Read This List Of Great Ideas For Your Sister's Birthday Present

By Jim Scarfields

One of the nicest gifts you could think of to get someone would be a DVD of their favorite classic black and white television shows. It will send her back in time to when they were much younger. Some of the most popular shows are I Love Lucy, Gilligans Island and Star Trek.

Find a recent movie with the persons favorite actress in it. You could find a Nicholas Cage, Burt Reynolds, Angelina Jolie, Will Smith, Penelope Cruz or Matt Damon. Maybe they are more into the classic actors like James Garner, John Wayne or Tommy Lee Jones.

Stephen King is such an awesome author that he has managed to develop quite a loyal following. Some of his best movies include Carrie, It, Thinner and The Shining. He will keep them right on the edge of their seats wondering what is going to happen next.

Have you got a history buff to shop for? You can get all kinds of shows on DVD now from The History Channel. They have some top notch shows on World War II. Look for popular selling series like Band of Brothers, Battle 360, Dogfights and Battles BC.

Give the gift of laughter by getting them one or more of the Seinfeld series episodes now out on video. Jerry, Newman, George and Kramer are sure to lighten up their home with laughter. Remember Serenity Now, bubble boy or the dealership?

HBO has a history of making awesome television series as well as films. The recent smash examples of The Sopranos and Rome are out on DVD now. They have released some of their highly captivating miniseries like Band of Brothers and Jack Bull. Then there are all the other shows that were very popular with certain niches like Sex and the City, Entourage, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Deadwood.

Young people will enjoy any of the recent movies out by Disney. Make sure they have the great Disney Classics that you can buy very inexpensively now, like Dumbo, The Jungle Book and The Sword in the Stone.

Got any horror movie fans to shop for? Horror movies tend to be sold very inexpensively once they come out on video. Pick up some of those memorable ones like Nightmare on Elm Street, Halloween, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Children of the Corn or Saw.

Have you got anyone interested in animation? Remember when people were into comics? Japanese Animation is very popular in other parts of the globe and is rapidly increasing in popularity in the US.

In addition to Seinfeld there are plenty of other recently ended sitcoms that have been remade into DVD box sets and released again. Frasier is one of the more popular ones. Then there is Roseanne, The King of Queens, The Cosby Show, Mash, Full House and Home Improvement. There are a lot of laughs in those oldies.

Get them ready for next Christmas by giving them the great black and white Christmas classics. Everybody's favorite singer Bing Crosby stars in White Christmas and The Bells of St. Mary. How about The Christmas Story or It's a Wonderful Life? Then there are Christmas classics for kids like Rudolf and Frosty the Snowman. - 23806

About the Author:

Jim is an avid movie lover and critic. He organized his inventory into specific genres and categories to help shoppers find their favorite History Channel shows on DVD. Jim runs a movie store where you can get cheap DVD movies online. Visit the video store for a huge selection.

Amazingly Good Suggestion For Twilight Party Favors

By Aaron Hu

The Twilight craze has swept America like a second coming of the Harry Potter series. Now with the upcoming event of the movie adaptation of New Moon, the excitement continues. The story of Bella and her vampire lover continues as Edward is frightened by an incident on Bella's birthday. This convinces him that his nature is putting her in grave danger so he leaves her purposely breaking her heart in the process so that she won't come after him. We follow Bella as she struggles with the loss and tries to start over with a close childhood friend, Jacob Black, only to find out that he harbors a secret of his own that will only draw her further into the world Edward tried to protect her from.

With New Moon coming out in theatres this November there will definitely be themed parties throughout the fall, whether they are birthday parties, Halloween events, or Movie premiere parties. Don't be the person that is left out. Here are some ideas to help you get your own Twilight or New Moon themed party planned.

Use the werewolves versus vampires theme. In this movie, we see the rumblings of a conflict between the werewolves of Jacob's tribe and the vampires of the Cullen family. It sounds like Underworld, use the vampire and werewolf motif as design cue for your decorations. You can use conventional Halloween decorations that have these images to start with. Then to add some real panache use images of werewolves and vampires from TV and film. This will give your guests some interesting things to look at when they come to your party. Of course, you have to make use of Twilight themed part supplies to help with decorations.

