Obama inauguration trinkets cater to golfers, dog lovers

The website (store.2013pic.org) is the official outlet for memorabilia connected with the January 20 start of US President Barack Obama's second term in the White House.

It features the usual selection of pens, coffee mugs, paperweights, lapel pins, cufflinks and medallions -- plus poster portraits of Obama by New York artist Chuck Close, of which only 2,013 are available for $100 each.

But for those who want to honor the commander in chief on the back nine, there's a $15 divot tool for fixing ball marks on golf greens and a $25 set of golf balls. Both are emblazoned with the inaugural seal.

Bo, the Portuguese water dog that became the nation's First Dog when it joined the Obama family in April 2009, is honored with "snow Bo" and "I paw Bo" buttons that go for $5 a pair.

The presidential motorcade -- a highlight of public inaugural ceremonies in Washington on January 21 -- inspired a $25 mug, a $15 note cube and a $5 dollar pair of buttons.

For apparel, there's a tight-fitting, made-in-USA women's T-shirt ("a great way to show you're excited for President Obama's second term," according to the website) for $25 and a $15 pair of "fun and stylish" Obama tube socks.

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