The Shopkeeper and Poor Me..! [Ferrari Watches]
The Baniya shopkeeper of the small kirana store at the corner of the road, who sat at his counter didn't even bother looking at me as I entered his shop, he was busy taking out sticky, unwrapped sweets from a jar with fingers which I knew had just been used to dig his nose. "Excuse me!" I said as the shopkeeper studiously ignored me and counted eight sweets, which he gave to a little child. "Did you give me a dozen sweets uncle?" asked the child. "Yes," said the shopkeeper, "Twelve!" The child put one in his mouth and walked out.
"You gave him only eight!" I said angrily.
"What to do," said the shopkeeper as he weighed the one kilo sugar I wanted, "What to do, things are so expensive there is no other way I can make a profit."
"Are you sure your weighing scales are correct?" I asked as I picked up a kilo packet of washing powder and put it in place of his kilo measure. I watched as the scales now tipped in my favour, "Your scales are wrong!" I said.
"What to do, things are so expensive, there is no other way!" said the shopkeeper with a smile.
"There is!" I said.
"Is there?" he asked not bothering to look up.
"If we can get good retail shopping centres that sold clean hygienic products, where scales were correctly balanced, products were fresh, even cheaper, where the poor farmer would be given a fair price and where his produce was not be wasted in transportation because of good cold storage facilities then it would solve the problem."
"That will never happen," said the shopkeeper happily.
"Why not?" I asked.
"Because we won't allow it," said the baniya shopkeeper with finality.
"But I the consumer am being deprived of my right to good, cheap and fresh products!" I cried.
"And I the shopkeeper will be deprived of my profits if this happens!" said the shopkeeper gleefully.
"But I am the voter!"
"Maybe," said the shopkeeper, "but my voice is heard more than yours. Look at the BJP, watch how they disrupt Parliament, all, so that you continue coming to my shop.."
"Where you cheat people!"
"Watch the commies, watch Mamata who speaks for the poor, everyone of them, in our pockets!"
I watched the baniya shopkeeper again taking out sticky, unwrapped sweets from a jar with fingers I knew had just been used to dig his nose, counting seven sweets, this time, which he gave to another little child. "Did you give me a dozen sweets uncle?" asked the child innocently as the shopkeeper smiled, then guffawed and laughed as the opposition parties, the commies and Mamata joined in with him.
It is a happy shopkeeper and a sadder, poorer me, who watches FDI in Retail being thrown out of the country..!
"You gave him only eight!" I said angrily.
"What to do," said the shopkeeper as he weighed the one kilo sugar I wanted, "What to do, things are so expensive there is no other way I can make a profit."
"Are you sure your weighing scales are correct?" I asked as I picked up a kilo packet of washing powder and put it in place of his kilo measure. I watched as the scales now tipped in my favour, "Your scales are wrong!" I said.
"What to do, things are so expensive, there is no other way!" said the shopkeeper with a smile.
"There is!" I said.
"Is there?" he asked not bothering to look up.
"If we can get good retail shopping centres that sold clean hygienic products, where scales were correctly balanced, products were fresh, even cheaper, where the poor farmer would be given a fair price and where his produce was not be wasted in transportation because of good cold storage facilities then it would solve the problem."
"That will never happen," said the shopkeeper happily.
"Why not?" I asked.
"Because we won't allow it," said the baniya shopkeeper with finality.
"But I the consumer am being deprived of my right to good, cheap and fresh products!" I cried.
"And I the shopkeeper will be deprived of my profits if this happens!" said the shopkeeper gleefully.
"But I am the voter!"
"Maybe," said the shopkeeper, "but my voice is heard more than yours. Look at the BJP, watch how they disrupt Parliament, all, so that you continue coming to my shop.."
"Where you cheat people!"
"Watch the commies, watch Mamata who speaks for the poor, everyone of them, in our pockets!"
I watched the baniya shopkeeper again taking out sticky, unwrapped sweets from a jar with fingers I knew had just been used to dig his nose, counting seven sweets, this time, which he gave to another little child. "Did you give me a dozen sweets uncle?" asked the child innocently as the shopkeeper smiled, then guffawed and laughed as the opposition parties, the commies and Mamata joined in with him.
It is a happy shopkeeper and a sadder, poorer me, who watches FDI in Retail being thrown out of the country..!
