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Lot of 6 Games for Windows PC DVD, Microsoft, Epic, Ubisoft, Stardock, Sierra |  |
1 Bid | US $18.07 | 4h 3m |
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Lighthouse & Shivers 1996 Sierra MIB Signed Computer Fantasy Adventure Game Myst | |
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US $49.00 | 8h 14m |
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CD-ROM 1995 Pc Game ALIEN LEGACY by Sierra RARE Exc Condition DEAL! | |
0 Bid | US $7.99 | 8h 53m |
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Sierra General Robert E Lee Civil War PC Game 1996 | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 9h 44m |
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PC Game Half-Life 2 M level Sierra Production with Prima Guide Book Windows | |
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US $9.90 | 9h 45m |
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Sierra Originals Caesar Sealed in shrink wrap Caesar CD Rom Computer Game | |
0 Bid | US $11.99 | 1d 1h 40m |
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McCarlies High Sierra $25 Gaming Chip | |
0 Bid | US $5.00 | 1d 1h 52m |
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Quest for Glory Hero's Quest So You Want To Be A Hero Sierra Games Lot 1 2 3 4 | |
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US $154.44 | 1d 2h 49m |
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Vintage Sierra Adventure Collection – ORIGINAL BIG BOX PC GAME - COMPLETE | |
0 Bid | US $54.99 | 1d 3h 17m |
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Vintage Sierra Lode Runner: The Legend Returns – ORIGINAL BIG BOX PC GAME | |
0 Bid | US $22.99 | 1d 3h 18m |
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GRAND SIERRA CASINO - $1 GAMING CHIP - RENO NV | |
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US $3.00 | 1d 7h 30m |
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DYNAMIX SIERRA ON-LINE WILLY BEAMISH GAME - HINT BOOK - 2 BONUSES - ALL MANUALS | |
0 Bid | US $39.95 | 3h 13m |
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Sierra classic PC Game lot King's Quest 2 3 4 and 6 also Space Quest 2 | |
1 Bid | US $.99 | 1d 21h 19m |
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NO ONE LIVES FOREVER SIERRA GAME PC VINTAGE BIG BOX | |
0 Bid | US $20.08 | 2d 1h 28m |
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CART RACING (PC GAME by SIERRA/PAPYRUS) gently used open wheel racing game | |
0 Bid | US $3.95 | 2d 1h 52m |
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NIB Battlestar Galactica PC Cd-rom game Sierra Online 2007 never played | |
1 Bid | US $2.99 | 2d 3h 36m |
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SIERRA STUDIOS HALF-LIFE COUNTER-STRIKE COMPUTER GAME | |
0 Bid | US $3.00 | 2d 7h 44m |
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Metaltech: EarthSiege from Sierra Originals game with over 45 missions - DOS NEW | |
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US $6.95 | 5d 20h 6m |
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COMPUTER GAMES lot #2 SIERRA SPACE QUEST III, IV, V, VI ( 3,4,5,6) and Stellar 7 | |
1 Bid | US $25.00 | 2d 9h 42m |
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COMPUTER GAMES lot #4 Sierra QUEST FOR GLORY I, II, III , KINGS QUEST III + | |
1 Bid | US $20.00 | 2d 9h 45m |
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COMPUTER GAMES #14 _ SPACE QUEST COLLECTORS EDITION SIERRA ON-LINE'S 15TH ANNIV | |
0 Bid | US $20.00 | 2d 10h 2m |
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King's Quest IV: The Perils of Rosella PC COMPUTER VIDEO GAME SIERRA MS-DOS IBM | |
0 Bid | US $6.89 | 2d 11h 47m |
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2 Colecovision Sierra Games: Threshold, Oil's Well, B.C.'s Quest for Tires | |
2 Bids | US $11.26 | 2d 12h 54m |
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Sierra Sports Game Room (PC, 2001) | |
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US $5.00 | 2d 23h 45m |
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Inca-Unknown Action Sierra Video Games | |
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US $5.10 | 18d 23h 4m |
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The Dagger of Amon Ra Game by Sierra - MS-Dos 3.5"HD VGA&EGA | |
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US $19.99 | 2d 7h 31m |
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Movie Producer Collection Austin Powers Sierra OPERATION TRIVIA Game w/ COA Prop | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 3d 2h 51m |
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Turbo Science: PC Educational Game - Sierra (1993) with Box | |
0 Bid | US $7.99 | 3d 3h 3m |
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Lighthouse: The Dark Being (PC, 1998) Old School Sierra Adventure Game 2 CD-ROMs | |
