NEW YORK, Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- You might think you don't know what to
get him, but think again. Once you browse a few of the Web sites and catalogs
listed below, you'll be brimming with ideas. These merchants know what guys
like -- and how to choose that perfect guy gift.
The best place to start your search is http://www.shopthenet.org, a
consumer Web site operated by the Direct Marketing Association (The DMA).
Shopthenet.org offers tips on smart shopping, and more than 300 links to Web
sites of favorite catalog and online retailers. Consumers who shop from
companies listed on http://www.shopthenet.org have the assurance that the
companies adhere to the strict ethical guidelines of The DMA, including the
posting of policies regarding the use of their personal information.
Turn your Couch Potato Poker Player into the real thing with poker games
from Spilsbury (http://www.spilsbury.com). Choose from handheld video Draw
Poker, or the 6-in-1 Casino Game that plugs into your TV -- and includes
classic poker, Texas Hold'em, and Black Jack. To get the novice up and
running, choose a poker board game that teaches Three-Card and Caribbean Stud.
And their Poker for Dummies sets feature cards that have hints for playing
them written on each card.
Granddad will love his winter nights spent with the Complete Arkangel
Shakespeare series from Audio Editions (http://www.audioeditions.com). This
"Shakespeare for the 21st Century" includes all 38 plays on CD, performed by a
host of British actors like Sir John Gielgud and Joseph Fiennes, and with
original music and sound to heighten the drama. Toss in some cutting-edge
nonfiction as well: you'll find titles here like My Life, read by author Bill
Clinton, and other best-selling audiobooks among their 14,000 selections.
If Dad's home videos are one step away from winning a prestigious film
award, a gift from Sony Media Software (http://www.sony.com/mediasoftware)
will put them over the top. Their Vegas Movie Studio+DVD software combines
the absolute best in DV and audio production, and will take his home projects
to the next level. ACID Music Studio software sets the standard for PC-based
music, and comes with more than 1,000 professional recorded 'loops' to get
them started.
To make sure he doesn't miss the Big Game when he has to work on Sunday,
give him a Wristwatch Television from Hammacher Schlemmer
(http://www.hammacher.com). It displays a crisp 1-1/2-inch color picture.
And if he's a stickler about time, get him their exclusive Always Accurate
Indoor Clock; it's updated nightly with signals from the U.S. Atomic Clock.
Add a Personal Climate Golf Jacket -- made of NASA-designed fabric that
absorbs and releases heat as needed -- for constant comfort.
For the best in leather footwear, turn to Johnston & Murphy
(http://www.johnstonmurphy.com). They apply classic craftsmanship to a wide
range of modern styles. Their exclusive shirt, sweater, and jacket choices
will help you create a complete "look" for him, and their leather accessories
(belts, luggage, wallets) match their shoes to perfection. Choose from
luscious leather shades like Antique Chestnut, English Tan, and Dark Mahogany.
And don't forget to add a set of cedar shoe trees -- to preserve the shape of
his new classics.
You'll keep your Grill King happy all winter long with indoor gifts from
Grill Lovers (http://www.grilllovers.com). The Hot Dog Rotisserie Griller and
Bun Warmer helps him create ballpark-quality franks. And if the kids insist
on cook-outs in bad weather, the Remote Checker will monitor the meat, and
beep him indoors when it's ready. The Commercial Pizza Baker lets him be
Pizza King as well -- baking a pizza in just a few minutes. And the Beer Can
Chicken Cookbook is sure to prime him for next summer.
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