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Willow Tree is an intimate, personal line of angels, figurines, ornaments and keepsake boxes representing qualities and sentiments that make us feel close to others, heal wounds, or treasure relationships to living things. The name Willow Tree symbolizes that which is gestural, beckoning and romantic. The figures are columnar in design, like a tree, and often carry flora or fauna symbolic of human virtues or qualities. The angels are rendered so as to reveal their expressions through body gestures only a tilt of the head, placement of the hands, a turn of the body. The absence of facial features contributes to the quiet and modest design. Emotions and feelings are left to the viewer to discern, which makes them very personal and powerful. Susan Lordi's inspiration comes from a love of family, closeness to friends, and an appreciation of nature. Her art is intimate and personal, reflecting that which helps us treasure our relationship to people and the world around us.Tags : Together
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The Muppets have sung with so many people over the years, from Elton John to Tony Bennett, yet it has always seemed like their performances with John Denver were somehow the perfect match. Christmas Together is a delightful--what else?--sing-along collection of Christmas favorites as performed by Denver and the Muppets ensemble. While the usual suspects have more than their say here--Kermit, Miss Piggy--the standout piece is "Twelve Days of Christmas." What could be better than a Muppet a day? Denver leads the critters through a tender "Silent Night," which comes couched in a medley that closes with a rousing "We Wish You a Merry Christmas." "Deck the Halls" is equally raucous--about as raucous as Muppets can get. Listen for the subtle lyric adaptations and the witty exchanges between Denver and his minstrels. Definitely not just for kids. --Steve Gdula |
Recycling elements of My Darling Clementine and The Searchers in a bitter, latter-day light, this late Western by John Ford initiates the last, dark phase of the master's vision of the corrupting influences of the progress of civilization in the wilderness. James Stewart is introduced to the Ford stock company as a thoroughly venal town marshal, Guthrie McCabe, who's pressed into service by the cavalry to oversee the ransoming of several whites long held captive by the Indians. McCabe is concerned with nothing but making a buck on the enterprise and coming back with his scalp intact, yet against his better judgment he becomes an arbiter of social and personal justice, and a de facto one-man protest against bigotry and hypocrisy. The cinematography is bleaker than anything seen in Ford's more heroic Westerns, and the stylistic high point is a hilarious one-take conversation between Stewart and cavalryman Richard Widmark at the river's edge. --Richard T. Jameson |
Nickelodeon presents five episodes of CatDog, the unlikely and often repulsive tale of an animal who's (you guessed it) half cat, half dog. With two heads, one body, and no hind legs, this freak of nature encounters innumerable reasons to go on mad chases, read trashy books such as 1001 Uses for Hairballs, and argue with itself. Dog often yields to Cat's wishes. In Dog Gone, Cat convinces Dog to wear pants over his head and pose as Cat's hind quarters. CatDog's End goes one step further: Cat's ready for a real butt and leads Dog to the Better Bottoms clinic for a primeval separation. Hey, at least the kids will learn five new synonyms for the word "bottom." To its credit, the artistic crew exhibits tremendous creativity and use of color. But there must be a better way for 6-10 year olds to spend 45 minutes on any afternoon, regardless of the weather. --Liane Thomas |
A favorite film of some of the world's greatest filmmakers, including Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg, John Ford's The Searchers has earned its place in the legacy of great American films for a variety of reasons. Perhaps most notably, it's the definitive role for John Wayne as an icon of the classic Western--the hero (or antihero) who must stand alone according to the unwritten code of the West. The story takes place in Texas in 1868; Wayne plays Ethan Edwards, a Confederate veteran who visits his brother and sister-in-law at their ranch and is horrified when they are killed by marauding Comanches. Ethan's search for a surviving niece (played by young Natalie Wood) becomes an all-consuming obsession. With the help of a family friend (Jeffrey Hunter) who is himself part Cherokee, Ethan hits the trail on a five-year quest for revenge. At the peak of his masterful talent, director Ford crafts this classic tale as an embittered examination of racism and blind hatred, provoking Wayne to give one of the best performances of his career. As with many of Ford's classic Westerns, The Searchers must contend with revisionism in its stereotypical treatment of "savage" Native Americans, and the film's visual beauty (the final shot is one of the great images in all of Western culture) is compromised by some uneven performances and stilted dialogue. Still, this is undeniably one of the greatest Westerns ever made. --Jeff Shannon |