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US $5.94 | 3d 4h 21m |
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1994 Questbusters Keys to Kingdom 24 game clue book cluebook hint infocom sierra | |
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US $25.00 | 3d 4h 24m |
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NASCAR RACING 1999 IN BOX WITH BOOK INCLUDES ALL 3 DIVISIONS SIERRA PC GAME | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 3d 7h 41m |
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*RARE Amiga - LEISURE SUIT LARRY by Sierra Games -The Dirtest Game for Commodore | |
0 Bid | US $25.00 | 3d 10h 12m |
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SIERRA SIDS CASINO SPARKS NEVADA US ET HIGHWAY SILVER STRIKE GAMING TOKEN COIN | |
0 Bid | US $53.33 | 3d 10h 15m |
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PHANTASMAGORIA 7-Disk PC Game by Sierra Adult Owned MINT | |
0 Bid | US $19.99 | 3d 11h 2m |
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1987 Sierra Thexder PC Video Game. | |
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US $30.00 | 3d 12h 12m |
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XBOX 360 Crash of the Titans Video Game Sierra | |
1 Bid | US $5.99 | 3d 13h 50m |
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CONTRACT J.A.C.K. JACK - Sierra Shooter Action PC Game - US Version - NEW in BOX | |
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US $4.99 | 4d 4h 42m |
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Caesar II (2) PC game- 1995 - Sierra - Boxed - NEW! | |
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US $19.99 | 4d 6h 23m |
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Gobliiins Goblins 1 Vtg PC CD Puzzle Game Sierra Coktel Vision 1995 w Box Manual | |
0 Bid | US $19.99 | 4d 9h 23m |
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Amiga Commodore Game by Sierra POLICE QUEST NOS ORIGINA | |
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US $10.95 | 4d 17h 33m |
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Sierra Aliens vs Predator 2 PC 2001 Rare Game Case & Manual AVP AVP2 Mint | |
0 Bid | US $19.99 | 4d 18h 51m |
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Sierra PC Computer SPELLING BLIZZARD Windows CD Kids Educational Game Childrens | |
0 Bid | US $29.99 | 4d 22h 29m |
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Trophy Bass 2 (PC, 1996) Sierra PC game | |
1 Bid | US $.99 | 5d 3m |
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Police Quest -- Open Season (PC) COMPUTER GAME. SIERRA. | |
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US $5.98 | 5d 16m |
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PHANTASMAGORIA strategy guide SIERRA games FOR PC | |
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US $7.99 | 5d 36m |
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Vintage Sierra Shivers pc adventure game c/w box for windows CD ROMs | |
0 Bid | US $2.99 | 5d 2h 46m |
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Vintage 1996 Sierra Lighthouse pc adventure game c/w box for windows CD ROMs | |
0 Bid | US $4.99 | 5d 2h 46m |
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VINTAGE (198X) "MIXED UP MOTHER GOOSE" GAME -- ATARI -- (SIERRA) | |
0 Bid | US $19.99 | 5d 2h 54m |
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Vintage Sierra Gabriel Knight 3 pc adventure game c/w box for windows CD ROMs | |
0 Bid | US $7.99 | 5d 3h 53m |
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King's Quest VII: The Princeless Bride Sierra classic 1994 PC CD Game | |
0 Bid | US $6.00 | 5d 4h 17m |
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Disney Phineas and Ferb Large Reuseable Tote Bag Sale Price: $3.99  |
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13 x 13 x 7 inch reusable Phineas and Ferb Tote Bag |
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Disney Princess, Pink Plastic Flatware Set Featuring Cinderella, 2 Forks and 2 Spoons (1 Pack) Sale Price: $4.25 |
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Disney Princess, Pink Plastic Flatware Set Featuring Cinderella, 2 Forks and 2 Spoons (1 Pack) |
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Wusthof Big Game Butcher Kit - 8-Piece Set |
