Saturday, January 31, 2009

The Best Method to Dry Gourds

By Greg

Gourd painting is lapped up today as a well celebrated art form. Gourds can be painted and wood burned depending upon the skill of the worker. Today, gourd painting is quite well received and hence it is resulting in mass customization. Few gourd painters would vouch how they were initiated into gourd painting as the agricultural harvest had been high and they had no means to dispose off the gourd except throwing them away.

Gourd art is the style used for painting on dried gourd shells. Pointillism is the technique implied. It deals with making drills on the gourd surface. A gourd surface can be sanded, wood burned, dyed or polished according to the whims of a maker. Asia and Africa have followed gourd painting passionately since long. Presently gourd art is also being adapted in western culture, America being completely in love with it. Gourd carving is the natural form of carving. Gourd carving is natural process of hand carving today. The old art form has changed its orientation completely.

Today, gourd surfaces can be worked on by electrical wood burners. It gives the burners a scientific touch. This is like the true union of art and science. Today, as technology has touched gourd painting, the old art form, it has been given a lot of coverage through galleries and magazines. Internet has also widespread the use of gourd art. It was not the practice earlier. Gourd art forums are another novel way of expanding participation in gourd art. Pointed pencils are often being used for drilling gourd surfaces.

Using pyroengraving, weaving and natural adornments, the gourds are crafted into masks, wallets, bowls, vases, and many other objects. It is recommended to use gloves while you paint the gourds. The idea is to keep oneself absolutely free of gourd stains. It must be remembered that dyes must be chosen with a lot of care for it to last on the surface. Dyes work quite quickly though. Alcohol base dye for gourd art and particularly painted gourds are considered quite above par.

Alcohol base dyes dry with a great pace. Moreover, they also cover a greater surface area. Oil and acrylic medium are both very special for painted gourds. Yes, it is important to select the paintbrushes with a lot of caution. If you have a smaller yet more precise area to paint then fine brushes shall be used. For painting a bigger area, use wide brushes.

Gourds can be of a different make. Few can have soft skin while others may be very coarse. Depending on this, a gourd might need one or two coats for proper coloration. Gourds, when hard shelled and organic, are also utilized for the purpose of making baskets and musical instruments. Birdhouses can be made from acrylic paints running through translucent mediums. Even well-crafted bowls and top-selling dippers can be crafted through the acrylic medium.

If you want to know how to dry gourds and dry them well, first you should let nature do its bit. Harvest gourds at season end and then eliminate extra soil at the end. Further, you should keep the gourds hung up in a dingy area. It should be well-ventilated though. Remove 10 percent bleach solution for removing molds of gourd. It is ready for use once air begins to resonate inside it. - 2361

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5 Tips To Finding Cheap Hotels In Genoa

By Gabriele La Gona

Genoa, locally pronounced as Genova is an Oceanside city located in Northern Italy " the most celebrated part of the Italian Riviera. In the past, the area was but a seaport and was a relatively unattractive tourist destination. But times have changed, and so has Genoa " thanks to its rich history, impressive architecture, collection of art and sculpture, and winding back streets, Genoa has undergone massive changes. Today, it is still the home to many fishermen and sailors but it also has high-end boutiques, several five star Genoa hotel, and restaurants specializing in gourmet that Italians are famous for. All these are responses to an increasing number of tourists who are drawn to the beauty of the lovely Riviera.

Known as the city with two faces, Genoa is both a center of commerce and medieval art. It is considered as one of the oldest cities in Italy and is the home to many tourist attractions including the Mercato Orientale, Genoa Aquarium, and museums. It is the hub for shopping and nightlife and most importantly, of the performing arts. Surely, a visit to hotels in Genoa is more that you can hope for!

Genoa is a wonderful place to visit but before you go, make sure to book your accommodation. With winter in northern Europe, many visitors are flocking to the seaside for a respite to the cold weather. As such, here are a couple of tips you can use in finding cheap hotels in Genoa.

1. Preparation is the key. Just like anything, a vacation requires a plan. In order to create an effective plan, make sure you read up on Genoas origins. This way, you will know which places you are going to visit and you can choose a Genoa hotel thats not too far from the tourist attractions you have in mind.

2. Organize your transportation. You need to know how you plan to reach the tourist destinations listed in your itinerary. Note that not because you pay lesser for a genoa hotel doesnt mean that its the best deal for you. Consider the long term costs " sometimes your transportation cost may add up and you will realize that you were better off choosing a $100 hotel room near a tourist spot than a $20 per night room which is so far out of the way.

3. Decide where you want to stay " in the city or the country side? In this city of vibrant culture, you have many options in both areas. if you want to book accommodation, you can contact the Genoa tourist board or do a search for sites offering bookings to different hotels in genoa.

4. Areas outside the main part of the city offer cheaper accommodation in the form of small hotels. Many of these Genoa hotel are equidistant from the seaport and the commercial part of the city.

5. Look for accommodations that offer breakfast such as those located near a sidewalk caf. This way, you can jumpstart your day with a dose of Italys famous coffee. - 2361

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Friday, January 30, 2009

Latest Music - Cheap!

By Melanie Ott

Want the lastest music releases for less? Music that has been around for for years or the lastest release?

Find all the latest here. It even keeps you up to date with the best bands and where their next tour is headed!

Huge savings on new releases! Get the best deals NOW!

Online stores provide many ways to make your purchase and selection. You can browse through a huge collection online and make your choices, then have those choices burned as a compilation CD. You can also browse through a 'Greatest Hits' category and derive your choices from there. For more tips and suggestions on how to buy Rock music, check my resource site below.

Whether it's buying CD's online or getting hitched, many of us have a fear of commitment. It's discomforting to know that we are required to buy a certain number of future CDs from a particular company whether we want to or not. However, BMG's commitment is one that even the most commitment phobic can handle. You're only obligated to by 1 CD over the course of an entire 1 year. - 2361

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Try This Bomb Smoked Pork Butt Barbecue Recipe

By Bubba Tubbs

If you are looking to do something diverse but at the same time well known a smoked pork butt with barbeque dry rub is a marvelous means to render smoked meat with good flavor inexpensively and simply.

All that is needed to get this recipe to work is some elementary fixins for the rub, charcoal and wood chips, a a simple smoker, and around an 8 to 9 lb pork butt. Despite what some people believe, a pork butt is not the butt of the hog. In reality it is the the shoulder area of the pig where it connects or "butts" to the shoulder blade. This part of the pig is exceedingly luscious and works very well in a smoker.

Steps To Creating The Perfect Barbeque Dry Rub

The first thing you want to do is ready the barbeque dry rub for the meat. While this barbeque rub recipe is not super complicated, it has to be abided by exactly to realize the most superb results. You will require :

2 tablespoons of kosher or coarse salt, 2 tsp's of ground black peppercorn, 2 teaspoonfuls of paprika, 1 teaspoon of red pepper, 1 teaspoon dry oregano leaves 1 teaspoonful granulated garlic 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin

Combine them in a decent size mixture bowl. When these are mixed good thoroughly cover the pork butt with the rub by rubbing it in.. Then place it in a cooking pan and let it sit in the fridge for the night. This will exponentially heighten the flavor of the pork and is an all important step.

Once you are satisfied that the pork butt has took in as much flavor as attainable, set up your smoker. If this is your first time doing this realize that it isn't difficult process, but it will take some time. Be certain that you get a smoker that has a temperature guage on it. You have to bring your smoker up to around 225 at the very least. For me the best spot is right around 240 degrees. When your smoker comes up to the desired temperature, place the pork in the smoker fat side up and smoke until it is good and soft. By laying it fat side up you grant the fat juices an opportunity to soak all through the pork. You may want to spin it and mop it every 2 hours or so. Average cooking time is an hour and 10 minutes per pound, or somewhere between 8-10 hours. When the pork butt is fork tender it is done. You'll need to determine the temperature and check for tenderness in the region round and especially below the bone.

When you have finally taken it out, let it stand for about 30 minutes then with two forks rend the pork apart. Mix with barbeque sauce to taste and it is finished. - 2361

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Thursday, January 29, 2009

Play A Different Online Game Every Day Of The Year

By David Spade

Nowadays most children and teenagers spend more time playing computer games than in playgrounds. The virtual enemies can be beaten as many times as one wants. Rain or shine, computer games can be played at any time. However, some parents are getting worried about the future of their children who get heavily drawn to the online computer games. While excessive addiction to the online games can be harmful for one's health and mental well-being, computer gaming has some positive sides to offer, too.

