Every geek despite their age should be allowed to express themselves! With the Text message baby clothing line, babies and kids can now express themselves in the geekiest way possible and without having to drool all over mommies new iphone! The new online store offers fun and funky eco-friendly baby clothes with style. Printed with cute text messages and emoticons, these wee clothes are the chic new look for the next geek generation.

Noob or Newbie Baby Onsie

IWMB- I Want My Binkie Baby Onesie

QT- Cutie Organic Baby Onesie

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Golf is a historical and respected sport throughout the world. Whether you want to stay in the States or travel abroad, many different trip options are available for golf enthusiasts.

Scotland

Scotland is the birthplace of golf. If you’re looking for a truly authentic experience, the best place to look is golfscotland.com. Offering luxury experiences and VIP tours, golfscotland.com is a resource that will lead the avid golfer and golf historian to a memorable trip.

USGA

Join the US Golf Association and gain access to 9,500 clubs around the United States. No matter where your destination may lie, the USGA is bound to have a golf destination waiting for you. Training facilities are also available for golfers who may need a little help with their swing.

Pebble Beach

Pebble beach is a Mecca for American golfers. Located seaside in California, three different course and hotel options make this a one-stop nirvana for true golf lovers. For those accompanying their golfers on the trip, a spa is also available, along with top-tier restaurants.

IMG Academies

Pioneered by David Leadbetter and partners with Callaway, the IMG Golf Academies are perfect packages for golfers. The Academies have specialized attention and tutorials for all levels of golfers. Although focused on students, adult programs are also available.

Tiger Woods

Arguable the greatest golfer of all time, Tiger Woods is beginning a career in course design. The first course and resort is set to bow in late 2009 in Dubai. Other future courses will open in Mexico (2011) and South Carolina (date not yet released).

Zippo Lighters, the gold standard of lighters, comes to the harsh reality of a healthier, smoke-less world – works to re-brand itself in the retail world.

Remember Harley Davidson Perfume? Presumably, the idea was to create a scent so one could “smell like a biker.”

How about Gerber Singles? The idea behind this was to produce small servings of food for single adults – such as fruits, vegetables, starters and desserts – in the same jars used for baby food of all things.

These are just two examples of monumental branding flops (Celery flavored Jell-O, anyone?) that very well-known and very successful companies suffered through over the course of advertising time and lore. These are also examples of very well-known and very successful companies and owners of brands with a very high equity attempting to milk said brand, to squeeze as much as equity as they possibly can out of it, thereby essentially devaluing and demeaning the very brand they sought so hard to establish.

But, what if, you were keeper of a brand with very high equity that was staring down the barrel of extinction through no fault of your own?

Light My Fire..

Enter the Zippo Manufacturing Company… they of the world-famous Zippo Lighters, of course.

Faced with the fact that the world is smoking less, getting healthier, all that good stuff, and hence the lessening need for lighters, they have decided to try and broaden their branded horizons, if you will.

Here’s two examples of their new line of retail items…

The company also plans to offer leisure clothing, sunglasses and watches, among others that will be sold via kiosks and Zippo-brand specialty stores.

To their credit, Zippo has not entered into this new era lightly… in fact they began consumer research over 10 years ago, asking fans of their brand…

“In addition to lighters, what other kinds of products would you be interested in if we offered them under the Zippo brand?”

CEO Gregory Booth describes the brand as “rugged, durable, made in America, iconic.”

And the research showed that if they stayed true to these qualities and essences of the brand, they could in fact sell other products.

Only Time Will Tell…

So, will this work? Will brand loyalists and the general public welcome and accept these new products carrying the Zippo name? Obviously time will tell but my advice to Zippo would be to stick to the core of your brand and ensure these products carry with them the “rugged & durable” feel your iconic lighters have carried with them for years.

Not sure “rugged & durable” go with cologne especially when you consider the only fluid associated with Zippo is lighter fluid, but… time will tell.

I wish Zippo all the best but remember for every Swiss Army Brands Inc., which has had much success in selling luggage, watches, clothing and even fragrances – in addition to their world-famous knife, there are 3-4 Colgate Kitchen Entrees and Bic Underwear debacles.

So, what do you think?

Do you think Zippo will be ultimately successful in re-branding themselves as more than just a company that makes lighters?