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CLOSEOUTS . With Wusthof's big game butchering kit, every field dress is a simple task. All of the blades fit into a lightweight nylon and polyester case that zips completely and folds closed to secure each blade. Wusthof knives are manufactured by a skilled team of 300 dedicated workers in two state-of-the-art facilities in Solingen, Germany Laser-cut, one-piece blades with full-tang handles Outstanding sharpness, balance and durability Only high-carbon stainless steel is used to create these knives 8-piece set Boning knife: 6" blade, 11-1_2" overall, 3.5 oz. Paring knife (small): 2-1_2" blade, 6-5/8â overall, 1 oz. Paring knife: 4-5/8" blade, 9" overall, 2 oz. Large knife: 10-1_4â blade, 16" overall, 7.6 oz. Folding saw: 8" blade, 17-3/8" overall, 9-1_2" closed length, 8.7 oz. Sharpening steel: 9" steel, 13-5/8" overall, 6.6 oz. Scissors: 3-7/8" blade, 8" overall, 4 oz. Case: 6x19-1_2x1-1_2" rolled, 1 oz. Material: Blade: Stainless steel Handle: composite Case: polyester with nylon interior Made in Germany Please read our policy on ordering knives. Export restriction: cannot ship internationally. |
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Something About the Way You Look Tonight / Candle in the Wind 1997 List Price: $17.98 Sale Price: $0.01 |
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In Loving Memory of Princess Diana. |
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Quest for Glory 5: Dragon Fire - The Original Music Soundtrack Sale Price: $14.95 |
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Holye Classic Board Games |
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Spooky Buddies (Two-Disc Blu-ray / DVD Combo in Blu-ray Packaging) List Price: $39.99 Sale Price: $12.12 |
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The Buddies puppies are back for another adventure, and this time the talking bundles of golden fur find themselves right in the middle of a Halloween scare that started way back in 1937. Fernfield legend tells of an evil warlock, Warwick, who entered into a pact with the menacing Halloween Hound to open a portal between realities and allow the spirits of the netherworld to escape and take over the world. Time ran out before the Halloween Hound could steal the souls of five dogs of the same blood in order to open the portal. But conditions are just right in the present for Warwick the Warlock and the Halloween Hound to return and complete their mission. The Buddies stumble into the middle of Warwick's plan and suddenly find themselves the town's only hope, along with a puppy ghost from the past named Pip, their new clairvoyant friend Zelda, and a young boy grown old. Young audiences find these cute talking puppies quite appealing, but the whole premise of ghosts and dark spirits from the underworld is potentially quite frightening to some. Additionally, some viewers may be surprised by the film's portrayal of the church as a safe sanctuary from dark spirits and the Bible as a powerful weapon to be brandished in the face of evil. While this fifth Buddies movie is just as cute as and no less believable than the previous films, the writers have chosen to treat the puppies more as one cohesive group rather than as individuals with distinct personalities, and the plot is certainly much scarier than in earlier films. What hasn't changed is the message that teamwork and confidence triumphs over evil. Bonus features include a tour of Rosebud's house, a "Monster Mash" music video featuring the cast of Shake It Up, and a sneak peak of Treasure Buddies. (Ages 6 and older) --Tami Horiuchi Features include: •MPAA Rating: G•Format: Blu-Ray•Runtime: 88 minutes |
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Sierra Club Series - The Parenthood Game [VHS] List Price: $29.99 Sale Price: $9.50 |
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Iron Man 2 Night Light Sale Price: $0.01 |
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Marvel Comic character night light. UL Listed and only uses a 7 Watt bulb to save you money. Easy-to-flip on/off switch and plugs into any standard electrical socket. |
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Kids Line Patchwork Pooh Wall Decals - Toys R Us Exclusive Sale Price: $9.99 |
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Removable and reusable, these adorable Patchwork Pooh wall decals are a Babies "R" Us exclusive and won't harm your walls! The self-stick adhesive appliques coordinate perfectly with the Patchwork Pooh bedding collection (sold separately) and include four 10" x 18" sheets of stickers and instructions. |
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Thermostat Kit for Westerbeke 24688 24323 List Price: $49.99 Sale Price: $27.99 |
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Replaces:? Westerbeke 24688 & 24323 Fits:? 4.4 BCD(60Hz) ? 4.4 WMD(60Hz)/3.3 WMD(50Hz) ? 7.7 WMD(60Hz)/5.8 WMD(50Hz) ? 8.0 WMD(60Hz)/6.0 WMD(50Hz) ? 11.0 WMD(60Hz)/8.3 WMD(50Hz) ? 12.5 WMD(60Hz)/9.4 WMD(50Hz) |
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Spooky Buddies List Price: $29.99 Sale Price: $19.92 |
