There was a record high of 1,450 ??? 9.2 percent more than 4Q 2008. ???Interestingly enough, some of the strongest product categories have been lower-priced specialty items that are priced less on the front end, products such as household items, pet products, gizmos to improve the home or improve conveniences,??? says Doug Frankel, president of Santa Monica, Calif.-based Broadcast Communications M