Another great idea is to use themed dinnerware. Get everyone in on the excitement with themed cups, plates, and napkins with pictures of the stars from twilight and new moon. This is really a great idea also as favors. So instead of using paper cups use plastic. The point is that anything can be used as favors and souvenirs of the party. So keep this in mind when choosing you dinnerware and napkins.

This would probably seem obvious to you, but use as some of your party music songs from the Twilight movie soundtrack. You can also mix in music from other popular vampire shows like Moonlight. Moonlight is a great example. Even though this show got cancelled, it had a very popular and eclectic soundtrack. Of course you can also see how many guests are hardcore fans of the genre by seeing if they recognize the songs and what show they come from.

Another great suggestion is themed foods. The obvious would be red drinks such as cranberry juice, fruit punch, or cherry juice. You can also make unique drink recipes with Cool-Aid and other ingredients. Look up recipes online for more ideas. Also think of using foods that can be shaped to look like bats, werewolves, and other motifs from the books. Great suggestions are cookies, gingerbread, and even cake. Of course too please everyone also include popular party favorites like chip and ranch dip.

In the end, use your imagination and your own personal taste to come up with a party that is all your own. These suggestions are just a starting point to give you a direction to start looking in for inspiration. - 23806

About the Author:

Aaron Hu is a leading author on a wide range of well published wedding articles. If you are looking for Twilight, E-weddingfavors has the biggest selection available. You will also find Twilight Party Favors and much more, all at very affordable prices.

The Development of the Trumpet

By Jim Samposzi

The trumpet, an instrument in the woodwind or brass collection, is built primarily of brass or bronze and is comprised of: a mouthpiece, bell, a spit valve, and keys. The trumpet is among the instruments that are fully chromatic because they have three finger controls for tone adjustments. Some trumpets also have a trigger mechanism to correct unwanted sounds by the use of the few control keys. This line can be pulled while the musician is playing and the effect is so slight that it will be unheard when it is used. The spit valve is included to clear any fluid that has slid into the chambers of the instrument. The history of this instrument is rather astonishing and they go way back in time; as far in the past as 2000 B.C.

The tones of trumpets are created by the combination, inclusion, or emulation of the three main buttons. The sound emulated from this instrument is possible because of the vibration of your lips via the mouthpiece and then changed further by the buttons before the sound reaches the bell, or end, of the trumpet. The mixing of combinations of tones became very important to the expansion of certain types of music. Since the keys can be combined to create different sounds, all brands of music has been known to include a trumpet in certain circumstances.

This instrument is pitched specifically for the soprano range of tones. This means, the chromatic range of sounds made go from F sharp all the way to C - before the clef controls air for treble ranges. But, the abilities of this instrument are not only in F sharp and C; some professionals can hit notes in the G and high C array.

Trumpets, like other instruments, come in several different styles and types. Some are bought more often than others. Furthermore, and due to this range, they vary widely in dollar range. And, some have other capabilities in pitching that do not come standard. Some of the better known kinds of trumpets include:

Piccolo, Brass, Herald, Natural, Slide and Bronze

The trumpet was first created in 2000 B.C. where they were included in religious service. The first types of trumpets included materials that were blown into, like: a length of bamboo, or an animal horn, or bone. The Christian bible has many references to trumpets and some were pulled from in the burial grounds of the well-known Egyptian King, Tutankhamen. During the 14th century, makers developed the folded trumpet that is like trumpets of today wherein the metal tubes are folded and arched from bell to lip position. The beginning of these instruments was merely straight and longer with a bell on one end and a mouthpiece on the other. Then, in the days of opera, the trumpet was put to use in 1607 during a historical Opera titled Orfeo. As the modern world developed, trumpets were sounded to send military communications but in time were played in musical productions. In the 19th century, these instruments became an important instrument in symphony orchestras. Now, trumpets are mainly seen in jazz bands, military productions, marching bands, and sometimes rock collaboration. - 23806

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Jim is an independent writer with more than 25 years of editorial experience. Jim is presently engaged as a publicist for many well-known b2b portals and is considered the in house guru on musical instruments. Take the time to visit our web portal for more information on Trumpets and Musical Instruments.