Movado 3Q net income dips, revenue climbs [Ferrari Watches]
Movado Group Inc.'s net income slipped 4 percent in the third quarter as
the prior-year period had a one-time benefit. But revenue climbed on
strong sales of its high-end watches, and the company boosted its full-
year adjusted earnings outlook.
Its stock gained $1.57, or 10 percent, to $17.30 in premarket trading.
Movado reported Thursday that it earned $16.4 million, or 65 cents per
share, for the three months ended Oct. 31. That compares with earnings of
$17.1 million, or 69 cents per share, a year earlier.
The year-ago period included a one-time benefit of 17 cents per share
related to the reversal of a previously recorded liability related to a
retirement agreement with former Movado Chairman Gedalio Grinberg, who
died in 2009. Excluding that gain, earnings were 52 cents per share in the
prior-year period.
Analysts polled by FactSet expected earnings of 47 cents per share for the
August-October quarter.
Revenue rose 16 percent to $142.6 million from $123 million, helped by
higher sales of Movado watches and its licensed watch brands such as
Coach, Tommy Hilfiger and Juicy Couture.
The Paramus, N.J., company said that its strong third quarter prompted it
to increase its fiscal 2012 adjusted earnings to a range of 93 cents to 98
cents per share. Its prior guidance called for adjusted earnings between
60 cents and 65 cents per share.
the prior-year period had a one-time benefit. But revenue climbed on
strong sales of its high-end watches, and the company boosted its full-
year adjusted earnings outlook.
Its stock gained $1.57, or 10 percent, to $17.30 in premarket trading.
Movado reported Thursday that it earned $16.4 million, or 65 cents per
share, for the three months ended Oct. 31. That compares with earnings of
$17.1 million, or 69 cents per share, a year earlier.
The year-ago period included a one-time benefit of 17 cents per share
related to the reversal of a previously recorded liability related to a
retirement agreement with former Movado Chairman Gedalio Grinberg, who
died in 2009. Excluding that gain, earnings were 52 cents per share in the
prior-year period.
Analysts polled by FactSet expected earnings of 47 cents per share for the
August-October quarter.
Revenue rose 16 percent to $142.6 million from $123 million, helped by
higher sales of Movado watches and its licensed watch brands such as
Coach, Tommy Hilfiger and Juicy Couture.
The Paramus, N.J., company said that its strong third quarter prompted it
to increase its fiscal 2012 adjusted earnings to a range of 93 cents to 98
cents per share. Its prior guidance called for adjusted earnings between
60 cents and 65 cents per share.
Seven tech treats for Christmas [Ferrari Watches]
You have to wonder how far our society has fallen when a pushy consumer resorts to assaulting her fellow shoppers with pepper spray in order get her hands on a discounted Xbox console, which is what happened in a Wal-Mart store in Los Angeles over the weekend.
Yes, it's Christmas shopping season again, and while Australians don't generally carry around pepper spray, we do love our gadgets.
With that in mind, we've put together a Christmas shopping list for the tech-savvy business traveller. Here's seven things we'd almost use pepper spray to get our hands on.
1. iPad keyboard case
The gadget that many thought would become the “third device” behind the smartphone and the laptop has become ubiquitous for millions of executives.
When combined with a wireless keyboard, the iPad is becoming a true laptop replacement, transforming the lives of mobile workers.
There's a growing number of devices that combine a case for your iPad with a keyboard, but those on offer from ZAGG are worth getting excited about.
The ZAGGfolio comes in 11 colours, with three keyboard options. At around $130 you'd want to be committed to the idea of turning your iPad into your main travel PC, but you'll also be getting highly durable protection for your tablet which could save you a lot more the next time you drop it.
2. Lytro camera
The Lytro light field camera allows you to point and shoot at anything, and then focus the image later on your PC.
No-one seems to know how this camera actually works, other than its ability to capture more light, but you have to admit being able to adjust the focus of the picture you take after you take it, using just the camera, is a novel concept.
For $US399 you can join the other guinea pigs that will be experimenting with this new form of photography and get a camera that fits in your pocket.
3. Telstra 4G (LTE) dongle
If you travel a lot and speed matters in your line of business, then you've probably already got your hands on Telstra's 4G offering which delivers download speeds of up to 41 megabits per second.
While not truly 4G as it doesn't reach speeds anywhere near the LTE-A standard of 1 gigabit per second, Technology Spectator reviewer Nerav Bhatt says it offers a significant potential speed increase compared to the sometimes congested Telstra NextG 3G network, and is the best mobile broadband solution for workers with time pressure.
