It’s Time
Michael Bubl?’s assured debut and the tireless year of globe-trotting touring he spent promoting it elevated the 20-something Vancouver native into the first rank of pop crooner revivalists. His sophomore studio follow-up largely turns on the same formula that helped make his considerable vocal prowess so attractive to mainstream audiences, mixing the nigh flawless, if expected Sinatra-channeling (”I’ve Got You Under My Skin”) with more playful and inviting renditions of pop standards like the Gershwin’s “A Foggy Day in London Town,” “Feeling Good,” “Try A Little Tenderness” and Cole Porter’s “I’ve Got You Under My Skin.” But it’s the eclectic mix of more contemporary material the singer seasons them with — apt tribute to Bubl? hero Bobby Darin — that keeps him walking the narrow tightrope between artistic intrigue (a blues-tinged vamp of Holland-Dozier-Holland’s “How Sweet It Is,” Leon Russell’s lovely “Song For You,” with a guest turn by Chris Botti) and the kitsch-laden abyss (”Quando, Quando, Quando”’s Euro-centric duet with Nelly Furtado, a ring-a-ding-fling with the Beatles’ “Can’t Buy Me Love” that echoes fellow Canadian crooner/rival Matt Dusk’s more successful flirtation with Lennon-McCartney). Arranger/producer Tommy LiPuma offers Bubl? a welcome swinging jazz showcase on “The More I See of You,” a bracing respite from the rest of producer David Foster’s slick, if typically bloodless MOR production. – Jerry McCulley [Note: A special edition including two bonus tracks--"Dream a Little Dream" and "Mack the Knife"--is also available.]

Michael Bubl? and More

Michael Bubl?	Come Fly with Me	Totally Bubl?
Come Fly with Me (DVD)	Two Shots	Peter Cincotti

Customer Review: It’s Time–Michael Buble
Michael Buble’s remakes of various songs have invariably been successful. This CD is no exception. I highly recommend purchasing it.

Customer Review: Great CD
Great CD by a great artist. I can’t say anything bad about this CD.

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adidas Men’s F10.8 TRX FG Soccer Shoe
It’s a whole new game out there: fast and furious. This boot has the technology you need to improve your play on firm ground, at a value that’s every bit as reliable.
Price: $39.99

Wonder Goal!

List Price: $16.00
Used Price: $3.50
Customer Review: Good for Introducing Big Goals
I agree with the reviewer who said the story was “confusing.” I intend to use it as a read-aloud to introduce my class’ big goals for the year, as I am a 5th grade teacher in New York. However, upon delving into the story, I, too, could not figure out if the boy was really playing in the World Cup final or just dreaming about it. I did not get in which game he was actually scoring a goal. Of course, the point is that everyone can have big goals and dreams, and see them to reality if they persevere. Hopefully, I can elicit student reactions without getting bogged down with the text. I can probably spur on some interesting discussion among students as to what the author’s intentions were. I would welcome others’ suggestions on 5th grade level books to share or read independently.
Customer Review: 3 1/2 Exciting Soccer Drama, But Slightly Confusing
With the Cup being played this year, Americans will once again renew their tenuous relationship with soccer. For some kids and adults, however, soccer is an enduring love, and they’re just as enthusiastic–if not as rich in tradition, as their soccer-loving counterparts in other countries. Michael’s Foreman’s imaginative (both literally and figuratively) text and witty illustrations convey how children everywhere dream of attaining big goals (pun intended). Foreman opens with a scene of a gigantic, dream-like soccer field, with hundreds playing on what looks like several square miles of turf. Our unnamed hero suffers a small practical joke from his teammates, but his on-field heroics quiet them until… he wakes up. Or does he? It becomes somewhat confusing at this point, as Foreman overreaches in his blend of the past and the future, the longings of the boy and his father. The scenes seem to switch from dream to–perhaps the boy grown up?– playing in a stadium in front of tens of thousands of international soccer fans. The story uses the cliche of the father too busy to see his son’s big goal, except we are told that “his dad usually came to all the games.” That doesn’t seem so bad, but, after the boy shoots “the first goal of the Final” (either in his dream, or later as an adult, or with his real team in the present–I’m not sure), we’re told, “And this time–this [italics added] this time, his dad was there to see it. After he scores that tremendous goal (”The vast crowd erupted. He had hit another wonder goal!”)in the huge stadium, we get an equally confusing statement: “Just like the goal he had scored all those years before on that freezing boyhood Sunday.” This must refer to the “cold” day that opens the book; however, that soccer game is interrupted by a dream, or (more probably) an image of his father when he was a boy, and his father’s similar soccer hopes and dreams. OK, so maybe it doesn’t matter that the text is somewhat confusing. Perhaps some would argue that the author masterfully switches point of view and timeframe. I think, however, that the cinematic shifts in time and narrator will confuse much of the book’s intended audience. I like the range of emotions here, the context, the wit and intelligence, and the vivid, imaginative pictures, but a slightly simpler book may have been more effective.

