2011 Gift Guides: Gifts for a journalist.

Since I've been doing gift guides, I can't help but do one for my own profession.

6. Tyvek Wallet - Newsprint design. The perfect gift for any journalist that carries a wallet, it's practical and fitting of the profession. This can be picked up at vinylled.com.

5. Mmm, Chocolate Pie...Chart. Yes journalists love statistics and figures, and what's better to show off those numbers than a beautiful pie chart? How about if that pie chart were made of chocolate. Available for about $20 from maryandmatt.net.

4. USB Microphone. It turns your computer into a recording device, and allows the journalist to be able to upload the audio content directly to a website as needed. Available at planetheadset.com.

3. Bulletproof Polo Shirt. Perfect for the journalist that is on a crime beat, or that works in a bad neighborhood. No longer will you have to worry about your favorite journalist getting shot and dying if they are wearing this shirt. Available at freshpolos.com.

2. Crime Scene Scarf. Another fun, yet practical gift for the journalist that works in a cold weather climate. These are available on perpetualkid.com.

1. Mobile Portable Bar. What's the one thing all journalists have in common? A drinking problem, and the need for mobility. This gift combines both, so it's perfect for your favorite journalist. Available at kegworks.com.

2011 Gift Guides: Gifts for Geek

Unsure of what to buy for your favorite geek this Christmas? Well here is an inside look at some of the best gift ideas for geeks and nerds alike.

10. Star Trek: The Original Series 365. Sort of like a word a day calendar, though it's in a full length book form, with photos and stories from the cast and crew of the series that started the phenomena that has stretched more than 45 years through films, TV, books and more. The only problem with this book is that it's too short, every true Trekker knows that the Klingon calendar has 284.2 standard earth days.

9. Hi-Tec Art U.S. Map. Well what can I say, it's a light up map, complete with light up push pins. With this large size wall map, every geek in the house can pretend that they are going to take over the world, complete with battle plans and all.

8. The Star Wars Franchise on Blu-Ray: Sure you're average geek already owns probably two different versions of each film on DVD, and depending on their age they may own a VHS copy or three as well. However, the Blu-Ray version was just released in October, and can be purchased in one of three versions. The versions include the original trilogy, the prequel trilogy or a version with all six films. Whether you buy the two sets separately or the combined larger version the extra features are the same. Bonus gift for the Star Wars fan, a 22 minute short film called Lego Star Wars: The Padawan Menace was recently released to very little fanfare and your favorite geek may not even be aware of it's existence yet.

7. An Arcade Game. It could be your nerd's favorite game, but any arcade game will suffice. Word of warning here though, this gift is best for people with the space to enjoy it properly.

6. Nerf Stampede Gun. This gun is not your father's Nerf gun. The stampede comes with a shield to hide behind in case your friends also have one, this is the gatling gun of foam dart guns.

5. Star Wars Chop Sabers. Ok so Star Wars gets two entries on the list, I may be biased, but what is cooler than eating Chinese food with chop sticks that are designed to look like miniature light sabers? The answer to that will come quicker than one would think, just look down to the next gift idea.

4. Star Trek Enterprise Pizza Cutter. The twin warp nacelles serve as a handle, and the saucer section serves as the cutting blade, complete with the call letters of the Enterprise engraved. Your favorite geek will enjoy a five year mission to explore pizzas and to discover strange new toppings while seeking out new cheeses.

3. Kindle Fire. E-Books have recently overtaken the sale of print books for the first time in history, and the Kindle Fire is the best e-reader on the market at the moment. It does everything that the older models of the Kindle did, but also has Internet access, and the capability to do hand held gaming, stream videos and do all manner of other cool things.

2. Kuru Toga Pencil. Sure, some might think it's just a pencil, but it's a highly engineered mechanical pencil that actually rotates the tip as you are using it so that the lead never never forms a chisel point.

1. RockPaperRobot Float Table. Just as it sounds, it's a table that levitates, no batteries required. Using advanced engineering and natural forces of magnetism this table is fully customizable, and just downright cool. Beware the price on this one, the simple designs start our at $2,000 before shipping is factored in.

2011 Gift Guides: Gifts for kids 15 and under

Compiling this list, was like taking a trip down memory lane, many of the toys that are popular this year are based on franchises and properties from the 1980's and 90's. Some of the top toys this season include such blasts from the past as the Thundercats, Power Rangers and Cabbage Patch Kids. Other toys are completely new such as the Justin Bieber Keyboard Guitar, or any of the Dora the Explorer toys. Some of the top toys are listed below.

10. Legos. A classic toy that can provide hundreds of hours of fun. Specialized sets based on Star Wars, Pirates of the Carribbean and many other multi-media franchises are available. Just beware the potential of stepping on some of the small pieces if the kids don't clean up every one when they are done.

9. Barbie. Another classic toy, Barbie and her friends now come with hundred's of variations and accessories, some that even the boys can play with.

8. Squinkies. Squinkies are a new toy, based on an old model. They are similar to the Mighty Max and Polly Pocket toys from the mid 1990's, but with a new take in that they are miniature toys based on versions of other things, such as Marvel Comic's heroes like Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four. The toys can be bought as individual miniatures or in conjunction with larger play sets.

7. Pillow Pets. These can be used as pillows, or folded up and with a small piece of velcrow played with like any other stuffed toy. The official Pillow Pet line includes such plush items as Thomas the Tank Engine and Spongebob Squarepants. There are other knock-off brands that include other properties with the same concept.

6. Rockboard 2-in-1 Adjustable Self Propel Scooter. One of the cooler new toys on the market this works much like a traditional scooter at times, but at other times the rider can flip a switch and ride along on electric power.

5. Spy Net Stealth Video Glasses. Sunglasses with a built in video camera over the bridge of the nose. People will never suspect they are being recorded as you built evidence to make your case. The camera holds up to 20 minutes of video, or roughly 2,000 still photos.

4. Justin Bieber Tour Bus and Concert Stage. This or any other Justin Bieber toy is a good gift for the musical person, or the person that is just a fan of his music or acting careers.

3. Hot Wheels Race Track Sets. Fun for both boys and girls, there are hundreds of different sets to choose from. They can provide hours and hours of fun.

2. Kinect for the Xbox 360. For the kid that already has an Xbox gaming system, this is the the perfect add on for added gaming experience. The Kinect puts the player into the game, giving the system the ability to track the user's real life movements and put them on screen.

1. Playstation Pocket (PSP). A hand held gaming system that is as powerful as home based consoles from five years or so ago, games for the system can be bought for any age range. The PSP officially came out in 2005 itself but is continually receiving tweeks and updates to its software.