Right shows a large white Bengal tiger called Odin who lives at the Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Zoo in Vallejo near San Francisco. An excellent swimmer that happily dives into the pool when a lump of meat is thrown in. He defies the rule that most cats do not like getting wet.

“The Runaway” (1958) is one example from the recently published Norman Rockwell: Behind the Camera (Little, Brown and Company, 2009). More about Rockwell’s photo realism, including an image gallery, is currently on NPR’s web site.

The Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusettes is also hosting an exhibition, and according to NPR, will put Rockwell’s digitized photographic archive online at the end of the year.

The other day in Minsk there were spotted 4 cars with the same number plates on them. Presently, local KGB tries to tell the cause of such a strange incident. Maybe there is some man that masterminds of it. Moreover, all four cars are kind of premium ones and belong to one class and it seems like the KGB’s guesswork is quite right.

A couple of days back, we had a look at the Lamborghini Madura concept, and now there’s a more aggressive concept from designer Slavche Tanevsky in the form of the Lamborghini Ankonian concept. According to the designer, the Ankonian takes the design of the Reventon to the next level, even though the concept itself manages a unique expression. The supercar concept has a more aggressive design, and is downsized to account for a more environment-friendly status, though it does not include any hybrid or similar technologies.

The mid-engined supercar has a narrow and rather complex-looking body, with a garnishing of GT proportions. Thin OLEDs embedded between the surfaces function as headlights, and while all those lines may look weird, the Ankonian supposedly makes the best use of it all. The concept was named after a bull type famous for black hair, and since the designer had some help from professional designers at Lamborghini and Audi, the finished model has impressive looks.

And what better way to embrace and celebrate this New Year’s eve than with a gift that matches the high hopes and resolution goals of your loved one? There really will be no better way to show how much you care, than by offering your support to reach those famous 2010 resolution goals. Following are some gifts that will match your man’s most common New Year resolution wishes.

The Best New Year Resolution Gifts for Men

For Men Trying to Quit Smoking

Kissing a cigarette butt goodbye rs a real challenge for all the avid smokers in the world. You can help the man in your life by making the process much easier, courtesy of several aids that aim to help make the transition easier.

For instance, the LifeSign QuitKey Smoking Cessation Computer is a discreet handheld device that will provide great support in getting rid of this bad habit. There are also several great books, CD’s and DVD’s offering tips, subliminal messages, even hypnotic strategies and Zero Nicotine to help out. Zyban, lozenges and nicotine um may also be a very welcomed gift.

For Men Trying to Stay Healthy

Staying healthy is a long term investment that pays back but that can be challenging especially when there is not enough time to eat healthy and exercise. Great gift ideas therefore will swirl around this topic.

A good place to start is a book store. Often people are confused on where to start in order to lead a healthier life style. There are plenty of books out there offering tips and recipes for healthier meals. For those passionate about technology (which man is not?) Nintendo DS has created ”My healthy cooking coach” a personalized software that will coordinate meals and count calories and fat for you.

For Men Trying to Lose Weight

Losing weight is one of the most popular New Year resolution goals out there. If your man does not have enough time or money to frequent a gym ,them let the gym come to him. A treadmill, a recumbent bike, weights and other items commonly found at a gym may be a great way to get him moving. A gift card with a subscription to a favorite gym may be a great incentive.

For men that need a little extra stimulation, Nintendo’s Wii Fit can make a great addition. This interactive game allows to perform aerobics, yoga, balancing games and strength tests without going no where. Another option is Wii’s EA SPORTS ACTIVE another interactive game that will provide even a personal trainer to encourage and provide support.

For Men Trying to Save money

We are leaving behind a year that has been characterized by quite a harsh economic crisis and it comes normal therefore to want to try to save money in this upcoming year. You can help your loved one courtesy of several gift ideas that focus on the topic of budgeting.There are several books that teach the art of frugality and offer tips on how to make the most of your money. There are also software that are built to make financial planning and budgeting a breeze. A good one worth mentioning is ”You need a budget Pro”.

Of course, there are many more resolution goals men may be thinking of. If your man plans to spend more time with family, then a gift certificate to a favorite restaurant or perhaps a piggy bank to save money for the next vacation may be a great idea. As seen, there are several resolution gift idea for men, and even though as an anonymous guy stated ”A New Year’s resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other” the important thing is at least for now trying…

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