strength, nobility and wisdom, the Slane & Slane Bee pendants on freshwater oval pearls are among the most versatile and sought after combinations from this celebrated sister act.
Single Strand White Oval Pearls with Sterling Silver and 18K Gold Beaded Toggle 16” or 18” Medium Bee Pendant in Sterling Silver and 18K Gold with Diamonds Large Bee Pendant in Sterling Silver with 18K Gold
John Hardy Palu Silver Medium Hoop Earrings How elegant! John Hardy’s genius is well-spent on this brilliantly beautiful hoop set from Bali. They feature a hand-hammered sterling silver body lined with hand-carved sterling silver chains.
Judith Leiber Princess Clutch This elegant clutch can add a flash of color to any outfit. Features a jeweled clasp, an oval-sided design, and sparkling crystals.
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John Hardy Palu Silver Cuff Bracelet John Hardy’s designs pay tribute to Bali’s myths and heritage and reflect Hardy’s deep respect for nature. This stunning hammered sterling silver wrist cuff captures the popular designer’s unique style impeccably.
Lalique Fish This charming little fish has been featured in the Lalique collection since its original creation by Rene Lalique in 1913. This particular gem is created in satin–finished and clear crystal.
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WATCHES Baume & Mercier William Baume Collection Watch
Baume & Mercier Hampton Classic Chrono XL Watch
Ultra-thin watches have long been symbols of urbane elegance and technical prowess. Sport the latest generation of this proud tradition with Baume & Mercier’s William Baume Collection. This model boasts a hand-sewn alligator band and an 18-karat rose gold clasp, case, crown, and bezel.
For men who find a stopwatch feature indispensable, the Chrono model of the popular Hampton series from Swiss masters Baume & Mercier includes a chronograph that tracks minutes, seconds, and 1/10 seconds.
Baume & Mercier Ladies’ Hampton Classic Watch
Swiss Army Chrono Classic This timepiece features precision Swiss analog quartz movement, stainless-steel case, leather strap with contrast stitching, anti-reflective sapphire crystal, and is water resistant to 330 feet. Luminous hands and markers make it easy to tell time no matter where you are.
Baume & Mercier’s versatile Hampton Classic watch for women exudes elegance, whether you are doing business or dining out. The look is luxurious yet unpretentious, with a whisper of sultriness. What else would you expect from wrist candy endorsed by Evangeline Lilly?
Swiss Army Vivante A mother of pearl dial, sapphire crystal, and cabuchon crown make this wristwear stand apart. The watch is also designed with a stainless-steel bracelet with push-button deployant clasp. Water resistant to 330 feet.
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Swiss Army Ambassador Clous De Paris Chrono The Ambassador Clous de Paris takes its name from the detail on its bezel and crown. It is designed with mechanical manual wind movement and a 56-hour power reserve. A brushed and polished stainless steel bracelet is paired with a stainless steel case. Sapphire crystal. Water resistant to 330 feet.
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Longines Dolce Vita Stainless Steel Watch
Longines Evidenza Stainless Steel Watch
Fellini would be proud.
You’ll never run late again wearing the Evidenza.
The magnificent timepiece that conjures images from his famous film features a white dial set with silver tone hand indicators, a 32-diamond bezel, and scratch-resistant anti-reflective sapphire crystal.
The timepiece draws its bold contrasts and details from the aesthetics of the 1920s, while its shape is modeled on a Longines’ classic from 1911.
Seiko Men’s Sportura Collection
TechnoMarine UF6 Yachting
For more than 125 years Seiko’s commitment to the art and science of time produces quality pieces like this Sportura watch. Featuring quality Japanese–Quartz movement, this gem is also water-resistant to 330 feet!
This high-tech water-resistant unisex watch boasts a tough stainless-steel case, bezel, and buckle and durable black rubber strap–the ultimate in sporty wristwear.
Tissot Quadrato Gents
Tissot Generosi–T Watch
TISSOT® is one of the most highly renowned Swiss brands in the world. This watch for men is meticulously designed, using only the highest quality materials and components. Your watch is protected against shock loads, variations in temperature, water and dust.
A true classic! The prestigious TISSOT® watch company is offering this stunning gem for women. Featuring a stainless steel case with mother of pearl markers, the watch is also water resistant.
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SUNGLASSES Ray-Ban Classic Wayfarer
Ray-Ban Highstreet Aviators
Audrey Hepburn, John Lennon, James Dean, and Andy Warhol are a few of the famous faces to hide behind Ray-Ban Wayfarers in the years since the original silhouette debuted in 1952. Why not join them and keep the paparazzi’s flashbulbs–or just the sun–out of your eyes in style?
The high-flying aviator look in eyewear took off when fighter pilots first donned it during World War II, with Ray-Ban crafting the first “aviators” for the public. Now Ray-Ban uses the classic aviator lines as the inspiration for a slick, updated style statement.
Maui Jim Black Rock Sunglasses Very cool! A twist on a more squared, aviator style. They frame the face, look super-trendy, and are a great statement piece.