With generous amounts of good luck and good timing, 50 First Dates set an all-time box-office record for the opening weekend of a romantic comedy; whether it deserved such a bonanza is another issue altogether. It's a sweet-natured vehicle for sweet-natured stars Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, and their track record with The Wedding Singer no doubt factors in its lowbrow appeal. But while the well-matched lovebirds wrestle with a gimmicky plot (she has no short-term memory, so he has to treat every encounter as their first), director Peter Segal (who directed Sandler in Anger Management) ignores the intriguing potential of their predicament (think Memento meets Groundhog Day) and peppers the proceedings with the kind of juvenile humor that Sandler fans have come to expect. The movie sneaks in a few heartfelt moments amidst its inviting Hawaiian locations, and that trained walrus is charmingly impressive, but you can't quite shake the feeling that too many good opportunities were squandered in favor of easy laughs. Like Barrymore's character, you might find yourself forgetting this movie shortly after you've seen it. --Jeff Shannon |
Gerber Training Pants - 6 Pairs - These are a wonderfully basic training pant that can be an effective potty training tool. The center panel consists of front and back layers of 100% combed cotton and the absorbent interior is a 50/50 cotton/poly blend. These training pants have enough absorbency for little leaks on the way to the toilet and are inexpensive enough to keep plenty on hand. They are also great under pants for toddlers from size 2T through size 4T. $19.95 for a six pairs in white, boy's colors or girl's colors. Colors and prints vary over time and are not necessarily as shown in the photo. |
Bring your computing and entertainment together with the VAIO VGC-LV1xx computer.This VAIO LV built-in HDMI input makes it easy to hook up your PLAYSTATION3 system or set-top box. Powered by Intel Core 2 Duo processor technology with 3MB of L2 cache and up to 500 GB Serial ATA hard disk drives this wall-mountable PC/TV is ideal for media enthusiasts who crave brilliant design peak performance and cutting-edge technology. A wireless mouse and keyboard are also included.Primary InformationRAM Installed Size : 2 GB Header / Model : VGC-LV110N Processor Type : Core 2 Duo Hard Drive Capacity : 320 GB Hard Drive / Installed Qty : 1 System Type : Network computer Cabinet Form Factor : All-in-one Processor Clock Speed : 2.53 GHz Mainboard Chipset Type : Intel G45 Display Technology : TFT active matrix Networking Type : Network adapter - integrated Dimensions&MiscellaneousDepth : 6.9 Inch Width : 25.9 Inch Height : 18.4 Inch Enclosure Color : Silver MainboardMainboard / Data Bus Speed : 1066 MHz ProcessorProcessor Number : E7200 Processor Installed Qty : 1 Processor Type : Core 2 Duo Processor Manufacturer : Intel Processor Max Supported Qty : 1 MemoryRAM Installed Size : 2 GB RAM Technology : DDR2 SDRAM Cache Memory Type : L2 cache RAM Max Supported Size : 4 GB Cache Memory Installed Size : 3 MB StorageHard Drive Capacity : 320 GB Hard Drive / Installed Qty : 1 Hard Drive Spindle Speed  |
Professional "Brite White" fabric mouse pads are among the most versatile and durable, providing brilliant graphic reproduction for spot color or full color imprints. This durable polyester surface is above industry standards and provides a superior product value overall. Designed to reproduce vibrant detailed images. Our mouse pads have white fabric top with the 100% genuine black rubber base (not the cheap foam your seen on other advertisements). |
Sony's SRS-P7 passive portable speaker system joins together for portability and is lightweight and easy to carry. The SRS-P7 features bass reflex duct design for powerful bass, stereo mini plug input and requires no batteries or external power source. Just plug it into your portable audio product and start enjoying your music. |
Jack Daniels Barbecue Sauce, Jack Daniels Marinade Mix, Jack Daniels Horseradish Sauce, Jack Daniels Sweet-n-Hot Mustard; Southern Comfort Gourmet Coffee, Jack Daniels Coffee, Jim Beam Original Beef Jerky, Jim Beam Medium Salsa; Pretzel Rods, Premium Water Crackers, J & M Chocolate Cookies, Buffalo Bills Tortilla Strips; Chocolate Fudge Popcorn, Smokey Cheddar Cheese Triangle, Jim Beam Fudge; Peanut Butter Filled Pretzel Nuggets, Grillin' Hot Pads, Red Glossy Basket |
Two true classics together at last. Jim Beam and Jack Daniels have teamed up in this delicious assortment of grillin goodness. The delectable sauces and marinades will add zest to any steak or chicken cook out. Even those who don't drink will love the zesty flavor of Jim's rich salsa and creamy fudge. Red Gloss Basket |
Take center stage along with your favorite High School Musical 2 stars! These designer dolls look just like their movie counterparts and even sing their signature songs from the movie. What's more, you can grab the included mic and perform a duet with the doll karaoke-style. Take turns singing along, your doll will pick up the song where you leave off. Sharpay measures approximately 12" tall. Requires 3 AAA batteries, included. |
Take center stage along with your favorite High School Musical 2 stars! These designer dolls look just like their movie counterparts and even sing their signature songs from the movie. What's more, you can grab the included mic and perform a duet with the doll karaoke-style. Take turns singing along, your doll will pick up the song where you leave off. Gabriella measures approximately 12" tall. Requires 3 AAA batteries, included. |

