The Indian in the Cupboard Young Hal Scardino stars as a sensitive boy who discovers a way to bring plastic toys to life in a locked cupboard. One of those toys, a 19th-century Iroquois warrior (played by actor Litefoot), was actually a real warrior now only several inches tall. A bond eventually develops between boy and warrior, and a six-shooting toy cowboy (David Keith). As with E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, The Indian in the Cupboard (which was written by E.T. scribe Melissa Mathison) is about a magical visitor connecting with a lonely child. But director Frank Oz (In & Out) has made the film far too stiff and dramatically flat to get across the enchantment necessary to make the fantasy work. Watching this is like listening to someone who can’t tell a good story to save his life, yet who is trying to captivate your attention and heart. –Tom Keogh
Customer Review: Sweet timeless movie
My daughter’s third grade class was reading this book and so she asked to have the movie too. I’m so glad we agreed. It is a really sweet story that holds up to today’s discussions about diversity. It’s about friendship and fairness and loyalty and a dozen other ideas as well. Just a really nice all-around feel good family movie.

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Secret games 3 Customer Review: Secret games 3
This so-called unrated version should be rated PG. I have the version taped from cinemax, and it is much better. I bought this DVD thinking it was that version. Boy, was I wrong. If you want hot & steamy, don’t buy this one. It’s not even luke warm.

CH Products Flight Sim Yoke USB ( 200-615 ) Command the skies with the king of flight simulator controls, the Flight Sim Yoke USB. This one of a kind yoke offers features that will allow you to fly with the realism you’ve come to expect from CH Products. The Flight Sim Yoke USB provides 5 axes of control including, pitch, roll, throttle lever, propeller lever, and mixture lever. It also features 20 button functions, including 2-way gear switch, 2-way flaps switch, 8-way hat switch, two 2-way rocker switches, and 4 push buttons. Pilots around the world applaud the comfortably placed prop, throttle and mixture levers. It’s the closest thing you’ll get to sitting in your own cockpit.
Customer Review: CH Flight Sim
This flight-yoke is somewhat realistic, but, because it’s spring-loaded (not, weight-loaded by pressure on the control-surface), it is not possible to “feel” the airplane off or onto the runway, nor through turns, or climbs… the feel is (always) heavy. I am a pilot… not a gamer; I know what a real yoke feels-like to fly. This is a “toy“, at best.

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Imposing fees to fishermen who ensnare seabirds is unlikely to help, say researchers.

Orion’s Twin Stars Have Their Differences
The youngest “identical twin” stars ever discovered aren’t as alike as you might think.

Microsoft Security Fix Clobbers 2 Million Password Stealers
Microsoft’s latest security update has detected and removed more online game password-logging software from 2 million PCs.

Mutant Mosquitoes May Combat Malaria
Scientists are working to develop genetically modified mosquitoes to fight malaria.

Future games Customer Review: Kirwin saves the day again
Danny Kirwins 3 gems…
Woman Of 1000 Years - Sands Of Time - Sometimes are real treats and save this otherwise mediocre album with newcomer Bob Welch who wrote the haunting title track, McVie’s Show me a Smile is also a highlight.

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Clean your Windows Registry of corrupted or unused Registry keys.

Windows XP Service Pack 2
It’s an unsafe world out there for Windows-based computers. Microsoft wants to address the problem with its new megapatch, Service Pack 2 for Windows XP.

toys in the Attic Originally released in 1975, this was Aerosmith’s breakout recording. Listeners only familiar with their more recent, post-comeback material may be surprised; like their other albums from the 1970s, toys has a strong blues inflection, as indicated by their cover of “Big Ten Inch Record,” which also shows that Aerosmith has never lacked raunchiness or innuendo. There’s also the original (pre-Run-D.M.C.) version of “Walk This Way,” and the classic “Sweet Emotion.” This is classic Aerosmith at its gritty, streetwise best; they may have been derivative, but it really doesn’t matter, then or now: it’s all in good fun. –Genevieve Williams
Customer Review: Great Rock n Roll
Withstands the passage of time. Brings back memories of College days. Much simpler times….

Just great meaty rock and roll.

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Scientists are working to develop genetically modified mosquitoes to fight malaria.

Mars Lander Glitch Leads to Lost Photos
The Mars lander lost a day’s worth of photos after powering down before saving.

Transistor clock kit uses no chips
Here’s an impressive digital clock kit based on discrete components boasting a hefty bill of materials - 194 Transistors 566 Diodes 400 Resistors 87 Capacitors 10 by 11.3 Printed Circuit board with silk screen symbols indicating component locationsWow, looks like a great way to learn to appreciate ICs! - Transistor clock [Thanks, Azog!] In the Maker Shed: LED Clock Kit -Blue Read more | Permalink | Comments | Read more articles in Electronics | Digg this!