There will definitely be something of appeal to anyone wishing to play online games as the categories of games keep expanding. Some categories are, board games, puzzle games action games, adventure games, arcade games, strategy games and a whole lot more.

Toddlers and children are attracted to arcade games which are very easy to download and are bright and beautifully displayed. Some of these games can actually be played on a browser so it is easy for the parents as well. The storylines are very simple and some games are designed for core skills like memory improvement ,hand-eye co-ordination, and problem solving techniques. Most of these games have completely cut out violence which is a huge relief to parents.

The majority of popular online games are available for free. Therefore, one can play without bothering about the expense. While some games can be played using the browser, some online games necessitate downloading and installation of softwares. The flash games are preferred by the children because they contain some superb visual effects. Moreover, they load faster in the browser. The majority of the Online Games can be played by using the keyboard and mouse.

For helping out the beginners, most of the free online games come with demo modes and user guides. Some of the online Free Games can be played by one person at a time. On the contrary, some of them have multiplayer options. This means, several players can join it at the same time using a network. There are some popular multiplayer games that have their dedicated online communities.

There are some online computer games that award the players with bonus points as they progress through various levels in the game. Some of the games award the player who can reach the destination and complete the objectives in the shortest possible time. One can also stumble across hidden goodies in the games that are unlocked when a player accidentally performs a deed. These are loved by the avid online gamers.

Strategy and adventure games have their own market. This group are advanced players and use brilliant problem solving techniques and critical thinking skills to overcome these challenging games.. The games tend to take a few hours to complete and there are many levels. Most of these games have player forums where the players exchange ideas, share cheat codes and write up walkthroughs for those truly lost! With plenty of money spent here by developers, these games are truly spectacular.

By using a search engine and typing in free online games, there will be a treasure trove of games waiting. Parents can always do a finer search by entering free children online games. Happy Gaming! - 2361

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Download Movies: Finding Divx Formats

By Reese Heelers

With todays home entertainment systems, many of us get movie rentals on a regular basis. Normally people wait for the rental, as opposed to going to the movies. Here is a short list of some of the highest volume rentals in October.

An innovative method for getting films is movie downloads. You can go to websites on the internet where you can purchase downloads of 1,000's of movies. This is a fantastic solution for those looking to increase your movie selections.

INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL: Indiana is back in action, after a 19 year hiatus. This is the latest film about the adventures of Indiana Jones. In this, the latest adventure, Indiana it's the cold war, and the Russians are the enemy. Now, the chase is on for ancient relics called the Crystal Skulls, and the powers they might possess.

THE LAZARUS PROJECT: One time crook Ben Garvey seems to have gotten his act together. With a loving wife and child, and steady work, he has found happiness. Then, he gets fired from his job, and he turns to crime for the solution. This goes terribly wrong, and he will pay with his life. He is sent to die. Incredibly, he wakes up bewildered, and in a psychiatric ward. Now its all on the line, his sanity, and his spritual well being.

LINEWATCH: Well likes Michael Dixon is a boarder man in New Mexico, and life seems to be good. Eventually, his past is going to threaten his future.a long time ago, he was in the violent L.A. gang scene, which he eventually left. When a bad twist of fate gives away his location to his old gang, his family is put in a dangerous situation. He must risk his future, and help gang leader drake move a large drug shipment into the U.S.

THE INCREDIBLE HULK: This film tells us the tale of Dr. Bruce Banner, who has become the Incredible Hulk because of being hit by gamma rays. This feature film is about the comic character the Hulk. Key actors include Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth. Louis Leterrier directed this movie. The film genre is sci-fi/action.

DECEPTION: Jonathan McQuarry, a bored and lonely corporate auditor, meets charismatic corporate lawyer Wyatt Bose. It is a meeting that sends his life in a whole new direction. He is exposed to "The List", where people find access to a sexual extasy. But, he also gets caught up in a world of corruption, treason and death.

JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH: Searching for his lost brother, a science professor explores caves in Iceland that leads him to the center of the earth. This is another version of the original 1959 movie, that was created from the brilliant book by celbrated writer Jules Verne. Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutchinson, Anita Briem, and Seth Myers star in this adventure film.

THE HAPPENING: Elliot Moore (Mark Wahlberb), with his wife and many other frightened people are escaping Philadelphia by train. The northeastern U.S. has been thrown into chaos. Many people are being overcome by an unusual force, and are dying at their own hands. Will mankind find the solution, or are we witnessing the final acts of man?

IRON MAN: Man of the town, arms builder, Tony Stark (played by Robert Downey Jr.) is captured by insurgent fighters in Afghanastan. He is instructed to build missiles for the insurgent group. He suffered a bad injury when his convoy was attacked, and has metal in his chest. To survive his injuries, and escape his captors, he creates a suit made of armor, that makes him super strong. We now have another super hero, Iron Man.

SPEED RACER: An anime-cartoon gets real actors. Just like the movie The Flinstones, Speed Racer turns a cartoon to a movie with an actual cast. Speed Racer is an ambitious young man who loves racing. His goal is to win The Crucible, a very dangerous race that his older brother had died racing in. With no one expecting him to win, and the future of the family business at risk, he suprisingly teams up with his arch rival Racer X, to attempt to take the title, so the family business won't go under. - 2361

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Wednesday, January 28, 2009

How To Create A Mii

By Adrian Fletcher

Like most of the new generation of game consoles, the Nintendo wii is much more than just a games machine. Sure the games are probably what attracts most people to the Nintendo wii but it can do many other thing besides.

You can watch movies on it, browse the internet, download games, upload photos and even communicate with your buddies. Of course this presupposes that the machine is connected to the internet but nevertheless, your humble games console can connect you to the rest of the world and allow you to have sophisticated communications with them. Oh and you can play a few games too.

An aspect that is truly unique to the Nintendo wii is the mii channel. This article will cover what the mii channel is and what a mii is.

When the wii boots up, your tv screen will show a bank of smaller TV screen images. These are known as channels. You can select different channels to do different things. In the case of a mii, you select the mii channel.

If you are still unsure what the mii channel is all about, then think about it this way. It is the part of the wii system that allows you to create a representation of you on the system and how you are seen by other wii users.

So you make a character in wii space that reflects your personality. If you want to play with a straight bat, this mii can look like you in reality or you can get creative and make a fantasy version that includes outlandish facial hair, facial ticks and bling wear. Your only limit is your imagination. You can create more than one mii if you like or want to experiment.

If you want to create a mii it is very straightforward. You go to the mii plaza. This is where the miis lounge around, waiting to be called for a game of tennis or baseball. A button on the left of the screen lets you create a new mii. This gives you an opportunity to let your creative juices start to flow.

You go through a series of screens that build your new mii character from scratch. The screens cover every detail of the new character, like gender, name and physical details. You can enter the height and weight of the character and how the face looks.

This can be a lotta fun as you tinker with your ideal character. Should it have a hippy feel to it or maybe the bald look. Maybe you've always had a hankering for a big afro hairdo. Indulge all your hair fantasies. You can even deck your character out with facial hair and accessories like glasses and jewelry.

Once you have a few mini miis to play boxing or tennis or another game, it can really bring the games to life. You can identify with your character and enjoy the game play more.

Miis, being the sociable creatures that they are can mingle too. This basically means that they can pop up on other peoples Nintendo wii consoles and feature in games. This is good for adding an extra touch of originality to your game play. You can also get ideas for new wii characters by meeting mingling miis from other wii owners. - 2361

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Learn How To Get Downloadable Wii Games In Just Seconds

By Dan Gumble

Now that you have purchased your Nintendo wii you are going to have to make a decision. Will you be purchasing your games in a retail store or will you download them from home. Today we are going to uncover some of the many advantages of downloadable wii games as over the more conventional retail store method of obtaining your games.

1. First of all the price of downloading wii games is much cheaper. Games can cost upwards of $60 and a membership to a good download site cost less than this. Furthermore, because it is a one time payment you will never have to spend another dime again on your wii games.