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The Buddies puppies are back for another adventure, and this time the talking bundles of golden fur find themselves right in the middle of a Halloween scare that started way back in 1937. Fernfield legend tells of an evil warlock, Warwick, who entered into a pact with the menacing Halloween Hound to open a portal between realities and allow the spirits of the netherworld to escape and take over the world. Time ran out before the Halloween Hound could steal the souls of five dogs of the same blood in order to open the portal. But conditions are just right in the present for Warwick the Warlock and the Halloween Hound to return and complete their mission. The Buddies stumble into the middle of Warwick's plan and suddenly find themselves the town's only hope, along with a puppy ghost from the past named Pip, their new clairvoyant friend Zelda, and a young boy grown old. Young audiences find these cute talking puppies quite appealing, but the whole premise of ghosts and dark spirits from the underworld is potentially quite frightening to some. Additionally, some viewers may be surprised by the film's portrayal of the church as a safe sanctuary from dark spirits and the Bible as a powerful weapon to be brandished in the face of evil. While this fifth Buddies movie is just as cute as and no less believable than the previous films, the writers have chosen to treat the puppies more as one cohesive group rather than as individuals with distinct personalities, and the plot is certainly much scarier than in earlier films. What hasn't changed is the message that teamwork and confidence triumphs over evil. Bonus features include a tour of Rosebud's house, a "Monster Mash" music video featuring the cast of Shake It Up, and a sneak peak of Treasure Buddies. (Ages 6 and older) --Tami Horiuchi Features include: •MPAA Rating: G•Format: DVD•Runtime: 88 minutes |
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Blood Diamond (Widescreen Edition) List Price: $12.98 Sale Price: $4.10 |
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Leonardo DiCaprio puts a handsome face on an ugly industry: In parts of Africa, diamond mining fuels civil warfare, killing thousands of innocents and drafting preteen children as vicious soldiers. DiCaprio (The Departed) plays Danny Archer, a white African soldier-turned-diamond-smuggler who gets wind of a large raw jewel found by Solomon Vandy, a native fisherman (Djimon Hounsou, In America) recently escaped from enslavement by a brutal rebel leader. Archer offers a deal: He'll help Vandy find his war-scattered family if Vandy will share the diamond with him. Drawn into this web of exploitation is journalist Maddy Bowen (Jennifer Connelly, Little Children), who agrees to help if Archer will tell her the details of how conflict diamonds make their way into the hands of the corporations who sell them to the Western world. DiCaprio is compelling because he never flinches from Archer's utter ruthlessness; Archer ends up doing the morally justifiable thing, but only because his desperate greed has led him to it. Hounsou and Connelly, though saddled with all the moral and political speeches, rise above the cant and keep the movie's treacherously formulaic plot rooted in human characters. But in the end, the story won't stick with you as much as the dead stillness in the child soldiers' eyes; the horror of African civil strife refuses to be contained by Blood Diamond's uplifting message--and the movie is all the more potent as a result. --Bret Fetzer An ex-mercenary turned smuggler (Leonardo DiCaprio). A Mende fisherman (Djimon Hounsou). Amid the explosive civil war overtaking 1999 Sierra Leone these men join for two desperate missions: recovering a rare pink diamond of immense value and rescuing the fisherman's son conscripted as a child soldier into the brutal rebel forces ripping a swath of torture and bloodshed across the alternately beautiful and ravaged countryside. Directed by Edward Zwick (Glory The Last Samurai) this urgent intensely moving adventure shapes gripping human stories and heart-pounding action into a modern epic of profound impact.Running Time: 143 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA Rating: R UPC: 085391117629 Manufacturer No: 111762 |
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Ramona and Beezus List Price: $29.98 Sale Price: $9.00 |
