List Price : Price : $59.99 as of 2012-09-26 11:45 AM
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Hey Kids! My name is Conductor Carl and I am the conductor of this train. I love to travel and explore the world around me. I play and learn new things each and every day. Come along and join me on my next exciting adventure! All Aboard...
Our 2-in-1 Conductor Carl play table with board is a fun gift idea for children of all ages. The play board is compatible with all Conductor Carl train sets as well as Thomas the tank engine sets and Brio train sets. Parents are sure to love how the sturdy table keeps playtime off the floor. The illustrations on the board add more fun and imagination when putting the train tracks on top.
Our Conductor Carl play table measures 48 inches long by 25 inches wide by 16 inches high and is sure to look great in any kid's bedroom!
Conductor Carl play table has passed CPSIA compliance testing. We ensure that all of our train sets meet government standards for lead and phthalates to ensure a safe playing environment. Copies of our test results are available upon request.
Includes stand alone table and themed play board.
100% CPSIA compliant. Certified lead and phthaltes free. Safe.
Compatible with all Thomas Wooden Railway items.
Measures 48 inches long by 25 inches wide by 16 inches high.
If you are looking for a Train video for your children, there are over 19 years of videos to choose from.In 1985, there were three videos produced, "A Big Day for Thomas", "Thomas Comes to Breakfast & Other his Adventures" and "Thomas Gets Tricked & Other Stories" all with seven episodes each.In 1986, three videos were produced which were "Thomas Gets Bumped & Other Adventures", "Percy's Ghostly Trick & Other his Stories" and "A Big Day for Thomas" each with has seven episodes.There were no more videos was produced until 1990 when two more were released including "Tenders & Turntables & Other Stories" and "Thomas Breaks the Rules & Other Stories" each of them with has seven episodes.From 1990 till 2006, there were new works and reissued videos released each year.In 2006, there were twelve different videos released.This was the biggest release of any year with "Thomas & The Really Brave Engines & Other Adventures", "Track Stars", "Tales from the Track", "Come Ride the Rails", "Thomas, Percy, and the Dragon & Other Stories", a re-release of "Thomas Comes to Breakfast & Other Thomas Adventures", "On Site with Thomas & Other Adventures", the music videos "The Work Song & Engine Roll Call", "Thomas Halloween Adventures", "Boo! Boo! Choo Choo & Engine Roll Call", "Sing Along & Stories" and another re-release of "Thomas Gets Bumped & Other Adventures".The year 2007 was the beginning of the DVD's that were released and up to date the last episode on Train video had already been produced and changed to the new form of media technology.
I was not familiar with Percy Jackson and the Olympians until I saw a movie trailer for this film over Christmas.This trailer really caught my attention.I've always loved Greek mythology and this looked like it could be a lot of fun and teach people a little something about the Greek gods of old.I was also unaware that this is also a book series and "The Lightning Thief" is the first book.It seems that studios are looking to find their own version of a Harry Potter type book series to turn into a multi-picture event and possibly use the same actors throughout the entire film series.From what I saw in this film, I see great potential for more films and it even got me curious to read the books now.I went into seeing this film not really knowing anything about it other than what I had seen in a few trailers and commercials.So, I didn't have any expectations really other than the fact that I like Greek myths and thought that this seemed an interesting premise.I was pleasantly surprised by what I saw.This movie introduces us to Percy Jackson, play by Logan Lerman, a regular teenage guy who lives with his mom and her good for nothing boyfriend that Percy can't stand.He's a regular student that seems to have difficulty reading thinking he's dyslexic.What he doesn't know is that he is actually the son of the Greek god Poseidon and he's not dyslexic at all but he can actually read Greek and has the power of the ocean.It seems that all of the children of the gods and mortals, known as demigods, live at a camp on Earth where they can train their skills and be around other kids like themselves.This is the basic premise of the film and the book series I would assume.With the basic outline set, an adventure ensues looking for Zeus' lightning bolt that has been stolen.I really wish they would have delved a little deeper into the back ground story of Percy.I would have loved to get to know him better and the world that he lives in to give me a better sense of what there is and what might come in future films.I hate to compare this to the Harry Potter series, but there are too many similarities to ignore.The first film of Harry Potter was by far the longest because they took the time to introduce everyone to that world and the history of Harry Potter himself.I wish they would have done the same here.I'm one of those that have no problem with long movies as long as the extra time is spent wisely and not just filler.So, having said that, the part I liked best about this movie was the adventure itself.I loved Percy's guardian Grover, played perfectly by Brandon Jackson, and his fellow demigod Anna Beth, played by Alexandra Daddario.This trio worked perfectly together and the adventure they go on is worth the price of admission.I look forward to future films in this series, assuming that the studio will continue making them.I'm also very tempted to go out and begin reading this series to see what happens next.If any of you are like me, if you know a story continues and you can extend your journey in a fantastic world, you go and seek it out.I look forward to seeing what else awaits Mr.Jackson and friends!
