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 A Standard Business Gift Catalogue

Published 2011/2/28 18:57:00 - Ceramic Ball

1. Desk Accessories - coasters, mouse mats, advertising rulers, scale rulers, paperclips, memo holders, paper blocks, pads and post-it notes.

2. Timepieces & Electronics - watches galore but mainly from the cheap end of the market although the watches from Swiss Army are anything but cheap and are obviously a quality product. Clocks are electronic desk clocks with lots of features including weather forecasts, alarm, date and temperature.

The electronic part of the title is covered by a selection of calculators, radios and MP3 players.

3. Executive Selection - here is where catalogue publishers always struggle to find the right products. Often their idea of a corporate executive gift is a touch ambitious. There is nothing of note in the catalogue on my desk save the Swiss Army products, Waterman, Cross and Rotring pens.

4. Computer Accessories - is a much more interesting section with many USB based products such as flash drives, hub pads, laser pointers, mobile phone chargers and a selection of optical mice.

5. Writing Instruments - pens and pencils to the rest of us! Whatever the definition, you can spend an awful lot of money or be a real cheapskate in this section. In fact, anything from Cross and Mont Blanc in the three and four figures down to golf style pencils for a few pennies as well as inexpensive crayons, highlighters and erasers.

6. Conferences & Exhibitions - just about every conceivable variation on the bag and carrier theme with a wide selection of portfolios, zipped cases and folders. Materials include everything from luxury leather to PVC suitable for any kind of conference handout.

There are numerous identity badges (metal badges, window badges, conference name badges, ID badges, lanyards) as well as bottled water and promotional drink cans.

7. Calendars & Diaries - a handsome choice of corporate pocket diaries, desk diaries and personal organizers in an assortment of bindings.

Promotional calendars live in a world of their own with illustrations of animals, scenic views, females and company products.

8. Advertizing Giveaways - a selection of cheap and cheerful advertizing giveaways running from badges to yo-yos. Seen by some as unmitigated tat there is enough worthwhile stuff here to run different sales, advertizing and marketing programs every day of the year without repetition.

Perennial favorites include confectionery, key fobs, button badges, soft toys, puzzles, stickers, balloons, ice scrapers, stress balls, logo-bugs; actually, a treasure chest of low-cost advertizing giveaways.

9. Lifestyle - a surprisingly large section with binoculars, drinks bottles, promotional cameras, hampers and so on.

There is an amazing collection of Swiss Army pen knives and the ever popular Mag-Lites. Travel drinking bottles and insulated travel mugs are plentiful with cooler bags, hampers and glove box atlases completing this section.

10. Crystal & China - an expansive section with anything from an earthenware mug to some heavyweight crystal from Wedgwood and Dartington - enough here for corporate executive promotional gifts. Lead crystal paperweights, flat glass paperweights and presentation crystal add to the overall class and quality.

11. Umbrellas - not just a fashion accessory or something to keep the rain off because there is a huge market for corporate, promotional, sports and advertising umbrellas. Additionally, there are briefcase telescopic umbrellas and garden parasols.

12. Golf - almost any product is branded and used as a Gift & Promotional Binoculars . Golf balls, tees, caps, markers, penknives, golf bags, towels, tee shirts, polo shirts, umbrellas, scorecards, pencils, china and crystal are all served up as promotional items for the company golf day.

13. Clothing & Headgear - anyone used to flat caps and trilby hats as headgear will be bemused by the twenty pages that cover promotional clothing & headgear. There is a huge choice of baseball style caps, bobble hats and beanie hats along with various fashion hats. Clothing has an infinite variety of tee shirts, polo shirts, sweat shirts, jumpers, fleeces, body warmers and "hoodies" along with office shirts, slacks, blouses and skirts and work jackets and boiler suits.

14. Bags & Cases - this section expands every year with laptop cases, pilot cases, shoulder bags. Tote bags, brief cases, rucksacks and the like as well as the modern shopping bag in some eye-catching pattern and colors.

 

 

 

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 Promotional Binoculars - Seeing Your Ways

Published 2011/2/27 19:44:00 - Ceramic Ball

Binoculars are so necessary in certain situations, they make excellent promotional items. Promotional items need to be useful to the client or customer, and promotional binoculars are indispensable. There are a couple of different ways you can go about using promotional binoculars as gifts.