Maui Jim Atoll Sunglasses The new Atoll is a stylish and classy frame from the Maui Jim collection. They are an iconic style, perfect for framing your face and making a subtle yet elegant statement.
Maui Jim Pilot Sunglasses Looking for a classic pair of sunglasses? The Maui Jim Pilot collection never goes out of style. You’ll love how these sunglasses boost colors, clarity, and contrast.
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HR Executives Turn to Taraci Motivation for Premier Recognition Programs • An online database offering you the most-wanted motivational gifts. • Complete global capabilities, including multilingual programs, centralize control of multiple programs, and drop shipment of gifts globally.
Taraci Motivation offers a wide variety of premier products and services from the world’s most recognized brands, including Sony, Panasonic, Bose, Canon, Callaway, and many others.
Human resources executives in charge of overseeing employee Step 3: The program begins and motivation program are turning Taraci Motivation handles all customer service, administration, billing, and to Taraci Motivation for 3 Simple Steps to Creating a fulfillment. easy-to-implement, effective Motivation Program! and measurable motivation Human Resource executives are guided Global Expertise of programs. by Taraci Motivation advisers through- Taraci Motivation “At Taraci Motivation, we offer Human Resource executives more than 25 years experience building motivation programs for Fortune 500 companies,” says Tom Taraci, CEO, Taraci Motivation. “Our specialty is helping Human Resource executives design and implement national and international employee recognition, length of service, wellness, safety and sales incentive programs.”
out the entire three-step process so they can rest assured they’re creating the perfect program!
Step 1: Choose from one of the five available online incentive marketing programs:
Recognition Programs -Rewards employees for a job well done.
Human Resource Executives in Control! Why do so many Human Resource executives turn to Taraci Motivation? The firm offers the following benefits with each of its motivational programs: • Real-time reporting that makes it easier than ever to track your employees progress.
Length of Service Programs-Celebrates annual anniversaries of employees. Wellness Programs -Supports employees health and fitness goals. Safety Programs -Encourages employees to create a safe work environment. Sales Incentive Programs -Motivates sales teams to reach their goals.
Step 2: Select products and services from the online incentive products master catalog to customize the program for their organization’s needs.
Human Resource executives within U.S. based multinationals face even tougher challenges with 30% of their workforce working abroad.
“It’s critical to create a centralized, equitable and globally effective motivation program in order for the program to achieve global success,” explains Taraci. “Taraci Motivation helps you identify the best possible solutions while providing each region the flexibility needed to address the nuances of local cultures.” The firm handles worldwide distribution and fulfillment of rewards and recognition with many benefits, including: • Ability to drop-ship and customize recognition gifts globally. • Development of an individualized PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Index to ensure the reward system is equitable for all locales and demographics. • Creation of centralized technology, procedures, program design and administration. • Building multilingual websites and communications.
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Fine-T Gourmet Brewing System
It’s enough to make coffee aficionados froth.
Making perfectly brewed gourmet tea is easier than ever with this elegantly designed 4-cup tea machine. Even better? The unit’s 24-hour programmable timer allows you to wake up to a freshly brewed cup of hot tea!
This one-touch automatic machine grinds, tamps, and brews heavenly cappuccino, cafe mocha, latte, latte macchiato, and espresso–all in seconds. An a la carte button lets you customize cup size and strength before brewing.
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Caldera Spas Cantabria Soothe your stress away with a soak in this luxurious 550-gallon hot tub equipped with seating for eight. The tub features the heavenly UltraMasseuse System, which has six different jet sequences and three speeds.
Swiss Army 8-Piece Forged Block Set A sharp addition to any kitchen, this set includes a 3-1/2” paring knife, 6” boning knife, 8” slicing knife, 8” chef’s knife, 9” bread knife, sharpening steel, kitchen shear, and 9–slot hardwood block. All the knives are made of high-carbon no-stain steel for maximum sharpness and edge retention.
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Weber Genesis S310 This deluxe propane gas grill is built for high performance and sure to last. Fats vaporize and quickly sizzle away when they hit the angled bars, adding delicious, smoky barbecue flavor to foods. Stainless steel makes the grill easy to clean without scratching.
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Napoleon Prestige II Infrared Grill The Prestige II RBI series offers Napoleon’s Infrared SIZZLE ZONE technology. The result? Juicy, mouthwatering steaks. You don’t have to be a professional to create a great meal, but you’ll certainly look like one!
Oxford Garden’s Chadwick 7-Piece Outdoor Dining Set An inviting backdrop for al fresco dining, these furnishings are crafted from a dense and durable teak-like hardwood called shorea, which requires no maintenance. Simple, stylish, and sturdy, Chadwick chairs are crafted with gently arched backs and deep seating for comfort.
Weber Summit S620 When the days get long and the sun sets late, it’s the season for outdoor cooking. Weber’s 60,000-btu Summit boasts six stainless-steel burners, each with its own ignition system. Flavorizer bars eliminate grease-fueled flare-ups and a spit-fork rotisserie expands your options.
