Admins @ Work » Music http://adminsatwork.com A Resource for Administrative Professionals Tue, 18 Mar 2008 03:05:23 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Holiday Gift Guide Under $50 http://adminsatwork.com/2007/11/24/holiday-gift-guide-under-50/ http://adminsatwork.com/2007/11/24/holiday-gift-guide-under-50/#comments Sun, 25 Nov 2007 06:13:31 +0000 Erin Colbert http://adminsatwork.com/2007/11/24/holiday-gift-guide-under-50/ The holiday shopping season has officially begun. Here are some gift ideas suitable for the office – all under $50.

BlueAnt X3 Micro Bluetooth Headset BlueAnt X3 Micro Bluetooth Headset – $38 at Amazon
Comes with a USB, Wall, and Car Charger
Nike + iPod Sport Kit Nike + iPod Sport Kit – $29 at Apple
Help your co-workers start their New Year’s resolution early
iTunes Gift Card $50 iTunes Gift Card – $45 at Costco
Everyone has an iPod these days, get them a gift card and save some cash in the process
TAO Digital Photo Keychain TAO 1.5 inch Digital Photo Keychain – $50 at Sharper Image
8 MB of memory stores up to 31 photos right on your key ring
Gift for Pet Lovers A Special Stocking for Fido – $6 – $15 at Old Navy
The perfect gift for any pet-lover
Bamboo in Glass Vase Lucky Bamboo in Glass Vase – $35 at RedEnvelope
Not only is Bamboo an Asian sign of fortune, it’s also environmentally-friendly
SanDisk Flash Drive SanDisk Cruzer Titanium 2.0 GB USB Flash Drive – $30 at Best Buy
This functional thumb drive is also sleek and stylish
Leather Travel Wallet Leather Travel Wallet and Matching Pen – $38 at eBags.com
A great gift for a frequent traveler
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You get started by selecting an artist or song and they will find more songs with similar musical qualities. I keep a separate station for work and as I listen, continue to approve or disapprove songs. Pandora keeps working to find the right mix of music for my station. Unlike Internet radio stations, Yahoo! LAUNCHcast, and Rhapsody there are no fees, no audio commercials or pop-ups, and you can skip songs as many times as you like. It’s the next best thing to your iPod while in the office.

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