Earth May Have Supported Life Earlier in History
Liquid water may have existed on our planet as long as 4.3 billion years ago.

Waterpik Performance Five Mode Hand Held Showerhead VARIATION
Waterpik Performance Five Mode Hand Held Showerhead –VARIATION Customer Review: Love it This is a great item. I purchased one for each of the bathrooms in my condo and I love them. The installation is a breeze, took all of 5 minutes. Plus the directions give you the option to take out the “low-flow” […]

Wii Nunchuck data logger
One of our readers sent in the really interesting data logger. It uses an Arduino to capture the Nunchuck’s accelerometer data and stores it to the eeprom. I used a Microchip 25AA512 eeprom. It holds 64000 bytes. Normally the accelerometer data for each axis is in a range of about 1 to 1000. I scaled that down to 1 to 255, so that I could fit one accelerometer reading to a byte. By doing that, the eeprom can hold over 21,000 nunchuck readings. Read more about the Wii Nunchuck data logger Related: HOW TO - Read Wii nunchuck data into an Arduino Read more | Permalink | Comments | Read more articles in Arduino | Digg this!

Dora the Explorer - City of Lost toys Dora has lost her special teddy bear and is headed to the City of Lost toys to find it. Dora and Boots consult the Map and head for the Number Pyramid where they learn all about counting, adding, and sequencing. Next it’s on to the Mixed-up Jungle where they put out-of-place things like clouds and fish back where they belong. Finally, they arrive at the Lost City and sort through a stack of lost toys to find Dora’s teddy bear and return a number of lost items to friends like Tico, Swiper, and Benny. (The live touring show Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost toys is based on this episode.) When Boots’ new toy “Squeaky” slips out of his hands and floats downstream in “Lost Squeaky,” Dora and Boot rush to Gooey Geyser to rescue it. Careful attention to visual details leads the pair across Bubble Bridge, over Muddy Mountain, and into Gooey Geyser. These two Dora episodes foster the development of basic math skills, visual discrimination, and simple Spanish vocabulary in children ages 2 to 5. –Tami Horiuchi
Customer Review: One of my son’s favorite Dora videos
My train-obsessed two year old loves this video with the trains & toys. He enjoys counting along too. This is his favorite of all the Dora videos we own.

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Death Proof
Directors Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez spent $53 million to pay loving tribute to the vintage hundred-thousand-dollar exploitation fare that inspired Grindhouse’s two-movies-for-the-price-of-one thrill ride. Tarantino’s half of the exercise (which also includes Robert Rodriguez’s self-scored Planet Terror) features another effusive slice of the director’s eclectic musical sensibility to underscore its manic tale of stuntman/psycho-killer […]

Sell and Buy Online Network. Sell and Buy Real Estate, Job seach and Job Posting, Sell and Buy Cars, Sell and Buy Boats, Sell and Buy RV s and Motorhomes, Online Dating and More!
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Visions of Germany
Two of Germany’s most scenic and historic regions unfold from a bird’s eye view Experience the fairy tale beauty, natural wonders, and rich history of southern Germany. Shot in high definition from a helicopter-mounted camera, each tour is accompanied by a poetic narrative and evocative soundtrack of regional music, including works by native sons Ludwig […]

Introduction to Canoeing
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Amazon.ca and Books in Canada Announce Finalists for 2007 First Novel Award

toy Hammock - Hanging or Suction - 6ft. - (White) Get that clutter off the floor and take back your child’s bedroom or bathroom! This nifty Jumbo toy Hammock by Prince Lionheart is a creative way get your kids to pick up their toys. This stretchy hammock expands to over 6 feet and is easy to install. With 2 mounting options, this hammock is perfect for any room in the house. The hammock includes 3 suction cups that make it perfect for hanging in the bathtub as well as 3 hooks for mounting into the wall. The sturdy nylon mesh is quick drying, making this hammock perfect for bath time!
Customer Review: A MUST HAVE
THIS WORKS WELL WHEN THERE IS A LACK OF FLOOR SPACE IN THE kidS’ ROOM. I GAVE THIS TO MY DAUGHTER FOR MY GRANDSON’S STUFFED ANIMALS AT CHRISTMAS. IT’S WORKING VERY WELL AND LOOKS GREAT. NO MORE FLOOR CLUTTER. IT ALSO MAKES PICKING UP toyS MORE FUN. PICK UP AND TOSS INTO THE HAMMOCK!

