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Kay Dee Designs Gold Filigree Cork-Backed Placemats, Set of 2
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Care Instructions: Wipe clean with damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not immerse in water and do not place in dishwasher. Not for use with hot dishes taken directly from the oven. Note: The MDF board used in this product complies with P1 formaldehyde requirements according to Section 93120.2 Title 17 California Code of Regulation.
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Kay Dee Designs Tuscan Rooster Cork-Backed Placemats, Set of 2
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Care Instructions: Wipe clean with damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not immerse in water and do not place in dishwasher. Not for use with hot dishes taken directly from the oven. Note: The MDF board used in this product complies with P1 formaldehyde requirements according to Section 93120.2 Title 17 California Code of Regulation.
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Tripp Lite ISOBAR4ULTRA Isobar Ultra 4-Outlet Surge Protector (3330 Joules, 6ft Cord)
List Price: $70.40
Sale Price: $32.99
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High-quality ponents near indestructible all-metal case and unique noise filtration systemRobust surge suppression circuits with sine-wave tracking offer extreme levels of protection against the heaviest surge conditions exceeding IEEE 587 category A & B specifications Reducing 6000V test surges to harmless levels under 35 voltsCombines large torroidal chokes ferrite rod-core inductors and HF/VHF capacitors Multiple layers of metal oxide varistors into exclusive isolated filter banks that remove EMI/RFI interference even noise generated by other pieces of connected equipment4 outlets arranged in 2 filter banks to prevent system crashes reboots and performance problems mon as noisy system peripherals are powered off and onSurge suppression rated at 3330 joules/85000 amps offers work-grade protectionWall-mountable with 72" gray cord and lighted power switchKeyhole mounting tabs allow permanent installation Widely spaced outlets acmodate up to 2 large transformer plugs without blocking outlets Lifetime warranty6" W x 2 1/2" H x 3 1/2" D weighs 2.4 lbs.Includes 4 safety covers
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Tripp Lite ISOBAR8ULTRA 8-Outlet ISOBAR Surge Protector (3840 Joules)
List Price: $92.00
Sale Price: $50.83
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MULTI-COMPONENT SUPPRESSION CIRCUITSEXCLUSIVE ISOLATED FILTER BANKS ELIMINATE INTERFERENCE BETWEEN COMPONENTSALL METAL HOUSINGWIDELY SPACED OUTLETS FOR TRANSFORMER PLUGSPROTECTION WIRING STATUS & FAULT WARNING LED INDICATORSLIGHTED POWER SWITCH CONFIRMS POWER ON/OFF STATUSLIFETIME PRODUCT WARRANTY$50000 ULTIMATE LIFETIME INSURANCE8 OUTLETS IN 4 ISOLATED FILTER BANKS3840 JOULES12-FT POWER CORDUPC : 037332010551Shipping Dimensions : 11.50in X 7.10in X 3.00inEstimated Shipping Weight : 3.5
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Tripp Lite ISOBAR6ULTRA 6 Outlet Isobar Premium Surge Protector (3330 Joules)
List Price: $80.00
Sale Price: $34.99
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MULTI-COMPONENT SUPPRESSION CIRCUITSEXCLUSIVE ISOLATED FILTER BANKS ELIMINATE INTERFERENCE BETWEEN COMPONENTSALL METAL HOUSINGWIDELY SPACED OUTLETS FOR TRANSFORMER PLUGSPROTECTION WIRING STATUS & FAULT WARNING LED INDICATORSLIGHTED POWER SWITCH CONFIRMS POWER ON/OFF STATUSLIFETIME PRODUCT WARRANTY$50000 ULTIMATE LIFETIME INSURANCE6 OUTLETS IN 3 ISOLATED FILTER BANKS3330 JOULES6-FT POWER CORDUPC : 037332010544Shipping Dimensions : 11.50in X 7.00in X 3.00inEstimated Shipping Weight : 2.925
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Famous Dave's Moisture Tan *15,000 TESTIMONIALS* Self Tanner 8 fl oz. Professional Tanning Lotion
Sale Price: $26.97
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There's so many Fake Self Tanning Lotions, on the market today, what makes us SO much better?
