(NAPSA)—According to researcher, James A. Subach, Ph.D., there are fundamental rules for successful gift giving when it comes to men. “Thebest gift for a man is one that has a functional purpose. It’s a plus if a man’s gift requires batteries or an electric cord,” he says. Here are a few hints that may help: * If Dad wears eyeglasses or sunglasses help him see his way clear to cleaning them to a brilliant clarity in one minute automatically with a battery-operated automatic cleaning system. * Another cool idea is to get him anelectronic “mini fridge” to keeps drinks and snacks ice-cold in his car. * Dad’s life can seem less hairy with the help of a battery-powered personal groomer that makes trimming sideburns, beard, nose and ear hair easier than ever. * Does Dad like to sing in the shower? Help him along (or drown him out) with a shower radio that runs on batteries. * For some dads, few things can say, “I love you and appreciate you” more than a gift that reinforces the belief in his ability to fix things. You can feed his ego and enhance his toolbox at the sametime. For example, many fathers will love the new line of durable lights. The Energizer Hard Case Lantern and Energizer Hard Case Flashlight™ are rugged and impactresistant which makes them perfect for the toughest tasks at home, in the garage or on the job. The lenses are shatterproof, adding to their durability. The Energizer Hard Case Lantern is engineered with two lighting positions, which means it can adapt to virtually any task, from car maintenance and home repairs to outdoor and recreational use. In addition, the Energizer Hard Case Flashlight comes in three sizes and takes either 2D, 4AAor 2AAbatteries, matching any need Dad may have. The lantern and flashlight are so durable they can survive a drop of 15 feet. Available at Lowe’s, Home Depot and hard- ware stores, they come with a lifetime guarantee, and are weatherproof. * Another gift that’s a breeze: a desktop fan. It can help Father feel refreshed and reinvigorated on even the hottest day. You can even get one that generates negative-ions for greater comfort. * Appeal to Dad’s sophisticated side with a clever corkscrew. One even comes with a special foil cutter and aerator to help you show what a “grape,” er, great, guy you think heis. * Does Dad tend to lose his glasses? Keys? The remote? Phone? PDA? A pager-locator can help him find them all with the touch of a button. * He'll have a ball when you give him a Laser Baseball that turns ordinary games of pitch and catch into lively speed-throwing contests. Advanced circuitry instantly displays the speed of the pitch right on the ball, which has the standard size, shape, weight and feel of a regulation baseball. * Tell Dad to take a hike—and help him out with an electronic pedometer. One even monitors his workout, announces how many steps taken and distance traveled and offers a number of tunes in syne with his exercise tempo. Keep these ideas in mind and you may find Father’s Day gift giving can be both easy and fun.