A good pair of binoculars can cost the buyer a lot of money, but if the person getting them is an asset to your business-such as a valuable client, a potential lucrative business partner, or a high performing employee-the expense may be more than worth it. An elegant, well-crafted pair of binoculars can have your name engraved on the case or into the casing of the binoculars themselves. Your appreciation of your client or employee will be evident every time they go to look through their new binoculars, even for years to come. Good quality promotional binoculars also come in outdoors kits, which contain several items and which can come in an attractive case embossed with your name.

Alternatively, instead of mailing these disposable promotional binoculars, you can pass them out or even sell them at the events in question. You can hand them out with every paid admission to a community football game, for example, imprinted either with the name of the team or with your business name as a sponsor of the team. The best thing about that is that although they are disposable, they are also re-usable. People will take them home with them and use them again and again, remembering your contribution to the team and the community, or whatever organization or activity you are working with. Because they can be folded up, they can easily be slid into a purse, duffel bag, or even back pocket.

Disposable promotional binoculars usually come in white, so it is easy to get your logo or your organization's logo printed on the top where it can be easily seen. In some cases, the promotional company will let you imprint your logo in two or more colours, so it is vivid and visible to everyone.

Another option, however, is less well-known and could prove to be just as lucrative as a promotion. Some companies make disposable binoculars, which are made either of thin cardboard or plastic. The possibilities of what you can do with disposable binoculars are almost endless. These binoculars fold up, so you can mail them to anyone. They can be included in direct mail promotions, or mailed as gifts to members of your club, organization, business, or church-especially if you are planning an outing together or if a new season is beginning.

 

 

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 Bet You Can't Focus My Binoculars

Published 2011/2/21 20:18:00 - Ceramic Ball

Dad, Can you focus my binoculars?

Most Americans Can't.

Most if not all of us have problems focusing our binoculars, let alone someone else's.
We simply don't know how to focus binoculars correctly.

Don't despair. There is help close by.
There are two common focusing systems used in binoculars, Individual Eyepiece Focus and Center Focus.

First: Individual Eyepiece Focus.
This is simple to understand, and easy to do.
This is the way to focus sealed optical tubes. It is usually the focusing system used for Waterproof Binoculars.

Individual Eyepiece Focus is necessary because human eyes are not the same; both of yours are different, even though you might not think so.

Individual eyepiece focus means to focus the binoculars to your individual eyes. Simply focus the left eyepiece to your left eye and the right eyepiece to your right eye. There is no centrally located focusing mechanism.

Here is how: Look at something in the distance. Close the right eye, or cover the front of the right binocular, and focus the left eyepiece to your left eye using the focus ring near the eye piece. Close the left eye or cover the front of the left binocular, and focus the right eyepiece to your right eye. That's it, you're done.

At least you're done until you need to look at something at a different distance, in which case you need to repeat the process.

Second: Center Focus is more common because individual eyepiece focus is time-consuming. Only a few people understand how to correctly use center focus binoculars.

Here is how: Aim your binoculars at something in the distance. Close the right eye or cover the front of the right tube, and focus the left side of the binocular to your left eye using the center focus control, which is part of the pivot shaft between the binoculars. Please note that the left eyepiece itself does not focus on center focus binoculars in most cases. Next, close your left eye or cover the front of the left tube, and focus the right eyepiece to your right eye using the focusing ring by the right eye cup. DO NOT touch the center focus control while you are focusing the right eyepiece to your right eye. That's it, you're done.

What you have done is to adjust the binoculars for your individual eyes. As mentioned, nearly everyone's left and right eyes are different. From now on, you only need to adjust the center focus control when you look at things at different distances.

Center focus is faster and easier to use than individual eyepiece focus, once you have adjusted the binoculars for your eyes.

Now when your kids ask you to focus their binoculars, you can say:
Sure, I'll teach you.

Hero Dad! Or Super Mom!

P.S. Binocular Bird Watching is a great sport, especially with a good pair of binoculars that are in proper focus. Birds with their antics and activities will keep you busy for hours. With some enjoyable work in preparation by learning a few basics about your binoculars and bird watching you can have many hours of pleasure with your family or by yourself.