Well, for a start Famous Dave hasn't just popped up out of nowhere! I've been working non-stop for the last 12 years fine-tuning our self tanning products more and more until we've reached what we firmly believe to be the Best Fake Tan you can buy in a bottle. In fact, the best Fake Tan lotion you will ever try! This is backed further by the thousands of loyal customers we have, who re-order their self tan products regularly from us!
The Truth About Sunless Tanning Self Tanners:
Why most self tanners do not work?
Almost every self tanner on the market today has at least one of these ingredients: Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine, and/or Mineral Oil. All these ingredients have high pH levels of over 6! What does this mean? A pH of over 6 is the COLOR ORANGE!
Not quite what you had in mind for a natural looking tan. Famous Dave's Self Tanner does not contain any of these ingredients, yet gives you the most natural, beautiful, and soft tan money can buy.
Works great on Men and Women
Famous Dave's Self Tanner is also fragrance- free. Added fragrance amplifies the odor of DHA. Being fragrance-free virtually eliminates the smell on your skin, clothes, and in your bed! And because Famous Dave's Self Tanner is loaded with natural lubricants and moisturizers, you will experience smooth, even rub in-especially right after a shower.
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Deep Dead Sea Cosmetics DSC Adore Skin Tightening Instant Face Lift
Sale Price: $30.00
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Your skin needs a lot of love, which is the reason you will Adore it. Damaged skin loses the ability to retain moisture and elasticity. You can change that instantly with Adore Skin Tightening Instant Face Lift and essentially turn back time.
With Adore, your skin cells retain moisture and more elasticity. Within a few minutes of applying, fine lines and wrinkles disappear thanks to a unique Peptide Complex of natural amino acids discovered to work as an anti wrinkle agent. The effects of this magical skin tightening formula last up to 8 hours per application and in the long term, the peptides, amino acids, Dead Sea minerals and vitamins all ensure that Adore will improve your skin and protect it from future harm. Adore was developed and is backed by a world renown Medical Doctor with over 25 years of dedicated work in the field of non surgical face-lifts. Adore is natural, hypo-allergenic and safe to use as often as needed.
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Stainless Steel Cuticle Nipper 1/4 Jaw by ToiletTree Products. Lifetime Replacement Guarantee
Sale Price: $24.95
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ToiletTree Products 1/4 Jaw Cuticle Nipper is designed with strength in mind. This stainless steel cuticle nipper is ideal for trimming cuticles, hangnails, and doing manicures. This stainless steel cuticle nipper comes in a matte finish which cannot be overstated. Comfortable designed handle making it easy to use.Care and Cleaning: This tool is 100% stainless steel and is designed to last a lifetime. After each use, the product should be cleaned to extend the use and also to avoid germs. Place some rubbing alcohol onto a tissue or use an alcohol based disinfectant wipe. Wipe the tissue or wipe along the cutting edges of the cuticle nipper. After cleaning, ensure that this tool is thoroughly dried and not stored while damp or in a damp location.
Lifetime Replacement Warranty: We take great pride in our products and their workmanship. For that reason, this ToiletTree product is backed with a Lifetime Replacement Warranty. Your satisfaction is our main concern and our objective is to be certain that the product you purchase provides you with both quality and value. Because this product is crafted using the finest materials available, we expect it to last you a lifetime, and we make sure this happens by free replacement if this product wears down during its intended use. However, our warranty is not unconditional: please note that our warranty does not cover product damage that may result from abuse of the product. We respectfully reserve the right, at our own option, to replace the merchandise. For warranty service, simply send the product to us at:
ToiletTree Products Replacement Dept.
517 North Highland Ave.
Upper Nyack, NY 10960
We'll take care of the rest. Please include your name and your return address information, phone number and email address, along with a $3.00 check for handling/processing. Replacements will be processed within 2 weeks of receiving.
