Gu·ru (gr, g-r)

1. a recognized leader in some field or of some movement

2. A trusted counselor and adviser; a mentor

3. a person with knowledge or expertise 

4. a know it all

In the land of Smack Shopping the above definition describes those on the Guru Leaderboard.  Today is the last day in the race for the top 10 for the month of March.  As it stands right now, the following are Smack gurus: azortex, bigjoo, btgarner, thehypogecko, fjbros, GrueHunter, DrkandTwsty, Hiway7, huggies, and CtTom.  Will they secure keep their spot in the elite top 10?  Stay tuned!   

Smack Hero of Week

In the words of meforyou: "I nominate christine for Smack Hero of the Week.  christine co-hosts with a smile and gives her all to Jellyfish.  I think christine is an awesome buddy, mom, sister, friend, aunt, wife, daughter.  She comes on and gives her heart to Jellyfish making it a fun place to chat on and shop from.  She does her best to say hello and good luck to all.  Thank you christine for doing your part to make the Smack a great place."

Featured Merchant of the Week

What sets eBestSource apart is superb customer service and competitive pricing. All products are backed by their 100% satisfaction guarantee and manufacturer warranties. You can shop with confidence from eBestSource.  They carry over 100,000 innovative items for divers, runners, boaters, golfers, campers, hunters, hikers, kayakers, and other active people.  Remember when shopping at eBestSource, use your Jellyfish account to receive up to 7% cash back everyday.

  Save up to 7% everyday.  Shop Now!

Happy Smack Shopping,

The Jellyfish Team

Smackers, meet Gift Cards.  Gift cards, meet the Smackers.  Starting April 1, 2008, you will be able to turn your Smack coins into great gift cards from Target, Starbucks, Petsmart, and Best Buy.

And for those of you with a giving heart, we also have some very worthy new charities that you will be able to donate to with your Smack Coins.  Again, these new charities will take effect April 1.  Drum roll please….the new charities are:

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

American Foundation for AIDs Research

Animal Welfare Institute

Children's Defense Fund

Smack Hero of the Week

In the words of BlackFriday: "I would like to nominate BargainHunter for Smack Hero.  He is relatively new, but has an amazing knack at Guru Guessing and is a super person!  There is never a time that he doesn't congratulate people for their wins, their milestones, and goes out of his way to cheer people up if they are down and to root them on in point races." 

Featured Merchant of the Week 

Newegg.com is an online e-commerce company offering more than 25,000 computer hardware and software, consumer electronics and communications products in stock at competitive prices and ready to ship at lightning-speed. Whether you are a do-it-yourselfer, hard-core gamer, student, stay-at-home parent, small to medium-sized business, IT professional, reseller or anyone desiring a comprehensive digital lifestyle, you’ll enjoy shopping with Newegg.com.  Remember, when shopping at Newegg.com, use your Jellyfish account to receive 2.7% cash back everyday.

  Save 2.7% everyday.   Shop Now!

Happy Smack Shopping,

The Jellyfish Shopping Team

Good Morning Smack Shoppers.  We would like to announce Gumbo Steve's 2008 Smack NCAA Tournament Challenge.  It's time to pick your favorite teams (or at least the teams who you think will make it to the big dance) and fill out the brackets.  It's simple, just follow the steps below.

1. Click the big banner below.

2. Enter your CBS Sports Line Login ID and Password.  If you do not have one, you'll need to register.

3. Enter the Group Password "carl".  This will take you to the brackets.

4. Complete the brackets using statistics, team colors or blindfold.

Although Jellyfish cannot provide any prizes for this event, bragging rights are sure to carry well into the summer. 

Happy Tournament Time,

The Jellyfish Team

It is better to:

A) Give 

B) Receive 

C) Change Your Nickname 

D) Drink from a Jellyfish Travel Mug

With the Smack Store, the answer is all of the above.  And better yet, the merchant gift cards and charities in the Smack Store will soon be changing.  If you are one step away from completing your home theater system from Circuit City, need new ShoeMall kicks for Spring Break, or want to gear up with Moosejaw - now is the time to redeem those coins!  For the charitable Smackers, you'll have the chance to spread the Smack love around even more with our new charity options.  The new gift card merchants and charitable organizations will be announced on 3/31…stay tuned.

Smack Hero of the Week 

In the words of Franko: "daydee is the sweetest and nicest smacker around. She struggles daily just to live, but she is always so positive and upbeat. Visit her site to learn about this wonderful person: http://talanaf.blogspot.com/ or visit her Great Strides fundraising site to learn more".

Featured Merchant of the Week 

KidSafe offers one of the largest online selections of high quality child safety products for babyproofing your home including baby gates, cabinet locks, corner cushions, and outlet covers to home safety tips. Baby proof with the confidence of having the best available products. KidSafe helps concerned parents make their homes a safe haven for their baby.  Remember, when shopping at KidSafe, use your Jellyfish account to receive 10% cash back everyday. 

  Save 10% everyday.  Shop Now!

Happy Smack Shopping,

The Jellyfish Shopping Team

Pearl, we get it…gas prices are soaring, the dollar is tanking, and the stock market is spiraling downward.  But guess what you can always count on to save a buck (or hundreds of them)? . . . Smack Shopping!  Check out this week's full show schedule for a run-down of all of our shows geared at saving you money! 

Smack Hero of the Week

In the words of meforyou and jenneads: "We would like to nominate Eve for Smack Hero.  Eve works hard to get people to smile and chat and gives her time as a host when needed.  She shows the rest of the Smack what friendly and team really mean.  Eve is always here showing a positive attitude and when you need someone to talk to, she is right there to give a helping hand." 

Featured Merchant of the Week 

Established in 1996, Onlineshoes.com is the nation’s first online shoe retailer. Committed to delivering exceptional value and service, Onlineshoes.com offers the latest high quality athletic, casual and dress footwear for men, women and kids in 175 premium brands. 110% price guarantee & a 90-day satisfaction guarantee with free shipping.  Remember, when shopping at Onlineshoes.com, use your Jellyfish account to receive 10% cash back everyday.

    Save 10% everyday.  Shop now!

Happy Smack Shopping,

The Jellyfish Shopping Team

academicant must have been chugging down guru juice this month scoring 236 guru points which makes him the February Guru Leaderboard winner - enjoy those 25,000 coins buddy!  Taking the #1 spot and 20,000 coins for the February Outwit Leaderboard is our good friend dhall4.  dhall will also be receiving an additional 25,000 coins as a bonus prize for securing an Outwit percentage above 30% - good work!  The following Smackers will receive 500 coins each for finishing in the top ten for February: tiboribi, EMCret, mouse237, _________, jlist, catzlady, redy2go, yddadkcams, and dolphingirl. Congrats to all!

Smack Hero of the Week

In the words of JDPhilly: "I would like to nominate Ginette for Smack Hero for her kind comments to new Jellyfish members.  She has a warm welcoming way of making new Smackers feel wanted.  She helps them with their questions and any problems that they have - if she can help, she will!"

Featured Merchant of the Week

SuperMediaStore.com is a major reseller and wholesaler supplying a wide variety of blank CD and DVD media, CD and DVD packaging case, computer hardware, memory, ink and toner cartridges.  Remember, when shopping at SuperMediaStore.com, use your Jellyfish account to receive 4% cash back everyday.

Save 4% everyday.  Shop Now!

Happy Smack Shopping,

The Jellyfish Shopping Team