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The Departed (Widescreen Edition) Martin Scorsese makes a welcome return to the mean streets (of Boston, in this case) with The Departed, hailed by many as Scorsese’s best film since Casino. Since this crackling crime thriller is essentially a Scorsese-stamped remake of the acclaimed 2002 Hong Kong thriller Infernal Affairs, the film was intensely scrutinized by devoted critics and cinephiles, and while Scorsese’s intense filmmaking and all-star cast deserve ample acclaim, The Departed is also worthy of serious re-assessment, especially with regard to what some attentive viewers described as sloppy craftsmanship (!), notably in terms of mismatched shots and jagged continuity. But no matter where you fall on the Scorsese appreciation scale, there’s no denying that The Departed is a signature piece of work from one of America’s finest directors, designed for maximum impact with a breathtaking series of twists, turns, and violent surprises. It’s an intricate cat-and-mouse game, but this time the cat and mouse are both moles: Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon) is an ambitious cop on the rise, planted in the Boston police force by criminal kingpin Frank Costello (Jack Nicholson). Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a hot-tempered police cadet who’s been artificially disgraced and then planted into Costello’s crime operation as a seemingly trustworthy soldier. As the multilayered plot unfolds (courtesy of a scorching adaptation by Kingdom of Heaven screenwriter William Monahan), Costigan and Sullivan conduct a volatile search for each other (they’re essentially looking for “themselves”) while simultaneously wooing the psychiatrist (Vera Farmiga) assigned to treat their crime-driven anxieties.

Such convenient coincidences might sink a lesser film, but The Departed is so electrifying that you barely notice the plot-holes. And while Nicholson’s profane swagger is too much “Jack” and not enough “Costello,” he’s still a joy to watch, especially in a film that’s additionally energized by memorable (and frequently hilarious) supporting roles for Alec Baldwin, Mark Wahlberg, and a host of other big-name performers. The Departed also makes clever and plot-dependent use of cell-phones, to the extent that it couldn’t exist without them. Powered by Scorsese’s trademark use of well-chosen soundtrack songs (from vintage rock to Puccini’s operas), The Departed may not be perfect, but it’s one helluva ride for moviegoers, proving popular enough to become the biggest box-office hit of Scorsese’s commercially rocky career. –Jeff Shannon
Customer Review: Thank You Mr Scorsese
This is just an amazing movie. For absolute Scorsese fans, it’s an unforgettable experience beyond all superlatives: superbly written, brilliantly directed, wonderfully acted, cleverly edited. Beautiful music, powerful dialogs, sex, drug and blood, we’re so close to perfection. What craftmanship!

Energizer E91BP-4 AA Batteries (4-Pack) For more than 100 years, Energizer - through continuous invention and innovation - has played a vital role in how people live, work and communicate. Energizer powers people’s lives around the globe by: offering consumers superior value in portable power and lighting products and creating and delivering superior consumer and customer solutions that elevate Energizer as the global portable power leader.
Customer Review: These cost $10.00 with shipping!
No kidding!! The shipping charge on these batteries was over $6.00. Amazon doesn’t itemize the shipping charges on your order, so if you order multiple items, you won’t know that you’re being raped by Crutchfield until it is too late!!

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Park-Zone 110-Volt Dual-Powered Battery-Powered Precision Parking Device #PZ-1500 Park-Zone is an innovative precision-parking device for the home that’s easy to use and even easier to install. After a simple one-time setup, the Park-Zone uses its ultrasonic sensing mechanism to measure the distance from your car to the garage wall as you park. When you pull into the garage, you see the green light illuminate, then midway it changes to yellow, and when the light turns red you’re right where you want to be. In our book, this beats a tennis ball hanging on a string because it’s a lot easier to set up, it’s much more precise, and, unlike the tennis ball, it looks good in a garage. Anyone who parks in a small or crowded garage will appreciate the accuracy this gadget offers. The Park-Zone operates on AC power or on batteries that last an entire year. Stop bumping the back wall and get into the Park-Zone. –Brian Trinen
Customer Review: I don’t hit the wall anymore.
Easy to install. My 4 door pick up is a tight fit for my garage (I have a 2′ allowance). Before I installing this device I would occasionally bump the wall or have to pull up a bit further. Not any more — Perfect every time!!!

Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick (963290-0403) LOGITECH Extreme 3D Pro Joystick — Get your game face on with this specially designed Joystick. Its 12 fully programmable buttons give you an incredible amount of flexibility and performance. USB interface Requires Pentium PC with 64MB RAM, 20MB available hard disk space, CD-ROM drive, USB port, Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP; or Macintosh with USB port running Mac OS 9, OS 10.x or higher
Customer Review: An affordable joystick to start out with
After purchasing the wrong joystick I bought this one for Flight Simulator 2004. It was not terribly expensive, worked immediatley, and had not had any problems.
I would recommend getting it if you are looking to buy your first joystick.