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![CH Products Pro Pedals USB Flight Simulator Pedals ( 300-111 )]() |
CH Products Pro Pedals USB Flight Simulator Pedals ( 300-111 )
List Price: $149.95
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Make your flight and racing simulation games even more realistic with the CH Products Pro Pedals USB Flight Simulator Pedals. Three axes of control let you feel brake and rudder movements--just as you would in an actual aircraft. The pedals are sensitive to forward and backward sliding motion for rudder input, giving you an authentic flying experience. A seven-foot USB cord and plug-and-play installation make the Pro Pedals an easy addition to your home computer setup. CH Products Pro Pedals At a Glance: Realistic 3-axes movement and control. 7-foot USB cord. Works with both flight and driving simulation games. Mac and PC compatible. 3-axes construction offers a realistic experience. Get the Most out of Your Flight Simulator The experience of flying simply cannot be captured with a joystick alone. With three axes of control that will enhance simulated flights, Pro Pedals mimic the movement of the pedals found in many aircraft. Pressure-sensitive heel-toe motion gives you terrific feedback for differential toe braking, while a forward and backward sliding motion lets you control the rudder. Also, the rudder axes can be locked to convert the Pro Pedals into an automotive setup for driving and racing games. Installs in Minutes Adding the Pro Pedals to your system is a snap--simply connect the pedals to an available USB jack and you're ready to go. There are no drivers to download, and the Pro Pedals work with both Mac and PC operating systems. A seven-foot USB cord makes it easy to position the pedals where they're the most comfortable and accessible. By using Pro Pedals with your favorite CH Products joystick (sold separately), simulated flights will be more authentic and enjoyable than ever before. Solid Construction For Years Of Enjoyment The Pro Pedals are constructed of quality industrial components, with a large sturdy base that keeps them firmly planted during flight simulations. The CH Products Pro Pedals USB Flight Simulator Pedals are backed by a two-year limited warranty. What's in the Box CH Products Pro Pedals USB Flight Simulator Pedals and seven-foot USB cable.
If it''s realism you''re after, step into our USB Pro Pedals. With differential toe brake support and a gas / brake function, these pedals can take you from the airfield right down to the racetrack. Don''t forget to buckle up!
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Katana Gold Design Decorative Protector Skin Decal Sticker for Nintendo 3DS Portable Game Device
Sale Price: $14.99
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The Nintendo 3DS is an awesome device! The graphics are intense and the screen is amazing. Just like the Nintendo 3DS, our skin decal stickers are offered in high quality, high definition color and graphics. Put one on your 3DS to make it truly yours. Our designs are printed on durable vinyl to protect your Nintendo gaming device from minor scratches and light abuse. Skin decals are backed with an innovative adhesive that eliminates air bubbles and when removed, it will not leave a sticky residue. The Nintendo 3DS skin sticker consist of 9 precision-fit pieces for greatest coverage and protection. The skin covers the outer lid, the inner lid around the screen, the area around the control buttons and the underside and battery cover. Stand out from the crowd with our amazing skin decal sticker. (Note: Due to differences in monitors, color may vary from photo.)
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Patrician IV
List Price: $29.99
Sale Price: $0.90
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PATRICIAN IV (WIN 2000XP)
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Baldur's Gate 2: Shadows Of Amn (Mac)
List Price: $34.99
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It's not easy being a child of a god. Your character quickly comes to this conclusion after being imprisoned and tortured by a wizard with an unhealthy interest in your parentage. So begins Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn, an ambitious role-playing game based on the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game. Shadows of Amn is not really a sequel to Baldur's Gate. Instead, Baldur's Gate was merely a prelude to Shadows of Amn. Shadows of Amn develops the plot lines, characters, and events introduced in the first game into a mature, genuinely interesting fantasy tale. Players who thought the original game shallow will be pleasantly surprised by Shadows of Amn's bold story arcs. Major events are afoot, and the characters' choices have a real impact on the Forgotten Realms. In the same way, Baldur's Gate served as a proving ground for the refined game mechanics evident in Shadows of Amn. The game's artificial intelligence has been vastly improved, and players have many more choices for NPC AI scripts and party communication. Keeping with Shadows of Amn's more mature theme, the party interaction even includes possible love interests for your character. Those who played through the original Baldur's Gate can import their character into Shadows of Amn, or can choose to create a new character. Character kits such as the Mageslayer and Swashbuckler add variety, and the game even includes the Monk, Sorcerer, Barbarian, and Half-Orc options from the new Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition rules. Whether you import an old character or create a new one, you'll begin the game as a fairly advanced character--unlike most RPGs, you won't have to spend hours slaying puny critters and instead are plunged into a high-stakes plot against powerful foes. A strong plot backed by strong technology makes Shadows of Amn stand out as one of the best RPGs we've ever played. Fans of AD&D will love the classic AD&D feel, and fans of the popular Forgotten Realms setting will delight in the people, places, and politics found in Shadows of Amn. --Michael Fehlauer Pros: High-level power gaming Quality voice work Improves the already great Baldur's Gate interface Character kits and D&D 3rd Edition races and classes add variety Advances the plot begun in Baldur's Gate Cons: Based on obsolete AD&D 2nd Edition rules Character animations are stiff Player's character starts out less powerful than other party members
In Baldur's Gate 2: Shadow of Amn, you face an uncertain future, with a lineage that tempts the unscrupulous to use you and the ignorant to fear you. You will face a foe that views you as no more than chattel and that toys with you at every turn; a villain whose goals go beyond a quest for power and who threatens to use a lost companion as a tool for unparalleled destruction. The choices to be made will not be easy, and you may have to align with the lesser of evils, even though all evils cannot help but seem equal. In the end you will have mourned lost loves, celebrated new ones, and had adventures that profoundly shaped the Realms.