In County Wicklow on the east coast of Ireland is the little town of Arklow, a bustling commuter center with a population of about 12,000.Founded by Vikings in the 800s, Arklow has a complex and violent history, with its fiercest battle occurring in 1798.Because the town is located so close to the River Avoca and to Dublin, it is very popular among commuters, and tourists have begun to see its charm as well.While not as much shipping is being done in Arklow now as there was in years past, it remains a major port due to Arklow Shipping, which has a fleet of 37 ships and is Ireland's biggest shipping company.The Avoca River is no longer a fishing hotspot because of pollution, though the town does try to offset environmental issues with its recycling plant.Arklow boasts many sporting clubs, with its residents active in boxing, golf, tennis, hurling, rowing, rugby, football and sailing.In addition to physical activities, the town is home to a number of major cultural events, including the three-day-long Seabreeze festival, which takes place every July.Many notable artists and writers have hailed from the area, including the artists Arthur and George Campbell and the poet Percy French.The most famous landmark in Arklow is the Nineteen Arches Bridge, which traverses the Avoca River.Made entirely of stone, the Nineteen Arches Bridge is the longest handmade bridge of its kind in all of Ireland, and many visitors come to Arklow specifically hoping to see it.An even bigger draw is the town of Avoca just near Arklow, which is where the television show "Ballykissangel" was filmed.Fans of this show about a bucolic town and its colorful residents flock to the Arklow area in order to see the various landmarks from the television series and discover whether it holds the same magic in person that it seemed to on television.Arklow is reachable by car, bus and train, and accommodations are available for visitors.Those who are interested in relocating there might like to know that the town has eight primary schools and four secondary schools serving the educational needs of the youths who live there.Another educational opportunity exists in the form of a twinned town; Arklow is twinned with Chateaudun, a town in France, allowing residents a natural chance to interact with those who live in France.Arklow's famous residents include singer-songwriter Roisin Murphy, track and field Olympian Ron Delany and Irish nationalist Garrett Byrne.The town has also gained popularity via a Van Morrison song entitled "Streets of Arklow," one of the songs that resulted from the singer-songwriter's three-week-long trip to Ireland in 1974.Those who enjoy traditional Irish music, particularly instrumental dances, may also be familiar with "Battle of Arklow," which is generally played with hornpipes.With its abundance of culture and music and its beautiful landscapes, Arklow is a lovely town for visitors and residents alike.While it is large enough to have a thriving industry, it retains a small-town feel, and those who come to Arklow should quickly feel at home.