Do you think they should have perhaps created a different name/brand to launch these new items?

Or was it wiser to capitalize and take advantage of the already-established brand?

When it comes to the travelling at that time, there are different types of transportation sources used. It can help them in covering distance quickly and saving lots of time. For some special occasions, the individuals are trying to be specific and get a superior feel.

For availing these types of services, the interested ones need to consider the way of professional companies. You can find these types of companies by visiting the local market and on the internet as well. Some people are trying to find the reasons for availing the services and associated benefits. With the help of upcoming points, you are able to get information about these factors.

• VIP feel

Limousine hiring services are getting popular these days. Mainly the individuals those have dreamed of traveling in a limo or visiting a party they can fulfill their dreams. With all these things, the limousine hiring services are beneficial in getting superior feel and existence. It can feel you like a VIP and represent as a rich personality.

• No parking issues

If you are going to limo hire for prom, then you do not face any kind of parking issues. Mainly these types of issues are faced by individuals when they are travelling with own vehicles. In case of rental services, the limo drops you at the location and pick up you again when you are ready to leave. In all these things, you do not worry about parking and some other factors.

• No driving issues

Some people are getting stress when they are going to drive. They need to focus on road and traffic. It may become a reason for lots of issues such as – bad mood due to traffic and spoil the party. The individuals those are availing the limousine hiring services then you do not need to drive. The company provides a driver for all these things. As a result, you can enjoy the environment and avail luxurious services inside the car.

• Proper safety

The biggest thing about these types of services is related to safety. The service provider is always thinking about the safety of individuals. All these things are highly beneficial in enjoying the travelling distance and get several other benefits.

• A great experience

By choosing the way of limo hire for prom, the users may get a good experience. They are able to enjoy luxurious facilities inside the car such as – television, drinks, music and so on. Consequently, they can get a memorable experience.

• Avoid time issues

Most of the people are not feeling comfortable when it comes to late night times. With these services, you never face all these things. Limo hiring can help you in reaching destination when you want. For all these things, you need to hire the services by booking the limousine.

For availing all these benefits, you need to choose the best & quality service providing company. It can be possible with the help of online sources or getting reviews from the experts.

Nigeria is an African country famous for its large population. While its size is 200 times smaller than Russia’s, it has pretty much the same population. The country was the cradle of one of the oldest civilizations, has a large ‘collection’ of butterflies, is the largest producer of crude oil and its landscapes filled with the wonders of wildlife never cease to amaze visitors. Still, despite its diverse attractions, Nigeria has gained a reputation for email fraud. Some emails asking for personal details, including bank accounts numbers, came from Nigeria and made the country infamous. In fact, this type of email fraud is called Nigerian scam.

Nigerians though are hard-working people, very respectful towards their peers. They love to socialize and spend time getting to know each other. When they run into one another on the street, they don’t just shake hands. If they’re close, they’ll hug, kiss and share stories of what they were up to lately. Refusing to follow this social ritual is beyond rude, so take your time. Depending on one’s religion or language, their speech patterns or formalities might change. Nigeria is very diverse. Hundreds of ethnic groups speak about 500 dialects. Communities like Yoruba have very distinctive traits, traditions and beliefs. Another example would be Muslim women, who don’t shake hands or talk to men on the street.

The Olumo Rock is probably one of the most famous places in Nigeria. Here, people used to hide from slave traders and later on, find shelter during wars. National parks, such as Yankari or Osun forests, include many animal species, lakes, different types of plants and amazing landscapes. Lagos Islands remind Nigerians of slave trade; you can get there by using the Third Mainland Bridge, the largest one in Africa. A museum in Jos owns some well-conditioned artworks from Nok Culture.

To paraphrase a baseball analogy, the long held belief by marketers was that the 25-54 was their proverbial “sweet spot.” However times have changed and many marketers are now striking out.

It is ingrained into every marketer’s soul… the 25-54 is the most-desirable demographic. I don’t care what it is we’re selling we have to focus on this demo. I can tell you as one who worked in marketing departments of two Fortune 500 companies, this credo was hammered home on more than a few occasions.

But those marketers who still adhere to this antiquated edict are missing out of a pool of 180 million customers in the United States alone, this according to data from Nielsen.