2. Downloadable wii games can be tried risk free. Any game you would like to play can be accessed with the click of a mouse, if you do not like it just download another. Retail games do not afford their customers this luxury and often do not allow for returns.

3. You can't be the convenience of downloadable wii games. Being able to access literally any game with the click of a mouse is an amazing luxury. If your friends tell you about a new game you can be playing in minutes.

4. There is no risk of losing a downloadable wii game. In fact you can download the same game over and over again, this way you are protected against scratched games, lost games, damaged or even stolen games. It's never fun to have to buy the same game twice.

5. Another great feature is that downloadable wii games now come with instructional booklets. If this is something you are really interested in you still have more options than expensive retail store games.

While there are clearly a ton of benefits to downloadable wii games you should avoid torrent sites. Torrent sites can pose a great deal of danger to the health and well being of your PC. They come with viruses and malware which will infect your computer and slow it down. Additionally, the download speed on these sites can be frustrating sometimes taking weeks to download a single game. A top membership site will give you lightning fast downloads.

A top quality download service costs less than the price of a single game and will come with around the clock technical support. In addition to downloadable wii games, a membership at the top downloading sites will also give you access to an absolutely massive library of movies, music, TV shows and more. - 2361

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Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Hen Night Accessories To Really Make The Night!

By Penny Bridesworthy

When planning a Hen Night for you and a group of your best friends, what little things can be done to keep the night fun? The devil is in the details and when organising a Hen Night, dont be afraid to use some accessories to promote the affair. Hen night accessories can range from the sublime to the really naughty and can jazz up any party. Remember, this is the final wild hurrah before married life, so make it count!

Sometimes the most fun and easiest way to accessories is to match. Donning some matching t-shirts for the girls in your group, or some custom accessories to show the world what youre up to is always a fun way to identify your group. Just about anything from pictures of the blushing bride to cartoon mischief on the front of those shirts should let people know what youre celebrating.

Spice it up! One thing we recommend is to make up a motif for you and your girlfriends. On www.cocky-hen.com you can find heaps of ideas for Hens Night, such as a devil motif. Simply put on some horns to show everybody youre out to be little devils and maybe have some fun with the eye makeup while youre at it. As well, theres nothing wrong with sporting some fun black wings to emphasise the image.

If this doesnt suit you then think about some naughty gifts. Everything from lacy lingerie to strangely-shaped massagers can be considered and thats not all.

Where are you going to have the party? Simply adding handouts, such as streamers, hats or buttons can boost the atmosphere. Perhaps even something as really naughty as bottle trainers designed in precarious shapes (to help the bride-to-be with her form) can jazz up the atmosphere and get people in the right frame of mind.

Also, why not make some changes to some existing games? If youre at a pub, persuade the publican to exchange that dart board for some appendage-themed entertainment. Its only for one evening and the majority of bars are happy to help. - 2361

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Is The Apple iPhone 3G Better Than Old iPhone Models?

By Dave Sanders

The latest news reports show that the new Apple iPhone 3G is taking the world by storm! It is currently one of the top selling and most requested products on Ebay. Have you gotten yours yet?

The much anticipated release of the Apple iPhone 3G exceeded all expectations, with features that blow away the 2nd generation iPhones. Here are five reasons why everyone is so excited:

1. The number one reason for the ruckus is that the new Apple iPhone 3G now gives you the capability to add third party applications. Already the iTunes App Store has a huge number of applications for both business and entertainment. Opening it up to other companies to develop authorized iPhone applications has started a frenzy of companies clamoring to give you the biggest and the best there is in the way of increased functionality. This one capability means that what you can do with your iPhone is virtually unlimited, as better and better applications get invented.

2. As phenomenal as the first reason, the new Apple iPhone 3G now gives you access to higher Internet speeds. Super sonic is just one way to describe it. Compared to the 2nd generation models, everything you do on the Net is now better and faster. Webpages show up faster, audio and video media download faster for an enhanced experience, and file downloads don't take up as much of your time.

3. The enhanced email functions of the new Apple iPhone 3G give you more options with your email - more accounts and faster, more reliable email service.

4. If you are a gaming enthusiast, you'll really enjoy the new gaming capabilities of the Apple iPhone 3G. Better controls and exciting new iPhone games released for this newest model mean that you can now take your games with you. The thrills of gaming are now portable. No longer are you locked in to staying at home to finish a game on your home-bound game console. Throughout your day, anytime you have to wait for something or stand in a line, you can now whip out your trusty iPhone and enjoy a game. Boring moments are a thing of the past, thanks to this new iPhone.

5. Besides all the awesome new features, the Apple iPhone 3G also delivers improved call quality and speakerphone quality over the 2nd generation models. You can hear the person on the other end of your call louder and clearer, without that distracting buzzing in the background!

There is virtually no comparison between this new model and the older ones. The Apple iPhone 3G almost makes the 2nd generation models look like toys. That's how much difference there is. Try one out for yourself, and discover the joys of this wave of the future. - 2361

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Monday, January 26, 2009

Downloading Music From The Internet

By Scott McKenzie

Because most high street music retailers charge large fees for music (CDs, tapes and old vinyls), many young fans are now using the internet to satisfy their hunger for music.

It is now easier than ever to download your favorite songs. Numerous websites offer music that is available to download, often at no charge. There are so many of these websites, you are almost guaranteed to find the song you are looking.

However, it is important to note that music downloads generally become free only after a certain amount of time, and only if the artists / bands allow it. Thus, due to perfectly understandable reasons, to find freshly released songs from your favorite music artists in free downloadable format and fully compliant with copyright regulations is very difficult. Ignoring this minor disadvantage, free music download-offering websites completely deserve the great popularity and the excellent feed-back they have been receiving these days.

While some free music download-offering websites are only addressed to music fans, others also enable existing and aspiring bands and artists to promote their music online and achieve better exposure. For the unsigned artist, such websites are the perfect place to start building a successful, long-lasting and rewarding musical career.

With the help of the previously mentioned websites, unsigned artists and bands can post demo songs, shows, photos, as well as communicate with fans and meet other artists to collaborate with in the future. Nevertheless, this innovative feature greatly improves the prospects of unsigned artists to get noticed by industry professionals and thus accelerate their way to fame and success.

Various traditional costless music download pages,like the ones that accommodate the needs of struggling artists to casual listeners of music have the right to added consideration and acknowledgment from the avid music lover. - 2361

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2008 Box Office Hits By Daryl: Download Videos To PSP For Free

By moriyama ondrejov

I have made a short list of movie hits for 2008. These are some of the motion pictures I enjoyed watching this year. I'm sure that you can find a picture or two that you will enjoy.

JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH: Searching for his lost brother, professor Trevor Anderson travels to Iceland, and that sends him into the depths of our planet. This is another version of the 1959 film, which was about the science fiction book by celbrated writer Jules Verne. Starring Brendan Fraser and Josh Hutchinson.

STEP BROTHERS: When two child like older men, who each live with their single parents, will now have to live in the same room because their parents have wed, we see that they are bound to have problems. Casting John Reilly and Will Ferrell as the key players, and you have the ingredients for a racous comedy. This seems like a sure thing if your looking for some laughs.

HAMLET 2: Unsucessful actor Dana Marshz has moved on to teaching the high school theater classes to bored and unmotivated kids. When the high school loses a major building, the school administation feels that the theater curriculum must be eliminated. Wanting to fight, he is on a mission to keep the school from dropping his classes by producing Hamlet 2, a sequel to the original work, which is his own work.

TROPIC THUNDER: Overloded with good actors we find ourselves watching a spoof on vietnam war movies. Things are going bad, so to get his underachieving super stars to make a first rate war movie, the frantic, and abused, director Damien Cockburn into the middle of nowhere, leaving them to fend for themselves. His theory is to frightnen them into producing a war classic, which hidden cameras will capture. Unbelievabley, as the director walks over a land mine and is blown apart, the crew is left on its own, and they start acting, thinking it's a big set, when things start to get very real. Jack Black, Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., and Tom Cruise star.

BOLT: Bolt: This film is a fun animation. Bolt, is a dog who is an actor, who plays the role of a dog that has super hero dog powers. The thing about Bolt is that he really thinks he has these powers. When, by chance, he is thrown into the real world, he realizes that he is only a normal dog. On a journey to get back home, he is aided by Mittens, the cat, and Rhino, the hampster.