The dongle costs $299 outright for Telstra business customers or is included in the cost of a monthly plan eg: $49/8GB or $39/8GB if bundled.
4. Jawbone UP
Anyone that travels regularly for work knows one of the biggest challenges is maintaining your sleep, diet and exercise routine, all of which can impact performance.
The Jawbone UP is a wristband that tracks all of those things and syncs to your iPhone to help analyse activity and set up regular reminders.
With all that tracking set up, you'll be inspired to live healthier, and it also has a smart alarm feature designed to help wake you up at the optimal time (by monitoring your movements during sleep) so you feel more refreshed during the day.
At $US99.99 the Jawbone website says they're currently on backorder, proving they must be popular with more than just the geeks.
5. iPod nano watch
When Apple first announced its new iPod nano with watch faces many saw it as a cheap gimmick. But it didn't take long for smart designers to start building a range of wristbands designed to turn the nano into a functional and stylish watch.
One of those designers, who's product features at Apple's last launch, is Scott Wilson, who used to be creative director for Nike Watches. Wilson managed to raise nearly $US1 million on crowdfunding site Kickstarter.com to make his idea for a watch that fitted Apple's design ethos a reality.
Combine the new iPod nano with Lunatik's latest band – the Lynk, and you've got a sleek looking wristwatch that will help ensure you never miss a meeting. You'll have to be keen for the bragging rights however, as the nano will set you back $149 and the wristband another $US129.95.
6. Kobo Touch eInk eReader
In all the tablet hype it's often easy to overlook eBook readers, but as Technology Spectator reviewer Neerav Bhatt explains, they're doing a great job stealing paper and hardback book market share.
If you're serious about reading work-related books while on the move, then you'll need a dedicated book reader with a non-reflective eInk screen which doesn't cause eye strain, can be read in even the brightest sunlight and allows font style or size to be changed.
The Kobo Touch eReader is one such device, and at less than $140 from Collins Booksellers it's one tablet you can unashamedly add to your Christmas wish list for the family.
7. SHOWWX+ Laser Pico Projector
Micro projectors that can be plugged into your phone have been around for a while, but many have had issues with brightness, resolution and image size.
Offering images of up to 250 centimetres, the SHOWWX+ laser pico projector is almost getting to home theatre proportions. It also works with multiple devices, including iPads.
If you spend a lot of time on the road presenting and want something more impressive than your iPad, this device will set you back around $180.
Yes, it's Christmas shopping season again, and while Australians don't generally carry around pepper spray, we do love our gadgets.
With that in mind, we've put together a Christmas shopping list for the tech-savvy business traveller. Here's seven things we'd almost use pepper spray to get our hands on.
1. iPad keyboard case
The gadget that many thought would become the “third device” behind the smartphone and the laptop has become ubiquitous for millions of executives.
When combined with a wireless keyboard, the iPad is becoming a true laptop replacement, transforming the lives of mobile workers.
There's a growing number of devices that combine a case for your iPad with a keyboard, but those on offer from ZAGG are worth getting excited about.
The ZAGGfolio comes in 11 colours, with three keyboard options. At around $130 you'd want to be committed to the idea of turning your iPad into your main travel PC, but you'll also be getting highly durable protection for your tablet which could save you a lot more the next time you drop it.
2. Lytro camera
The Lytro light field camera allows you to point and shoot at anything, and then focus the image later on your PC.
No-one seems to know how this camera actually works, other than its ability to capture more light, but you have to admit being able to adjust the focus of the picture you take after you take it, using just the camera, is a novel concept.
For $US399 you can join the other guinea pigs that will be experimenting with this new form of photography and get a camera that fits in your pocket.
3. Telstra 4G (LTE) dongle
If you travel a lot and speed matters in your line of business, then you've probably already got your hands on Telstra's 4G offering which delivers download speeds of up to 41 megabits per second.
While not truly 4G as it doesn't reach speeds anywhere near the LTE-A standard of 1 gigabit per second, Technology Spectator reviewer Nerav Bhatt says it offers a significant potential speed increase compared to the sometimes congested Telstra NextG 3G network, and is the best mobile broadband solution for workers with time pressure.
The dongle costs $299 outright for Telstra business customers or is included in the cost of a monthly plan eg: $49/8GB or $39/8GB if bundled.
4. Jawbone UP
Anyone that travels regularly for work knows one of the biggest challenges is maintaining your sleep, diet and exercise routine, all of which can impact performance.
