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This year's Class of 2005 graduates are looking forward to a bright future. Brilliant Shopper, an innovative new shopping engine that combines the best in search engine technology with comparison shopping features, offers unique gift ideas to help you celebrate their accomplishments. In addition to gift ideas for a wide range of occasions, Brilliant Shopper offers a number of shopping-specific features, such as reviews, product forums and coupons.

"Brilliant Shopper has proven to be an important online destination for shoppers seeking a single location to research, compare and purchase graduation presents," said Phillip Lan, CEO of Brilliant Shopper. "With their school days behind them, new grads are entering an exciting new phase of their life. To celebrate their accomplishments, we recommend graduation gifts that help furnish a new home or apartment. Gifts can also help your new grad convey a more professional or polished image, such as clothing or workplace accessories. And for a more personal gift, you can't go wrong with a spa treatment or getaway weekend. At the end of the day, graduation gifts should be about celebrating a major milestone and welcoming new adventures in life."

According to Brilliant Shopper (www.brilliantshopper.com), graduation from high school lends itself to gifts that can be used for students who are moving away from home for the first time and setting up a place of their own. Graduation gifts that can be used to capture memories and celebrate good times with friends are also popular.

For high school graduates, Brilliant Shopper recommends the following gift ideas:

-- Clothing Store Gift Certificate -- Help your grad purchase the
necessary wardrobe items to start off their next phase of life.
-- Picture Frame -- A way to display photos of family and friends in a
dorm or apartment.
-- Cellular Phone -- A good way to stay connected to friends and family.
-- One-cup Coffee Maker -- Space-saving appliances are necessary for
college dorms.
-- Food Club Subscription -- Keep your college student well fed with a
monthly delivery of gourmet items.
-- Mini Refrigerator -- A must-have for college students who want to keep
drinks and cold food in their rooms.
-- Phone Card -- Make sure your college student calls home from time to
time.
-- Backpack -- An essential for travel and toting books around campus.
-- Bicycle -- The most efficient way to get around campus.
-- Closet Organizers -- Space is a premium in the dorms.
-- Personal DVD Player -- Help your college student save money on movie
tickets.
-- iPod -- The accessory no college student can be without.

Meanwhile, for college graduates, gifts that help create a new, mature image are recommended. An undergraduate taking her first job or business school grad joining a major corporation in an important role will appreciate gifts that help them start their careers on solid ground. For medical school students that have recently graduated, a gift that can be used to start a new practice or unwind after a long day on the job is the perfect choice.

According to Brilliant Shopper, the following ideas can help you find a gift that is both thoughtful and practical for this year's college graduates:

-- Leather Briefcase -- A stylish way to carry papers, lunch and your
electronic organizer to and from work.
-- Luggage -- A useful gift for heading off to college or starting a new
job where travel is required.
-- Professional Suit -- The grad will make a good impression at interviews
and on the job.
-- Ties -- Ties in many colors and patterns will dress up a button-down
shirt and slacks and are a necessity with business suits.
-- Laptop Computer -- Make working at home or on the road more convenient
with a computer that is easy to take anyplace.
-- School Ring -- A lasting memento of school days.
-- Travel Alarm -- Getting up early for business meetings on the road
won't be a problem with this classic looking travel system.
-- Desk Calculator -- Great for managing personal or business finances.
-- Beach Bag and Towel Set -- The grad can head off to the beach equipped
with all the necessities for a weekend of rejuvenating after final
exams.
-- Espresso Machine -- A thoughtful gift for a grad that has come to love
strong coffee.
-- Spa Treatment -- A relaxing massage and facial will make the grad feel
revived and refreshed and ready to start their new career.
-- Get-Away Weekend -- The grad will have a chance to rejuvenate after all
their hard work.

Brilliant Shopper (www.brilliantshopper.com) is a vertical search engine, or shopping engine, that helps "ready to buy" consumers more easily research and buy products online. By delivering enormous product breadth and features, Brilliant Shopper saves consumers time and money and delivers one of the most comprehensive and user-friendly shopping experiences on the web. Based in Silicon Valley, Brilliant Shopper is led by technology and Internet search veterans from Ask Jeeves, Disney and IBM.

CONTACT: Eric Schubert of LaunchSquad, +1-415-625-8555. or
eric@launchsquad.com, for Brilliant Shopper