 

 

 

Key words:    Waterproof Binoculars , Binoculars
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 Right Pair For You Night Vision Binoculars

Published 2011/2/20 22:41:00 - Ceramic Ball

Night vision uses two different types of technology - infrared and thermal imaging. Infrared night vision works by collecting the tiny bits of light that the human eye is incapable of seeing, and amplifying them. Thermal imaging collects light that is given off as heat, meaning that warmer objects will appear in greater clarity than cooler objects. In addition to the two types of technology, there are also different generations of night vision, first, second, third, and fourth. These different generations reflect the level of technology used in each one, and typically increase in quality as you move from one generation to the next. The US military typically uses a third generation night vision, and many hobbyists find that a second generation will suit their needs.

There are many applications for night vision Binoculars. Although they were created for military use, night Straight Binoculars are excellent for people wanting to watch wildlife at night, and are a must for biologists out in the field. They can also provide safety when camping in the wilderness or if hiking at night. Since military night vision images are common in the media, many people are disappointed by their night vision binoculars because of the poor quality. The important thing when buying night vision binoculars is that you clearly assess what type of quality you are expecting, and then purchase the best generation that you can afford.

 

 

 

Key words:    Straight Binoculars  , Binoculars
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 Night Vision Binoculars Of story

Published 2011/2/14 19:55:00 - Ceramic Ball

Night vision equipment, such as night vision binoculars continues to grow in popularity year after year. However, it is the association with misuse of night vision binoculars and related optics that causes the most concerns. Images in films are of criminals using them to organize illicit night time activities including assassination and drug running. That is combined with the media scare mongering and inflating out of proportion, cases of peepers and stalkers using them to invade privacy for their own gratification. The truth is not so lurid in reality, with night vision binoculars providing numerous good functions in our society.

Securing our borders against criminals, illegal immigrants and terrorists is number one priority. We stay safe and secure in our beds whilst undercover officers, drug enforcement agencies and border control do their job in difficult circumstances. Most of the illegal activity takes place at night. Thanks to the technology of infrared Big Porro Binoculars, the bad guys can be seen coming and these brave officers can stop the events before they happen.

Safety on land and the water if we get in trouble is always a worry. Imagine falling overboard during the pitch black of the night. Not a pleasant or funny prospect. Who is going to find you? What if you or your children were lost in the woods at night when camping? How would anyone find them? Every day the rescue services by land, sea and air risk their lives for our benefit. Nothing at night would be possible without night vision equipment. With items such as night vision binoculars they can search and find people who normal would be passed by even within a couple of feet away.

With our working hours so intense, coupled with commuting chaos, we value our leisure and recreation time even more now. As part of those activities, sports such as hunting, sailing, camping and walking are very popular. Without the benefit of infrared binoculars, they would be much more dangerous or impossible.

 

 

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 Spotting Scopes for Target Shooting-Binoculars

Published 2011/2/13 18:06:00 - Ceramic Ball

What is a Spotting Scope?
Utilizing a scope is for terrestrial observing, getting a good view of his target, and being able to bring home the prize. They were built to provide more magnification specs than your standard set of hunting binoculars. Even though this doesn't necessarily make them "better," it does provide a bigger advantage during your adventure. You will also find that they provide more accuracy when shooting your targets.

However, you might not big a big hunter, but taking in the scenery is more your style. If this is the case, spotting scopes can provide clarity over extremely long distances. If you ever watch National Geographic or the Discovery Channel, a lot of the cameramen and women don't use spotting scopes for target shooting, but just to get the perfect view for everyone watching.

Magnification Differences
Pull out most sets of binoculars and they are usually setup with a 7x-10x. If you purchase any of the spotting scopes you can receive anything from 15x-45x to 20x-60x. The advantage here when using spotting scopes for target shooting is seeing an animal you wouldn't have seen with a pair of Big Porro Binoculars. Its part of the reason why some gamers come home empty handed, and others have plenty to celebrate.

Take a Look at your Options
When looking at scopes for target shooting; it's important to choose the design that feels more comfortable. You will be able to decide between angled scopes or straight ones. The angled version is geared more for a group. It's kind of like a "one size fits all" option. If you need to look at the tree tops or find those animals that are hidden, this would probably be the best choice.

 

 

 

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 Nikon 7245 Action Extreme All Terrain Binoculars

Published 2011/2/9 20:14:00 - Ceramic Ball

I remember many years ago when my father had the latest binoculars. They were the best you could buy at the time. Those things were huge and weighed a ton. There was no way you could go out bird watching with those things because birds would see you coming a mile away!

