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Add a bit of flare to your glassware collection with these Libbey cobalt blue glasses. The set of 16 glasses comes in a striking cobalt blue that fades in shade toward the top. Their sleek flared styling makes them perfect for everyday use or special occasions. Durable, practical and well weighted, the glasses are comfortable to hold without feeling clunky. Makes a great gift or excellent addition to your own glassware collection. Set includes 8 tall, tumbler-style glasses and 8 short, Old Fashioned-style glasses. Dishwasher safe. Made in USA. Tall glasses: 5-3/4Hx3-3/8″ dia. Short glasses: 4-3/8Hx3-1/2″ dia.
Customer Review: For those who want to add a little color to the kitchen
Great glassware. Rich cobalt blue. Not heavy but substantial. I’ve had them for a month or so and haven’t broken any. I’m pleased with this purchase. I definitely recommend them.

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor Wii

Tan Dun straddles the very different worlds of concert music and film scores, winning admirers in both. He’s perhaps best known for his score to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, which shares with Hero a visual poetry that transcends the sword-filled action film genre. In Crouching Tiger, Tan Dun’s music was often striking. In Hero he often lapses into repetition and cliché, a failing compensated for by several appealing cues. The Overture, for example, begins with the mournful wail of ancient Chinese instruments set against pounding drums, a promising start that evokes ancient China and the struggles to come. There’s a mournful soprano vocalise in “Gone With the Leaves,” and the “Warriors” cue recalls Prokofiev’s Alexander Nevsky. The plucking of the ancient Chinese lute in “In the Chess Court” evokes a timeless, peaceful mood, contrasting with the thrilling kodo drummers showcased in “Swift Sword.” Itzhak Perlman gets cover billing for violin solos any competent studio fiddler could have handled. Tan Dun’s admirers will want this, and audiophiles will love those kodo drummers. –Dan Davis
Customer Review: A Heroic Performance!!
First of all, you’ll want to watch the movie before purchasing this, which is a good thing because the movie is also excellent! A good soundtrack mesmerizes the audience, filling them with the emotion of the scene before them. This soundtrack performs admirably, probably better than any I have ever heard. One would be hard pressed not to be affected by this powerful performnce. It has something to offer most anyone’s taste as far as emotion goes, from action, to romance, to tragedy, all done at an epic scale using plenty of traditionally Chinese themes and instruments. So basically, its great, and receives my highest recommendation.

A great mix of modern tunes mixed and ancient sounds features unreleased tracks from Ian Widgery (Shanghai Divas Vol. 1) and includes famous Shanghai band TMSK, which has not yet had an international release.

Romantic adventures of a group of people kidnapped in India and taken to an idyllic civilization in the mountains surrounding China.
Genre: Feature Film-Drama
Rating: UN
Release Date: 31-AUG-1999
Media Type: DVD
Customer Review: Hark back to Shangri-La
Do yourself and your family a favor and rent this brilliantly restored 1937 classic, based on James Hilton’s 1933 novel, featuring the gallantry of Ronald Colman and the innocence of Jane Wyatt. This masterful suspense story of an airplane kidnapping and its eventual landing in the fictional city of Shangri-la in the Himalayas offers up timeless questions such as What is the meaning of life and How do we want to spend our time here on earth. Eastern mystical philosophy is contrasted with the materialism of the west while characterizations of the more mellow Asians are juxtaposed with the often self-absorbed Britishers. Amongst the spectacular and surprising architecture of the spiritual city, we find ourselves asking: Mightn’t I incorporate more seeking of Shangri-la in my own life? Instead of purchasing this film which includes the fascinating behind-the-scenes story of its creation (selection of Sam Jaffe for the role of head monk, plus tension between director Frank Capra and producer Harry Cohen) donate the money to a charity of your choice!

Grounded Australian angular style adapter plug accepts American or European 3 or 2 prong adapters and converts them to the Australian, China style electrical plug.
Customer Review: Grounded Adapter for Australia
Perfect for the job. Good fit at both ends. Rugged and well made.