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Tomb Raider 2
Sale Price: $8.19
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Lara Croft is back in Tomb Raider 2, and she's ready to explore, using new weapons and moves and solving new puzzles. Lara races against three competitors to find the Dagger of Xian, an artifact hidden within the Great Wall of China. Legend has it, whoever drives the dagger into his or her own heart will receive the power of the dragon. Tomb Raider 2 sends Lara to Tibet, Venice, and more exotic locations in search of the doors to the emperor's palace, the home of the dagger.
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What'S Driving Gold?
Much attention has been given to the rise in the price of gold in recent weeks, leading investors to wonder, what are the current factors driving gold? Â The easy answer to that question is --fear. We have already witnessed an eight year bull run in gold, but many believe that it's bull run is far from over. Â What is gold's role in the credit crisis? Is buying the metal a better investment than investing in gold mining companies? Â Is it too late to cash in on the growth?
Before we can answer these questions, let us first review what role a gold investment might play in your portfolio. Â Investors buy gold for a number of reasons, including: Â
- To hedge against inflation.
- To hedge against a declining dollar.
- As a safe haven in times of geopolitical and financial market instability.
- As a store of value.
- As a portfolio diversifier.
Falling under the precious metals asset class, gold is a monetary metal whose price is determined by various factors.  Among these factors are: inflation, fluctuations in the dollar and U.S. stocks, currency-related crises, interest rate volatility, global geopolitical tensions and increases or decreases in the prices of other commodities.
In the credit crunch of deflation, gold and currencies are hoarded and the purchasing power of both rises. Â But, gold also thrives in inflationary environments. Â That is because of gold's unique property with a dual role as both money and a commodity. Â Think of gold as money, and money is hoarded in deflation so gold naturally tends to go up. Â The point here is
that gold does well during extreme economic environments. Â Let's dissect some of the benefits of owning gold in the paragraphs that follow.
Inflation
As inflation goes up, the price of gold goes up. Â Since the end of World War II, the five years in which U.S. Inflation was at its highest were 1946, 1974, 1975, 1979, and 1980. During those five years, the average real return on stocks, as measured by the Dow, was -12.33%; the average real return on gold was 130.4%. The environment in the 1970's was not unlike the
environment today. Â The common denominators in both periods are huge budget deficits, loose monetary policy, soaring oil prices (2008) and the open-ended costs of war (Vietnam vs. Iraq/Afghanistan).
Store of Value
According to the World Gold Council, gold has maintained its value in terms of real purchasing power in the very long run in the US, Britain, France, Germany and Japan. Despite price fluctuations gold has consistently reverted to its historic purchasing power parity with other commodities and intermediate products. Â Gold is tangible, it's a physical asset that
brings a sense of comfort when intangible assets, like stocks, are evaporating. But, while they do maintain a store of value, it is worth noting that gold, like stocks and other investments, is also subject to price fluctuations.
Safe Haven
Many investors are diversifying away from traditional equities and into gold because of the continued uncertainty surrounding the financial markets. Â Gold has long been considered a safe haven, or "crisis commodity". Â Of course, as investors flock to safety investors the price of gold is pushed even higher. Â Historically, as people begin to distrust their paper assets (ie. Currency), this positively influences the price of gold too, as we'll discuss in the next paragraph.