Dremel 761-03 7,000/14,000 RPM Cordless Pet Nail Grooming Rotary Tool
It’s a rare human who actually enjoys clipping a dog’s nails; and rarer still, the dog who enjoys it. Enter Dremel’s cordless groomer, a quiet, battery-powered rotary tool that gently grinds down your pet’s nails without cutting.

We happen to know a particular hound named Sophie who’s endured more than her share of cracked nails and bleeding nail beds, the result of the standard guillotine-type nail trimmers. Though she was a bit wary of the Dremel, she sniffed at it and decided it was harmless. Then we set it on the floor and turned it on.

Sophie seemed concerned for a minute, but then lost interest. We let her get used to the sound of the Dremel for a few minutes, then got down to business. We expected her to cringe and pull away when we took paw in hand, for what usually follows is not pleasant for her. She submitted reluctantly at first to the Dremel, probably expecting the worst, but once we distracted her with a piece of rawhide, she forgot about the nail hubbub and let us carry on.

The whole thing was quick and painless, which made a change for Sophie, and was actually kind of soothing for the humans, which definitely made a change for us.

We followed the advice in the manual and alternated between two paws at a time, not keeping the abrasive on any nail for more than a couple of seconds, and we made sure each nail was cool before grinding it a second time.

If we had a criticism, it would be to wish only that Dremel would include the ?-inch drum for larger dogs like Sophie as well as the smaller one. Other than that, it’s a tail-wagger. –Kris Jensen-Van Heste

Customer Review: Dremmel Pet Groomer
First of all, using the Dremmel Pet Grooming tool is a lot less stress on me. I always have the fear of clipping into the quick while using clippers. Overall the tool is fast and painless. The only obstical to overcome is getting my dog to sit still when the motor starts.

Customer Review: A great tool for the price
I’ve used this twice, and really, for the price, it’s a nifty little tool. I had originally looked at the peticure, but read reviews about the battery not lasting long, plus it costs twice as much. Thought I’d try this and it works great-especially if using rechargeable batteries. I know I didn’t want a cord, and the batteries in a rechargeable unit will eventually wear out. This is great-if it runs down, you can pop in charged batteries and it keeps going.

I’m sure you can pay twice as much and get a better unit, but at least for me and my little chihuahua/terrier, this one does the job.

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30 Planes for the Paper Pilot
List Price: $8.95
Used Price: $0.37

F-100 Super Sabre USAF Fighter Jet Display Model Airplane
The craftsmanship is incredible, these are not mass produced with computers and laser cuts. These highly detailed models are cut by hand, assembled and finished. Different woods are used on the models, pieces are not stained. You see the natural color and grain of the wood. Each model has a heavy feel that compliments the beauty of the work. The model has three coats of polyurethane applied to the finished model, giving a high gloss finish. Each model comes with a display stand that is also made from hard woods and accents the model. Models are carefully packed in custom boxes with high density foam. Models can be proudly displayed in a home or office, the quality truly makes each a work of art.

No Stress Chess
With this revolutionary chess teacher, you’ll be playing the world’s greatest game in no time at all! Unlike any other chess teacher, No Stress Chess teaches you how to play using illustrated cards and an illustrated two-sided game board. Includes two-sided chess board, 17 charcoal pieces, 17 ivory pieces, 56 action cards, black plastic card tray and instructions. For two players.