According to Nielsen there is a general misconception regarding the under 25 as well as the over 54 demographic.

“A general understanding of those aged under 25 and over 54 is lacking. Many of the long-held beliefs about these groups’ purchasing and media habits are just plain wrong.”

“The over-55 age group is important not only because of their growth rate, but also because their value as consumers and their relevance as media users. The misconception is that spending drops for people in this age group, and that they’re set in their ways. But those in the 55+ age group are just as likely to switch brands as those aged 25-54, and the two groups’ buying rates almost match.”

In fact the data reveals that the 55 and over and 24 and under demographic have very much in common when it comes to their spending habits on consumer product goods (CPG).

And speaking of the younger crowd, Nielsen predicts that by January 2012 almost half of the 12-24 market will be multicultural compared to just 37% of the 25-54 market and 24% of the 55 plus market.

And don’t think this younger crowd isn’t worth paying attention to.

“This age group is extremely important as a point of entry for products and brands,” said Joe Stagaman of Nielsen. “Capturing the culture and attitudes of those in this group allows manufacturers and retailers to establish and build their brands with these consumers as they age.

There are some additional findings of note such as…

The 55 plus crowd spends the most time watching TV during a given day
And they spend more time online than do their younger counterparts
When it comes to purchasing an electronic device such as a tablet or smartphone, more families seek out the counsel of the younger demo
So, Mr. and Mrs. Marketer, are you ignoring the 180 million potential customers?

Are you including them in your strategies?

The year is 732 AD and the Muslim invaders of the Umayyad Caliphate led by ‘Abdul Rahman Al Ghafiqi reach as far as the area between the French cities of Tours and Poitiers. After two days of conflict, they are defeated by the Franks and turned back.

This battle marked the high tide of the Muslim advance into Europe and, had they been victorious, it is likely Christianity would have survived only as a minor religion.

Europe is again facing a fight for its life but, due to the softness of Liberalism, it is unlikely to survive for a new invasion is underway – Muslim “refugees” from the Middle East:

European nations are being flooded by immigrants. Locals are being kicked out of their homes in Germany and replaced with immigrants. Hotels are being forced to shut down so immigrants can move in there. Garbage is piling up and the people are witnessing the beginning of the end of their way of life.

Don’t think for a moment that this is not intentional. Leftist multiculturalists want it… jihadists need it… misguided Liberals see it as “saving the world.”

What Muslims could not do 1,200 year ago they will do now.

Friday Fun is just what the name implies – it’s Friday, so let’s have some fun. Every Friday we’ll bring you something funny, at least we think it is 🙂 Might be a picture or a post or something completely different. This week it’s fun with odd product placements.

Product placements in movies and TV have become extremely popular and quite lucrative. However this particular post is not about an odd product placement in a movie or TV show but rather in a supermarket. Now truth be told I consider myself smarter than the average bear when it comes to supermarkets, having followed in my father and all of my sibling’s footsteps. I worked for 10 years for the A&P stepchild, Super-fresh and I know all about product placement and the impact they have on impulse buying.

Impulse buying is something we are all guilty of doing of course. Whether we want to admit it, we’ve all done it. Standing in line at the register, we pick up that 99 cents paperback “101 Ues For Leftover Borscht.” Yeah, like I’m the only one who ever bought that book. But there are ways supermarkets get us to make impulse buys and that’s by grouping like items together in the hopes that if we come in for one of the items in the group, we ultimately leave purchasing some or all of the items in said group. For example, walk into a supermarket in the summer and in the seasonal section – the area of the store that features items for a given season, you’ll the obligatory backyard barbecue display replete with some grills, ketchup, mustard, relish, rolls, potato chips and maybe even hot dogs if the store has a movable refrigerator.

Now let’s say you were only going to the store to get hot dog rolls. You see the rolls amid all the other items and think ‘hey, I can also use some mustard and we always need potato chips.’ So you leave with more than you came in for.

However I doubt very much you or any other human on the face of the Earth ever went to a supermarket for frozen pizza and also left with, well you’ll see…

Some individuals are paying lots of attention to the home and its appearance. Appearance is not all about the exterior look, and it also affects the interior theme or design. When it comes to the interior decorating,then tapestries are playing an important role.