The Jawbone UP is a wristband that tracks all of those things and syncs to your iPhone to help analyse activity and set up regular reminders.
With all that tracking set up, you'll be inspired to live healthier, and it also has a smart alarm feature designed to help wake you up at the optimal time (by monitoring your movements during sleep) so you feel more refreshed during the day.
At $US99.99 the Jawbone website says they're currently on backorder, proving they must be popular with more than just the geeks.
5. iPod nano watch
When Apple first announced its new iPod nano with watch faces many saw it as a cheap gimmick. But it didn't take long for smart designers to start building a range of wristbands designed to turn the nano into a functional and stylish watch.
One of those designers, who's product features at Apple's last launch, is Scott Wilson, who used to be creative director for Nike Watches. Wilson managed to raise nearly $US1 million on crowdfunding site Kickstarter.com to make his idea for a watch that fitted Apple's design ethos a reality.
Combine the new iPod nano with Lunatik's latest band – the Lynk, and you've got a sleek looking wristwatch that will help ensure you never miss a meeting. You'll have to be keen for the bragging rights however, as the nano will set you back $149 and the wristband another $US129.95.
6. Kobo Touch eInk eReader
In all the tablet hype it's often easy to overlook eBook readers, but as Technology Spectator reviewer Neerav Bhatt explains, they're doing a great job stealing paper and hardback book market share.
If you're serious about reading work-related books while on the move, then you'll need a dedicated book reader with a non-reflective eInk screen which doesn't cause eye strain, can be read in even the brightest sunlight and allows font style or size to be changed.
The Kobo Touch eReader is one such device, and at less than $140 from Collins Booksellers it's one tablet you can unashamedly add to your Christmas wish list for the family.
7. SHOWWX+ Laser Pico Projector
Micro projectors that can be plugged into your phone have been around for a while, but many have had issues with brightness, resolution and image size.
Offering images of up to 250 centimetres, the SHOWWX+ laser pico projector is almost getting to home theatre proportions. It also works with multiple devices, including iPads.
If you spend a lot of time on the road presenting and want something more impressive than your iPad, this device will set you back around $180.
HAUTE LIVING MAGAZINE [Ferrari Watches]
Luxury Swiss watch manufacturer Hublot partnered with a new ambassador and
living legend Usain Bolt to celebrate the opening of their Beverly Hills
Boutique with a rather unique event.
The luxury timepiece atelier and the fastest man in the world came
together for the Hublot Race Challenge. Taking place at the Greystone
Mansion and hosted by sports personality Neil Everett, the race raised
$10,000 for every child that finished the race before the Jamaican sprint
star.
Not only the reigning running of the 200-meter dash, Bolt is also widely
involved in philanthropy, namely STAR Education, a non profit that focuses
on educational after school programs. The event was not only to raise
money for these cultural projects and after school programs, but also to
raise awareness about the importance of a healthy lifestyle, eating and
physical activity.
A new program, the Hublot and STAR "Games," was also announced at the
race, another collaboration between the Swiss timepiece maker and Bolt.
"For Hublot, it is hugely symbolic for watchmaker to see his watch worn
by the fastest man in the world," said Hublot Managing Director Ricardo
Guadalupe. "Like Hublot, Usain has set himself apart from the rest of the
world through his unique abilities. But on this day, we seek to unite the
community in a common principle of sharing."
After the event, a special evening took place at the recently opened Mr.
C's, where watch aficionados were able to view the latest collection of
Hublot timepieces. Bolt even put on a surprise DJ performance. Now that's
what we call a Renaissance man.
living legend Usain Bolt to celebrate the opening of their Beverly Hills
Boutique with a rather unique event.
The luxury timepiece atelier and the fastest man in the world came
together for the Hublot Race Challenge. Taking place at the Greystone
Mansion and hosted by sports personality Neil Everett, the race raised
$10,000 for every child that finished the race before the Jamaican sprint
star.
Not only the reigning running of the 200-meter dash, Bolt is also widely
involved in philanthropy, namely STAR Education, a non profit that focuses
on educational after school programs. The event was not only to raise
money for these cultural projects and after school programs, but also to
raise awareness about the importance of a healthy lifestyle, eating and
physical activity.
A new program, the Hublot and STAR "Games," was also announced at the
race, another collaboration between the Swiss timepiece maker and Bolt.