Customer Review: Great introduction for little kids
Our family has played No Stress Chess for several months now. Our 5-year old and 4-year-old dove right in initially and we played this game night after night for the first couple of weeks. We still pull the game out now about 1-2 times per week, but we don’t use the cards.

The reason I gave this only 4 stars instead of 5 is that the cards don’t provide more information to transition beginners from the basic moves. The game should’ve included more tips to extend the usefulness of the playing cards.

Still, at $14, this is a great investment in family fun. The flip side of the board can continued to be used as a standard chess board.

Customer Review: Great Game
This is an easy way to teach a beginning player how to play chess, or a great refresher for an adult who may not remember how all the pieces move.

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An Introduction to Backgammon: A Step-By-Step Guide
List Price: $3.98
Used Price: $4.28

Hoyle Backgammon JC
Hoyle Backgammon is great for players of all levels! Tired of playing plain old Backgammon? Dive into a challenging game of Backgammon and play as if you are back in the feudal era! Simulating the setting of a medieval environment, Hoyle Backgammon allows you to escape into a magical world of 16th century opponents so you build strategy & skill as you work your way through the different levels of this 5 star game - just don’t get ?hit!? 10 user-selectable character opponents Multiple sound/music options Minimum System Requirements - Windows 98SE/ME/2000 SP4/XP (Home and Pro) SP1 PentiumII 233MHz 32MB RAM (128MB for XP) 20MB Hard Disk space 4x CD-ROM 8MB Video RAM
List Price: $7.99
Amazon Price: $7.99
Used Price: $1.98
Customer Review: Medium Quality Game
This game is OK, but it is pretty easy to beat. The computer opponent accepts doubles when the game is almost hopeless for it, making it easy to rack up points in a match. And it plays very conservative on some moves, and then stupidly aggressive on others. With all that said, I still play it and have fun. But I am still looking for a more challenging game, that plays at a very high level.
Customer Review: Great Backgammon PC game
Easy to install and play. We’ve had great family time playing the game. One person against the computer,or with partner. The program gives suggestions on possible moves, easy to follow dirrections and loads of fun.

16″ Inch Walnut 3-in-1 Game Set Box with Handle
These Folding Walnut Chess Sets feature 16″ x 16″ walnut boards and 3.25″ kings. The elegant board conveniently folds up, providing storage for the wooden pieces when not in use. Magnets in the handle prevent accidental opening, and a built
Price: $59.99

Travel Backgammon Game by totes
Love to play backgammon while traveling but can’t pack your full size backgammon table? This is the item for you. Features and Benefits 33 piece backgammon set, includes 15 white and 15 brown stones, also includes 2 dice, leather-like backgammon board rolls up as a space saving travel case that fits in a suitcase or carry-on. Board measures 13 x 10 inches, rolls up to a compact 7 x 2 inch roll. Instructions not included. Great gift idea or buy one for yourself! For a larger view of this item, please click on the picture(s).

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Backgammon for Blood: A Guide for Those Who Like to Play but Love to Win
List Price: $12.95
Amazon Price: $10.36
Used Price: $9.29
Customer Review: Helps improve your playing ability
This books is great for a beginner or intermediate player. It covers the basics but also has great advice to improve your odds of winning. Great coverage of how to properly use the doubling cube.
Customer Review: So much in one little book!
This little book almost has it all, from the basics for beginners to the modern advanced concepts (especially related to doubling) for advanced players. Much of the advanced discussion is found elsewhere only in advanced (and pricey) books. All interspersed with personal anecdotes and historical development to make it all come to life. So much in one book makes it a great value and a book I would recommend to players at any level.

Fat Cat Backgammon Set
List Price: $34.99
Amazon Price: $34.99
Customer Review: fat cat backgammon review
this backgammon set was very pathetic the chips were small and thin the triangles on the board were not allinged very well it was not worth the thirty dollars i paid for it and i have returned it and bought a new and better set
Customer Review: Cheap construction
I ordered this product because it was a relatively inexpensive backgammon set. I was not impressed with it when it arrived. The pieces were thin and light. The case itself was inexpensively constructed. I don’t think it would hold up for very long in the “real world”. I returned the product and bought a better set from a local game store.

Chess For Dummies
An all new instructional chess set featuring the most famous brand of self-help publishing. Includes a unique chess board that instantly shows you how to start, move and win.

