Monday, January 24, 2011

Why is it that LA is not so much in to Soccer as the rest of the word?

Soccer is a big favorite sport all over the world. Why is LA not much into it? Is this why Beckam is getting out of his contract? www.DSCGOURMET.COM best gourmet gift baskets in LA
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Because Los Angeles is in the US, and America has never embraced real football. I suspect the real reason Beckham is moving to Milan is due to the fact that Victoria expected to be embraced by Hollywood and that hasn't happened.
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What kinds of things do you do as a Muslim to help your community?

Salamaleikum Brothers and Sisters I hope you had a good restful weekend! Here are a few thoughts! Please add your own! Since I am collecting them for my blog! 1-Go to Hospice to work talk to those who are sick,old or dying. 2- Give to those in need 3-Help with can drive / food drives in your area 4-Donate Blood 5- Host funraisers to buy things for children in need 6- Donate to your library 7-Talk to your neighbors to work together and volunteer 8- Volunteer for a community center 9- Become a big brother/sister 10- Give Zadakat and Zakat. 11- Donate Food and medicines 12- Do cancer/diabetes/premature children/heart disease walks (THEY ARE FUN GUYS) 13-Open a support group on the internet for people struggling with a particular problem 14-Be there for whomever needs your help! 15- Make gift baskets for children/older folks and take it to them in the hospital old folks homes and orphan houses
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wow sis you've put alot of thought and effort into this list, at the moment I'm just trying to soak up all your good ideas but if I come up with one to add I'll swing by again ))HUGS((
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what goes good with both chocolate and nuts?

something to put in a gift basket.
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caramels, flavored coffee, gourmet hot chocolate mixes, a pretty candy dish, mints- I hope this helps. I love putting together gift baskets.
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I'm thinking about starting a business and I don't know where to start?

I'm thinking about starting my own gourmet gift basket business and I don't know where to start or how to get started? Can you please give me some ideas?
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Visit http://randymusso.tripod.com and sign the guest sheet. Read the site first however.
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What is the proper etiquette when a new neighbor gives you a house warming gift?

We just moved to a new town and our new neighbors next door walked over and introduced themselves and brought us a lovely basket with some items in it. Do we return the basket with a thank you note or are we supposed to keep it? I don't want to offend by returning it.
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What a kind gesture! The entire gift, including the basket, is yours to keep. A nice thank you card would be a very appropriate way to express your appreciation.
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Gift basket gift Ideas! Help Please!

My girlfriend is coming to town this Sunday & every time she comes for a visit, I like to put together a little gift basket for her, and this time I am @ a loss as to what to put in her basket. Here's what I got so far.... 1. 3 T-Shirts 2. Candy 3. ?????? Yeah that's all I got..lol I'm thinking a hand-held game of some sort & maybe a book of some sort... Any suggestions? Thanks!
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I'm thinking it depends on her age..but here goes... Candles Lotions Incense Cute underwear Press on tattoo (lol) Body sprays Sparkle powders A picture frame with you two in it Journel with a cool pen Gift certificate to Bath and Bodyworks A DVD of her favorite movie CD of her fav band (or burn a personal one on the computer of songs she loves) Add something she collects A selection of tea or a specialty coffee Cute socks A gift certificate treating you both to a manicure or pedicure during her visit Essential oils Hair accessories Sachet's for her dresser drawers This is making me want to go shopping for me!
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Gift basket ideas?!?!?!?

what shuld i put in a christmas gift basket for each of my frends stuff thts rlly cheap.
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hair basket: brush, hair tie things, headbands, mirror nail basket: nail polish, nail polish remover, little gem things your can attach to nail, filer make-up eyeliner, eyeshadow, blush, foundation (try walmart) (these things can be found at dollar store) Bath and Body Works: lotion, spray, hand sanitizer, candle (all this stuff would be around 1.50 or 2 $)
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Popcorn gift basket....?