Of course nowadays with advanced technology binoculars are that much better to use. Nikon binoculars are a very popular and trusted brand and have been known to produce some amazing equipment.

Big Porro Binoculars 

Whether you need a set for sailing, bird watching, hunting, astronomy or even to watch a football game from a distance the Nikon 7245 Action Ex Extreme 10x50 mm All Terrain Binoculars are a perfect choice for all these.

If you use binocs regularly then you will most definitely want a set that have an ergonomically shaped body that fits in your hand like a glove. The last thing you need are ones that are just too thick to fit into your hand and are awkward to hold especially if your hands get sweaty in the sun. Not a good thing if you are on an African Safari.

Bird watchers need binoculars that are not too weighty and can zoom in on their target without being too close. The Nikon action 10x50mm can zoom in on a bird while you stay at an out of site distance. If you have lots of wildlife outside your home you can use these and stand back from the window to watch birds and squirrels close to the house.

If you are a sailor then binoculars that allow you to see perfectly at night can be a life saver. Being waterproof and fog free would also be a must as well as being strong enough to take a drop.

 

 

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 Tungsten Rings--Wedding Bands

Published 2011/2/7 1:16:00 - Ceramic Ball

Classic tungsten carbide rings: Classic tungsten bands include traditional dome and flat ring styles. Classic tungsten rings are available for both men and women and come in many different widths and finishes. Traditional widths for women's tungsten wedding bands are typically between 2-6mm in widths where a men's typical wedding band width is between 7-10mm in width. Many online companies start their tungsten ring widths at a 4mm, few start at a 2mm width due to the complexity in manufacturing such a thin width.

Celtic tungsten bands: Celtic tungsten carbide bands are the classic carbide ring styling with a meaningful twist. Celtic bands are popular for both men and women and not only sell for wedding bands but also couple rings, promise rings and anniversary bands.

Precious metal inlays: Tungsten rings with precious metal inlays give people the durability of tungsten along with have the more traditional metals inlaid into the center of the ring.Tungsten Rings With Inlay The more traditional metals include gold, platinum, silver and palladium. Palladium is increasing in popularity due to being similar to platinum with a much lower price point. Inlays can be a simple polished inlay flush with the surface or a more unique woven or braided inlay.

Unique Inlays: Unique inlays in tungsten rings consist of shell, carbon fiber and wood. Unique inlays are slightly more fragile than your standard precious metal inlay however the beauty surpasses the fragility of the inlay.

Colored tungsten bands: Colored tungsten wedding bands consist of typically black and gold colored rings. Black and gold rings are plated with a thin layer of zirconium, which is very similar to titanium in terms of strength and durability. Zirconium is extremely durable however over time will begin to fade and scratch. This is unavoidable as the tungsten metal is unable to be colored through chemical means. The plating can be recoated if over time the ring loses its vibrant color.

 

 

 

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 Varieties of Tungsten Carbide Rings

Published 2011/2/5 5:06:00 - Ceramic Ball

The Original High Polished Ring
This category holds your regular run of the mill tungsten carbide rings. Highly polished but with little else to speak of, these rings are simplistic but elegant. Many vendors offer a domed or beveled curvature to add a little excitement to the ring. A domed design gives the ring a little more depth, which many find truly desirable. Overall, you can't go wrong with solid simplicity.

Tungsten Rings With Inlays
Want to add a bit of classic style to your ring? Perhaps the inlaid ring is for you. This design has a ring of precious metal either in the center or edges of the tungsten ring. Typically you see bronze, platinum, or gold for the inlay metals, but sometimes you can even find mokume ('wood grain metal') designs. The contrast between the tungsten and inlay metal draws attention to the ring and looks quite beautiful. The downside to an inlaid ring is in the large difference in physical properties between the tungsten and the other metal. Owners of tungsten rings can attest that they rarely, if ever, worry about things nicking or scratching their near-indestructible ring. With an inlaid ring, however, the inlay metal is always much softer and more prone to being scratched. This means that you need to be a bit more careful with the ring. Some regular maintenance may also be required to ensure that the inlay metal stays as shiny as the tungsten.