Mainly it is a kind of art that can be performed on a pieceof cloth. It provides a great look to the walls and adds lots of impressive elements. With the help of  TapestryShopping,you are able to buy these specific pieces of art easily.

How to represent?

If we talk about the way of presenting tapestry in a room,then there are several options available. The selection of an option or ways of hanging is completely based on the theme of the room. Following are these options.

• Framing
• Use of pushpins or nails
• Use of Velcro
• Consider baseboard
• With the help of a rod
• Canopy structure
• Like a poster

You need to make the decision carefully by which it looks better and provides a better appearance. In case of any kind of confusion, you are able to choose the way of expert designers.

Know more

With it, some individuals are asking that where to buy these types of decorative elements. If you are wandering with a similar question,then TapestryShopping can help you alot. Another important thing is that there is a huge variety of tapestry is available it the market.

Mainly the variety is helpful in getting different types of art pieces with various genres. With it, some pieces are created by adding the motivational quotes. Mainly these things can help you in getting great inspiration from the walls.

 Ingredients for preparing tapestry

The variety of tapestry is also based on the types of materials or yarn used for preparing it. If we talk about manufacturing a specific piece, then the companies are using different types of ingredients. TapestryShopping is providing tapestries those are prepared in a proper way. Following are the ingredients.

Wool

When it comes to the production of ancient tapestries, then wool works as the main ingredient. With all these things, it is used in the expensive and high-quality ones.

Lurex

If we talk about the metallic appearance of the tapestry,then lurex is used by the companies. It is a specific yarn, and mainly it used for getting aluminum like appearance on the tapestry. Another important thing behind its use is its sparkling characteristics.

Chenille

It represents the caterpillar. Caterpillars are highly useful in getting a specific yarn. The use of this particular yarn provides a great appearance to the final product. Use of chenille type yarn can help you in getting a soft and attractive look.

These are some important ingredients. You can also see the use of cotton & boucle for producing these types of textile pieces. For buying high-quality products, you should choose TapestryShopping. It is an online store and provides you lots ofoptions regarding the tapestries.

 Twenty-five years is a major accomplishment. Celebrate in style by indulging in the vacation of your dreams. Create a second honeymoon, visit that exotic location you’ve always wanted to see, or revisit your original honeymoon location. Alternately, recapture your youth with an adventure vacation, or do something meaningful and go on a volunteer vacation. If money is tight, try sticking close to home and visiting that bed-and-breakfast you’ve always wanted to try. Whichever you choose, your 25th wedding anniversary is sure to be something you’ll remember for the next 25 years.

Second honeymoon
Splurge on your anniversary and go on a dream honeymoon. Make it all about the romance by selecting a couples-only cruise, or stay in a small beachfront cabin in Hawaii. Alternately, indulge in a luxury spa resort in the Caribbean, one for couples only. Be sure to budget for a romantic dinner for two, as well as for some beautiful lingerie. Finally, consider renewing your vows. This would be a perfect time and location to re-commit your lives to one another.

First honeymoon, revisited
Re-create your first honeymoon, right down to the budget hotel, the restaurants you ate at and the tourist shops you visited. This is sure to bring back a lot of fun memories of your youth. If you’d like to upgrade it a bit, consider spending one night in the original hotel “for old times’ sake” and then moving on to a more luxurious location. Try to retrace your steps and participate in the same activities you did the first time around.

Recapture your youth
Feel young again by participating in an adventure vacation (see the link in the Resources section below for some adventure vacation companies). Go hang gliding or parasailing, or for something a bit tamer, try rounding up cattle at a dude ranch. You’re only as young as you feel, and adventure vacations can make you feel very young indeed.

Volunteer vacation
Give back a little of what you’ve been blessed with by celebrating your 25th wedding anniversary with a volunteer vacation. These vacations feature time spent volunteering to help a community, usually one in a third-world country. Whether it’s playing with children in an orphanage or digging a well for a village, you are sure to create treasured memories, as well as cementing your marriage with the knowledge that you worked together for the good of others. See the link in the Resources section below for organizations that host volunteer vacations.

Staycation
Sometimes the best vacations are close to home, especially if money is tight. Try spending one or two nights in a nearby bed-and-breakfast created for couples only. Take in a musical in a nearby city, or spend the day celebrating at a sporting event. Become a tourist in your own city for the day, and just enjoy being with each other.