Jumper: Nearing death by drowning, David realizes he has an unbelievable ability. He now knows he can transport himself anywhere, anytime. He then comes to learn that he is not the only one that has this capability. After years of "jumping" around the planet, he finds out that there are those that think jumpers are a threat, and need to be eliminated. He now must battle for his life, as the hunters believe he should die.

GET SMART: Maxwell Smart (agent 86) is here again, can you believe it? Would you believe... ? KAOS vs CONTROL, gadgets galore, and all the classic quotes. It is is a fun look back at the 1960's spy spoof series.

PINEAPPLE EXPRESS: Full time stoner Dale Denton unfortunately has just viewed a crooked cop, and a powerful drug dealer, kill someone. He was spotted witnessing what's gone down. Realizing this, he drops his joint of pineapple express, and takes off. This joint is such a unique type of weed, that the bad guys can trace it. The chase is on, Dale and his pot dealer friend Saul are deparately hidding from the bad guys.

ROLE MODELS: Danny and Wheeler, a couple of energy drink sales people, might be seeing some hard jail time after trashing the company truck. The only way to avoid serving jail time is to perform 150 hours of community service. Their task will be to work as mentors with difficult children as sort of a big brother. Let the fun begin.

Most people buy or rent these movies, and watch them at home. An increasingly popular way to get movies is by downloading them directly from the internet. The internet has many websites that offer downloading of tons of different movies. - 2361

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Sunday, January 25, 2009

Fashion Tips For Women Over 40

By Alia Jae

Don't fret over finding fashionable clothes if your over 40. You don't need to compete with the teeny boppers, but you don't need to put being hot on the shelf either. The older you get the more beautiful you get and your wardrobe should play up that beauty. So, women over 40 work that beauty and play it up!

Here are some wardrobe/shopping tips anyone over 40 can use:

Know what colors complement you. What colors complement the color of your skin? What colors complement the color of your hair? When you look in the mirror do the colors look vibrant and attractive? Or do they look dry and dull?

By long skirts of varying styles and have them hemmed based upon what you feel most comfortable with. Remember if you don't feel totally comfortable in what you wear it shows. If you are on the short side long skirts will only make you look shorter, so be careful with that.

Buy shoes that have a heel, there is something so hot about wearing heels! You just feel so womanly. Go with what is most comfortable. You don't have to feel obligated to wear them real high. Wear what makes you feel good.Try to buy a casual pair of heels, dressy heels for a night out and one random color like red or blue to spice it up!

Buy shoes that have a heel, there is something so hot about wearing heels! You just feel so womanly. Go with what is most comfortable. You don't have to feel obligated to wear them real high. Wear what makes you feel good.Try to buy a casual pair of heels, dressy heels for a night out and one random color like red or blue to spice it up!

Lastly, do not forget to work on your inner beauty. Inner beauty is what bring it all together. If you are only beautiful on the outside and rough around the edges on the inside...it cancels out the beauty on the outside. Have you ever known someone who is just gorgeous, but you can't stand their attitude? Them being beautiful doesn't really matter to you anymore because their attitude stinks. Remember to nurture the inner woman so the whole package is beautiful and something that people are drawn to. - 2361

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Crafting in Maryland

By Qandishah Brown

Maryland is a state that is full of surprises with all its unique characteristics. Composed of many islands Maryland has a variety of topography like no other state. In fact it has been nicknamed "America in Miniature" because of the many different land forms here. You will be able to find marshlands, sand dunes and pine groves all in this state.

Given the many different unique characteristics of Maryland there is also so many unique things that you can do. You can visit historic sites and learn about things of the past, go shopping in the many stores, watch performances and even visit vineyards and wineries. You will surely have your hands full while you are at Maryland.

These are not the only things that you can do. Wherever you are in Maryland there will always be a craft show or fair for you to visit no matter what time of year it is. Things like this give you a good chance to score homemade items and goodies that have a touch of Maryland in them. There will always be something interesting since each craft show or fair showcases a different thing.

Craft fairs and shows can be interesting not only for those people who come to see it from different places. It can be interesting even if you live in Maryland. Why not take part in one of these? You won't need to be a spectator most especially if you have a love for crafting. This can be the perfect place to show others the things that you make and sell them as well.

It's not hard to be part of the next Maryland craft show or fair. All it takes is the right information and you may find yourself selling your ware. You can get information from local organizers. You may also use an online calendar of events. This can be very ideal and handy since it will allow you to get all the details in one stop and it will have all the events for the year lined up as well. - 2361

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Saturday, January 24, 2009

Where To Find Designer Jewelry

By Elvin Retinz

Dozens of companies now offer excellent designer jewelry, a hot fashion trend if there ever was one. The selection from these suppliers has grown large enough to satisfy the choosiest of shoppers. The key of course is knowing where to look for the latest and most sophisticated of styles in jewelry. Start with the question: Which companies have the best selection of designer jewelry?

With this goal in mind, start asking questions of friends, family and business owners to find a company or two that feature designer jewelry selections. Fortunately, these are propitious times for those interested in jewelry. For example, Jewelry Central is a company offering a wide range of fine jewelry, all of it high quality. The choices include diamond engagement rings, pendants, necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more, in gold, silver and platinum.

In addition to offering a vast selection of fine jewelry, Jewelry Central's professionals make sure that the items in their catalogue are exquisitely designed and made. But best of all, this fine jewelry is available at reasonable prices. Jewelry Central is considered by many to be the portal for jewels on the Web, with an extensive information/education section. Customers find this assistance invaluable when it comes to finding and purchasing jewelry for the occasion and situation.

The company has been in operation for nearly a decade, developing solid relationships with customers from around the world. With a vision of satisfying jewelry shopping needs for each customer, Jewelry Central consistently receives top ratings from customers. According to many customers, this company is second to none in merchandise quality and in customer satisfaction.

But there are other designer jewelry sources that also provide jewelry aficionados with excellent products. DiGem is actually a buying group working on a national scale, with connections among many independent jewelers. But DiGem also sells from its inventory and for suppliers, building a solid reputation over the past 35 years. The company's contacts among those in the jewelry industry are unparalleled. This solid foundation allows the company to give customers jewelry of excellent quality at a reasonable price from bracelets to promise rings.

Helzberg is one of the more recognizable names in the diamond and jewelry field. This is no accident. The company has built a tradition of great customer service and quality merchandise over several decades. In fact, three generations of the Helzberg family have carried the family's heritage forward, taking pride in offering only the finest jewelry. Attention to detail has allowed Helzberg to continue expanding its customer base without sacrificing quality.

All of this means that, for shoppers, there is a huge selection of quality jewelry waiting to be given a home. After choosing a supplier or personal jeweller that is comfortable for the individual shopper, the next step is deciding which jewelry to purchase. Wise customers will do some research even before meeting with a jeweller or salesperson to make a purchase. It is best to learn about the many different jewelry pieces, the various designs and styles in each category, as well as the metals and stones used to manufacture fine jewelry. Some initial planning and education could save the buyer money when the time comes to make the purchase. - 2361

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Unlimited Zune Video Downloads - Paid Sites vs Free Sites

By Davion W

Having just bought a zune device, you must be up on your feet, excited and giddy of making unlimited zune video downloads. Your hi-tech device is very capable of receiving video files which you can download from the internet.

Perhaps now, though, you may be wondering if it is possible to have unlimited video downloads to zune device for free. There may be free sites that will enable you to make downloads to your zune device, but there is usually a limit to the number of videos you can download for free.

The best way to have unlimited video downloads to zune is through paid sites. Paid sites require you to pay a certain amount, but usually they do not provide any limitations as to how many downloads you are allowed to have.

Paid sites usually have several plans you can avail yourself of in order to access unlimited zune video downloads, but the one time payment plan will prove to be most beneficial to you. For a minimal fee, you can have as many zune video downloads as you can. Plus, the downloads are of high quality and downloading time is often very fast from such sites.

You do not get the same benefits from free sites. First and foremost is the limited number of videos you are allowed to download. Next, the quality of the downloads is questionable. In fact, instead of enjoying the videos, you can end up getting all stressed out and frustrated. Another major drawback is the time it takes for each download to complete. If you think forever is a long time to wait, try downloading videos to your zune via free sites.