I am making my mother in law a popcorn gift basket for christmas, not a MOVIE gift basket because she doesn't liek the movies. I want to know what else i can put in it besides microwave popcorn.
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popcorn seasoning? A fancy bowl to eat it in? Different varieties of popcorn... E.G. Regular, carmelcorn, cheese coated popcorn.. etc.
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Gift Basket ideas for Family??

Every year my sister & i send a gift basket to our lil cousins and family in the Philippines...we don't really know what to get them this year. something not that expensive but the kids range from 5 to 17 any ideas????
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Books are always good How about things native to your area. EXAMPLE: I am from an area that is known for peanuts and apples.
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What are some unique and creative home run business ideas?

Looking for something with a low start-up cost. Ideas - gift baskets, babysitting, tutoring, pet sitting.... any other ideas?
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gift business?

i'm starting a home based gift business and i intend to make gift baskets, lotions and body wash, soap, and perhaps candles. what are some other things that would sell good and bring in business? (things that are not too difficult or expensive) and what kind of qualities would influence you to purchase things like these?
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My sister and I do craft shows and we do all the items you mentioned plus a few others. The first thing you have to realize,is that it is going to be expensive to start up. You are going to want high quality supplies because the high quality of the items you sell will be what makes you have return customers. Your return customers are very important. Word of mouth is excellent advertising. Research what items you want to make,and then research different supply companies. The next thing to do is to start making your products. Before you even consider selling them you have to test each item for yourself. You need to make sure the candles burn properly and give a good scent throw. You may have to change your wick sizes,your wax kind,and your scents many times. Same with bath and body products. You need to see how they will hold up over time. Does the lotion turn runny or discolor? These things are important to know long before you start selling your stuff. When we first started,we did only candles and had well over $1000 into it before we ever sold a candle. It's harder and more costly than you would think. Don't get discouraged though. After doing this for about a year,we were both able to quit our full time jobs to do our crafts full time. We joke now that we put in many more hours doing our crafts than we did a 40 hour a week job. We enjoy it though. If you have money for the initial investment and are willing to donate the time and effort to it,you can do very well.
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5 FAVORITE gift basket items? (for men only)?

Men, What 5 items would you be so happy to see in a gift basket given to you?
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Condoms Liquor/ Beer Bluntz, crack cocaine, hash hish, opiun, thai sticks, pakalolo Gift card to Mustang ranch in Nevada A coupon good for a BJ or HJ from YOU
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What is a good, cheap idea for a gift for my close friend?

Its my friends birthday very soon and I'm looking for a cheap but priceless and meaningful gift. She isn't very into childish things. I was looking into doing a gift basket but I am NOT INTERESTED IN MOVIE THEMES. By the way, this needs to be quick and easy to get. Also, she is turning 15. Thanks! (a theme for a basket would be great)
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its not so much of a movie thing, but what about a bunch of cd's from her favorite band. Or maybe like something from her favorite team sport
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Any ideas on what business i should take up?

Im 24 this year, female and a been working as a civil engineer since i graduated (11months ago). Im taking of doing my own business, starting small in the beginning and working from there as i need more money to start something bigger. I was thinking of doing online businesses, any ideas? I was thinking of selling wedding favors, or gift baskets or something like that.. Or should i sell clothes online? Please just fill me in with your ideas or advice. Thanks.
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ok, you should start a business in something you already are interested in, like pick a hobby and make a business out of it, and this way you already know something about that area. if you don't have a hobby, try something that you might have connections for. if you want to sell clothes, you'll have to compete with major clothing stores and that's really difficult. try something more crafty because major companies can't mimic that and wedding favors sounds exciting. make a couple products, try to find a wedding planner and convince them to combine your product with her/his business, this way you have a boost to the start of your business. Entrepreneurship is difficult at first, but worth the reward, so stick through it and don't give up, good luck :D
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Are you buying your sitter a gift for Christmas??

