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Richard Madeley of Richard and Judy fame is fascinated by the changes in family life dynamics and how being a father has changed since the time of his father and grandfather. In Fathers & Sons, he looks back at his own family to illustrate just how far British father/son relationships have evolved. Both a family story and a wide-ranging look at Britain's evolving social character, Fathers & Sons is a uniquely honest and touching exploration of how our families operate.

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After successfully effecting one of the greatest pop comebacks in history, boyband-turned-credible vocal group Take That release their fifth studio album, the second after their return. Led, as ever, by the songwriting talents of svengali Gary Barlow, this release is similarly epic and romantic to its predecessor (2006's 'Beautiful World'), with songs such as 'What Is Love', 'How Did It Come To This' and the single 'Greatest Day' standing out most. Producer John Shanks returns for a second collaboration with the boys, repeating the success of his work with them on 'Beautiful World'.The Circus by Take That

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M*A*S*H - Martinis and Medicine Complete Collection

M*A*S*H - Martinis and Medicine Complete Collection, is a stunning 36-disc collection. It contains all 11 seasons of this multi-Emmy Award-winning series, PLUS Robert Altman's 1970 iconoclastic anti-war classic, PLUS two discs of special features, including two reunion specials and a series retrospective episode of A&E's Biography. As with the individual season sets, there are no new episode commentaries, a major disappointment. But M*A*S*H-ophiles will enjoy this set's other bonus features, including emotional behind-the-scenes footage of the filming of the last half-hour episode, "As Time Goes By," the inevitable bloopers, interviews with cast members as well as fans about their favorite episodes, a segment about the series' "Jocularity," a parade of PSAs (cut down on salt to avoid heart disease), and the text of an unproduced script penned by Alda for an episode titled, "Hawkeye on the Double." All of this material (except for a commemorative booklet) is available elsewhere in different configurations, but this space-saving (albeit ungainly packaged) box set collects them all under one tent.

Adapted for television by legendary comedy writer Larry Gelbart, the series has long since supplanted Altman's film in the public's consciousness. Life and death at a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital during the Korean War doesn't seem like ripe fodder for a comedy series, but M*A*S*H masterfully balanced laughter and tears (less so in its later, more preachy seasons). It often does play better without a laugh track (a viewing option for all episodes). During its run, M*A*S*H survived several delicate operations, including the departure of Gelbart after season 4 and the loss of core ensemble members McLean Stevenson as Col. Henry Blake and Wayne Rogers as Trapper John (after season 3), Larry Linville as Frank Burns (after season 5) and Gary Burghoff (a veteran of the original film) as Radar (after season 8). The show thrived with the introduction of some new blood, Henry Morgan as "regular Army" Col. Potter and Mike Farrell as compassionate BJ (season 4) and David Ogden Stiers as elitist Charles Emerson Winchester III (season 6).

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Your TomTom ONE XL has a pre-installed database of safety camera locations in the UK. This database is fully integrated in your TomTom ONE XL navigation software and alerts to warn you when there is a fixed safety camera on your route. There’s a large choice of route options and to make your trip complete, thousands of useful and fun Points of Interest pre-installed for on the way. In other words, the TomTom ONE XL makes getting there better than ever.

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Save energy and money with Eco Kettle - the best selling eco gadget, at the lowest available price from Ethicalsuperstore.com. Until now, accurately measuring the amount of water to be boiled in your kettle has been all but impossible. The result? It is estimated that, on average, we boil twice the volume of water needed every time. Which means twice as much energy, twice as much time. With a 3kW kettle that's the same as wasting the energy of around 50 light bulbs!

The Eco Kettle is different: its internal reservoir holds a full capacity of water ready for use, while the measuring button allows any quantity – from a single cupful to full capacity – to be released into the separate chamber for boiling.

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Features all the official James Bond films from DR. NO to CASINO ROYALE. Includes DR. NO, FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE, GOLDFINGER, THUNDERBALL, YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE, ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE, DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER, LIVE AND LET DIE, THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN, THE SPY WHO LOVED ME, MOONRAKER, FOR YOUR EYES ONLY, OCTOPUSSY, A VIEW TO A KILL, THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS, LICENCE TO KILL, GOLDENEYE, TOMORROW NEVER DIES, THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH, DIE ANOTHER DAY, and CASINO ROYALE (2006).

Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, Daniel Craig.

Military-Grade Technology Protects iPods

InvisibleSHIELD is an ultra-thin, ultra-tough transparent film that uses cutting-edge, patent-pending technology originally developed to protect military helicopter blades from wind, sand, and the wear and tear of high speed travel.

And now creators Zagg have taken this technology and adapted it to protect your iPod, phone, or digital camera, GPS systems, laptops, gaming consoles, PDAs and media players. With more 2000 precision cut designs, there is an invisibleSHIELD available for almost every handheld electronic device on the market, claims Zagg.

Australian agent's Deep Blue product manager Paul Branagan says this technology is designed to protect and preserve the sleek design and ‘glossiness' of modern gadgets. "Before invisibleSHIELD there were only two choices; a sexy new gadget hidden away in a bulky case or a sexy new gadget covered with scratches," claims Branagan. However with this new technology, gadget enthusiasts will be able to show off their new toys, without fear of damage. In fact, Zagg is so confident in the quality of this product that a lifetime warranty is being offered; if invisibleSHIELD is ever scratched or damaged, the film will be replaced for free."

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Welcome to Great Gifts, a blog I created to share my favorite online finds for birthday gifts, personalized gifts, xmas gifts, laptops & iPods, health products, clothing, toys and much more. Enjoy your visit!

Holiday Toy List

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The Satellite Pro L300 is ideal if you're looking for a good uncomplicated laptop for work and home. It comes with all of Toshiba's renowned quality and feels expensive but it's our most affordable range. Powered by Intel processors this 15.4” widescreen laptop performs well on the most demanding of business applications. The Satellite Pro L300 is the perfect entry-level choice for the self employed or small to medium businesses.

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Social networking sites "good for businesses"

Good news for workers addicted to Facebook, Bebo and MySpace - a British think-tank says bosses should not stop their staff using social networking sites because they could actually benefit their firms.

The report by Demos said encouraging employees to use networking technologies to build relationships and closer links with colleagues and customers could help businesses rather than damage them. It concluded that trying to control the use of sites such as Facebook, which alone boasts more than 100 million users worldwide, could even harm organizations.

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Fab Autumn Flicks

Quantum of Solace
Released on Halloween it's scared all other horror films away, which should tell you something. This film is not to be missed. Release date: Friday 31st October. You'll like this if you like: Any of the previous Bond films, especially Daniel Craig in Casino Royale.

High School Musical 3
Seniors Troy and Gabriella face the prospect of being separated from one another as they head off in different directions to college. Joined by the rest of the Wildcats, they stage an elaborate spring musical reflecting their experiences, hopes and fears about their future. With incredible new music and exciting dance numbers designed to take maximum advantage of the big screen, this motion picture extravaganza delivers plenty of high-energy entertainment from East High's talented ensemble.

Max Payne
Max Payne tells the story of a maverick cop determined to track down those responsible for the brutal murder of his family and partner. Hell-bent on revenge, his obsessive investigation takes him on a nightmare journey into a dark underworld. As the mystery deepens, Max (Mark Wahlberg) is forced to battle enemies beyond the natural world and face an unthinkable betrayal.