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Beverly Cleary fans will love Ramona and Beezus, a peppy, affectionately directed film based on the series of Cleary's children's books, starring the adorable, awkward Ramona Quimby. Ramona and Beezus manages to appeal to three distinctly different audiences--tweens, because of its heroine, played with winsome agility by the adorable Joey King; teens, because of the presence of actress-singer Selena Gomez as Beezus (short for Beatrice), the hapless Ramona's older sister; and adults, because of the great casting of the girls' parents, Bridget Moynahan and especially John Corbett. There's also a romantic sub-story involving Ramona's Aunt Bea, played by Ginnifer Goodwin, and a neighbor, Hobart (Josh Duhamel). But the star of this film, as with the Cleary books, is Ramona, the imaginative, active, creative, and sometimes lost-in-her-own-world 9-year-old, whose best intentions have a funny way of nearly always going awry. Ramona and Beezus is adapted from several of Cleary's books, and readers will recognize many of Ramona's escapades and mishaps. And perhaps surprisingly, they knit together to make a fine, cohesive family film--the cast interacts well together, especially King and Gomez, whose sisterly chemistry is adorable. There are several laugh-out-loud moments, including a really, really bad cooking incident, and the most creative accidental paint job ever perpetrated on a Jeep. But there's pathos too, and real family emotion, and there are a few teary scenes that make Ramona and Beezus that much more endearing. My 10-year-old companion pronounced it "awesome," "believable," and "really, really funny, with good music." Beverly Cleary fans of all ages will agree. --A.T. Hurley Teen sensation Selena Gomez (Hannah Montana, Wizards of Waverly Place) teams up with newcomer Joey King in this delightful coming-of-age comedy based on the best-selling books by Beverly Cleary. Ramona (King) is a little girl with a very big imagination and a nose for mischief. Her playful antics keep everyone in her loving family on their toes, including her older sister Beezus (Gomez), who's just trying to survive her first year of high school. Through all the ups and downs of childhood, Ramona and Beezus learn that anything?s possible when you believe in yourself and rely on each other.Features include: •MPAA Rating: G•Format: DVD•Runtime: 103 minutes |
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Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight & Watertight .3 List Price: $11.00 Sale Price: $6.99 |
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Group Size:1 Trip Duration: 1 Our lightest first aid kit weighs in at a mere 3 ounces! Offers basic wound and blister management supplies in a waterproof and ultra lightweight bag. Weight: 3 oz Size: 4.5" x 3.75" x 1" Features: Ibuprofen and antihistamine for allergies After Bite sting and itch relief Butterfly closure strips and antiseptic towelettes Moleskin dressing for preventing and treating blisters Sterile dressings and bandages Supply List: Medication 2..... Ibuprofen (200 mg), Pkg./2 2..... Antihistamine (Diphenhydramine 25 mg) 2..... After Biteή Sting and Itch Relief Wipe Wound Care/Burn/Blister 2..... Bandage, Butterfly Closure 3..... After Cuts & Scrapes Wipe 2..... Triple Antibiotic Ointment, 1/32 oz 4..... Dressing, Gauze, Sterile, 2" x 2", Pkg./2 1..... Tape, 1/2" x 10 Yards 5..... Bandage, Adhesive, Fabric, 1" x 3" 3..... Bandage, Adhesive, Fabric, Knuckle 1..... Moleskin, 2" x 2.5" 2..... Safety Pins We reserve the right to add, substitute, or delete items if necessary Ideal Uses: Day Hiking Cycling Climbing Kayaking Car Briefcase Everyday Use |
Whenever a movie becomes extremely popular with audiences, there is likely to be a spoof of it waiting just beneath the horizon. One particular movie was released this summer called "Vampires Suck" which is a spoof of the popular-with-teens movie called Twilight. As is often the case, Halloween is commonly packed with classical characters, but when movies gain popularity to hit the mainstream, you'll inevitably find characters from those movies showing up at Halloween parties or up and down the street collecting candy. Why not go for the funnier side this holiday by dressing up as a Twilight character? It doesn't take much effort and could be entertaining to you and your friends.
Spooky Spoofs
The Twilight characters are practically begging to be spoofed. Take the Cullen family for instance. There are a variety of things you can do with these characters. Recall the original history of vampires: their deathly pale, they sleep in coffins during the day, their skin becomes burned should it get exposed by sunlight, and they sneak up on their victims and drink their blood.
Makeup and Costume Ideas for the Guys
Guys, you will want to go the extreme here to convey the most considerable contrast. Instead of putting on a little bit of white powder, pick the classical look and apply a lot of it to appear deathly white. Don't forget to make your lips blood red and applying dark circles about the eyes to give them that sunken look. You may recall from the movie that the Cullen's have red eyes. To achieve that affect, think about using colored contact lenses. Or if you're really feeling adventurous, find the kind of contact lenses that have unique designs on them. Play it up and have a good time. Your friends certainly will.