If so, what? I need ideas. My sitter, her husband and 2 sons are awesome with my lil man!!! I am so thankful to have found them. What would be a nice gift for them. A gift basket yes, but what kind??
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Since it is for an entire family and not just one person, I would find something for the family to enjoy. What about ... a board game, cards, for family game night -or- basket with "movie night" treats
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Any super ideas for crazy cool Christmas gifts?

So far all I got is adopting everybody a starving kid from Africa- I suggested puppies for everyone but that didn't go over well, you know, the poo and stuff.... I have a reputation to uphold as the best gift giver ever but no time this year (last year was custom hand picked foods from around the world tailored to the individuals tastes in gift baskets, took forever but totally worth it) Something kinda universal but unique would be awesome, any ideas please.
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Ooh that is an awesome idea and so sweet, with adopting every one a starving child! And it doesn't just have to be from Africa, you know. just saying. You seem so kind a thoughtful x) I have no ideas, I apologize. I'd do the idea you have know, or "adopt" everyone a puppy from the humane society(donate money each month to help a certain puppy). Everyone would get a picture of the puppy, a t-shirt, and a magazine subscription or something like that.(since you couldn't get them real puppies). Merry Christmas :)
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I am wanting to get a grant to start a home based business. Can yahoo help me with that?

I am wanting to start a home business and was wondering if I can get help from yahoo. I am wanting to do gift baskets, invatons, picture taking and calenders. I need start up things like a new pc a new camera and sart up stuff. Can anyone help me?
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It is hard to find grants to start a business. Unlike the myths that some perpetuate, federal government and even private foundations hardly give grant money for a for-profit business. And yes, grants mean PAPERWORK - lots and lots of it, that is why a cottage industry of grant writers was born. Nonetheless, you can go to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) http://www.cfda.gov and Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov - these are two sites created by the federal government to provide transparency and information on grants. Browse through the listings and see if you can find any grant that would support a for-profit venture. Even SBA does NOT give out grants. From the SBA website http://www.sba.gov/expanding/grants.html "The U.S. Small Business Administration does not offer grants to start or expand small businesses, although it does offer a wide variety of loan programs. (See http://www.sba.gov/financing for more information) While SBA does offer some grant programs, these are generally designed to expand and enhance organizations that provide small business management, technical, or financial assistance. These grants generally support non-profit organizations, intermediary lending institutions, and state and local governments." Here is a listing of federal grants for small businesses. See if there is any available for individuals for starting a business -- THERE'S NONE. http://12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/CATALO… Most of the federal grants are given to specific target groups with specific requirements (e.g. minority business owners involved in transportation related contracts emanating from DOT - Grant#20.905 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Short Term Lending Program Grants are also often given to non profit groups or organizations involved in training or other similar activities (grant 59.043 Women's Business Ownership Assistance that are given to those who will create women's business center that will train women entrepreneurs I suggest you read the following books to get ideas of how to finance your business: Financing Your Small Business http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1… Small Business Financing: How and Where To Get It http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0… Financing the Small Business: A Complete Guide to Obtaining Bank Loans and All Other Types of Financing http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1… The SBA Loan Book http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1… Angel Capital : How to Raise Early-Stage Private Equity Financing http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0… Financing Your Small Business (Barron's Business Library Series) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0… For private grants, you may want to check the Foundation Center's Foundation Grants for Individuals Online http://gtionline.fdncenter.org . It's a subscription based website ($9.95 per month) but their opening blurb only says that the database is ideal for "students, artists, academic researchers, libraries and financial aid offices." Entrepreneurs are apparently not one of them, so I take it they also don't have listings of private foundations who give grants to would-be entrepreneurs.
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What is the ideal gift for a 1yr old girl?

My daughter turns 1 in November and I'd like to buy her a great gift. She is very bright, and prefers real world items such as phones, laptops etc. to toys! Any recommendations for very thoughtful gifts? My wife is assembling a wicker basket full of odds and ends she'll enjoy. I'd like to top that!
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those play cell phone and laptops
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What are the ways to ally tribes in Spore?