"For Hublot, it is hugely symbolic for watchmaker to see his watch worn
by the fastest man in the world," said Hublot Managing Director Ricardo
Guadalupe. "Like Hublot, Usain has set himself apart from the rest of the
world through his unique abilities. But on this day, we seek to unite the
community in a common principle of sharing."
After the event, a special evening took place at the recently opened Mr.
C's, where watch aficionados were able to view the latest collection of
Hublot timepieces. Bolt even put on a surprise DJ performance. Now that's
what we call a Renaissance man.
Elle’s Accessories Editor Boldly Divulges His Weekend Spending [Ferrari Watches]
Now's a tricky time to talk about money, which makes it all the more interesting when someone is willing to do so in detail and in a public forum like this here Internet. Daily Front Row's latest spending diary chronicles all the money Elle accessories editor Kyle Anderson spent over the weekend. Like every New Yorker, there are the trivial indulgences, like the $3.35 morning Starbucks order: "My usual order at Starbucks is a tall iced coffee with one Splenda and skim milk. Every intern in the history of Elle for the past six years knows this ... But in the autumn, I like an iced chai latte."
There are the $250 beauty treatments from Dr. Perricone: "I used to go tanning back in the high school days, 365 days a year. I was black slash glow-in-the-dark for most of the nineties." And the requisite splurge, Anderson's being a $12,956.13 watch from Hublot, which sounds like it was a gift for someone special: "It’s a watch with all of the words of the Declaration of Independence inside it. It’s perfect since my boyfriend just got his green card." And before dinner at the Standard, there's the personal booze shopping, which was a $630 champagne-and-flute set from Astor Wines. Also, the taxis, more coffee, magazines, Sunday night desserts. What New York expense did he miss? Yoga class? A flea market find? Drinks for other people purchased in a state of selfless drunkenness? Seems like he covered most of his bases, even without those things.
There are the $250 beauty treatments from Dr. Perricone: "I used to go tanning back in the high school days, 365 days a year. I was black slash glow-in-the-dark for most of the nineties." And the requisite splurge, Anderson's being a $12,956.13 watch from Hublot, which sounds like it was a gift for someone special: "It’s a watch with all of the words of the Declaration of Independence inside it. It’s perfect since my boyfriend just got his green card." And before dinner at the Standard, there's the personal booze shopping, which was a $630 champagne-and-flute set from Astor Wines. Also, the taxis, more coffee, magazines, Sunday night desserts. What New York expense did he miss? Yoga class? A flea market find? Drinks for other people purchased in a state of selfless drunkenness? Seems like he covered most of his bases, even without those things.
Jackson's collectible car wows crowds [Ferrari Watches]
The real Chitty Chitty Bang Bang had the crowds queuing for a chance to take a spin in Sir Peter Jackson's collectible car during the Vintage Aviators Remembrance Day Air Show in Masterton.
The movie mogul bought it at auction in May for $987,000.
He lent the rare "flying" Ford car, made famous by the 1968 movie Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, for the event at Hood Aerodrome on Saturday. Children paid a gold coin for a ride – on land.
Organiser Sara Randle said there were queues "from the moment it started till when we actually had to stop it".
A spokesman for Sir Peter confirmed last month that he had bought Chitty Chitty Bang Bang after he was spotted driving it around Seatoun with his children.
In the British musical, starring Dick Van Dyke and based on the only children's book written by James Bond creator, Ian Fleming, the car acquires magical powers, enabling it to float in the ocean and fly.
Sir Peter, a part-time Masterton resident, bought the car with the intention of taking it to the airshow, now in its eighth year, to raise money for charity. More than $1000 was raised for the Wairarapa Women's Refuge in two hours.
Two thousand people braved abysmal weather conditions to watch rare World War I aircraft take to the sky, including one owned by Sir Peter. The aircraft are all locally owned and include original and replica flying machines from the early 20th century.
The movie mogul bought it at auction in May for $987,000.
He lent the rare "flying" Ford car, made famous by the 1968 movie Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, for the event at Hood Aerodrome on Saturday. Children paid a gold coin for a ride – on land.
Organiser Sara Randle said there were queues "from the moment it started till when we actually had to stop it".
A spokesman for Sir Peter confirmed last month that he had bought Chitty Chitty Bang Bang after he was spotted driving it around Seatoun with his children.
In the British musical, starring Dick Van Dyke and based on the only children's book written by James Bond creator, Ian Fleming, the car acquires magical powers, enabling it to float in the ocean and fly.
