Protect your hearing and listen to music at the same time. Whether you are at the job site, in the workshop, or mowing the lawn, you may be putting your hearing at risk, or at the very least putting up with irritating noise. Regular earplugs are uncomfortable and prevent you from listening to music while you work. WorkTunes’ hearing protectors offer a high level of hearing defense as well as let you replace the irritating noise with your favorite AM or FM radio station. And while many stereo headsets have volume levels that can damage hearing, this set has a maximum volume level of 85 decibels, lower than the threshold of danger.

Tools & Hardware: 
Protective ear muffs with radio, AM/FM stereo replaces noise pollution, 22 decibels earmuff for optimal hearing protection, Lightweight for enhanced comfort, Maximum stereo volume level of 82 decibels

Company: AO Safety 

List Price: $89.99
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War is everywhere in Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning, the new MMORPG from the creators of Dark Age of Camelot. Based on Games Workshop’s popular Warhammer fantasy war game, WAR features next generation Realm vs. Realm (RvR) game play that will immerse players in a world of perpetual conflict.

Upon entering WAR, players must determine their allegiance and join an Army. Those inclined towards the side of good may fight for the Armies of Order as an obstinate Dwarf, noble High Elf, or loyal human soldier of the Empire. Those inclined towards darker deeds may side with the sinister Armies of Destruction as a savage Greenskin (Orc or Goblin), corrupt Dark Elf, or marauding human worshipper of Chaos.

RvR combat takes place on three fronts where ancient foes wage an unending war - Dwarfs vs. Greenskins, High Elf vs. Dark Elf, and Empire vs. Chaos. Players begin the game fighting their ancestral enemy, but are free to journey to other fronts to help their allies in their ongoing struggles.

The ultimate goal in RvR combat is the sacking of an enemy’s capital city. To do this, an army must invade and take control of the opposition’s homeland. Deciding battles take place on objective-based battlefields and in instanced scenarios - point-balanced battles that make use of NPC mercenaries known as Dogs of War.

For the first time, WAR’s RvR system integrates both Player vs. Player (PvP) combat and Player vs. Environment (PvE) quests on the same map. Every aspect of the game, including PvE missions, is geared towards the greater war in some important way. However, players are not required to participate in PvP combat, and may aid in the RvR war effort and enjoy the game in its entirety via PvE content.

Drawing from a quarter century of highly detailed source material, Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning will bring Games Workshop’s fantasy world to life in a way that will allow players to create charact ers destined for great deeds and glory on the field of battle.

Never fight alone thanks to a next generation Realm vs. Realm (RvR) game system. With an army of allied players at your back, you will defend your homeland, invade enemy realms, and ultimately join the siege of your opposing Realm’s capital city. Different types of RvR combat include:

• Open World RvR: Participate in melee skirmishes, objective-based battles and keep sieges.
• Scenarios: Join instanced battles with up to 24 players per side for multi-player combat action, including Capture the Flag, Murder Ball, and more.
• Capital City Siege: Take part in an ongoing campaign to invade an enemy’s land and sack their capital city.
• Journey to the frontlines and undertake a wide variety of PvE quest types related to an army’s ongoing war efforts, including the new Public Quests: multi-staged, communal quests to be completed by allied players fighting together against overwhelming odds.
• A robust combat system allows players to customize their character’s combat abilities with Career Masteries, Tactics, and Morale Skills.
• Explore massive Living Cities that become more or less prosperous based on a Realm’s overall performance in the ongoing war. Navigate a maze of twisting streets, visit the local tavern, explore a dark undercity, and meet colorful personalities in a city full of adventure.

Features:

• Based on Games Workshop’s popular Warhammer fantasy world. Dominated by force of arms and magic, this world provides a rich setting for hundreds of thousands of players to experience the epic nature of war and the glory of battle.
• Join one of six Armies and fight for the Armies of Order (Dwarf, High Elf and Empire) or the Armies of Destruction (Greenskin, Dark Elf, or Chaos). Wage war across three unique battlefronts.
• Next generation Realm vs. Realm game system integrating both PvP combat and PvE quests on the same map in support of the greater war.
• Embark on an epic quest to complete the Tome of Knowledge and unlock Warhammer lore, detailed monster information, and major story plotlines.
• Online play requires a subscription and Internet connection.