Now for the hair. The primary character, Edward, has an overstated look that won't take a lot of effort to copy. So break out the hair gel and shape your hair so that it's standing to attention - and it's likely to get a lot of attention the more extreme you work it. If you are not into using gel, then consider getting an Elvis wig.
Now for you Jacob fans out there, you know that when he comes of age, he is able to change his shape into a wolf. Make that your angle. Using over-the-counter makeup products available at your local drug store or Halloween specialty shop, make your face up like a werewolf. Avoid going the full mask route; it's not likely to achieve the same affect. Plus, you can be more creative using this subtle approach not to mention you're likely to be a little easier.
Time for you Gals now
Go a little wild this season by donning wigs. Makes no difference if it's straight or spikey. Just be creative and get individuals to notice you. Think Elvira or Cyndi Lauper as something to refer to. Apply red makeup all around the eye area to give yourself that "I've been awake for hundreds of years" look. Also take into consideration putting on fake eyelashes, particularly ones that are specially made at Halloween time.
The Bella character is undeniably going to get a lot of spoofing this season. Go the extreme by adding more makeup than usual. Be creative and do not forget to use her mannerisms of constantly pushing her hair over her ear. She does not really lend herself to an thrilling wardrobe, so kick it up a notch by deciding upon biker clothes with spiked heels. Or go the other end of the spectrum and make her more country by dressing her up in a plaid shirt, some skimpy shorts and of course a cowboy hat.
Get together with your friends to each dress up as a character. Everybody loves group themes for Halloween. Coming to the party as the Cullen family ought to generate a lot of laughs and get you a lot of attention.
In case you'd rather go for a more traditional look this Halloween, choosing to dress up in a Miss Muffet costume or other classic character may be just the thing for you. Taking this approach will most certainly make you stand out from the crowd just as well.
FIFA GOAL project: How successful has it been on Sierra Leone Football?
FIFA GOAL project:
How successful has it been on Sierra Leone Football?
By Muctaru Wurie
As was promised by the incumbent FIFA president during his bid to capture the presidency of football’s highest seat, Joseph S Blater, the former UEFA supremo made it a top priority to reach out to the poorer nations of the world football body and enhance their capacity to develop and harness their footballing potentials. On attaining the presidency, Blater hailed the programme as a means of deepening and expanding the development assistance provided by FIFA to its member national associations, which until then had focused mainly on the delivery of education programmes, such as Futuro I and II.
GOAL was ratified in 1999 in Los Angeles at FIFA’s Extraordinary Congress and is today a key improvement programme of FIFA. It places administrative, technical, and importantly, financial resources at the disposal of FIFA’s 204 members for their use in development projects.
It was discovered that the majority of developing countries, especially in Africa lacked the infrastructure and technical abilities to effectively enhance the status of the cherished game of football.
Sierra Leone being among these countries was no exception. Although there was much needed boost in the game when the NPRC regime took power back in 1992, there were still shortcomings that later exacerbated when the civil war intensified in the mid 1990s.
Therefore, when the GOAL Africa Programme was launched it was viewed as a necessity by majority of football observers across the country. The late Standard Times Sport editor, Ibrahim Barrie wrote back in 2001 that the programme if well implemented can be a panacea to the problems face by football in the country. “Sierra Leone football at this moment is in dire need of essential infrastructure and technical support to develop it football capacity, we just hope that the Goal Project fulfils that very important prerequisite,” noted Barrie in a sport commentary.
At the laying of foundation stone ceremony for the construction of a national training and education centre at Kingtom, the then SLFA president, Justice M Tholla Thompson said that; “It is difficult to explain just how important the FIFA Financial Assistance Programme and GOAL Programme are, but they however, provide proof of FIFA’s commitment to promote football all around the world, especially in poorer nations. FIFA really is a global family.”
But years after the completion of some of the crucial aspect of the FIFA GOAL programme for Sierra Leone, questions have been raised as to how sustainable and productive the programme is.