Sir Peter, a part-time Masterton resident, bought the car with the intention of taking it to the airshow, now in its eighth year, to raise money for charity. More than $1000 was raised for the Wairarapa Women's Refuge in two hours.
Two thousand people braved abysmal weather conditions to watch rare World War I aircraft take to the sky, including one owned by Sir Peter. The aircraft are all locally owned and include original and replica flying machines from the early 20th century.
Discount Watch Store Adds Mossy Oak Watch To Its Line [Ferrari Watches]
Milford, CT -- DiscountWatchStore.com is proud to release that they have added Mossy Oak watches to their online store. As they are already an authorized dealer of many watch brands and styles, DiscountWatchStore.com is honored to now carry Mossy Oak, an up-and-coming international watch brand.
As the leading online store for discount watches, DiscountWatchStore.com believes that adding Mossy Oak’s earthy and durable watches to its inventory will give both new and returning customers an even more satisfying experience when it comes time to purchasing a new watch.
Mossy Oak Watches are Swiss-made and – like the parent company – are created with hunters and outdoorsmen in mind. Fashioned to be durable, long lasting, and pleasing to the eye, Mossy Oak watched are made to go from the boardroom to the backyard to the back nine with ease. The watches feature all the bells and whistles an outdoorsman needs - from a unidirectional compass to a long battery life and tritium gas tubes for better visibility in low-light conditions.
About DiscountWatchStore.com
DiscountWatchStore.com was started in 2002, making it its goal to provide top-quality watches at the most affordable prices online, all while providing superior customer service. Starting with just one exclusive brand, DiscountWatchStore.com has now grown to carry Bulova, Seiko, Jorg Gray, Casio, Luminox, Invicta, Fossil, Croton, Citizen, and many more, with an inventory that now has more than 4000 men's and women's watches and accessories from over 65 brands. Their award-winning customer service is second-to-none, and they carry a "A" rating from the Better Business Bureau.
As the leading online store for discount watches, DiscountWatchStore.com believes that adding Mossy Oak’s earthy and durable watches to its inventory will give both new and returning customers an even more satisfying experience when it comes time to purchasing a new watch.
Mossy Oak Watches are Swiss-made and – like the parent company – are created with hunters and outdoorsmen in mind. Fashioned to be durable, long lasting, and pleasing to the eye, Mossy Oak watched are made to go from the boardroom to the backyard to the back nine with ease. The watches feature all the bells and whistles an outdoorsman needs - from a unidirectional compass to a long battery life and tritium gas tubes for better visibility in low-light conditions.
About DiscountWatchStore.com
DiscountWatchStore.com was started in 2002, making it its goal to provide top-quality watches at the most affordable prices online, all while providing superior customer service. Starting with just one exclusive brand, DiscountWatchStore.com has now grown to carry Bulova, Seiko, Jorg Gray, Casio, Luminox, Invicta, Fossil, Croton, Citizen, and many more, with an inventory that now has more than 4000 men's and women's watches and accessories from over 65 brands. Their award-winning customer service is second-to-none, and they carry a "A" rating from the Better Business Bureau.
Savvy "Secret Santa" Shoppers FiSavvy "Secret Santa" Shoppers Find Cool Holiday Gifts at Cracker Barrel Old Country Storesnd Cool Holiday Gifts at Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores [Ferrari Watches]
LEBANON, TN, Nov 09, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- For many shoppers, deciding on holiday gifts for family and friends often means going over budget. Finding those under $20 gifts for office parties, "Secret Santa" and assorted neighborhood "gift exchange" invitations adds to the stress. To help shoppers show up at the party with a gift that will stand out in the crowd -- in a good way -- Cracker Barrel Old Country Store(R) locations in area have gathered Great Gifts under $20 for holiday giving and getting.
"It's a challenge to find a gift under $20 that has a 'wow factor,'" said Deborah Evans, Vice President and General Merchandise Manager for Cracker Barrel. "But it's worth it and oh so much more fun to bring a gift that reflects well on the giver's thoughtfulness and imagination."
Here is a sample of some under $20 gift suggestions from Cracker Barrel Old Country Store that will make any shopper feel good, even if Santa happens to let the secret slip about "who brought that cool gift."
"You can't control the cool factor in the gifts you receive, but you can feel proud and confident about the gifts you give," said Evans. "The gift selection at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store can help shoppers find just the right one for any occasion without breaking their budgets. Our stores offer the best of today's and yesteryear's toys; stationary; seasonal and everyday decor; candles and room fragrance items; children's clothing, hats and mittens; women's fashion accessories and more -- always with an old-fashioned eye on value."