Bonus Collector’s Edition Content:

• An exclusive Games Workshop miniature of the Greenskin leaders Grumlok and Gazbag (Assembly and painting required)
• Warhammer Online: Prelude to War, a 128-page hardbound, original graphic novel
• The Art of Warhammer Online, a 224-page hardbound collection of original game art
• Bonus In-Game Item - “The Librams of Insight,” a special use XP-gain modifier
• Bonus Quests - Twelve exciting in-game quests for further adventures on the frontlines
• Bonus Quest Rewards - Twelve in-game items to aid you on your journeys
• Bonus Character Titles - Twelve titles to show off your exploits to the world
• Bonus Character Customization Options - Twelve unique character heads

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DVD-ROMUndertake a wide variety of PvE quest types related to an army’s war efforts,, Based on Games Workshop’s popular Warhammer fantasy world. Dominated by force of arms and magic, this world provides a rich setting for hundreds of thousands of players to experience the epic nature of war and the glory of battle., Join one of six Armies and fight for the Armies of Order (Dwarf, High Elf and Empire) or the Armies of Destruction (Greenskin, Dark Elf, or Chaos). Wage war across three unique battlefronts., Next generation Realm vs. Realm game system integrating both PvP combat and PvE quests on the same map in support of the greater war., Engage in four levels of RvR combat

Company: Electronic Arts 

(2008-10-07)

List Price: $79.99
Amazon Price: $79.99

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Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 software combines power and simplicity so you can make your photos look their best, share them in imaginative ways, and easily find and view all your photos and video clips. Get tips and tricks, download video tutorials, and a free issue of the Photoshop Elements Techniques newsletter. Register online for free eSeminars that help you get the most out of Photoshop Elements 6. Easily order prints, share photos on the web or on CEIVA Digital Photo Frames, and more. See a full list of books, DVDs, and other materials that will help you get the most out of Adobe Photoshop Elements. Express your ideas in customizable layouts Create photo books with greater ease and flexibility Entertain friends with custom slide shows and interactive web galleries Share with family and friends using a variety of fun options Instantly download photos from your camera Categorize photos and video clips with easy-to-use visual tags Group photos into convenient Albums Develop creations more quickly by gathering the photos you need for a specific project in one place View and organize your photos quickly, even when your library grows to include thousands of photos System requirements - PowerPC G4 or G5 or multicore Intel processor, Mac OS X v10.4.8 through 10.5, 512MB RAM minimum, 64MB RAM, 1GB free space, 1,024×768 display resolution, DVD-ROM drive, QuickTime 7 software required for multimedia features, and Internet connection required for Internet-based services

CD-ROM: 
CD-ROMShare photos online via your personal Kodak sharing page; via email; and in professional-quality Kodak prints, greeting cards, and photo stamps, Easy-to-use software walks you through key steps so it’s easier than ever to improve your photos and make unique creations, Experiment with easy compositing tools that let you create perfect group photos and seamless panoramas, combine elements of different faces for entertaining results, and more, Easily make adjustments to color, lighting, and exposure, Brush away wrinkles and unwanted objects using the Spot Healing Brush for instant results and the Healing Brush for finer control

Company: Adobe 

(2008-04-01)

List Price: $89.99
Amazon Price: $82.99

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Experience the power and reduced weight of the new lithium-ion technology, without the high cost. Lithium-ion cordless tools provide more power with less weight. This cordless drill-driver is a more compact, lighter-weight version of the LXT 18 volt tool. It has a 1.5 amp hr battery, which is half the size of the LXT 3.0 Amp hr batteries. This is not a light-duty tool by any means; it kicks butt in the 18-volt category. It boasts 450 in./lbs. of torque! You can even use the longer run time 18-volt LXT 3.0 Amp-hr batteries in this tool (the higher the amp hr rating, the longer the battery will last before it needs to be recharged).

This cordless drill weighs only 3.5 pounds, the lightest yet of any professional 18 volt. It has a comfortable grip and excellent ergonomics, which is ideal for continual use. Located just above the trigger, are two “headlights.” Headlights refer to small LED lights that provide light where you need it most. I was skeptical about this feature, thinking it was just another gimmick, but after using it for some time, I’ve come to depend on it. From lighting my way to the house in the dark, when bringing the batteries/tools on cold nights to providing light in a dark cabinet, closet, or under a desk, this a must-have feature. Rubber grips adorn the exterior of this tool and protect it during impact if it falls. For all that you get with this tool package, the price is unbelievably low. This 18 volt is perfect for the professional who needs a powerful cordless to use all day long.