Currency Hedge
Not all citizens have full faith in their local currency, at times, this might even include the U.S. Dollar.   So, what do they do?  They buy hard assets like gold (a tangible and physical item or object of worth).  Although it's no secret that U.S. Dollar is world's reserve currency and the main medium for global trade, the U.S. Dollar, like the Euro, Yen or other global currency,
is really nothing more than paper, or fiat money. Â Fiat money is money that is intrinsically useless and is used only as a medium of exchange. Â There is no physical asset that backs the U.S. Dollar today (or other global currencies for that matter) since its gold backing was stripped in 1971. But since gold is purchased using your local currency, in this case the dollar, then any decline in the value of the dollar causes the price of gold to rise.
Diversification
While all the other rationales for owning gold are viable, perhaps the most important reason to consider gold in your portfolio is for its diversification benefits. Â Gold, like many other commodities, typically has an inverse relationship to the market. Â Assets with perfect negative correlation to other assets in a portfolio help investors hedge away their risks, in effect
they reduce volatility while enhancing performance. Â Gold and other tangible assets have historically had a very low correlation to stocks and bonds. Â Because the price of gold increases in response to events that erode the value of traditional paper investments like stocks and bonds, it's worth considering a fair allocation to this asset as part of a
diversified plan. Â The "right" allocation will depend upon your specific circumstances and risk tolerance, but a good gauge might be between 3% to 8%.
Owning Gold
The gold market is highly liquid and there are many ways that investors can own gold. Â The most traditional way of owning gold is via gold bullion like gold bars and coins. Â When buying the physical asset, many people buy gold coins, considering the potentially higher storage costs or risks associated with owning gold bars. Â Gold coins can be easily purchased directly from the U.S. Mint or from authorized dealers and precious metals firms. Â Depending on where you purchase the coins and the current demand levels, you may have to pay a premium (above the current spot price of gold) to acquire the coins. Â
Another way to access gold is through futures contracts or products like gold ETF's (ie. Ticker: GLD) which offer investors a relatively cost efficient and secure way to access the gold market. A Gold ETF is an exchange traded fund with gold being the principle and only commodity being traded. Â Gold ETFs are listed and traded on the stock exchange and investors get units for their holding in the gold ETF. The returns on gold ETFs are more or less same as that of the spot price of physical gold. It's worth noting that the IRS treats gold as a collectible for long-term capital gains tax purposes, therefore, gains recognized by individuals from the sale of gold ETF's are subject to a capital gains rate of 28% if held for more than a year.
Finally, investors can also consider having gold exposure through gold mining stocks and funds. Â Some argue that this is more tax and cost effective, in that, there are no storage fees, theft concerns and gold mining stocks also benefit from lower capital gains rates. Â On the flip side, owning stocks in a mining company is really not the same as owning the actual gold. Â
In closing, gold's recent rise is really no surprise given the recent financial uncertainty in the global markets. Â As fear and investor trepidation permeate the markets, investors look to physical assets to help them preserve their wealth. Â Times of crisis help fuel the demand for gold and, arguably, the easy access allotted by gold funds or ETF's has further pushed up
gold's price in recent years. To a certain extent, the demand for gold, mostly by investment funds, is feeding on itself. Â Â
While some analysts suggest that the price of gold is being inflated by a flood of new investment money (implying it might be overvalued), others predict even further price growth down the road. Â Either way, the argument can be made that gold offers sufficient benefits (inflation protection, currency hedge, portfolio diversifier) to warrant at least some representation in your collection of assets.
About the Author
Cathy Pareto, MBA, CFP®, AIF® is the Founder and President of Cathy Pareto & Associates, Inc. a fee-only financial planning and investment management firm.
www.cathypareto.com
Blog http://cathypareto.blogspot.com/
Do you think all these cash for gold companies could be Government backed?
Gordy boy flogged off the household jewellery when he first screwed the economy by way of hiding the real scale of the problem. Now that we are broke and the secret is out, it would be one hell of a way to put the gold back.
Mary B
Thank you for your detailed opinion, try not to be so long winded next time you answer a question
A distinct possibility for two reasons, firstly we have the keep the poor poor policy and this is another way of leading the poor deeper into the mire. Then there is as you may have suggested the spin of looking rich enough to pay our debts because of all the gold we retain- which as it happens is nowhere near enough.
As a third reason we could include government technology needing a lot more gold than they have access to- some equipment needs an awful lot of gold to allow it to operate effeciently.
Yes I'd say it's possible!
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Results from the gold-medal match of the women's curling competition
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