For more information about the Great Gifts collection at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, please visit http://www.crackerbarrel.com .
About Cracker Barrel Cracker Barrel Old Country Store provides a friendly home-away-from-home in its old country stores and restaurants. Guests are cared for like family while relaxing and enjoying real home-style food and shopping that's surprisingly unique, genuinely fun and reminiscent of America's country heritage... all at a fair price. The restaurant serves up delicious, home-style country food such as meatloaf and homemade chicken n' dumplins as well as its signature biscuits using an old family recipe. The authentic old country retail store is fun to shop and offers unique gifts and self-indulgences.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. CBRL -2.69% was established in 1969 in Lebanon, Tenn. and operates 608 company-owned locations in 42 states. Every Cracker Barrel unit is open seven days a week with hours Sunday through Thursday, 6 a.m. - 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. For more information, visit crackerbarrel.com.
"It's a challenge to find a gift under $20 that has a 'wow factor,'" said Deborah Evans, Vice President and General Merchandise Manager for Cracker Barrel. "But it's worth it and oh so much more fun to bring a gift that reflects well on the giver's thoughtfulness and imagination."
Here is a sample of some under $20 gift suggestions from Cracker Barrel Old Country Store that will make any shopper feel good, even if Santa happens to let the secret slip about "who brought that cool gift."
"You can't control the cool factor in the gifts you receive, but you can feel proud and confident about the gifts you give," said Evans. "The gift selection at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store can help shoppers find just the right one for any occasion without breaking their budgets. Our stores offer the best of today's and yesteryear's toys; stationary; seasonal and everyday decor; candles and room fragrance items; children's clothing, hats and mittens; women's fashion accessories and more -- always with an old-fashioned eye on value."
For more information about the Great Gifts collection at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, please visit http://www.crackerbarrel.com .
About Cracker Barrel Cracker Barrel Old Country Store provides a friendly home-away-from-home in its old country stores and restaurants. Guests are cared for like family while relaxing and enjoying real home-style food and shopping that's surprisingly unique, genuinely fun and reminiscent of America's country heritage... all at a fair price. The restaurant serves up delicious, home-style country food such as meatloaf and homemade chicken n' dumplins as well as its signature biscuits using an old family recipe. The authentic old country retail store is fun to shop and offers unique gifts and self-indulgences.
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Ladies' Watches - Fashion Meets Function [Ferrari Watches]
Historically, ladies' Watches have posed the greater challenge to watch makers, partly in finding a design that appeals to women, and partly in manufacturing a watch that would not overwhelm a woman's wrist. For women who prefer a chunky, functional sports watch, this is not such a problem, but when designing Watches to be worn as fashion items as well as timekeepers, many complications had to be surrendered to reduce the space that the movement took up.
This could be why, for the most part, ladies' Watches over the years have developed into clean, simple designs that focus on the elegance that a watch can possess as it sits on a wrist. While men's watches developed variations and additions to chronograph functions, the features of a ladies watch remained much the same. Changes were instead made to the shape of the dial and case, and to colours for the wrist strap and dial itself.
Ladies' fashion watches come in two types. There are the delicate watches produced by fashion houses themselves, which often have quartz mechanisms to allow for the small dials that they usually have. Expensive case materials and luxurious straps accent diamonds placed in the dial and the case itself. Fashion houses such as Gucci and Christian Dior sell watches like this to accompany bags, clothing, and even perfume.
Ladies' Watches - Fashion Meets Function
The other type of ladies' fashion watch is that made by a watch house, which contains a mechanical movement. These watches are usually slightly smaller than the men's ranges to account for women's more delicate wrist. Size is dictated to a certain degree by the movement placed inside the watch, and so the biggest difference between a men's watch and a ladies watch will often be the materials and dial.
For example, Rolex's ladies' watches often have diamonds embedded in the case surrounding the dial, which can turn an ordinary-looking watch into something fit to be worn at the most prestigious of occasions. Cartier watches have a fine balance between simplicity and extravagance. Although diamonds are often seen as the symbol of luxury, many Cartier watches have few or no diamonds at all. Instead, the square dial in a gold or white gold case shows tasteful refinement, and is instantly recognisable as the brand it is.
