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Ping Pong is becoming quite a rage thanks to the SPiN Clubs in the States and if you know someone who is as smitten as the game as say Susan Sarandon then the Table Tennis Trainer makes for the perfect gift for them. Running on the same concept as a tennis ball machine, the table tennis trainer serves a steady stream of balls for solo practice to whatever speed one has programmed. This nifty little gadget has three modes which includes ; Underspin (where the bottom of the ball rotates away from the player, requiring a chopping stroke to return); Topspin (where the top of the ball rotates away from the player); and a challenging Heavy Topspin (high rpm rotation that must be returned with a controlled downward stroke). The Table Tennis Trainer is retailing on Hammacher Schlemmer for $149.95.

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The Calouette Perpetual Calendar looks more like a sculptural installation than a calendar. Highlighting the harmonized meshing of two contrasting materials i.e. salvaged timber beam and colorful transparent acrylic tags, the modern perpetual calendar is an urban interpretation of something as prosaic and primordial as a calendar. To use,the owner may choose to mark the acrylic tags as desired with notes to signify important dates. Four different acrylic colors are laser cut individually to create the 366 days of the year.The calendar is available in a number of iterations including as a wall mount application or as a tabletop or shelf avatar.

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Maybe its the thought behind the concept or the beautiful intricate calligraphy but I have instantly fallen for the Peace Collection by Christies and personally think that the objects make for a thoughtful gift and will be appreciated by sensitive souls all over. Inspired by artist Clara Halter's wall installation dedicated to the hope for universal harmony, the Peace Pebble Paperweight and the Peace Bookmark conveys a beautiful message and at the same time also makes for a stunning home object. Both the pebble and the bookmark has a soul stirring message of peace hand-stamped on it in more than twenty languages across its surface. The Peace Pebble Paperweight is selling for $160.00 and the Peace Bookmark for $38.00 at the VIVRE website.

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As Black Friday is approaching, its time to pull up your socks and come with a plan so that you don't end up getting injured while braving the maddening crowd. If you are planning to get an iPod for yourself or a loved one during this Christmas then you can save up a lot of moolah by availing any of the countless iPod deals that retailers are offering, some of them listed below:

MacMall is selling the Apple iPod touch 32GB and the Apple iPod touch 64GB for $284.99 and $369 respectively. In case you want the iPod Nano then head over to Amazon as the Apple iPod nano 8GB Silver (6th Generation) and the Apple iPod nano 16GB Silver will be selling for $143.54 and $171.54 respectively. Looking for something more affordable? Then purchase the Apple iPod shuffle 2GB Silver for $46.99 from MacMall.

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Okay I confess, I do get a little tipsy or light-headed after devouring my favorite wine. So I am not sure the Tipsy Wine Testing Glass by Alvaro Uribe is the way to go after a few glasses. These limited edition wine glasses tips forward so that the discerning wine connoisseur can have a multi-sensory experience while tasting wine. Made in crystal glass, the idea is to get access to the best qualities of the wine and take in the aromatic whiff of the wine, the elixir of life.

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As a self-confessed Apple fangirl, the Apple based art installation by Michael Tompert and photographer Paul Fairchild made me weep and keep me riveted at the same time. Both Tompert and Fairchild ended up shooting bullets at the products, and even went ahead and crushed them with a hammer! While the unapologetic annihilation of Apple products made the Apple aficionado in me cringe, the artistic end result made the art freak in me soar. The pictures below prove that waste can be turn into art and highlights a delicate dichotomy between creativity and destruction.

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As a self-confessed Apple fangirl, the Apple based art installation by Michael Tompert and photographer Paul Fairchild made me weep and keep me riveted at the same time. Both Tompert and Fairchild ended up shooting bullets at the products, and even went ahead and crushed them with a hammer! While the unapologetic annihilation of Apple products made the Apple aficionado in me cringe, the artistic end result made the art freak in me soar. The pictures below prove that waste can be turn into art and highlights a delicate dichotomy between creativity and destruction.

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When it comes to designing timeless contemporary fireplaces, no one does it better than Safretti. It is no secret that decorative fireplaces can really dynamize a dull space and are a great conversation starters too. The Double Vision by Safretti is no different and epitomizes how intelligent design is making its way to even the most utilitarian objects. This chic and modern fireplace comes equipped with a LCD display and meshes technology and design flawlessly. Designed by Jan Des Bouvrie, the eco-friendly ethanol fireplace is available in black and white finishes and is a testament to Safretti's creative vision. The Double Vision fireplace can be ordered in any of the two sizes which are: 155x130x16cm with a 37" TV, and 166x150x16cm with a 47" TV.

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If you are proud of your lineage or just want to show off your pride in your ancestors then you will appreciate the DNA Ancestry Portraits by DNA11 wheres one's genetic lineage is encoded to create an unique canvas art piece. Starting at $440, the DNA Ancestry Portraits highlight how art, science and technology are not mutually exclusive to each other. The artwork is an one of a kind personal, scannable barcode that can also be scanned via a smartphone so that one gets access to a personalized ancestry page. To order a DNA Ancestry Portrait, one first needs to get their mt DNA Haplogroup determined by collecting and sending a cheek swab to DNA11. The sequenced DNA represents ones maternal ancestry and DNA11 also creates a personalized website that has one's custom 2D barcode artwork. For more details go here.

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Stylish pet owners only want the best for their precious pets and the Loop Dog House certainly fulfills the design quota. A perfect blend of form and function, this contemporary styled dog house will appease even the most discerning design aficionado. Made of faux-leather with canvas lining, the Loop Dog House features a washable 100% cotton canvas that has been filled with silicon fiber. The Loop Dog House can be flatten and folded when traveling with your pet and it measures - 17.7" x 19.7" x 29.5". Those who want only the best for their pets can order the Loop Dog House from here for $159.00.

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