After construction work was completed on the football association’s headquarters, financed by the FIFA Financial Assistance Programme, on 29 October 2001; the GOAL Bureau further approved the construction of a national training and education centre in Freetown. The almost half a million US dollar facility which was actually intended to be used primarily for training young players, coaches, referees, administrators and medical personnel from football clubs, regional bodies and the association itself have so far been used for most of the abovementioned purpose. However, there have been complains recently by most players and officials using the complex that most of the facilities that were there at the new structure are no longer there. One player of a local side which had camped their on four occasions told me that to their disappointment, most of the amenities they enjoyed in the newly built structure has disappeared. “At first water used to go up, but now it’s no longer the case. We have to come down and fetch water for ourselves, also the television with the DSTV facilities we used to enjoy are gone. Worst of all are the beds, they are now filled with bugs,” the player said, he also said that when they complained they were warned to shut up.
The complex which is also intended to be used as a base by national teams at various levels and top clubs in Sierra Leone during preparations for international matches and training camps have seen several of such campings in recent times but one local coach I spoke with said that the drop in the condition of the amenities will make it very difficult for any more of such campings especially by any of the national sides.
However, SLFA Administrative Secretary Abubakarr Kabba told me that in the case of the TV set, they were only removed for safe keeping because of what he referred to as ‘ill act’ by some clubs coming from the provinces whom he accused of stealing some of the TV set.
In the case of the two pricey artificial turfs provided by FIFA, they are yet to be laid; notwithstanding the fact that other neighbouring countries have already started using theirs. Nevertheless, SLFA president, Nahim Khadi, disclosed to me that the turfs have still not been fixed because the experts are yet to arrive. The present state of the pitch at the Football Academy grounds, Kingtom is so appalling that players find it very hard to train on the pitch especially during the rainy season. However, no FIFA official could respond to questions whether the delay in the fixing of the pitch is due to their fault or not. An email sent to a FIFA information officer by this writer could not be responded to.
Under the GOAL Project each association, regardless of size, received USD 1 million to be invested in football development for the four-year cycle 1999–2002. The regional confederations, such as CAF received USD 10 million each for the same period. The same amounts was paid to the associations and confederations for the 2003–2006 period to fund worthwhile projects based on long-term plans for the member associations; meaning that the SLFA has been benefiting US $ 250,000 annually since 1999. Although SLFA officials have been very tight-lipped when it comes to finances, in regards to the management of GOAL project finances, Chairman of FIFA Finance Committee Julio H. Grondona, indicates that the execution of major project operation are clearly monitored by the GOAL Bureau, but other minor aspect, maintenance and other post implementation project are the full responsibility of the local FA. So if even there are cases of misappropriation of funds it would be very hard to prove under an FA administration that is not open to public scrutiny.
In addition as from 2005, SLFA and other FA in developing countries were compelled to set at least 10% aside, in other words USD 25,000, to promote women’s football. FIFA officials had point out that, this unequivocal financial commitment and insistence on a coherent programme from each association and confederation, women’s football will undergo enormous progress over the next few years.
But as far as women football in Sierra Leone is concerned, help seems to be a distance dream, the female leagues that were thriving are no longer here. Disappointingly, there are no apparent attempts to restore female football in Sierra Leone.
So far about 16 people including SLFA staffs, local coaches and instructors have benefited from the technical programme under the project but unlike in Mali for instance where instructors and coaches that have benefited from GOAL programmes are training other local stakeholders; Sierra Leone’s GOAL has yet to undertake such route. And looking at a country were you have hundreds of personnel in the field of football, 16 trained personnel would inevitably make little impact in the management and development of the game locally.
Last year, visiting FIFA inspector, Mr M Kaplan and a FIFA Ghanaian coach gave a very down beat assessment of the success of the GOAL programme when they highlighted the absence of adequately trained technical personnel amongst the local football clubs. They also cite the lack of training grounds, fax and email addresses for the nation’s clubs in the premier league.
Also another aspect that has been a key in the programme’s scheme in developing the game of football have not well been use by football authorities in the country. The use of video technology in learning crucial style and tactic of the game and opponent is one that has not well been used, although there are facilities within the structures of the football academy for such purpose, such procedures have rarely been used.
One thing clear is that although it has been visible that some of the main features of the GOAL programme have had some positive impact, it is still worthwhile to note that the burden of development for football in Sierra Leone lies on the FA. Most still believed that any well-planned, proficient and corrupt free FA can make a positive road towards development of football. Few millions of dollars from FIFA cannot change the game overnight, but the best sustainable form of development is concrete actions from SLFA that can be maintained even when the FIFA funds are gone.
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