If these characteristics of free sites are not enough to discourage you, downloading from free sites may get spyware and viruses into your system. As much as possible you should keep this from ever happening because spyware and viruses can cause a lot of trouble to your system. In fact, they can cause your system to crash and it may cost you a lot to have it repaired and running well again.

Since you are clearly interested in watching videos, why not go for the chance of having high quality and unlimited zune video downloads? Sure it may cost you something, but when you consider the risks that come with free sites, there can be no better alternative than to go for paid sites.

Discover more how you can have unlimited zune video downloads by visiting my blog. - 2361

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Friday, January 23, 2009

Do You Want To Repair Your Lionel Model Trains

By Dale Griffin

Say you are a Lionel trains enthusiast, mending and servicing your Lionel trains is a normal part of your hobby. You want to keep your trains looking distinct and functioning better for the most enjoyment. If you mean to sell your trains, and then maintaining them at their best is a essential to taking a massive price. Most Lionel train amends can be finished right there in your own home. Say you do the restores yourself, you can salvage money on mending accounts, and savor the satisfaction of maintaining those knockouts looking special!

Here are whatever tips for several of the most standard Lionel train fixtures :

If your train appears to be jugging, the reason is likely because there is whatsoever grease, rust, or oil build on either the track or the wheels of the train. These build ups can affect the link between the track and the train. If there is not a easy connector, so it doesn't operate as well.

Cleaning Debris From The Track and Wheels

If you see whatsoever rust, use whatever sand paper to take out it. Say there is severe build up, you can use a substitute knife to scratch off the widest part of it. Or Else, you can use rust remover. After you get rid of the rust, saturate a soft cloth with light oil spray, and rub the track with it. Then buff it with a clean portion of the fabric.

Say you see some greenish or irritable white build up, this is oxidation. Just soak your track in oxidization remover for a few min, and then carry out with the light oil spray and buffing.

Be sure you do not of all time practice steel wool on your tracks. Little molecules of the steel wool will come off and then deposit to the track. These particles will get picked up by your railway locomotive, and could cause enough harm to ruin it.

If you have whatever uncontrollable bits of stain, a tough eraser will eliminate them.

Take After the comparable function for the wheels, but a Q-Tip soaked with the oil spray processes best for cleaning the dirt from them.

Fixing The Track Parts So They Fit Together Snugly

Another one of your average Lionel train fixes is acquiring the pieces of your track to fit tightly unitedly. Over time, the connectors tend to become slightly bent, loosening up the connections. When you encounter this problem, use needle nose pliers to cautiously bend the connections back into place. When you have them back where they should be, your track bits will fit snugly unitedly over again.

Repairing The Cars

Maintaining your cars in tip top work is likewise essential. Stain and oil can develop in these likewise. Practice the light oil spray to clean them. Say you need to practice some oil to small moving parts, use a toothpick to transfer a small drop of oil to where you need it. You don't want to overdo it in practicing the oil.

Once your car is clean, check it for bent or broken parts. If something is bent, you may be effective to utilize needle-nose pliers to softly guide it backwards.

Most of the time you can replace any parts that need replacing yourself. Usually they are related with reasonable screws. Simply unscrew the region and screw the fresh section into place.

Where Do You Find Replacement Parts?

You can find replacement parts to complete your Lionel train repairs at your local hobby shop or specialty Lionel stores.

One excellent resource for your Lionel train repairs is LionelManuals.com.

They sell a 2 CD set that includes extensive illustrated repair instructions, blueprints, parts lists, and a parts and accessories catalog. They cover all Lionel trains manufactured from 1906 to 1986. These manuals make do-it-yourself Lionel train repairs easy, no matter which model you need to repair. You can become a pro in repairing your Lionel trains yourself with LionelManuals.com. - 2361

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Here's The Easy Way To Download Wii Games

By Sam Lockwood

With the booming sales of the Nintendo Wii, we decided it would be a good idea to create a guide for learning how to download Wii games. As you likely know, it can get pricey to buy brand new games at the store. Downloading games for your Wii can save you a bundle of money. As an added bonus, you'll always have access to any new game you'd like to try.

Downloading Wii games is a pretty new trend. Based on a poll of our readers, we've learned that most Wii owners are clueless about how easy it is to find Wii games on the internet. Most of them knew that downloadable music and game were available, but thought only outdated or trial versions could be found online. They were not aware that full game versions are available on the internet.

The exciting news is that full game versions for even the newest and most popular games are available for download from the internet. The available selection is stunning, and we ought to let you know ahead of time ? it's habit forming!

Alright, let's get started. The following explains how to download Wii games.

We should begin by warning you about certain websites that claim to offer "free Wii downloads". A few of these sites are around ? you should avoid them.

If you go to these sites, you'll soon find that what they really are is an online pool of files submitted by random users. This is problematic, because these sites are rarely monitored, and users can upload any file they like. Because of this, files are often corrupted or infected with malicious viruses and spyware that can harm your computer. You might also download a file and find that it's not the game that you expected.

Save yourself time and trouble, and protect your computer from damage, by staying away from these sites!

The best way to download Wii games is to join a membership only site. Specialized web sites allow you unlimited game downloads once you sign on and register for a membership.

Because these sites are run by owners who have a stake in keeping their site members happy, steps are taken to ensure that game files download fast and are free of viruses and other problematic malware.

Though membership costs may vary from one site to the next, you should expect to pay about $50. This one-time fee gives you a lifetime membership with complete access to a member's only area of the site where you can download unlimited games, whenever you like.

One quick warning ? some sites charge recurring monthly fees, or a fee per game downloaded. We recommend against joining these sites, if only because you can receive the same services much cheaper for a one-time membership fee.

In case you're concerned about not knowing how to use your games once you've downloaded them from the internet, rest assured that these membership websites will provide a detailed tutorial for making the games work on your Wii. You will receive the specialized software necessary for putting the games on your system.

The best membership websites will offer a money back guarantee ? you can try the service and see how it works for you without fear of losing your money. But, like we said, downloading Wii games is extremely habit forming. You might not be able to stop! - 2361

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Thursday, January 22, 2009

Wedding DJ or a Wedding Disco Booking

By Tony Gold

Choosing a wedding DJ or wedding disco to hire can be one of the most important booking decisions made for your wedding day. One thing Guests remember is whether or not they had a great time at your wedding.

Entertainment and music are the key to making a wedding reception truly exciting. There are many other things that make a party, especially a wedding reception a real party, and that is by the music that is played. Entertainment is one of the most important services you can book for your wedding. It is an important key to the success of your wedding day.

Wedding DJs and Discos are more specialized than most as they require an experienced DJ who can be aware of your various ceremony procedures throughout the evening. Entertainment and music can be viewed as a type of wedding insurance. It ensures that no matter what happens on the day of the wedding you and your guests are going to have a great time at your reception.

Ask your DJ if he can provide a list of his music collection and if he would object if you highlight a few tracks you would like him to play during the evening reception. Ask him if he accept requests from your guests. Ask if you can get the photos on disc. You can then easily upload your photos on a website for family and friends to print their own favourites.

Ask some of your friends and family, polling a variety of ages, what they have and have not liked about receptions and parties they've attended in the past. It's important to get the opinions of many different people and age groups that will be at your reception in order to get a feel for what kind of DJ you should hire. Ask to see what music the DJ has available.

You need to be assured in some form or another that the DJ you choose has the type of music that you want. Feel free to ask any question you like as this kind of occasion is sort of unique and you want to make sure that everything is perfect.

Whatever you feel may be of importance, you should definitely ask, and perhaps keep a piece of paper with you when you make the call, as discos are extremely diverse and the more precise you are about your needs, the better.

Booking or hiring a DJ is one of the most difficult services to book for your wedding, any wedding DJ or DJ Agency that is serious about their business will have nothing to hide and will provide references upon request. - 2361

Important Notes for your Camera

By Dan Feildman

Try to experiment with different exposure levels. Just like film cameras, digital cameras work best in sunlight. When you take photos indoors, or in dim light, things get much trickier. So take some time and experiment with different exposure levels.

One thing you can do is try to shoot your subject from different angles, using a variety of different lighting. If your camera allows you to do so, try turning your flash off. If your camera allows what is called "fill flash," I recommend you try that as well. You will find that every once in a while a flawlessly exposed picture is made even better using fill flash. Also, from time to time turning off the flash and leaving the subject somewhat underexposed can add drama to the shot.