Backgammon Art Print Poster By Paul Kenton, 12 ” x 15.75 ”
Shop for Backgammon Poster Print by Paul Kenton Motivational Art Prints. Over 400k posters, art prints, artwork, lithographs, and photographs online. Custom framing is available. Framing your favorite art print has never been easier. PosterExpo introduces a friendly and exciting way to view your customized framed art. All mouldings are high-quality, elegant choices at affordable prices and come in a variety of colors and finishes. Each print is first mounted onto an acid-free foam-board to prevent creasing and warping, and then glazed using picture grade framer’s Plexiglass. All frames ship ready-to-hang and include the necessary hardware.

Mulholland Brothers Backgammon Set
Great for car travel or having in your beach bag, Backgammon is a travelers game.

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Backgammon
Backgammon is brought to life in this traditional game! Young and old alike will enjoy the eye pleasing graphics and easy gameplay. Avoid being captured by your opponent, turn the tables and radically alter the course of the game.
Price: $24.95

Backgammon 2pk
List Price: $69.95
Amazon Price: $66.45

Travel Backgammon Game

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15 in Oak Backgammon
Oak cabinet backgammon set. Inlaid wood points and regulation playing pieces. Complete with dice set, cups and rule book.

Travel Chess and Backgammon Game

Board - Three Complete Games
3 complete Board Games.

The Backgammon Book
Used Price: $0.01

UNIVERSAL INTERACTIVE Hoyle Table Games 2004 ( Windows )
Customer Review: Table Game 2004
A friend of mine has these game and I have been looking for it well over one year.

Now i can rest, my wife and i really enjoy playing the games.

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Backgammon Dice Set - Checkers/Dice/Rummy/Go Sets Gaming Equipment
Four dice and doubling dice per set. Dice: 1/2″ square, Doubler 5/8″ square.
Price: $30.00

VOTE FOR BACKGAMMON Sweatshirt (Your Choice of Colors)
This is a great quality sweatshirt that is 9.3-ounce, 50/50 cotton/poly. It is double needle-stitched throughout. It has a 1×1 athletic rib with Lycra / Set in sleeves. It is Air Jet Spun Yarn for a soft feel and no pill, wash after wash.

Hoyle South Beach Solitaire + Hoyle Backgammon
Latin tempos and Art Deco energize this unique and captivating solitaire game. Backgammon is revived with a 16th century theme of wit and strategy.

System Requirements:
Windows XP / XP Professional, WonderSwan

Customer Review: Good backgammon
If you love playing backgammon, you’ll enjoy this game. The die rolls even out so hang in there if you lose a lot of games.

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Backgammon downloadable Software
Backgammon is a game of luck and skill. It is the oldest board game recorded in human history, most probably dating back to the Persian Empire some 5000 years ago. The ancient Greeks as well as the Romans played it. The game we know today was refined in England in the seventeenth century, which is also when it acquired its name, Backgammon.

It’s hard to be humble when you Play Backgammon Youth Hooded / Hoodie Sweatshirt for boys or girls

Backgammon - 2004 Edition
2004 edition with a new foreword by Renee Magriel Roberts. Backgammon is the most highly-regarded work on the subject, often referred to as “The Bible” of the game. Written between 1973 and 1976 by Paul Magriel and Ren?e Magriel, Backgammon was the first book to lucidly explain the inner workings and advanced positional play of the game. The most important aspects are broken down into their component parts and then explained with a unique, easy-to-understand, step-by-step building-block approach. The book is enhanced by 600 clear and precise diagrams, a glossary and tables, including the betting odds. For any player who means to take the game seriously and wants to play well, Backgammon is an indispensable guide. This new 2004 edition of also includes a lively behind-the-scenes foreword by Ren?e Magriel Roberts that illuminates the man behind the name “X-22″ and describes the creation of the book. Having stood the test of time for over a quarter-century, Backgammon is still the best and most widely recommended and quoted standard instructional manual and reference work on the game for novice and expert alike.
List Price: $59.95
Amazon Price: $59.95
Customer Review: The definitive work
I had read that the book was “the Bible” of backgammon. But I think it is more than this, it is the definitive book on the game, it is the Bible, the Torah and the Koran all together. Other books simply repeat - sometimes with other words - what Magriel has said. Besides he goes deep in his comments on various aspects of the game like “builders”, flexibility and so on. If you are interested in the game or want to improve this is THE book!
Customer Review: Early Edition - Superceded by 2004 Edition
This is the early edition of the book, without the 10-page foreword. See the 2004 edition for an interesting introduction to Paul Magriel and the creation of this book.Backgammon - 2004 Edition