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Dora the Explorer - City of Lost toys Dora has lost her special teddy bear and is headed to the City of Lost toys to find it. Dora and Boots consult the Map and head for the Number Pyramid where they learn all about counting, adding, and sequencing. Next it’s on to the Mixed-up Jungle where they put out-of-place things like clouds and fish back where they belong. Finally, they arrive at the Lost City and sort through a stack of lost toys to find Dora’s teddy bear and return a number of lost items to friends like Tico, Swiper, and Benny. (The live touring show Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost toys is based on this episode.) When Boots’ new toy “Squeaky” slips out of his hands and floats downstream in “Lost Squeaky,” Dora and Boot rush to Gooey Geyser to rescue it. Careful attention to visual details leads the pair across Bubble Bridge, over Muddy Mountain, and into Gooey Geyser. These two Dora episodes foster the development of basic math skills, visual discrimination, and simple Spanish vocabulary in children ages 2 to 5. –Tami Horiuchi
Customer Review: One of my son’s favorite Dora videos
My train-obsessed two year old loves this video with the trains & toys. He enjoys counting along too. This is his favorite of all the Dora videos we own.

Future games Customer Review: Kirwin saves the day again
Danny Kirwins 3 gems…
Woman Of 1000 Years - Sands Of Time - Sometimes are real treats and save this otherwise mediocre album with newcomer Bob Welch who wrote the haunting title track, McVie’s Show me a Smile is also a highlight.

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CH Products Pro Pedals USB Flight Simulator Pedals ( 300-111 ) Pro Pedals feature a realistic forward and back pedal motion for flying, as well as a pivot movement for driving games. They’re a great companion to CH Product’s line of joysticks and flight yokes. For flying, Pro Pedals work as rudders and toe brakes, while for driving they give you extra support and power to accelerate or brake. They’re made to withstand the toughest competitor. Designed with rugged, durable components, Pro Pedals will last longer and endure more wear-and-tear than ordinary pedals on the market. Hook Pro Pedals up with your favorite CH Products joystick and take off!
Customer Review: Husband loves them!
This was a gift for my husband, so I can’t offer up any technical info about them, but he loves them! He says that they tilt up and down, as well as shift back and forth, so there are 2 different movements that they do. Anyway, he thinks they are wonderful!

Park-Zone 110-Volt Dual-Powered Battery-Powered Precision Parking Device #PZ-1500 Park-Zone is an innovative precision-parking device for the home that’s easy to use and even easier to install. After a simple one-time setup, the Park-Zone uses its ultrasonic sensing mechanism to measure the distance from your car to the garage wall as you park. When you pull into the garage, you see the green light illuminate, then midway it changes to yellow, and when the light turns red you’re right where you want to be. In our book, this beats a tennis ball hanging on a string because it’s a lot easier to set up, it’s much more precise, and, unlike the tennis ball, it looks good in a garage. Anyone who parks in a small or crowded garage will appreciate the accuracy this gadget offers. The Park-Zone operates on AC power or on batteries that last an entire year. Stop bumping the back wall and get into the Park-Zone. –Brian Trinen
Customer Review: I don’t hit the wall anymore.
Easy to install. My 4 door pick up is a tight fit for my garage (I have a 2′ allowance). Before I installing this device I would occasionally bump the wall or have to pull up a bit further. Not any more — Perfect every time!!!

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Street legal bumper cars. Silly! Fun! FUNYWUD - Bumper Car -Street Legal [via] Read more | Permalink | Comments | Digg this!

Thingamajiggr II: Friday night in Seattle
Brady writes in with “Thingamajiggr” some fun maker workshops and art at the event! Just a reminder that we are throwing another Thingamajiggr party to celebrate the innovative tech community in the Pacific Northwest. It will combine great speakers, innovative technology, geek inspired art, VJs, DJs, bar, and creative technologists. The second Thingamajiggr is happening in Seattle the evening of June 13th, 7:30pm - 1am. It will be held at the 911 Media Arts Center in South Lake Union. All proceeds will go to benefit the 911 Media Arts Center. It will be co-hosted by Waggle Labs and O’Reilly Radar. Tickets can be purchased for $10 presale, 15$ at door, 21+ only. Details on the program are below. We’ve just added a silk screening workshop so bring a shirt or jacket to decorate while you are there. It’ll be in the same room that you get your free LED Throwie. Read more | Permalink | Comments | Read more articles in Events | Digg this!

Disney Mickey Mouse toy Coin Bank - Heart Shape toy Bank
Disney Coin Bank - Mickey and friends Keepsake Heart Shaped Tin Box (red). Size approx 4inW x 4inL x 3.25inH, features painted with picture art of Mickey Mouse and friends on around sides. Top lid has a slot to deposit coin, closure with lock and key.

Happy Birthday Cake toy 5-1/2 Diameter
Celebrate your pets birthday with our Happy Birthday Cake toy. Unique plush birthday toy plays Happy Birthday when squeezed. 5-1/2 inch diameter.