Monday, May 6, 2013

what are the best christmas gifts this year for 2012?

Q. i recently read an article in the news about the hottest gifts for Christmas this year but could not find it again anyone have a good list of the best gifts this year I would like to start shopping early this year.

A. I read these every year in the paper and online as well, usually right before the Holidays these top gift list start popping up all over as retailers get ready for the holiday buying rush:

Usually the top items are always electronics and toys along with fashion items for the ladies as they try and target men, women, and children family, relatives, and fiends all in one list...

Amazon has a really cool landing page that has all of the top items for Xmas this year at: http://amzn.to/WnNICq

I like this one because it has a really neat category grid laid out nicely so you can pick "For Dad" and "For Mom" etc.. and they also have all of the latest and greatest gadgets and electronics for the kids and relatives too..

My Favorite list is the Gifts for Gadgets Fans as they have all of the cool electronics out today, the latest models and best pricing, check it out: http://amzn.to/YG8r1T

Also the NY Times and USA Today as well as your local paper will also start to have Gift List and specials and booklets inserted into them come black Friday and into the Holidays. If these dont help you can also google the terms and you will get thousands of websites offering their best of the best gifts for this year. Good Luck and Happy Shopping


2002 Spiderman vs. 2012 Spiderman?
Q. I saw the new one last night. To be honest, it was good and Andrew Garfield did a great job, but I still prefer the 2002 movie and overall I prefer Tobey Maguire. Some things I didn't like about the new one:
1. I thought Garfield was good, but wasn't nerdy enough. they didn't portray him as a very "nerdy" kid like Peter Parker is
2. For some reason, it really bothered me that the new Spiderman used home made spiderweb launchers on his wrists instead of it coming right out of him like the original ones. My dad says that in the normal comic books, he used webbing gadgets (I don't believe that's true) but to me it kinda made this spiderman less "spidier"
3. I thought Tobey Maguire was more of a "super hero" and had more "superhuman strength" and stuff like that. I mean, come on, when you get shot in the leg and are a super hero, that shit's supposed to tickle you
4. last but not least, I didn't really like the new outfit too much. I thought the old one was better

In conclusion, I thought Garfield was good and the movie was entertaining. i thought the story line was pretty good and the villain was ok. I still think Tobey played a much better Peter Parker even though Garfield is a hell of an actor

A. I agree with pretty much everything you said. The new one was really good, and will go down as one of my favorites, but the 2002 version is what I grew up with and it would have been really hard to top it


What can I get my family for Xmas?
Q. Dad: Likes golf, can't golf due to medical conditions, "doesn't watch TV or movies anymore" when I recommended "Breaking Bad" though he mentioned John Wayne DVD set someone gave him for his birthday.

Mom: reads trashy generic novels she buys randomly at book store, tries to dress nicely

Wife: Doesn't do much, just wants to go home, but we just moved there and then back last summer because it was so awful, at least for me and our son. She has iPod, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, and laptop

Under 10 Son: Only likes video games which we limit greatly and he's limited by the 2006 laptop he uses. No consoles or handhelds or phones!
A "hamper", where you put dirty laundry?

A. How about any of these to think about for any of your family members. You don't have to any get of them as a gift IF you don't want to, but it might give you ideas or something comes to mind.


BOOKS
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Dead or Alive by Tom Clancy with Grant Blackwood

Locked On by Tom Clancy with Mark Greaney

Threat Vector by Tom Clancy with Mark Greaney (coming Dec. 4, 2012)

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy by John Le Carre

Inside the CIA: Revealing the Secrets of the World's Most Powerful Spy Agency by Ronald Kessler

The CIA's Black Ops: Covert Action, Foreign Policy and Democracy by John Jacob Nutter

MI6: Inside the Covert World of Her Majesty's Secret Intelligence Service by Stephen Dorril

No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission That Killed Osama Bin Laden by Mark Owen With Kevin Maurer