SanDisk 8 GB Cruzer Micro USB 2.0 Drive with U3 SDCZ6-8192-A11 (retail packaging)
Who says you can’t take it with you? Store up to 8GB files into the Cruzer Micro and put them in your pocket. Sandisk SDCZ6-8192 8GB Cruzer Micro ships with U3 smart technology. Co-Invented by SanDisk, U3 technology gives you the ability to carry your files AND your software on a secure USB drive. You can have your wallpaper, preferences, favorites, profiles, and more - everything you need for a familiar computing experience on any PC, wherever you go. Includes Skype exclusively on all Cruzer Micro USB flash drives. Make voice and video calls from PC to PC anywhere in the world. Cruzer Micro allows you to easily carry and transfer key documents, pictures, music and video clips from one computer to another. The new retractable USB port eliminates the need for caps and protects your USB connector. Unit Dimensions - 7.94mm x 20.6mm x 57.15mm (D x W x L) Hi-Speed USB 2.0 certified (backwards compatible with all USB 1.1 ports) Compatible with Windows 2000, SP4, XP and Vista / Certified Windows 2000 and XP / U3 functionality only supported on Windows 2000 (SP4 and later) & XP

Customer Review: Very pleased
I have never used this kind or gadget before. It is right on the price and very easy to use. Reading Consumer reviews, it is important to have a cover and this one does.Besides, the USB connector is retractable, so I guess it adds a second layer of protection.

It’s extremely small and portable. I had to change the hard drive of my computer so I needed a lot of memory to store all of my data and didn’t wanted to spend too much for an external drive (I don’t think I would use that too often and it takes a lot more space). It’s large capacity allowed me to do this at a much lower price, plus the convenience of being so small.

When I transferred my data back into my new hard drive all the files I’ve checked so far were not corrupted.

I cannot compare this one to other flash drives for this is my first one, but I’m really satisfied. The price was the lowest I could find for this capacity, the size was the smallest and the capacity was really very high.

It took about 30 minutes to copy almost 8 GB, but as I said, I cannot compare with other flash drives, so I cannot say if this is slow or not.

Customer Review: Good enough.
This is the second cruzr micro I’ve bought. The transfer speeds are reasonable, and once you’ve removed the U3 software, it works exactly as you would expect a USB drive to. I like the retractable connector, as I could never keep up with the caps of previous thumb drives I’ve owned.

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Gumballs Soccer
The bubble gum that’s soccer fun.

Chocolate Sports Balls Soccer Balls [5LB Box]
Delicous milk chocolate spheres covered in soccer ball foils! There are approximately 70 soccer balls per pound. Each chocolate ball has a diameter of approximately 3/4 inch.

LEGO Sports Grand Soccer Stadium
It’s the blue team against the red team in this exciting game of soccer. The huge stadium measures over 22″ and over 14″ inches wide, making plenty of room for a very large crowd! The spotlights are aimed down onto the field and the scoreboards show a score of 0-0. Suddenly the red team has the ball, the center takes a hard shot to the left, the goalie dives right, and the red team scores!! This should be a good game!

386 total pieces, including six red players, six blue players, two spectators, one Adidas soccer ball and two standard LEGO footballs. The goalies and defenders move side to side! Also includes Adidas, Philips, and LEGO stickers for the stadium side boards and stickers for the players’ uniforms.
Price: $49.99
Customer Review: Lego Soccer Stadium
My son absolutely loves this toy. It’s a great activity that he shares with his soccer teammates. The only improvement I can suggest is that they include more balls.
Customer Review: Love IT!!!
My 5 year old adores this stadium, and it’s easy for him to play. It was a challenge to build, but was part of the whole fun. At the MSRP, I would have NEVER bought it, and would have been dissapointed in our purchase; HOWEVER, We happened across it at a local store on clearance for 1/5th the MSRP price - and for that amount, it was WELL worth it. The minifigs are fun, and have added a whole new dimention to my son’s Lego World. All in all, if you can find it at a LOW clearance price, it’s reccomended, but I would have been dissapointed had I paid the high price.