A Potpourri Of Accurate Hollywood Movie Story Lines

By Dolores Hickman

For a long time we have used the video store as one of our main ways to access movies. Now, with internet usage exploding, movie downloads are becoming very popular. Following is list of a few movies that you can get using a movie download site.

Commandos Strike at Dawn: Well-intentioned tirade of Norwegian Muni assisting British commandos in assault on Nazis who have invaded Norway. Un-contemporary misinformation angle lessens impact this present day. Cast includes Paul Muoi, Anna Lee, Lillian Gish, Cedric Hardwicke, Robert Coote, Ray Collins, Rosemary DeCamp, and Alexander Knox. (96 minutes, 1942)

Buddy Buddy: Humble black comedy in regards to a hit gentleman whose present job is threw away up by an in illusive weirder. Cast includes Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Paula Prentiss, Klaus Kinski, Dana Elcar, Miles Chapin, and Joan Shawlee. (78 minutes, 1981)

Bruce Almighty: Bruce Nolen wants more. He feels he deserves to be the next anchorman at the TV news station where he works as a human interest reported. When it is announced that he won't get the job, he loses it. When his prayers aren't answered, he rages against God, who appears, and gives him an incredible offer, "if you think my job is so easy, then you do it". Let's see how Bruce does in his role as God.

Saw: Two men are trapped in a room. Both men are chained to their half of the room. A story unfolds as these two people are given clues and information about the situation they are in and why. Can they solve the puzzle and get out alive?

The Agony and the Ecstasy: Large spectacle of Michelangelo's creative clashes with Pope Julius II has satisfactory performing overshadowed by methodical production. Short documentary on performer's work antecedes fractional tirade based on tads of Irving Rock's novel. Cast includes Charlton Heston, Rex Harrison, Diane Cilento, Harry Andrews, and Adolfo Celio. (140 minutes, 1965)

Day of the Outlaw: Stark Western melodrama of outlaw Ives and clique taking over secluded Western town. Cast includes Robert Ryan, Burl Ives, Tina Louise, Alan Marshal, Nehemiah Persoff, and Elisha Chef. (91 minutes, 1959)

Companeros: Swedish mercenary (Nero) desires his fortune by running guns in rebellion racked Mexico at the turn of the century. Cast includes Franco Nero, Tomas Milian, Jack Palance, Fernando Rey, Iris Berben, and Karin Schubert. (105 minutes, 1971)

50 First Dates: Is an inspirational story of true love. Henry Roth meets and falls in love with Lucy Whitmore. The problem is that Lucy, due to a traumatic event in her past, wakes up every morning forgetting her past. The condition seems permanent so for their relationship to continue Harry will have to start over meeting Lucy every day, for the rest of their lives.

King Kong: This is a modern day remake of the 1933 classic. On Skull Island to shoot a film, a giant gorilla is discovered. Looking to make some money during the depression, the film crew decides to capture the monster, and take him back to New York. There they can make big money displaying the beast at shows.

If your looking for downloads, type in "Movie Downloads" to a search engine, see if you find something good. Try a new phrase if that one did not work. "Rent DVDs Online" would be worth a try. - 23806

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PS3 can use movie downloads. Popular Movie Rental Peer to peer file sharing now includes movie downloads. The movie industry must cope with the movie download technology available.

An Array Of Superlative Film Plot Lines

By Hester Jimenez

Check out some movie reviews below. If you are looking for a movie download site here are some phrases to search. You should have good luck with a search like "Online Video Rentals"; if not then try "Music Services" and "Top Movie Download Sites".