One thing you should do on regular basis, if you are looking for the perfect shot, is take the same picture three different ways, with three different exposure options; you are guaranteed to get three radically different pictures -- and all of them will look good. But you must experiment.

If at all possible, bracket your shots, with one shot slightly underexposed, one slightly overexposed, and one "just right." Some digital cameras will do this automatically, but even then you need to practice. If you are expecting the camera to shoot one frame and it shoots three, there is an excellent chance the last two will look like they were taken by a very surprised photographer.

Special features Many digital cameras have some interesting in-camera special features. Some will allow you to take short QuickTime clips, some will allow you to record sound annotations, and some will allow you to experiment with special effects, such as shooting black and white or sepia-tone images. Ignore the special features until you learn the basics.

Keep in mind that some of these special features can be accomplished with photo editing software, such as black and white or sepia-toned images. Simply open a normal color image in Photoshop and, in a few minutes, you can have perfect black and white or sepia-toned photos. Basically, if you can easily accomplish it in Photoshop, you might be better off concentrating on taking a good color photo, and worrying about special effects later.

On the other hand, you should try out other special effects. For example, if you pan your camera to track a car moving at high speed, the car will be in sharp focus but the background will be blurred, making an interesting picture. Or you can do the opposite: focus on a particular stationary object -- a child flying a kite, a freshly-painted fire hydrant -- and allow a speeding car to enter the frame. You'll then have a sharply focused center of attention with the added benefit of motion.

Silhouettes are another nice special effect. Try taking a photo with your subject in shadow, eclipsing a brightly-exposed object in the background. The reverse -- a brightly exposed subject against a dark background -- can be just as interesting. Trying to get a good silhouette with film is expensive: you shoot a lot of frames with little or no reward. With a digital camera, however, the only cost is your time and patience, and your patience will be rewarded. - 2361

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Wednesday, January 21, 2009

What Can you see in Branson Missouri

By Tracie Mikaels

Branson Missouri has become the place for families and singles to go for great fun. If you're interested in themeparks, golf, classic cars, dinosaurs or butterflies Branson has it all. Branson also offers hollywood blockbusters andlaser tag and many other shows and activities.

A treat for the taste buds would have to include Dino's 24 Karrot Cake Company. This bakery offers mouthwatering beautifully decorated cakes. Have one slice or buy a whole cake or have us ship a take home for you. Forget the postcards send a cake.

The famous Silver Dollar City was recently voted number one in the world by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. For easy fun and just the right combination of shops, food and exciting rides visit this attraction.

The car lover has to visit '57 Heaven. Located at 1600 W Hwy 76, Branson, MO 65616. This is the world's largest collection 1957 automobiles and memorabilia. Come and see hometown america complete with a Barbershop, Service Station, Drive-in Movie, Cadillac Dealership, Gas Station and many more displays.

See the Ozarks from a whole new view. The back of a Harley. EagleRider of the Ozarks will give you the chance to live a dream by renting a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. See the Ozarks on this guided motorcycle tour.

Payne Stewart golf club will make you feel right at home. This is the newest attraction Branson Missouri located at 3027 W Highway 76, Suite B. The course currently has nine holes to play come by and be the first to walk in the footsteps of the legend.

If you like big live shows, big shopping, big food and big screens Branson's IMAX Entertainment Complex is your new favorite place. Treat all your senses at this complex.

Branson Titanic is located at 3235 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, Mo 65616 This two-story museum Offers an elegant replica of the Titanic's grand staircase and the experience of being a passenger of the Titanic in 1912 touch an iceberg and feel the chill of that fateful night. - 2361

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The Top 4 iPhone Software and Applications

By Dave Sanders

WOW! How can you choose? The long awaited release of the Apple iPhone 3G, with it's open support for third party applications, showered us with hundreds of new choices in iPhone software and iPhone applications. The iTunes App Store opened with over 500 authorized applications. They ran the gamut from just fun stuff to business to travel to the weather to highly scientific applications and everything else in between. And that was just opening day! New iphone applications are being developed and released as we speak. So picking the top 4 iPhone software and applications is a tough call. But we'll give it a go, just so you'll be in the know about the latest!

Our Top Pick is an entire set of iPhone software and iPhone applications all on one DVD. It's the ultimate entertainment package from TheiPhoneDVD. How anyone ever got this much stuff into one DVD is a feat in itself, but it works! And you get to enjoy the results of their hard work. Check it out:

You get the best software on the market today to convert your DVD movies to your iPhone. Converting your movies is quick and easy with their one-touch graphical interface. It just cannot get any easier than this. You can convert your entire library of DVD movies to iPhone movies in record time. Need a break? Watch your favorite movies right on your iPhone.

Another software on The iPhone DVD solves your dilemma regarding how to unlock your iPhone safely, legally, and without having to use AT&T for your carrier if you don't want to. Using this iPhone software, you can connect to any mobile carrier service you desire.

The iPhone DVD also carries the largest collection on the planet of iPhone wallpapers, ringtones, graphics, animations, sound effects, and video clips. With this package, your days of being bored even for a minute are in the past.

Put some pizazz into your life with The iPhone DVD!

Our next 3 Top Picks are some of the new iPhone applications from the iTunes App Store.

One of the newest rages on the Net is Twitter. People all over the world are following each other on Twitter, and getting a big kick out of it. Therefore, Twitterific is our top pick from the iTunes App Store. With this iPhone application you can continue your twittering right from your iPhone!

Another fun iPhone application from the iTunes App Store is PhoneSaber. This cool application turns your iPhone into a light saber. You even get sound effects! Enjoy the fun and excitement of Star Wars wherever you may roam with PhoneSaber.

Our last pick combines the memories of yesteryear with today's high tech lifestyle. It's the Rotary Dialer iPhone application from the iTunes App Store. This application turns your iPhone into a rotary dialer. Dial your calls the old-fashioned way, and bring back the good times, with the Rotary Dialer.

So that's your Top 4 iPhone software and applications. - 2361

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Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Brencis Movies To Watch In 2008: Live Internet Movies

By shimoyama marinmarais

I have made a short list of movie hits for 2008. I have chosen a few of the films I enjoyed watching this year. I hope you find a couple of movies that are worth watching.

Jumper: While almost drowning, David Rice (Hayden Christensen) learns an amazing thing. He can actually teleport himself to any place he wants to go, at any time. He then comes to learn that he is not alone in having this ability. After he becomes used to jumping around the world, he finds out that there are those that want him, and all the jumpers wiped out. He now must battle for his life, as these paladins believe he should die.

BOLT: Bolt: This movie is a fun animation. Bolt, is a dog who is an actor, who plays the role of a dog that has superpowers. His problem is that he really thinks he has these powers. When, by chance, he is put into a real life situation, he realizes that he is only a normal dog. Needing to find his way home, he is helped by a cat named Mittens, and an overweight hampster named Rhino.

THE CHRONICALS OF NARNIA, PRINCE CASPIAN: It's only about one down the road in their normal lives when, the four saviors of Narnia, Lucy, Susan, Peter, and Edmund magically reappear in Narnia. Running for his life, Prince Caspian has blown the magin horn, praying that he will be saved. 100's of years have passed since they left Narnia, but they now return to battle for the freedom of Narnia once again. With the help of the the bravest in the forrest, including, a dwarf, the centaurs, and a very skilled mouse, they will fight for the future of Narnia.

WANTED: A young, bored, office worker named Wesley discovers that his father, who he never really knew, is a contract killer. His father has been murdered, now Wesley is asked to join into the secret society of killers that his father was a part of. He is transformed from a nobody office worker into the asassin that is in his blood. From there, things get complicated, and many twist and turns follow. Enjoy the ride.

THE DARK KNIGHT: Batman, and Lt. Gordon and D.A. Harvey Dent, have been taking down the criminal elements of the city. Things are going very well, but now a new super criminal arrives on the scene, and attacks the city. Batman is in a battle now, as the Joker is dispensing an overwhelming assault on Gotham City.

TWENTY ONE: This movie tells the actual tale of M.I.T. wiz kids who built a winning formula to beat blackjack. These wiz kids learned to beat the game, and then performed an assault on the casinos. To beat the games in Vegas, where players can be banned for winning with card counting skills, they had to change casinos often, and disguise themselves, so the wouldn't get caught. This movie is based on the best selling book that tells how the M.I.T. teams made millions playing blackjack.