Carnival Games
Step right up! All the fun and excitement of your favorite Carnival Games is coming to Wii this summer. It’s the perfect multi-player game for moms, dads and kids of all ages. Are you ready to rack up the points in a game of classic Alley Ball? Got the muscle to ring the bell in Test of Strength? Been practicing your accuracy for the famed Milk Bottle Throw? Ready to get wet in the Dunk Tank? If yes, then join the action as your Wii remote transforms from a sledgehammer to a frog flinger. Master all the classic carnival games and the ultimate prize could be yours - the virtual goldfish in a bag!

Features:

• Over 20 family-friendly games including: Frog Leap, Clown Splash, Ring Toss, Dunk Tank, Day at the Races, Lucky Cups, Hoops, Shooting Gallery, Hole-in-One, Nerves of Steel and even The Great Swami, the mysterious fortune teller
• Advanced game physics combined with innovative Wii controller actions
• Win over 250 virtual carnival prizes like goldfish, pirate swords and giant stuffed animals!
• Have fun personalizing your in-game characters with wearable rewards like the famous Viking horns and “Bling” necklace

Customer Review: AWESOME!
carnival is the worth it. Alot of games just like at the carnival. You will have loads of fun. It gives you a workout too. Love it~

Customer Review: Families rejoice everywhere!
THIS IS A GREAT GAME FOR FAMILIES! We love this game and our children ask for it on an almost daily basis. What we truly love about the game is that our 4 & 5 year old daughters can play along with us without feeling frustrated. Young children can grasp the feel of mostly all the games and play along. We have spent countless hours and days holed up in the house because of this game. Why go to a carnival where you most likely won’t win anything and waste tons of money when you can visit the carnival through your WII?? Highly recommend to everyone.

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Sigg Kids Water Bottle (0.4-Liters)
A safe, stylish alternative to plastic sippy cups, Sigg Kids reusable bottles are a great choice for keeping your child hydrated in a healthy way. Designed to fit your on-the-go lifestyle, this durable, leak-proof, ultra-lightweight bottle is extruded from a single piece of aluminum and is suitable for all beverages–from water to juice to carbonated drinks. An ideal size for toddler, it holds 0.4 liters of fluid (13.5 ounces) and it comes with a double seal, leak-proof top with cap that keeps out dirt.

The leak-proof top comes with a removable cap to protect it from dirt and the elements.

Sigg bottles are virtually unbreakable and are constructed with no seams, ensuring a long-lasting, leak-proof performance. They also feature Sigg’s proprietary baked-on inner liner, which is made from a non-toxic, water-based epoxy resin that exceeds FDA requirements for leaching (0.0 percent) and is independently tested to be taste- and scent-neutral. Every Sigg bottle is 100 percent recyclable at the end of its life, and is backed by a lifetime warranty.

About Sigg
It all started with a simple hiker’s bottle. Today, the SIGG bottle has acquired cult status. What happened is a success story that started in Biel, Switzerland in 1908. K?ng, Sigg & Cie. manufactured leisure goods, kitchenware, and electrical appliances. The company relocated to Frauenfeld in 1916, where it helped pioneer the legendary tradition of Swiss quality. Since 1998, SIGG has concentrated on its core business: drinking bottles that deliver ultimate customer benefit.

Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Can Sigg bottles be used for boiling water?
A: No. Strong heat can damage the outer coating.

Q: Can dents in the bottle damage the Sigg bottle’s inner coating?
A: No, the Sigg inner coating is highly elastic. Dents cannot crack or chip the internal lining and the Sigg bottle remains perfectly usable.

Q: Can I use my Sigg bottle for carbonated drinks?
A: Yes, all Sigg bottle tops provide a 100 percent seal and will not leak. It’s recommended that you fill the bottle no further than 1/2-inch below the lip. And before taking a drink, relieve the pressure inside the bottle by gently rotating the entire top.

Q: Are Sigg bottles dishwasher safe?
A: Yes, but because of the narrow mouth of the bottle, hand washing is recommended.

