While this practice, akin to ticket-scalping, can be quite profitable (especially when purchasing must-have electronic gifts) and is not illegal, it does require some dedication and standing in long lines.

FORBES: How To Be $1,000 Richer By 2012

And I was also fortunate to work in jobs that were reasonably accommodating, with people who understood that if you left a little early for -- to get in the car line, that that wasn't some huge definition of your dedication to your job.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House

And such was the former midfielder's dedication, a character trait of some of the current Wales squad Toshack questioned as he stood down, he failed to answer just seven Wales calls in his 10-year international career.

BBC: Brian Flynn - the small man in Wales' big job

Vice chairman Paul Remington thanked Ms Ball for her "dedication and commitment through what have been some challenging times".

BBC: Maria Ball

The low point came last spring, when some of Mr Charest's caucus were openly questioning his dedication and polls had him trailing behind Mr Bouchard by up to 20 points.

ECONOMIST: Quebec

Some 1, 000 law enforcement officers are expected to be at the dedication, in addition to special support and response teams.

CNN: Security at record high for WWII Memorial ceremony

The Coca-Cola Company is one of many iconic brands taking part in this global movement with a dedication to identifying products such as plastic bottles and aluminum cans that can be re-purposed for some of these trendy, recycled goods.

FORBES: Coca-Cola Takes A Branding Cue From Will.i.am.: Use What You've Got For a Fresh, New Start