For awhile it's been known that Google was about to consolidate its privacy policies into one large, all-encompassing policy.On 1st March 2012 these changes went into effect.In a nutshell, what do the changes mean? Basically it means that Google will now share the data it stores for you between all their services.They won't be sharing anything new with outside parties; just among Google's many services.Google has been adamant these changes are only being made to make their products better than ever and display even more relevant content and advertising to each personal user.Alma Whitten, Google's Director of Privacy, wrote in a blog post recently."As you use our products one thing will be clear. it's the same Google experience that you're used to, with the same controls," "And because we're making these changes, over time we'll be able to improve our products in ways that help our users get the most from the web.".Alma outlined out 3 important points to keep in mind regarding these changes.• Google's Privacy Policy is now much easier to understand.• Google's Privacy Policy will enable them to build a better, more intuitive user experience across Google for signed-in users.• Google's privacy controls aren't changing.Pablo Chavez, Google's Director of Public Policy also discussed in a January post five things that aren't changing.• Google will still keep your private information private -- they're not changing the visibility of any information you have stored with Google.• Google will still allow you to do searches, watch videos on YouTube, get driving directions on Google Maps, and perform other tasks without signing into a Google Account.• Google are still offering you choice and control through privacy tools like Google Dashboard and Ads Preferences Manager that help you understand and manage your data.• Google still won't sell your personal information to advertisers.• Google are still offering data liberation if you'd prefer to close your Google Account and take your data elsewhere.It must be said that Google did a fantastic job on trying to usher this in quietly.They hammered home that these changes are being made to simplify things.For most people this is good enough to satisfy them.The average person on the street might not know (or care) but there is no question that many people are concerned.The changes have drawn the attention of many privacy watchdogs.The Japanese and EU governments have also expressed concerns.A member the FairSearch Coalition (which made up of Google competitors), sent a letter to the National Association of Attorneys General expressing concerns with the changes.Privacy issues around Google's past are only fuelling the fire of controversy and adding strength to claims this is a huge deal.Stuff-ups like the recent story around Safari and the launch of Google Buzz a couple years ago have tended to stick in people's heads.But despite the warnings will the changes really affect you? Is it really as big an issue as some media are suggesting?What you need to know Google is not collecting more information, just using it in a different way.There is a huge misconception that Google will suddenly have access to information it didn't have before.That is incorrect.In reality Google have always collected your data for all of its services.They've been using that data to personalize your experience already, and isn't it a great service?All that changes now is that data collected from your activity across their services, say between YouTube and Google Search, will be used to provide a further personalized experience across all of their products.You will be tracked.No matter what you do.Up to today many tech experts have suggested you should clear your Google Web History to increase your privacy.But it's become clear now that this is not going to stop Google from collecting your personal data.You can clear and stop the tracking of your activity, but you'll only prevent Google using that collected data with your Google account, it won't stop Google from tracking your web activity.Your searches will still be followed and stored on their servers, even if you're not signed in.The information can still be used to build a profile about you will allow Google to sell ads that are specifically tailored to you.Is it really a big deal?Some privacy experts are outraged while others exclaim, "Who Cares?" Both are right.A lot think that this isn't a big deal, Google is collecting the same information that it always has and it's just being used now to improve the users' experience.Who cares if the data is used for advertisements? You will always see ads, but now the advertisements will be closer to your interests.Google need to make money from advertisements, so from my point of view they might as well be accurate.On the other hand, privacy experts and lawmakers are up in arms about the policy.It is a grey area as The United States has very few laws about the collection, use, and distribution of user's data.The US Government has proposed a consumers 'privacy bill of rights' that will protect people, allowing them to decide what information is collected about them, and how this information is used.But as it stands no current laws can stop Google's unified privacy policy.Can I do anything?Well you can just stop using Google services.Good luck, in today's world this would be almost impossible!You can however, follow some simple tips to minimize how much data is collected about you, such as performing searches on Google without signing in.
List Price : $149.99Price : $123.00 as of 2012-09-25 11:44 AM
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Part of the Thomas Wooden Railway System by Learning Curve Bring your Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway collection to life with this incredible Talking Railway Series Knapford Station train set. All aboard for trainloads of fun with Thomas & Friends! Come and join Thomas and his engine friends for an exciting stop at Knapford Station. This complete set is a full layout destination pack that features exclusive engine recognition technology that allows Sir Topham Hatt to greet Talking Railway engines by name for hours of interactive fun! Talking Railway Series engines unlock special personalized greetings as they pass by Talking Railway Series destinations. Hear Thomas, Percy and James (included) talk at Knapford Station. Thomas Wooden Railway vehicles, track and destinations are not compatible with Take Along Thomas items. Dimensions: 16.75 x 13.88 x 7.75 inches Says over 200 phrases Includes over 27 pieces Requires 3 AAA batteries, demo batteries included For ages 3 and up