Brinkmann Stainless Steel All-In-One Outdoor Cooker From cookout to camping vacation, this jack-ofall-trades meets the needs of outdoor cooking enthusiasts. It can grill or smoke with charcoal as well as fry, grill, or smoke with gas. The rounded shape encourages heat, smoke, and steam to circulate, so no basting or turning is needed.
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Igloo Weather Resistant Eucalyptus Wood Patio Bench Cooler What a space saver! It’s not only perfect for keeping food fresh, the lift-up seat of this wood patio bench cooler makes a great place to store extra pool toys, cooking tools, and more. Eucalyptus wood with mineral oil finish will make this patio bench look great for years!
Igloo Weather Resistant Eucalyptus Wood Cabinet Cooler It’s picnic time with this handsome wood cabinet cooler. Housed inside the weather-resistant box is the Igloo® 50-qt MaxCold® cooler body and liner, which easily holds up to 75 cans.
Brinkmann Low Voltage Stainless Steel Path Light Set Honda Electric Start Snowblower Clearing your driveway has never been easier thanks to Honda. This snow blower features the easy starting Honda four-stroke engine. With its 20-inch clearing width, it is is capable of removing 55 tons of snow per hour over 26 feet distances.
Blaze a trail around your home with Brinkmann’s set of ten stainless-steel LED Low Voltage path lights. The attractive set uses a fraction of the energy of a typical low-voltage system. Best of all, the LEDs install easily, work automatically, and never need to be replaced.
Brinkmann Aluminum 3-Watt Flashlight Don’t be left in the dark next time the power goes out or the tire goes flat. This safety tool is 30 times brighter than a standard LED flashlight, water- and shock-resistant, and is encased in a tough aluminum housing. Includes 3 AAA batteries.
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HOME All-Clad 14-piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set This collection includes everything you need to create mouthwatering meals-10–and 12-inch fry pans, twoand three-quart sauce pans with lids, three- and six-quart sauté pans with lids, 12-inch chef’s pan with lid, and eight-quart stock pot with lid–all in durable polished stainless steel.
Viking 7-Quart Professional Stand Mixer
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JA Henckels Four Star II 8 pc. Block Set
The Viking Professional Stand Mixer not only looks gorgeous, it’s also a whiz in the kitchen. At 1,000 watts, this mixer’s got ample muscle to knead any dough, while its more delicate settings will finesse the finest meringue. Rear wheels make it easy to maneuver on the counter.
This countertop companion’s 625-watt motor is powerful yet quiet. Accessories include a work bowl, mini bowl and blade, knife blade, dough blade, thick slicer/shredder reversible disc, thin slicer/shredder reversible disc, Julienne disc, and disc storage.
Includes: 2- 3/4-inch parer/boner, 4-inch parer, 5-inch serrated utility, 5-inch hollow-edge santoku, 8inch chef’s, kitchen shears, 9-inch steel, and hardwood block. Made of high-carbon stainless steel, the knives are designed to keep their sharp edge.
Le Creuset 13.25-Quart Round French Oven Beautiful enough to bring to the table, yet undeniably functional, this cast-iron French oven–also called a Dutch oven–is unrivaled when it comes to even heat distribution and long-lasting heat retention. It’s de rigueur for stews, paella, rice pilaf, risotto, even jambalaya.
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JK Adams 40-bottle Oak Wine Rack Perfect for wine aficionados! This unit securely cradles up to 40 standard-size bottles of wine. Each wine-rack kit comes packed with enough extra joining pins to allow for adding on racks in the future as your wine collection grows.
Lalique Blackberries Bottlestopper This beautiful bottle stopper etched with blackberries offers simple sophistication and is sure to become an heirloom passed on from one generation to the next.
The Ultima Spa Package Bring bliss home with a luxurious portable massage table with built-in Therma Top heating, comfy memory foam, and built-in face cradle. Included in the package are a 100% cotton flannel sheet set, four-pack of massage oils, oil warmer, a dozen face towels, and a towel warmer.
Hoover Platinum Collection Cordless Hand Vac This lightweight yet powerful handheld clean machine is ideal for tidying up in every corner of your home and car. A rechargeable lithium ion battery gives it long-lived dirt-busting power and a combination crevice tool and dusting brush let you banish messes from inconvenient recesses.
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HOME Lladró 2009 Christmas Ball & Christmas Bell Lladró Christmas bell and ball have been an annual favorite for collectors since 1988. They are decorated with engraved geometrical motifs in matte finish. Organza ribbons are included for hanging on the Christmas tree.
Lladró Butterfly Treasures A classic display of Lladró perfection, this piece was molded to express the movement of the young girl’s hair and dress in a spring breeze.
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Lladró Dancer Delicate and feminine, the Dancer is ready for her performance. Featured in classic Lladró hues, this beautiful porcelain piece is perfect for anyone who loves art.
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