Let's Face It: 90 Years of Living, Loving, and Learning by Kirk Douglas

Light on Life: The Yoga Journey to Wholeness, Inner Peace, and Ultimate Freedom by B.K.S. Iyengar, John J. Evans and Douglas Abrams

The Folly of Fools: The Logic of Deceit and Self-Deception in Human Life

The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz

The Illustrated A Brief History of Time / The Universe in a Nutshell by Stephen Hawking

The Art and Craft of Coffee: An Enthusiast's Guide to Selecting, Roasting, and Brewing Exquisite Coffee by Kevin Sinnott

Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions by Ben Mezrich

Zen and the Art of Poker: Timeless Secrets to Transform Your Game

Double or Nothing: How Two Friends Risked It All to Buy One of Las Vegas' Legendary Casinos
by Tom Breitling with Cal Fussman,

Leisureguy's Guide to Gourmet Shaving - Fifth Edition: Shaving Made Enjoyable by Michael Ham

Friends Forever: A Novel by Danielle Steel

Raquel: Beyond the Cleavage by Raquel Welch

All My Life: A Memoir by Susan Lucci

Bossypants by Tina Fey

Gabby: A Story of Courage and Hope by Gabrielle Giffords



DVD/BLU-RAYS
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Planet Earth

Life

Human Planet

Frozen Planet

The Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show (Collector's Edition)

Reilly - Ace of Spies

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy(BBC miniseries and/or the movie version)

Smiley's People(BBC miniseries)

A Perfect Spy(BBC miniseries)

Celine Dion: Live in Las Vegas - A New Day

American Experience - Las Vegas - An Unconventional History

All In: The Poker Movie

Inside Job

Terminator 2: Judgment Day Skynet Edition



MUSIC
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The Beatles 1

Frank Sinatra: Best of The Best Deluxe Edition

Dino: The Essential Dean Martin

Romanza - Andrea Bocelli

Amore - Andrea Bocelli

Concerto, One Night in Central Park - Andrea Bocelli

Dream With Me - Jackie Evancho

Illuminations - Josh Groban

Speak Now: World Tour Live - Taylor Swift

Stronger - Kelly Clarkson

Hit Man Returns [CD/DVD] - David Foster

Isles of Wonder: Music for the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games

Skyfall soundtrack

The Best Of Bond... James Bond 50th Anniv. soundtrack


BAG AND ACCESSORIES
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Tommy Hilfiger Wallet, Brighton Passcase

Perry Ellis Portfolio, 10 Piece Grooming Set

Perry Ellis Portfolio, Zip Top Travel Kit


MEN'S GROOMING & PERSONAL CARE
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Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power Razor

Gillette Fusion Fusion Phantom Power Razor

Silver Plated 4 Piece Shave Set

Solid Brass 4 Piece Shave Set

Remington Titanium Nose & Ear Trimmer



ELECTRONICS/GADGETS
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Bose® - QuietComfort® 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® Headphones - Silver

Bose® - AE2i Audio Headphones

Beats By Dr. Dre - Monster Solo High-Definition Over-the-Ear Headphones with ControlTalk - Black
Model: 132711-00

Flat Panel Speakers by Sakar International

Jawbone JBG01MS Icon Bluetooth Headset with Noise Assassin 2.5 - Mesh

Jawbone JBG01SA Icon Suede Bluetooth Headset


Toys/Kid Stuff
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Pokemon

Ninjago

Ben 10

Spy Gear stuff

Transformers

Stuffed Animals


MISC
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iTune gift card

Starbuck gift card

Target gift card

Macy's gift card

Ann Taylor gift card

Sports Authority gift card

One year Costco membership(IF no one has one or has not renew it yet)


MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION
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Entertainment Weekly

Smart Money

Money

The Economist

Eye Spy

Counterterrorism

Soldier Of Fortune

Men's Health

Golf Digest

Casino Player

O, The Oprah Magazine

In Style

Self

Lucky

Good Housekeeping

Cook's Illustrated

Las Vegas

Bluff

Golf Magazine

Los Angeles Magazine

Home Theater

Sound and Vision





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