10,000 B.C.: This film sends us back 1,000's of years. When a warlike tribe attack the Yaghai's, they capture, among others, Evolet. A young hunter named D'Leh, who is in love with her, organizes a band of hunters to chase down these warmongers, and rescue Evolet and the others.

WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS: Wild and crazy nights in Las Vegas are normal. Young partiers Joy and Jack get up the next day and find out that they are married. After winning a huge jackpot, each thinks they deserve the prize, so they try to settle it in court. The strange ruling is that they must stay together for six months, and give their marriage a chance. With $3 million on the line, they each try to get the other to give up, as both desire to get the money for themselves.

WALL-E: This film is an animation comedy. Mankind has left Earth, since it had become a pile of rubbish. Wall-E, a trash collecting robot, is assigned to clean up the planet. When Eve, another robot, arrives looking to see if the planet can sustain any life, Walle-E has a friend. Eventually, when Eve is recovered by the craft that sent her, Wall-E stows away, and thus starts the adventure of his robot life.

These days just about everyone buys or rents films when the come out on DVD, and views them on their home entertainment system. A more recent method for getting films is by using down loading technologies off websites. Online providers have websites that offer downloading of almost any film you can think of. - 2361

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Advantages of Blu-Ray over HD DVD

By Pete Tanks

Blu-ray is currently the primary high definition optical disc, and no other competitors are on the market. It was not always like this, however. Before Blu-ray became the official medium, there was a competitor that competed for the same position.

HD DVD was a disc format developed by Toshiba. It competed with Sony from about 2002 to 2008. For a long time, it was uncertain about which format would win.

Before Blu-ray became the only option, an even number of distributors supported both format options. For years, it was essentially a 50/50 split of the market.

The two format types are more similar than different. They both use 405nm blue-violet laser, which enables large amounts of data to be stored. Blu-ray discs have a higher numerical aperture, so they can emit light over more angles and thus have a greater memory capacity.

Another advantage Blu-ray possesses is speed. Blu-ray discs have a bit rate over 30% faster than HD DVDs.

Blu-ray's characteristics are certainly superior to HD DVD, and that combined with another fact assured its victory. Near the end of the format war, Warner Bros. selected Blu-ray as its medium of distributing high definition discs. Subsequently, additional producers caught on and before long HD DVD was left with a minimal amount of titles.

Playstation 3 is famous for utilizing a Blu-ray system. Being that PS3 was arguably the most anticipated next gen console system, the fact that it had Blu-ray gave the format a significant popularity boost.

It is nearly impossible to find HD DVDs in stores anymore, as the format war officially ended when Toshiba announced it would stop developing HD DVD players in February 2008. Since Blu-ray is a better format, not many people minded the fall of its competitor. - 2361

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Monday, January 19, 2009

Looking for New York City Event Companies?

By Cheryl Pierce

When planning a party, the price of planning can get rather expensive. It is important to do a little research about the event company before employing them, as you will want to guarantee everything runs smoothly. Living in New York City, people are used to extravagant events, so when planning an event, there are a few things you should look for when looking for an event company.

The first thing you will want to ensure is that the event company is imaginative as well as willing to listen to you. New York is one of the most glamorous cities in the world so a big part of planning a successful event is making sure the company is good at coming up with new party themes that will get yours noticed. You will also want to make sure the event planning company will stick within your budget and still deliver the party you wanted.

Companies such as NY Party Works, work to produce the party you dream of. Whether you are seeking a formal, sophisticated atmosphere or a fun, light feeling, companies such as NY Party Works can design the area with all the suitable decorations that will make your party come alive.

No matter who or what you are planning the event for, you will want to make sure the event company can fit your needs. NY Party Works provides performers of all types as well as arts and crafts for younger clients, and game tables and casinos for older clients.

You will want to ensure the event company is flexible and can encourage new ideas; living in New York City, this is a must. NY Party Works is one of many event companies that provide full party planning. At times, planning a party can be stressful enough and the last thing you need is an unfit planning company.

The most crucial feature of an event planning company is truly caring about their clients. Some companies are only looking to make money and are not interested in the outcome of your party, as long as they get paid. You will want to make sure the company has a good relationship with their clients and understands how significant the success of a party is, especially in New York City. - 2361

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Oprah's Horoscope of Success

By Peter Chavell

Oprah Winfrey provides us with a great example of what a horoscope looks like that has success written into it. In her case, both financial and personal success are strongly interwoven.

In astrology Jupiter best represents raw success; and in Oprah Winfrey's horoscope it plays a significant role.

People learning about astrology can identify positive possibilities and then assume that they will be fulfilled. But there are always two components to check when such possibilities are present; the form the success will take, and the best context within which it is most likely to occur. If the right context is ignored, the principles of astrology suggest that the expected outcomes are unlikely to occur.

According to Oprah Winfrey's horoscope the most obvious course of action for her to take, to achieve success, is to communicate with large numbers of people about social issues, personal development and even weight loss issues creep in. Also, she has to be front-and-centre in all such activities.

The planet that rules communication, Mercury, is in the sign of Aquarius. A simple translation of this would be: talk to people about social issues and personal transformation. The planet that rules success, Jupiter, is in the sign of Gemini and it forms a very strong and positive connection with Mercury.

In combination with previous, this translates into: talk optimistically to a lot of people, in ordinary terms, about the topics mentioned above - which she does. In other words, the things she does are the best things to do to achieve the success promised by her horoscope. - 2361

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Sunday, January 18, 2009

Movie Rentals: Full Length Movie Downloads

By ponrepo chetgervais

Now, many of us get movie rentals on a regular basis. Often we will wait for the DVD rentals to hit the stores, in preference to watching films at the movie theaters. Here is a short list of some of most heavily rented DVD's in Oct. 2008.

An additional method for getting films is through movie downloads. There are websites that you can get a huge selection of downloadable films. This is a very convenient way to build your movie library.

INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL: Indiana is back in action, after a few years off. This is the most recent movie about the adventures of Indiana Jones. In this movie An older Indiana is pitted against post war Soviets. This time, it's off top the amazone to search for the Crystal Skulls, and the secrets they carry.

THE LAZARUS PROJECT: Former criminal Ben Garvey has turned his life completely around. With a stable home, and steady work, things are pretty darn good. Then, he unexplicably loses his steady paycheck, and he goes back to his old criminalistic ways. His criminal rebirth is a complete bust, and he winds up on death row. He is sent to die. To his surprise, he isn't dead, but is in a mental hospital. He now is in a battle for his sanity, and his spritual well being.

LINEWATCH: Mr. Michael Dixon is a well seasoned boarder agent in New Mexico, and life seems to be good. Now, things in his past are coming back to haunt him. He was part of a viscious L.A. gang, before final breaking away. When an unfortunate meeting gives away his location to his old gang leader, he and his family are put in great danger. He is forced risk it all, and work with the gang to get a huge illegal drug delivery from Mexico into the U.S.

THE INCREDIBLE HULK: This movie tells the story of Dr. Bruce Banner (Edward Norton), who has been transformed into the Hulk. The film is about the comic character the Hulk. Actors Edward Norton, Tim Roth, William hurt, Liv Tyler play key roles in this film. Louis Leterrier directed this movie. This movie would be considered a sci-fi/thriller.

DECEPTION: Accountant Jonathan McQuarry has a surprise meeting with hof shof lawyer Wyatt Bose. This chance meeting is one that will change his life. He is exposed to "The List", which puts you in front of access to a sexual indulgance. But, he also gets caught up in a world of corruption, treason and murder.

JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH: On a mission to discover what happened to his missing brother, professor Trevor Anderson explores caves in Iceland that leads him to the center of the earth. This is another version of the original 1959 movie, that was formed from the classic work by renowned author Jules Verne. Cast includes Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutchinson, Anita Briem, and Seth Myers.

THE HAPPENING: Elliot Moore, with his wife, and Julian, with his daughter Jess are all fleeing Philadelphia on a train. The city has been thrown into chaos. Citizens are being affected by some unknown malady, and are killing themselves. Can we solve this dilemma, or is this the end of man on this planet?