Faceted Rings
Faceted tungsten rings are basically regular tungsten rings which have been cut by diamonds to achieve a gem-like look. With a faceted ring, you get multiple faces which look out at a variety of angles. This is good in that it allows a lot of the ambient light to be reflected off of the ring, drawing attention to your unique piece of jewelry. And with a tungsten ring, you never really need to worry about the facet edges getting dull or rounding out. The facets in a ring can be located just in the center band or just around the edges, or encompass the whole ring itself.

Brushed and Grooved Tungsten Rings
This category holds tungsten rings which have been given extra artistic style with some simple tricks. A brushed ring is simply one that has been dulled to give it more of the look of a titanium ring. A grooved ring has had a groove put in around the band by a diamond tipped blade to add some artistic finish.

 

 

 

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 Great Binoculars --Watching NASCAR Events

Published 2011/2/5 4:57:00 - Ceramic Ball

When choosing a pair of binoculars for NASCAR events there are 3 crucial features you should have:
- A Rugged exterior
- Compact
- Broad field of view

Instead of pointing to specific models of binoculars that are suitable, this guide serves to highlight the key features you want to look out for when picking binoculars to watch NASCAR events. There are plenty of models out there that differ in one way or the other, but armed with an understanding of what crucial features your binoculars must have you can then make choices at your local optics shop according to budget, specifications etc.

Is a Rugged Exterior that important?
Having a pair of rugged binoculars seems very common, but for NASCAR spectators it is probably more of a necessity than a "nice to have". NASCAR events are filled with packed spectator stands and people moving back and forth usually with food and drinks in hand. It is not uncommon for people watching sports to accidentally drop their binoculars or have it knocked by a nearby spectator. Placed in such surroundings for a couple of hours means you cannot afford to have a delicate pair of binoculars.

So what do I need to look for when buying rugged binoculars? First of all, rugged binoculars tend to have some form of rubber armour covering it. This rubber armour does not make the binoculars completely shockproof but what it does provide is a minimum level of protection from accidental drops or knocks.

The added advantage of having these moulded rubber armour coverings is the extra grip it affords. In a NASCAR event the temperatures can rise quite quickly so sweat can sometimes make gripping a pair of binoculars difficult. Extra grip gives you the chance to hold on more tightly and secure your binoculars.

An additional feature to look out for is a waterproof feature. As mentioned, NASCAR racing has lots of people carrying around drinks so accidental spills are not out of the ordinary. On top of that, one can never be too careful with sudden weather changes such as rain. When choosing a pair of binoculars always look for one that has a waterproof feature.

Compact binoculars are easy to carry around and use!
The main reason why you would want a pair of compact binoculars for your NASCAR event is that they are significantly easier to bring around. If you have not had a bulky pair of binoculars before it will be hard to understand what a difference a smaller pair can make to your sporting experience. Motorsports is not a stay at home and keep still kind of event, you are constantly moving around and trying to get into better positions to see all the action so a compact pair of binoculars is paramount!

The other main benefit that many people forget about with compact binoculars is that they are a lot easier to use. Large binoculars tend to be very heavy and this makes it difficult to hold when viewing. Simple things such as moving from left to right, or keeping your hands steady become very difficult with larger binoculars. It is because of these reasons that large binoculars usually require a tripod. In NASCAR racing you do not have space or time to be using a tripod so compact binoculars are far more suitable.

Usually binoculars with a 32mm - 42mm sized lens are a good size for NASCAR events.Big Porro Binoculars

Having a broad field of view is very important
Now that you've found a pair of binoculars that are rugged and compact, its time to look at magnification. Many people assume that high magnification binoculars are always better. This is not the case especially for NASCAR spectators. Higher magnification means you get a closer view of the action but this is not a good thing for a high speed sport like NASCAR. Imagine using a pair of binoculars that has enough magnification to get a good look at the drivers face before the race. This seems great at first, until the race starts. Once the cars start racing each driver will zoom past so quickly that their face, or car for that matter, will be barely visible,

Instead, NASCAR spectators should consider using lower magnification binoculars (at most an 8x magnification) that will give a closer view of the action without being too zoomed in. Lower magnification binoculars make it easy to find the next on coming car. High magnification binoculars on the other hand are so zoomed in that trying to spot the next on coming car will be very difficult. Avoid binoculars with a 10x magnification. This is normally too high to see anything meaningful.

 

 

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