This Makita drill also has the most advanced charging system available and it charges in only 15 minutes! Generically, it’s called a “smart charging system.” A computer chip inside the battery lets the charger know exactly how to optimally charge the battery, to completely charge each cell within the battery and for maximum battery life. Each battery is made up of smaller 1.2 volt cells. Often a battery will drain unevenly during normal use, at different rates within these internal cells. A normal charger will stop charging the battery when one cell reaches maximum capacity, not all of them. Once this happens once, it will continue to do so as long as you use the battery. What this means is your 18-volt battery is now a 16- or 17-volt battery and it can drop even lower. A “smart charger” will charge every cell independently until each cell is fully charged, so your 18-volt battery will remain 18 volts for its entire life. This charger has a fan in it and blows air through the battery to cool it down before charging so the battery can be charged right away, unlike other brands, where the charger waits until the battery cools, or even worse attempts to charge a hot battery pack and damages it or decreases the life of the battery. These Makita lithium-ion batteries will last longer than standard batteries and can be charged over 1200 times, as opposed to the standard of 600 to 800 times, which alone can justify the slightly higher price tag. — Gabriel Shantara Ford

What’s in the Box
Driver drill; compact lithium-ion batteries (2); 15-minute Rapid Charger; carrying case

Tools & Hardware: 
Lithium Ion battery technology - Charges in only 15 minutes, 1/2″ Keyless Chuck with shaft lock for tighter securing bits for professional demands, Makita built 4 pole motor design for high performance lasts 5 times longer than competitive motors, Built in LED light to light up the work area, 16 Position Clutch

Company: Makita 

List Price: $368.00
Amazon Price: $174.00

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Conquest is never final and the scope of your level of command is tested again and again. The Command & Conquer saga continues with this expansion pack for owners of Command & Conquer 3. RTS - Real Time Strategy pops up to new levels of reality where command is more sophisticated than ever. And the benefits or consequences of your actions become more intense. Expand the story and move forth as Kanes wrath burns hotter.
The single player campaign allows Command and Conquer 3 players to experience a new story that spans 20 years - from the rebirth of the Brotherhood of Nod after the Second Tiberium War through the dramatic events of the Third Tiberium War and beyond. The story is told through a new set of high-definition live action video sequences starring a celebrity cast. Joe Kucan, the original actor who portrayed the character Kane in Command and Conquer games over the last decade, will reprise his role as the megalomaniacal leader of the Brotherhood of Nod.
The expansion pack to the original Command and Conquer (Tiberian Wars) features a new strategic layer to gameplay that allows players to establish bases, build customized armies, and attack their enemies on a global scale - and then dive into the frenzied tactical combat where their skills as a commander will make the difference in battle. The game also introduces six new sub-factions and a wealth of new units, structures, and powers to the armies of the Global Defence Initiative, the Brotherhood of Nod, and the enigmatic alien Scrin.

Video Game: 
DVD-VideoKane returns as the centerpiece of an epic new single-player campaign., Experience a new story that spans 20 years — from the rebirth of the Brotherhood of Nod after the Second Tiberium War through the dramatic events of the Third Tiberium War and beyond., With the introduction of new units, structures, and abilities to each of the three factions, the Tiberium Wars will never be the same., Fight the Third Tiberium War your way. Position your forces on a strategic level and then wage conflict in fast, fluid, furious, tactical gameplay. Map out your strategies on the planetary level and wage all-out war on the ground., Play to your strengths with six unique sub-factions, each equipped with their own exclusive units, powers, and upgrades. Devastate the battlefield with the immense firepower of all-new customizable Epic-units.

Company: Electronic Arts 

(2008-03-24)

List Price: $29.99
Amazon Price: $25.99

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SanDisk Extreme III CompactFlash is designed for serious professional photographers who demand one of the fastest, most rugged, and most durable memory cards on the market. Professional photographers who work under less than ideal conditions expect more from a flash memory card. More speed. More performance. More reliability. SanDisk’s new Extreme III card delivers everything you want plus a whole lot more! That’s because only SanDisk Extreme III memory cards feature innovative ESP Technology for the fastest speeds and highest performance. ESP stands for “Enhanced Super-Parallel Processing”. Simply put, it means you are getting the fastest read/write speeds available - an amazing minimum 20MB per second sequential read and write speed - speed you’ll definitely appreciate whenever you find yourself shooting and storing pictures in harsh environments, extreme temperatures or at high altitudes. Every SanDisk Extreme III CompactFlash card comes with RescuePRO so you can recover images, documents, mail, video, music - just about any digital file, with ease. Built with leading-edge media recovery algorithms, RescuePro lets you preview recoverable data before you try to retrieve it. With RescuePRO’s unique recovery algorithm for MPEG audio and MPEG video recovery (MPEG-1/2/3) what you see, and what you hear, is what you can recover. Data recovery software-ensures your photos will always be there (even if you delete them accidentally) Dedicated, priority technical support hotline for direct customers of SanDisk Extreme products Included travel case keeps your memory cards organized Lifetime limited warranty

