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We are the original star naming service! </CENTER> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <P> Today, <EM>Name a Star</EM> is an international star naming company that has produced thousands of <EM><A HREF="nameastar_pkgs_prices.html" TARGET="_top">Name a Star™</A></EM><A HREF="nameastar_pkgs_prices.html"> Portfolios</A> for happy individuals, businesses, schools, and organizations around the world. </P> <P> Don't take our word for it – read our <A HREF="nameastar_comments.html" TARGET="_top">Customer Comments</A> and see for yourself!</P> </TD> <TD> <CENTER> <A HREF="nameastar_pkgs_prices.html" TARGET="_top"><IMG SRC="graphics_general/pkg_standard_const_bg_sm.jpg" ALT="Standard Package" WIDTH="252" HEIGHT="193" BORDER="0"></A> </CENTER> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD COLSPAN="2"> <P><EM>Name a Star</EM> is a family-run business that believes in giving back. Each year, we help many worthy causes by donating 10% of our profits to our favorite <A HREF="nameastar_charities.html" TARGET="_top">charities</A>.</P> <P> <EM>Name a Star</EM> does not claim to be the official star naming agency. Only the International Astronomical Union is authorized to officially name celestial objects. With <EM>Name a Star</EM>, it's the idea that counts… and the joy that comes from naming a star after someone and giving a little piece of heaven. </P> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD COLSPAN="2"> <CENTER> <P> <SPAN CLASS="emphazied_bold_14px"><STRONG>We are The Original Star Naming Service Since 1978®.</STRONG><BR> </SPAN> Our primary goal is to help you express your love, sympathy or appreciation to the special people in your life by naming a star after them. </P> </CENTER> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD COLSPAN="2"> <CENTER CLASS="emphazied_bold_14px"> We enjoy sharing in the happiness that occurs when you give a <BR> star name as a gift for someone special. </CENTER> </TD> </TR> </TABLE>  <CENTER> <BR> <TABLE WIDTH="518" BORDER="1" ALIGN="center" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" CLASS="table_column_white_background" MM_NOCONVERT="TRUE"> <TR> <TD COLSPAN="5" CLASS="emphazied_bold_14px"> <CENTER> Add that "Special Touch" to your Name a Star™ Gift with a necklace, bracelet, charm or earrings! </CENTER> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD WIDTH="114">-<IMG SRC="graphics_stargoodies_jewelry/gemstone_star_wbale.jpg" ALT="Gemstone Star Pendant" WIDTH="97" HEIGHT="105"></TD> <TD WIDTH="97"><CENTER> <IMG SRC="graphics_stargoodies_jewelry/pendant_pewter_%20moonstar_small.jpg" ALT="Pewter Moon Star Pendant" WIDTH="97" HEIGHT="97"> </CENTER></TD> <TD WIDTH="97"><IMG SRC="graphics_stargoodies_jewelry/PD1611.jpg" ALT="Simple Stars Charm" WIDTH="97" HEIGHT="94"></TD> <TD WIDTH="104"><IMG SRC="graphics_stargoodies_jewelry/moon_star_charm.jpg" ALT="Moon Star Bracelet Link" WIDTH="97" HEIGHT="100"></TD> <TD WIDTH="94"><IMG SRC="graphics_stargoodies_jewelry/AK1002.jpg" ALT="Dangle Star Anklet" WIDTH="97" HEIGHT="67"></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD CLASS="emphazied_bold_14px"><A HREF="graphics_stargoodies_jewelry/star_bracelet_250x250.jpg" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="graphics_stargoodies_jewelry/star_bracelet_100x100.jpg" ALT="Star Bracelet" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="100" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD COLSPAN="4" CLASS="emphazied_bold_14px">For a limited time get this beautiful Star Bracelet at a reduced price when you place an order for a non PDF version of any Name a Star™ Star Naming Package. The perfect gift just for her! Faceted iridescent Austrian Crystals and a Rhinestone Star dangle from this stretch bracelet that