Q: Can a Sigg bottle be placed in the freezer
A: No, as this may cause the bottle to crack. However, the bottle can be chilled in the refrigerator.

Customer Review: Toddler Loves It
My toddler really like this bottle. She can drink from it with ease. I feel better knowing it’s a safer material. I wish it was spill proof but the little twist lock on the spout seems to do the trick when she takes off with the bottle.
Customer Review: Super cute, but a little unrealistic.
I ordered this bottle for my 1 year old daughter. I wanted something that was not made out of the unsafe plastic, which it is. The drinking spout was too hard for her to open, but if I left it open for her, it was NOT leak-proof at all. So, I ended up ordering myself a Sigg bottle with a different spout (that I switched with hers) that was leak-proof & only had to be pushed in a little with the mouth to drink, which she can do just fine. Another thing is that I did not realize that it would dent so easily when dropped. If you have kids, you know that they drop things A LOT! So this bottle is pretty dented up by now, but still very usable anyway. It is a good bottle for a little older kids though.

Eleven Men Out
The star player of Iceland’s top soccer team causes controversy when he admits to being gay to his teammates. He soon finds himself ostracized by his team and decides to call it quits to join a small amateur league made up of gay men trying to play football in a straight, macho world of sports.
List Price: $24.95
Amazon Price: $19.99
Used Price: $15.79
Customer Review: Icelandic Laughs
“Eleven Men Out” Icelandic Laughs Amos Lassen I doubt that many of us think of Iceland when we think of watching a movie. After you see “Eleven Men Out” (Here! TV Pictures), you will probably think again. “Eleven Men Out” is just what the title implies–it is a sports film about a gay athlete. Ottar Thor is a professional soccwer star who comes to the conclusion that he should leave the closet behind him. This idea comes to him after he scores an incredible kick that wins the championship game. He ends up being kicked off of the team and his dad who happens to be one of the managers tries to convince Ottar to change his mind. Ottar has a son who finds the whole business disgusting and is convinced than his father cares nothing for him nor about the effect coming out will have on his life. Ottar’s ex-wife, Gugga is an alcoholic former Miss Iceland is concerned because Ottar will no longer have sex with her and Ottar’s friend, Petur, introduces him to a team that has a few gay men on it. Now that you know that this is a movie about sports, you are probably expecting it to have several soccer matches in it. There are none. We do see the team getting ready to play and out on the filed but we never see them play. This was probably done to keep the focus on the characters and not on the field. What I found interesting is how much all of the characters look alike but we do not spend much time with them. This is because the emphasis of the film is on relationships and the effect of what being gay has on Ottar’s family. A lot of time is spent on Ottar’s interaction with his son and his ex-wife and on Ottar’s attempt to form a relationship with another male. We also see Ottar in contrast to his brother who is abusive to his wife and females in general. There is a great deal of stereotyping in the film and it is used for the sake of humor which is humor similar to what we see on American sit-coms. But there are also many beautiful moments in the film. “Eleven Men Out” gives us an interesting look at how society in Iceland regards gays and it is a fun film. It outlines the pressures of being gay in a fun way but it has its serious moments too. There is a wonderful balance between drama and humor and we do see the immediate implications that come about when someone publicly comes out. Ottar is very strong in getting on with his life once he comes out and he also takes strong action to keep those he cares about around him and to help them understand his sexuality. Being gay is not that important to Ottar but it is a big issue for those around him. In this way, we root for him and we want things to work out for him and his family and his fellow athletes. The movie deals with serious issues as well such as homophobia and coming out. We see Ottar’s new teammates not always being concerned with their sexual proclivities. They seem to be more interested in having a good time playing ball. Here is a realistic and original film that is packed with humor as well as sexy good looking men. The film especially shows the effect of coming out on a young son and what he goes through when his father admits that he is gay. The film also wastes no time in going right to the issue.
Customer Review: Okay
This is an identical plot to the German movie Guys and Balls but their like stops there. As one is fun, energetic, spontaneous, and likable, the other is not. They are both made by the same production company. Eleven Men Out is a very depressing, serious, and awkward movie where the acting is barely passable. And I did not like that the main character’s son gets caught in the middle of his father coming out and his mother being a slut and a drunk. This is an Icelandic movie. Basically the plot is based on a famous local football player playing for the first and most popular team in Iceland. He announces in the beginning of the movie that he is gay just to get a story and a picture in the local magazine. Then he joins a third rate all gay team. The rest of the movie is the tribulations of him adjusting to his new life and team. His father is a psychiatrist and a member of the board of his former team. At first his former team chastises him but toward the end this team tries to get him back. There is a game at the end of the movie between the gay team and this straight team. The gay team fails miserably (unlike Guys and Balls.) Also there is a father and son portrayed in Guys and Balls, healthy relationship, unlike this movie. I liked the movie for his cultural information, otherwise I disliked the movie for everything else.