Electronics: 
4 GB capacity, Lifetime warranty, 20 MB/sec sequential read/write speed, Temperature tested 13 to 185 degrees F., Includes RescuePro data recovery software

Company: SanDisk 

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While the previous eco-doc Who Killed the Electric Car? spent some time on the world’s oil crisis, A Crude Awakening (formerly OilCrash) builds an entire film around the subject. Swiss journalist Basil Gelpke and Irish filmmaker Ray McCormack have constructed their narrative in a conventional manner, alternating between talking heads, archival footage, and modern-day material, but the addition of several pieces by Phillip Glass is an artful touch (and evokes his work on 1988’s The Thin Blue Line). Throughout, a diverse array of experts from the U.S., Azerbaijan, Venezuela, and other countries explain how the 20th century became addicted to “the blood of the dinosaurs,” and why contemporary society needs to change course. As attorney/activist Matthew David Savinar puts it, “Oil is our God.” As Stanford professor Terry Lynn Karl adds, “More and more oil is going to come from less and less stable places…places that actually challenge the taking of oil in the first place.” One of the more chilling revelations concerns the discrepancy between the reserves oil-producing nations claim they possess and the actual amount. These padded estimates allow them to drill with impunity, leading to an abundance of wealth in the short term and cataclysmic consequences once they’ve depleted their supply of this non-renewable resource. A Crude Awakening isn’t exactly a day-brightener, but Gelpke and McCormack are comprehensive and impartial in their inquiry, which makes for an informative examination of a vitally important subject. Extras include extended interviews with four participants and bonus chapter Petrostates. –Kathleen C. Fennessy

Director: 
Basil Gelpke, Reto Caduff, Ray McCormack

DVD: 
Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC

Company: DOCURAMA 

(2007-07-31)

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If humans were suddenly to disappear, what would happen to our planet - the structures we’ve built, the everyday items we take for granted, domesticated and wild animals, plants, trees? What would become of the things that define our species and leave our mark on this Earth?

Visit the ghostly villages surrounding Chernobyl (abandoned by humans after the 1986 nuclear disaster), travel to remote islands off the coast of Maine to search for abandoned towns that have vanished from view in only a few decades, then head beneath the streets of New York to see how subway tunnels may become watery canals.

HISTORY® takes you on an amazing visual journey in LIFE AFTER PEOPLE, a though-provoking adventure that combines movie-quality visual effects with insights with insights from experts in the fields of engineering, botany, ecology, biology, geology, climatology, and archeology to demonstrate how the very landscape of our planet will change in our absence.

Director: 
David de Vries

DVD: 
Color, DVD-Video, NTSC

Company: A&E HOME VIDEO 

(2008-03-18)

List Price: $19.95
Amazon Price: $9.99

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Kingston’s standard Secure Digital (SD) memory cards combine massive storage capacity, blazing data transfer rates and ironclad security in a memory card no bigger than a postage stamp. Kingston’s SD cards are ideal expansion option for the smallest of devices including MP3 players, digital cameras, PDAs, smartphones and more. For added reliability and durability, the solid-state SD memory cards are built of non-volatile memory components and have no moving parts. Quickly and easily download and transfer digital files between various digital devices, a computer and the Internet. An optional SD memory card reader makes it easy to upload files from an SD memory card to a computer.

Electronics: 
CDUp to 5MB per seconds read rate, up to 1.5MB seconds write rate, Built-in write-protect switch prevents accidental data loss, Low power consumption is easy on device’s batteries

Company: Kingston H. Corporation 

List Price: $16.99
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The SanDisk Extreme III 4GB SDHC memory card offers speed, performance and reliability to ensure you get your photos every time. A 4GB memory card can store more than 2,000 high-resolution pictures or up to 8 hours of MPEG 4 video. As an added bonus, the card is packaged with a bonus SanDisk MicroMate so that users have a one-stop shop solution for capturing, storing and transferring their images.

Electronics: 
One of the fastest, most rugged and most durable memory cards on the market, Includes SanDisk’s MicroMate USB 2.0 Reader/Writer (SD/SDHC compatible), Minimum 20 MBps sequential read and write speed, Built to work under extreme conditions, including extreme temperatures and high altitudes, RescuePRO recovers images, documents, mail, video, music and other digital files

Company: SanDisk 

List Price: $85.80
Amazon Price: $39.99

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