Jewellery watches, as may be gathered from the name, are like a bracelet that can tell the time; something to be proudly displayed at parties. They are usually encrusted with diamonds, a dress watch to be worn on special occasions only. Jewellery watches are now often described as 'bling' watches, as their great cost makes them a statement of wealth as much as taste.
Making a ladies' watch has often been considered a challenge, but as watch movements have developed and become smaller over time, this challenge has eased somewhat.
This could be why, for the most part, ladies' Watches over the years have developed into clean, simple designs that focus on the elegance that a watch can possess as it sits on a wrist. While men's watches developed variations and additions to chronograph functions, the features of a ladies watch remained much the same. Changes were instead made to the shape of the dial and case, and to colours for the wrist strap and dial itself.
Ladies' fashion watches come in two types. There are the delicate watches produced by fashion houses themselves, which often have quartz mechanisms to allow for the small dials that they usually have. Expensive case materials and luxurious straps accent diamonds placed in the dial and the case itself. Fashion houses such as Gucci and Christian Dior sell watches like this to accompany bags, clothing, and even perfume.
Ladies' Watches - Fashion Meets Function
The other type of ladies' fashion watch is that made by a watch house, which contains a mechanical movement. These watches are usually slightly smaller than the men's ranges to account for women's more delicate wrist. Size is dictated to a certain degree by the movement placed inside the watch, and so the biggest difference between a men's watch and a ladies watch will often be the materials and dial.
For example, Rolex's ladies' watches often have diamonds embedded in the case surrounding the dial, which can turn an ordinary-looking watch into something fit to be worn at the most prestigious of occasions. Cartier watches have a fine balance between simplicity and extravagance. Although diamonds are often seen as the symbol of luxury, many Cartier watches have few or no diamonds at all. Instead, the square dial in a gold or white gold case shows tasteful refinement, and is instantly recognisable as the brand it is.
Jewellery watches, as may be gathered from the name, are like a bracelet that can tell the time; something to be proudly displayed at parties. They are usually encrusted with diamonds, a dress watch to be worn on special occasions only. Jewellery watches are now often described as 'bling' watches, as their great cost makes them a statement of wealth as much as taste.
Making a ladies' watch has often been considered a challenge, but as watch movements have developed and become smaller over time, this challenge has eased somewhat.
authentic breitling chronomat evolution [Ferrari Watches]
I am selling an authentic breitling chronomat evolution model A13356 with black dial. that was purchased over a year ago (still have receipt)
This is a gently used watch in prestine condition.
I am including the alligator strap( paid over $600) as well as the stainless steel so you can interchange them and have a completely different look
This comes with complete box, papers and certificate of authenticity
The leading model in the Breitling collections, the Chronomat has established itself as the benchmark in the field of mechanical chronographs, and indeed as the chronograph par excellence. Perfectly embodying the brand philosophy, it combines a strong, unique and quintessential design with all the performances one would expect from an authentic “instrument for professionals”: precision, sturdiness, readability and functionality, along with an exceptional level of water resistance to 500 meters (1,650 ft). The flagship model epitomizing the Breitling spirit, the Chronomat was the first watch to house Caliber 01 – the sturdiest and most reliable of all selfwinding chronograph movements, entirely developed and produced within the company workshops. Devotees of exceptional designs are also attracted to its superb presence on the wrist, representing an exceptional combination of power and elegance through its generous case with its sleek lines, its unidirectional bezel engraved with exclusive numerals, and its ultra-refined finishes
This is a gently used watch in prestine condition.
I am including the alligator strap( paid over $600) as well as the stainless steel so you can interchange them and have a completely different look
This comes with complete box, papers and certificate of authenticity
The leading model in the Breitling collections, the Chronomat has established itself as the benchmark in the field of mechanical chronographs, and indeed as the chronograph par excellence. Perfectly embodying the brand philosophy, it combines a strong, unique and quintessential design with all the performances one would expect from an authentic “instrument for professionals”: precision, sturdiness, readability and functionality, along with an exceptional level of water resistance to 500 meters (1,650 ft). The flagship model epitomizing the Breitling spirit, the Chronomat was the first watch to house Caliber 01 – the sturdiest and most reliable of all selfwinding chronograph movements, entirely developed and produced within the company workshops. Devotees of exceptional designs are also attracted to its superb presence on the wrist, representing an exceptional combination of power and elegance through its generous case with its sleek lines, its unidirectional bezel engraved with exclusive numerals, and its ultra-refined finishes