She’s the Man (Widescreen Edition)
Amanda Bynes proves that girls can do anything guys can do in She’s the Man. The laughs are non-stop when Viola (Bynes), disguised as her twin brother, Sebastian (James Kirk), joins the high school boys’ soccer team and helps win the big game while unexpectedly falling for Duke (Channing Tatum) the hot star forward. Viola discovers that dealing with high school politics and twisted love triangles is a major challenge when you’re a guy who’s really a girl! She’s the Man features an ensemble cast of up and coming stars and hit songs from OK-Go, The Veronicas & the F-ups. It’s perfect for good-time summer fun!
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Customer Review: She’s the Man Vs. Just One of the Guys. And the Winner Is….
Recently in movies we’ve seen a string of “stealth remakes” in which filmmakers take the basic plot of a previous movie and, without attribution, use it for a new film. Thus 13 Going On 30 isn’t REALLY a remake of Big, despite the fact they both deal with a barely pubescent kid wishing they were an adult, and magically having that wish granted. The Island isn’t REALLY a remake of Parts: The Clonus Horror despite the fact they both deal with a secret facility producing clones as spare parts for the elite’s surgical procedures, and what happens when two of the clones discover that fact. And She’s the Man isn’t REALLY a remake of Just One of the Guys despite the fact they both deal with a cute teenage girl disguising herself as a teenage boy to invade a school’s all-male sports team. Comparing the two movies, for me She’s the Man works better than Just One of the Guys. For one thing, in the latter I was never really able to make the logical jump between “I’ve lost a journalism competition, therefore I’ll join a football team,” especially coming from a girl with absolutely no prior experience at, or passion for, football. On the other hand, when Viola, who loves soccer more than anything, has her school’s girl’s soccer program canceled, and is denied a chance to try out for the boy’s team on the grounds that girls don’t have the physical wherewithal to make good soccer players, I can easily make the leap between that and “I’ll disguise myself as a boy, join my school’s cross-town rival’s soccer team, and kick this team’s butt to prove my point.” Also, not to get anatomical here (he said, just before getting anatomical) but Joyce Hiser in Just One of the Guys is a, well, um, er, very busty young woman with a Playboy Playmate face and figure. Even with her breasts bound down (or as far down as they’ll go) and her hair slicked back - which, along with men’s clothes is the sum total of her disguise - she’s simply not believable as a guy for anyone with eyes. Amanda Bines by contrast, while she looks really good as a girl, with her, ahem, generally less bounteous attributes and the help of a wig, fake eyebrows and sideburns IS believable as a guy - a very short, slim, effeminate, probably gay or bisexual guy, but a guy nonetheless. This is an amazingly fun movie. I smiled, snickered, laughed out loud and shook my head in amazement more often during this film than with any other movie in memory. The script, while there have been, to put it mildly, certain liberties taken with the Bard’s work, does stick close enough to the plot of Twelfth Night to please its fans. The love triangle between Viola, Olivia - and yes, Viola’s studly roommate is actually named Duke Orsino - remains intact. The school Viola invades in disguise is called Illyria, the name of the island on which she washes up in the play. Even Malcolm’s (Malvolio’s) yellow stockings are present and accounted for. You don’t have to love Twelfth Night to enjoy this film. But unlike some Shakespeare-to-modern-day translations (Romeo+Juliet, anyone?), loving the source material will not make watching this movie pure torture, either.
Customer Review: Great movie…
I enjoyed the movie. It’s kind of silly in some ways and it’s just fun. A great movie to just sit back and relax with.