About this product: Multi-taskers, take heart: this digital timer/clock lets you keep track of four different tasks simultaneously. Each of the four channels can be programmed to either count up to or down from 100 hours by seconds, with four separate alarms (one to four beeps, corresponding to the four channels), so that you can time tonight's dinner, be alerted for an expected business call in the morning, tune into a favorite television show two days from now, and time your child's oral book report all at the same time. The clearly marked buttons are straightforward to use, and a switch on the side lets you choose between the clock and other functions. A pocket clip, stand, and magnet add to the convenience of the device, which measures 2-3/4 by 2-1/4 by 5/8 inches. Hearing impaired users will appreciate the flashing `flags' that say "Time's Up," when the alarm goes off, and "Over Time," when the timer begins counting up after the alarm first sounds. CDN covers the digital timer with a five-year warranty against defects. One button battery is included for operation.--Ann Bieri
About this product: This generously sized all-weather blanket can mean the difference between picnicking at the park on a wet-grass day or keeping your child cooped up indoors. The durable construction, water-resistant backing, and light layer of padding make it perfect for tossing down on the sand, campground, or soccer sidelines. Easy to carry around with its shoulder straps and storage pockets, the blanket folds up to a compact and convenient size.
About this product: Wear your sleep mask while you hunt for relaxing adventures with the enchanted Disney Princess Adventure Set. Made of polyester and created with the EZ Twist Technology with adventure set is perfect to take along anywhere you go and to store it neatly after each use. Sleep; relax like your favorite Disney Princess.
About this product: Based on David McCullough's bestselling biography, the HBO miniseries John Adams is the furthest thing from a starry-eyed look at America's founding fathers and the brutal path to independence. Adams (Paul Giamatti), second president of the United States, is portrayed as a skilled orator and principled attorney whose preference for justice over anti-English passions earns enemies. But he also gains the esteem of the first national government of the United States, i.e., the Continental Congress, which seeks non-firebrands capable of making a reasoned if powerful case for America's break from England's monarchy. The first thing one notices about John Adams' dramatizations of congress' proceedings, and the fervent pro-independence violence in the streets of Boston and elsewhere, is that America's roots don't look pretty or idealized here. Some horrendous things happen in the name of protest, driving Adams to push the cause of independence in a legitimate effort to get on with a revolutionary war under the command of George Washington. But the process isn't easy: not every one of the 13 colonies-turned-states is ready to incur the wrath of England, and behind-the-scenes negotiations prove as much a part of 18th century congressional sessions as they do today.
Besides this peek into a less-romanticized version of the past, John Adams is also a story of the man himself. Adams' frustration at being forgotten or overlooked at critical junctures of America's early development--sent abroad for years instead of helping to draft the U.S. constitution--is detailed. So is his dismay that the truth of what actually transpired leading to the signing of the Declaration of Independence has been slowly forgotten and replaced by a rosier myth. But above all, John Adams is the story of two key ties: Adams' 54-year marriage to Abigail Adams (Laura Linney), every bit her husband's intellectual equal and anchor, and his difficult, almost symbiotic relationship with Thomas Jefferson (Stephen Dillane) over decades. Giamatti, of course, has to carry much of the drama, and if he doesn't always seem quite believable in the series' first half, he becomes increasingly excellent at the point where an aging Adams becomes bitter over his place in history. Linney is marvelous, as is Dillane, Sarah Polley as daughter Nabby, Danny Huston as cousin Samuel Adams, and above all Tom Wilkinson as a complex but indispensable Ben Franklin. --Tom Keogh
About this product: After building up the duo's popularity through popular recordings and several performances on Saturday Night Live, John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd--as "legendary" Chicago blues brothers Jake and Elwood Blues--took their act to the big screen in this action-packed hit from 1980. As Jake and Elwood struggle to reunite their old band and save the Chicago orphanage where they were raised, they wreak enough good-natured havoc to attract the entire Cook County police force. The result is a big-budget stunt-fest on a scale rarely attempted before or since, including extended car chases that result in the wanton destruction of shopping malls and more police cars than you can count. Along the way there's plenty of music to punctuate the action, including performances by Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Cab Calloway, and James Brown that are guaranteed to knock you out. As played with deadpan wit by Belushi and Aykroyd, the Blues Brothers are "on a mission from God," and that gives them a kind of reckless glee that keeps the movie from losing its comedic appeal. Otherwise this might have been just a bloated marathon of mayhem that quickly wears out its welcome (which is how some critics described this film and its 1998 sequel). Keep an eye out for Steven Spielberg as the city clerk who stamps some crucial paperwork near the end of the film. --Jeff Shannon
About this product: Articulated arm with centre lever to lock all 3 movements. Supplied with: Camera/Umbrella Bracket 143BKT, Super Clamp 035, Backlite Base 003.
About this product: For Professional Photographers: Sports, Event, Portrait, and Wedding Photographers. Created for Professional Photographers, this software manages the photography business workflow, helping to manage & enhance images, shoot against green-screen, build custom borders, present to customers, create packages, manage orders, print in-house, send orders electronically to Labtricity Labs, and sell on-line in a PhotoReflect.com e-store. Includes networking capabilities and RIP engine. System Requirements: PC (or comparable notebook with Pentium® 4 processor (1.0 GHz) or better. Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro operating system. 512 MB of RAM. 40 GB hard drive (or more depending on storage requirements). SVGA monitor (24-bit color at 1024x768 resolution or better). CD-ROM and CD-RW drive. Picture Card Reader (Compact Flash, MicroDrive or PCMCIA). Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectivity. Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0 or later
About this product: MOTOROLA C261 Premium Screen Protector 5 Pack for your Phone from Fellowes! Protect your precious screen with this durable protector micro thin universal clear guard! (Universal + 90 Day Warranty)
Customizable protection.
Protect the screen of your cell phone, PDA, digital music player, camera and more. Package includes 5 protectors which can be sized to fit various mobile electronics with screens smaller than 3.0x4.125". Includes an overlay grid that makes it easy to customize the fit and a Squegee card for a consistently smooth application.
About this product: The MSN Direct Receiver / GDB 55 turns your compatible Garmin into a dynamic on-the-go information source. With the purchase of this receiver, you'll get 12 months of MSN Direct services, including traffic updates, gas prices, weather forecasts, and so much more.
Travel Smart The GDB 55 delivers the content you need for life on the go:
Traffic updates
Weather forecasts
Fuel prices
News stories
Movie listings and reviews
Stock info
Local events, concerts, festivals and more
The GDB 55 sends information to your compatible Garmin navigator so you can avoid traffic, save money at the pump, check the forecast, and find your theatre--while staying on top of news and stocks. The Send-to-GPS feature lets you plan your trip on your PC, then wirelessly send it to your navigator.
Activate and Navigate The MSN Direct receiver is plug-and-play portable, making it easy to connect to your unit when on the go. No professional installation required. Simply activate your receiver following the instructions in the manual. After activation, plug the receiver into your compatible Garmin device, connect to your vehicle's power outlet, and you're ready to receive data.
Subscription Information MSN Direct is available only in select cities where coverage exists. Visit MSN Direct to extend your current service, purchase a service plan for an additional area or view coverage information.
What's in the Box MSN Direct Receiver, Owner's manual
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