IRON MAN: Super stud, engineering expert, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is captured by insurgent fighters in Afghanastan. He is instructed to build missiles for the insurgent group. He was wounded when his convoy was attacked, and has shrapnel stuck in his chest. To live through this life threatening wound, and escape his captors, he creates a suit made of armor, which protects and strengthens him. We have a new comic book super hero on the scene.

SPEED RACER: The 1990's television cartoon is now a movie hit. Much like the movie The Flinstones, Speed Racer was a TV cartoon that was turned to a movie with an actual cast. Speed Racer who loves racing. His goal is to win The Crucible, a major rally car race that had cost his brother his life. With no one expecting him to win, and everything at risk, Speed Racer partners up with his old rival Racer X, to try to win The Crucible, and keep his families racing business alive. - 2361

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Hen Party Games " Go On, We Dare You!

By Penny Bridesworthy

Every Hen Party has to have games. Depending on the level of depravity of your group, your games can run from the seemingly harmless to the incredibly cheeky. Listed below are some ideal hen party games to liven up any party.

Pin the Cucumber on the Hunk - Get a poster of a sexy stud to put up on your wall (your local print shop may be able to blushingly assist you with the print work) and get the girls to blindfold themselves and attempt to pin the appendage on! Your appendage representation can be as innocent (a real cucumber) or as naughty as you wish. A word of advice: to protect from wine spills and other damage, laminate your appendage first.

Truth or Dare Poker " This can be done with a standard card deck, but a naughty deck from www.cocky-hen.com would definitely help. Instead of betting money, you bet dares. See how far you blush to get that flush!

Drinking Dice "The number you roll decides what you drink, and the amount. To stop this one from a bad ending, you may choose to customise your list to only include drinks that Hens in your party can actually drink.

Dirty Minds " A set of vulgar clues lead to results. Heres an example: its long, hard and red, and you can place your fingers around it. If you use it too often, youll damage your wrist. The result? A red pencil!

Ive Never Ever " You make the statement Ive never ever and then say something outrageously naughty. If someone in the group has actually done this, they must drink. Depending on how much you know about your party guests, you may end up surprised, or extremely under the weather.

Another excellent bar game to play at your Hen Party bash is Hen Night Back Slappers. A set of 10 different labels are to be stuck on unsuspecting blokes backs. The labels say really silly things like 'still a virgin', 'mummy's boy'. Now, for an added dare, see if you can get them on their fronts! Hens Night Back Slappers can be found at www.cocky-hen.com.

There are dozens of games you and your gal pals can do to make the night memorable. Just remember to keep it in perspective and have fun! - 2361

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Saturday, January 17, 2009

Are Lionel Model Trains Considered Toy Trains?

By Brady Burke

One other way you can know a true model train hobbyist is by the way he refers to his collection. He will never ever address it a toy train, it will constantly be a model train. To in reality refer to a collector's train set as a toy, is a bit of an insult, and they wont be long in correcting you.

Toy trains are uncomplicated replications make for for small children. They are not near as detailed or as intricate as the model trains are. Likewise, they are not nearly as expensive.

Once you see some of the costs attached to these trains, you will no doubt agree that they are not for little girls and boys. Toy trains are fantastic for children who have an interest in trains. In fact, they can be a stepping-stone for alot more important engagement in the future. The toy trains have nowhere near the detail that the model trains do. The model trains are exact replicas of the real thing.

To begin with, the first toy trains were operated by winding them up, Then several were in reality run by steam. This is relating to the 19th century period where they were popular in USA and Europe. Soon enough, they became more high-tech in that they could change direction, and still puff smoke. They were quickly becoming like the real thing.

The realism and detail found in the model trains of nowadays is stunning. There are many gauges and scales of these model trains available. And also, there is no shortage on scenery and add-ons. The hobby has grown to the point that model trains could be operated by computers and they can still even more set on a timetable nowadays.

There is zero need to be lonely when it gets to this hobby too. There is a massive gathering of clubs and associations in nearly any city constantly looking out for new hobbyists. - 2361

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Things To Consider When Downloading Movies Online

By gorgasali syringa

There is so much you can do with an infobahn connection. Virtual communication gets to be phenomenol. So does sharing pictures with buddys.

One of the internets more recent discoveries is that it now allows one to download full length movies along with music. In many examples, such web pages that allow one to download full length movies require one to index as a full-fledged member by paying the corresponding membership fee. Usually, the one-time membership fee does not go way past $40. This is appropriately low, considering that you get to download as many movies as you want.

Eventually as your membership is validated, you might currently begin downloading your top choice films right into your pc. There are a number of web pages that allow one to download full magnitude movies. Nevertheless, these sites usually do not offer their services for free.

The reason for this, maybe, is in cooperation with anti-piracy laws. The prime aim of which is to guard the movie industry. Imagine the huge compilation of all-time top choices, classics and even uncut versions in your movie library! This should materialize as awesome news for those who want to go into the movie rental business.

They get legal contact to thousands of films without having to pay a lot of money! Downloading a movie is not really perplexing. It does not even demand a quick cyber web connection, like DSL along with similar high-speed connections, even though that is highly suggested. Even with a dial-up connection, you might download full length movies.

Nonetheless, before doing so, one must see to it that the website he wishes to download from is protected along with licensed to vend films online. While the information superhighway does have a lot of advantages, information superhighway scammers along with online robbers still prowl the Web. So continuously be wary while selecting a website to download full magnitude films from.

In particular, be wary of sites that offer free downloads of movies. Most likely unsecured as well as unlicensed, these sites might encompass malicious spyware or viruses that might infect your personal computer. Additionally, because these are free sites, they are not expected to be armed with duplicates of good quality films, and they might not have the mandatory technical support.

So be more superior and go for something safe which can not in all liklihood disappoint you. It 's wprth it, even if you have to pay a little investment. To download full length movies is not illegal at all. So long as you pay the demanded price, you are guaranteed of duplicates that are licensed as well as lawful. - 2361

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Friday, January 16, 2009

Watch TV On PC

By Jed Elaine

According to a recent report on TV viewership data gathered by NBC (NY Times, October 17, 2008), free Internet streaming is the most popular alternative to traditional television, accounting for roughly a quarter of total viewing based on field surveys of their TV episodes. Aside from streaming, paid downloads, VOD (video on demand) and mobile viewing were also assessed but their numbers were insignificant at best. The impressive amount of Internet streaming has indeed cast the writing on the wall for free TV on PC.

Boosted by power-packed PCs, multi-media peripherals and broadband transmission, all the historical setbacks upon Internet TV are now a thing of the past. The volume of internet users has also long exceeded the critical mass level for the economy of scale in both technological and commercial terms. This is well-demonstrated by the wide spectrum of industries already exercising a footprint on the web so why not Television?

Different kinds of television are distributed over the internet nowadays and the few most notable ones are Internet TV (ITV), Internet Protocol TV (IPTV), Broadband TV and User Generated Content TV (UGC TV). To broadly distinguish among themselves; ITV is free open-format video streaming, IPTV is closed and usually require set-top boxes governed under pay-per-view or subscription structure, Broadband TV is much like ITV with extended real-time interactive capabilities such as messaging, on-demand media, images and UGC TV are basically free-style individual short clips such as the immensely popular YouTube.

Like the other free services that are already in existence on the net such as email, messaging , Internet TV is without question a win-win proposition for both providers and users. It's essentially another platform of the media industry and this one is low-cost and easy entry for providers, not to mention it already enjoys an enormous patronage, and growing. Viewer-wise, it's even harder to ignore the deal especially for those with the internet habit and routine in their daily life.

It's not uncommon to see people 'multi-tasking' TV and PC these days, especially among the young. Sometimes, it's even purportedly necessary for their new-breed work or studies. Most if not all modern offices and homes have internet wired PCs anyway. So wouldn't streamlining the two activities into one be but only common sense? Plus with this, viewers are not the only one globally mobile, so will be their TV programming too!

Having that said, the sheer volume and choice of raw free TV on PC can be overwhelming but the solution to this have been quick to emerge. How else but ? Since the television programming is viewed through the PC, it's almost automatic that computer software program would be employed to control and organize the access, download and watching of TV on PC. There is a handful of proprietary software retailing on the net that do an excellent job of it and as free TV on PC evolve, these software would only get better. - 2361

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