I Love You: Stupid, pretentiously arty journal of relation between Braga and Pereio, each of whom tries to exploit the other. Sonia, nonetheless, is pleasant to check out. Cast includes Sonia Braga, Paulo Cesar Pereio, Vera Fischer, Tarcisio Meira, Maria Lucia Dahl, and Regina Case. (104 minutes, 1981)

Shadowlands: Poignant, prudent, peacefully gratifying drama in regards to British author C. S. Lewis (Ackland), a verified bachelor, and how he is changed while he falls in love with American divorcee Bloom. Quality work is done by the megastars utilizing an outstanding award caliber script by William Nicholson. Cast includes Joss Ackland, Claire Bloom, David Waller, and Rupert Baderman. (90 minutes, 1985)

Thief of Baghdad: Reeves looks for the elusive blue rose so he could wed the Sultan's baby girl. This is nothing like the Sabu rendition, although this is a good piece of work. Cast includes Steve Reeves, Giorgia Moll, Arturo Dominici, and Edy Vessel. (90 minutes, 1961)

The King and I: Phenomenal film adaptation of Rodgers and Harnmerstein Broadway musical, based on novel filmed in 1946 as Anna and the Baron of Siam (and redid as Anna and the Emperor). Kerr plays widowed English schoolteacher who voyages to Siam to instruct the Baron's numerous kids, and finds handling His Highness her best test. Brynner gives the acting job of a generation, and was rewarded with an Oscar reconstructing his Broadway role. Kerr is charming and her harmonizing voice was dubbed by Marni Nixon. Melodies contain "Hello, Youthful Lovers," "Getting to Know You," "Shall We Dance." Cast includes Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, Rita Moreno, Martin Benson, Terry Saunders, Rex Thompson, and Alan Mowbray. (133 minutes, 1956)

So Fine: Crazy comedy in reference to professor-child of a N.Y.C. clothes producer who is dragged into the business and accidentally finds success with a crazy idea for see-through slacks. Film goes off in spontaneous directions some of them surprisingly stupid-however continues to be funny most of the time. Cast includes Ryan O'Neal, Jack Warden, Mariangela Melato, Richard Kiel, Fred Gwynne, Mike Kellin, and David Rounds. (91 minutes, 1981)

Number 17: Amusing comedy-thriller has tramp Lion coming across a treasure robber's hideout. Arousing chase scene engages a train and bus. Screenplay by Hitchcock.T, Cast includes Lion, Anne Grey, John Stuart, Donald Calthrop, Barry Jones, and Garry Bog. (63 minutes, 1932)

Bug: Film rendition of Tracy Letts' play is tough to take critically however not without a twist or two if you could acknowledge it as a stunt. This is simply bug versus man. Cast includes Ashley Judd, Michael Shannon, Harry Connick, Jr., Lynn Collins, and Brian F. O'Byrne. (101 minutes, 2007)

Requiem for a Heavyweight: Solemn account of boxer, Quinn, whose ring occupation is over, pushing him into corruption and degradation. His sleazy supervisor Gleason, understanding teacher Rooney, and Harris as unrealistic city employee are all fine. Cast includes Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, Mickey Rooney, Julie Harris, Nancy Cushman, Madame Spivy, and Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali). (100 minutes, 1952)

Hail Mary: Uninteresting, overblown updating of the tale of Christ's birth, with Mary a student basketball competitor! Even though still a virgin, she finds herself pregnant. This film kindled much dissention and was even condenmed by the Pope. Cast includes Myriem Roussel, Thierry Rode, Philippe Lacoste, Manon Anderson, and Juliette Binoche. (107minutes, 1985)

Did you know you can find tons of movies online that you can download? You can find movies like these at download sites, which you can find by searching "Download Full Length Movie" or "DVD Movies Online" A final search with "How Do I Download Movies" might get you what you need if the other ones fail. - 23806

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Review some movie download sites before picking the wrong one. Rent Dvd Movies Online As people learn about movie downloading it will become a popular way to get movies. Netflix has teamed with Xbox 360 for streaming movie download applications.