has clear Rhinestones set in silvertone plating. Fits 7-9 inch wrist. </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD COLSPAN="5"> <CENTER> <P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="3"> <SPAN CLASS="emphazied_bold_14px"><A HREF="https://stargoodies.secure-ebusiness.com/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi?referrer=nameastar" TARGET="_blank">Click here to see other unique star related gifts to go along with your <BR> Name a StarT Portfolio</A>. <BR> </SPAN></FONT> </P> </CENTER> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD COLSPAN="5"> <CENTER CLASS="emphazied_bold_14px"> <P><A HREF="https://stargoodies.secure-ebusiness.com/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi?referrer=nameastar" TARGET="_blank"> </A>FREE PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPING FOR ALL STAR GOODIES ORDERS OVER $150 OR IF YOU PLACE AN ORDER WITH NAME A STAR.</P> <TABLE WIDTH="85%" BORDER="1" ALIGN="CENTER" CELLPADDING="5" CELLSPACING="0" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF"> <TR> <TD> On the <u>Oprah Winfrey Show October 22, 1999</u>,<BR> "The Best Money I Ever Spent", Oprah the star surprised a guest on the show with two Name a Star Memorial Stars T. The Memorial Stars which were located in the Big Dipper were named in memory of her guest's Mother and Sister. </TD> </TR> </TABLE> </CENTER> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD COLSPAN="5"> <CENTER> <A HREF="https://nameastar.secure-ebusiness.com/cgi-bin/processor/processor.cgi?form_name=customer_order_form&referrer=nameastar" TARGET="_top"><STRONG><BR> Buy a Star Name Now!<BR> Star ting as low as $28.95 with FREE same or next business day eDelivery!</STRONG> </A> </CENTER> </TD> </TR> </TABLE> </CENTER> </TR> <TR> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP" BACKGROUND="graphics_backgrounds/header_star_field_r3_c1.gif"> </TD> <TD> <CENTER CLASS="xx-small"> <P ALIGN="CENTER" CLASS="xx-small"><A HREF="#top" TARGET="_top" CLASS="footer">Return to top</A> </P> <P ALIGN="CENTER" CLASS="xx-small"> Other pages on this web site:<BR> <A HREF="http://www.nameastar.com" TARGET="_top"><EM>Name a Star</EM> Home</A> | <A HREF="https://nameastar.secure-ebusiness.com/cgi-bin/processor/processor.cgi?form_name=customer_order_form&referrer=nameastar" TARGET="_top">Order a Star Name Now</A> | <A HREF="nameastar_about_us.html" TARGET="_top">About <EM>Name a Star</EM></A> | <A HREF="nameastar_faqs.html" TARGET="_top">Star Naming FAQ's</A> | <A HREF="nameastar_comments.html" TARGET="_top">Customer Comments</A><BR> <A HREF="nameastar_pkgs_prices.html" TARGET="_top"><EM>Name a Star</EM> Packages & Prices</A> | <A HREF="nameastar_faqs.html#shipping" TARGET="_top">Shipping Information</A> | <A HREF="nameastar_legal.html" TARGET="_top">Legal Information</A> | <A HREF="https://nameastar.secure-ebusiness.com/email_form_popup.html" TARGET="_blank">Contact Us</A><BR> <A HREF="nameastar_site_map.html" TARGET="_top">Site Map</A> | <A HREF="nameastar_charities.html" TARGET="_top">Supported Charities</A> | <A HREF="nameastar_link_partners.html" TARGET="_top">Link Partners</A> | <A HREF="w3c/privacy_policy.html" TARGET="_blank">Privacy Policy</A> </P> <P ALIGN="CENTER" CLASS="xx-small"> Regarding orders, pricing or shipping please contact:<BR> <EM>Name a Star</EM> 22435 Victoria Lane Bend OR 97702<BR> In the USA call toll free 1.877.626.1597 Outside the USA +1.541.383.8187<BR> FAX +1.541.317.8618 or use our <A HREF="https://nameastar.secure-ebusiness.com/email_form_popup.html" TARGET="_blank">Secure e-mail system</A> </P> <P ALIGN="CENTER" CLASS="footer"> <SCRIPT LANGUAGE="JavaScript">  </SCRIPT> </P> <A HREF="nameastar_legal.html#copyright" TARGET="_top">© Copyright</A> 2005 by Name a Star. 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