OK, How do I send gift baskets and do the instruments, cause I tried to sing to em and they got tired of me and gave me a 1 score. =P Be detailed about it too!
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To send gift baskets, click on your cheiftan then click on the Main hut or the food of the tribe your trying to send a gift to, it costs you 15 food. To play the instruments you have to have the creatures with the instruments highlighted with your cheiftan then go to the neighboring tribe which has to be ambivalent to you and click on them with the social interaction and then click the instrument when the crowd requests it.
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Gift Basket for Teen ideas?

I'm looking for ideas for a gift basket for two 14 year olds. What kind of stuff can I put into it?
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Girls or boys? Girls: Lip balms, pocket mirrors, brush, hair scrunchies, small makeup bags, sparkly pens, shower gels, loofahs, nail polishes, nail file, makeup, cds, dvds, candy, coin purses, wallets, scented lotions, cute socks, perfumes, body sprays, scarves, gloves, fleece blanket, books Boys: shower gels, cologne, silly putty, coin bank, dvds, cds, games, small webkinz, candy, gloves, Axe body sprays, small tins of flavored popcorn, itunes gift cards, posters, magazine, book of jokes, books
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Baby gift basket ideas?

Okay so my good friend is expecting a baby girl soon , iv decided im gonna make my own gift basket for her, i already bought the essentials to put in like nappies, baby shampoo , dummy etc but i want to make it really original with a personal touch any ideas? Must be able to shop buy iv looked online but quite expensive - on a budget as have a baby myself so only have about £50 to spend. Thanks x
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Ok my aunt is expecting too so i can relate. if i didn't know the sex of the baby i would use soft neutral colors like green or yellow for the blanket http://www.nursery-rooms.co.uk/images/Wi… (sorry i couldn't give you more variety to choose from, this is the only one i found) and dont forget the teddy bears, range them different in sizes and colours http://www.morethanagiftonline.co.uk/sof… oh and buy diapers and if you want to you can sew or crotche (sp, pronounced cra-shay) a little pillow for him/her to rest on and to cuddle with, and try to make up a little lulllaby then buy one of those recording gift cards and put the lullaby on it, dont forget about the parents too, to help them save money on baby necessity's buy them at least a 20 dollar gift card for a baby store conveniently close to their home so that the mom doesn't have to drive or walk too long to get there. hope this helps and tell them congrats 4 me.
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How much overhead can u save from a home based business?

I am thinking about selling flowers and gift baskets from the home than rent a building somewhere else.
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You can save quite a bit of overhead, however you will no doubt run into problems with the zoning laws that will probably forbid you from running a commercial establishment in a residential area.
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What to get mom and dad for christmas 10 points for the most ideas?

Mom - Pedicure - 40 Dollars I need ideas for the other 60 dollars Dad - One gift around 40 dollars Smaller gifts to equal up to 60 dollars I am getting one more expensive gift and smaller gifts to make gift baskets for them. Any ideas?
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Why don't you put that money together and get them massages? I am sure they would both love to have a massage. It will also give them some time to spend just together.
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Is it against australian law to sell raffle tickets for the purpose of helping my family?

Im a single mum of 2 young children. I dont make much money and am finding it hard to afford anything beyond general living expenses. I had an idea that i could make up a few gift baskets and sell raffles tickets and use the profits to buy chrissy presents for my kids. I just wanted to make sure that this isnt illegal? Im in South Australia.
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Chook raffles were pretty common decades ago. A guy would come into a pub with a frozen chook or meat tray and sell tickets to everyone in the pub, pull out the winner give the prize, and do the same thing to the next pub down the road. Another $ idea you may try without disappearing into pubs at night is make stencils to spray paint house numbers on curbs. Good luck and merry christmas
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