Get Smart

When the headquarters of U.S. spy agency Control is attacked and the identities of its agents compromised, the Chief (Alan Arkin) has no choice but to promote his ever-eager analyst Maxwell Smart (Steve Carell), who has always dreamt of working in 40-Year-Old Virgin star Steve Carell steps into the telephonic shoes of television's most beloved bumbling detective in this big-screen adaptation of the hit 1960s-era comedy series created by Mel Brooks. The evil geniuses at KAOS have hatched a diabolical plot to dominate every living man, woman, and child on the planet, and their plot gets under way as they attack the headquarters of the U.S. spy agency Control. As a result of the attack, the identity of every agent working for Control has been compromised. Realizing that the only way to thwart KAOS' evil plan is to promote eager but inexperienced Control analyst Maxwell Smart (Carell) to the rank of special agent, the Chief (Alan Arkin) reluctantly teams Smart with Agent 99 (Anne Hathaway) -- a veteran super-spy whose beauty is only surpassed by her lethality. With no real field experience to speak of and nothing but sheer enthusiasm and a handful of fancy spy gadgets to help him accomplish his deadly mission, Maxwell Smart his new partner, Agent 99, will be forced to faces malevolent KAOS head Siegfried (Terence Stamp) and his loyal army of minions in a decisive fight that will determine the fate of the free world. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, David Koechner, Terry Crews, and Ken Davitian co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Get The Best Kids Bedding

Kids bedding does not have to be a boring and dull thing. There are many ways of improving your kids bedding in such a way that your kids will not just look at their bedrooms as places to sleep. There are so many different ways and themes of baby bedding and kids bedding presently on the market. But, you don't have to go through it one by one. Rather than deluging yourself with all the choices available, why not think first of the theme you want for your kids bedding?

1. Theme

The theme of your kids bedding should match the room of your children. At the same time, pick a theme that your kids would love too. Oftentimes, getting a kid to sleep in his or her own bed is a difficult thing to do. Therefore, the theme of the kids bedding should make them feel that the room is theirs, a place that they want to come home to. Kids bedding themes vary in the market. There are many themes you can choose from. Some themes focus on simple color coordination. Others are more gender specific such as flowers or toy cars. Let your children know that you are buying kids bedding for them. They might help you pick the bedding they want. Also, when choosing kids bedding, do remember that most children want to have the latest children's movie in their bedding. This may, however, prove to be costly and exhausting task. At the average, there is a new children's movie every six or less months. Unless, you don't want to change the bedding look every six months, this task can be daunting. Instead of having the latest movie as kids bedding, why not use popular TV shows or cartoons that run longer or seem to last forever, like Sesame Street.

2. Age

Take into consideration not only your child's present age, but his future tastes as well. For example, a three-year-old child may like Teletubbies for his or her kids bedding, but what happens when he or she turns a year older or two? Chances are the Teletubbies bedding would be discarded soon enough before its maximum usability.

3. Designs

You might prefer bedding with a coordinated color pattern than bedding with some characters from a cartoon series or show. In fact, there are many available patterns of color in the market. Most of them are yellows, bright reds, blues for males, pinks, purples, pastels (for girls), flower-prints, dark colors, as well as animal prints that are gender-neutral. If you want to stick with cartoon characters, be sure that your kids would like your choice. The most popular characters this time are Rugrats, Spongebob Squarepants, and South Park, among others. Aside from the wide availability of various cartoon themes, toy themes are available too. Themes for girls include Barbie, Bratz, Mickey Mouse, and Kill Bill. Remember that there are also some themes that have disappeared a long time ago, but now have come back with a vengeance. Such examples include the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Goonies, and Friday The 13th.

4. Tips

- Remember that some bedding themes and styles are available only in certain sizes
- It might be wise if you ask your children for their three favorite colors and three favorite cartoons
- If the kids bedding you are choosing is not a gift it is a good idea to let your kids to select their own bedding
- If your child wets their bed regularly, a yellow sheet may help to conceal this from their friends

Excalibur Swords - Awesome Power, Legendary Beauty, Lasting Appeal

Excalibur - the famous "Sword in the Stone" Take a moment and let your mind's eye picture the images those words evoke. No sword, real or mythical, is more renowned, more beloved, than Excalibur. There is one simple reason, Excalibur is intimately associated with the myths, legends and romance surrounding King Arthur, Camelot, and the Knights of the Round Table.

According to legend, Excalibur was a mysterious sword with magical powers, sometimes blinding Arthur's foes with a blazing-bright light. As legend has it, Arthur became the rightful king of Britain because, even though many others tried, he was the only man able to pull Excalibur out of the stone. Alternate legends say that Arthur received Excalibur from the Lady of the Lake after he broke his first sword, Caliburn. Either way, Excalibur was a magical sword with awesome power and legendary beauty.

No one knows if King Arthur is an actual historical figure, if he actually wielded Excalibur, or if the entire story is merely an entertaining myth. But everyone knows the lore of Excalibur and its royal owner. And the epic film "Camelot" enhanced the mystique and appeal of this famous sword, whetting peoples' desire to have an Excalibur Sword for themselves.

The Modern Excalibur Sword.

The modern Excalibur Sword was born out of legend, out of mystique, out of the mists of the past. "Movie swords" such as replica Excalibur Swords are extremely popular with film buffs and with people who have an affinity for the history and lore of the Middle Ages.They are also sought-after by people who love historical fiction and fantasy books such as the Arthurian novel "The Once and Future King." One look at an Excalibur Sword will easily evoke images of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.

Excalibur Swords are very collectible and can be a bold addition to a home's decor. And Medieval tournament re-enactments have become very popular. An Excalibur Sword worn by a man attending a Medieval re-enactment would be the perfect complement to a period costume from that era.

Elegant Yet Powerful.

Usually double-handed, there are several varieties of the Excalibur Sword. All are beautiful, and all evoke the pageantry and glory of long ago, heroic times. Some Excalibur Swords have leather-wrapped hilts and rough leather or wood scabbards or sheaths. Other Excalibur Swords have chrome-plated steel hilts and blades. Still others have solid silver or brass hilts and polished stainless steel blades. Some have hilts that have been etched with the traditional triple crown design of King Arthur. And some have precious or semi-precious gems and jewels inlaid or set into the hilt.But no matter what metal is used for the sword, and no matter how ornately or simply decorated, the design always harkens back to those that were used when King Arthur and his knights lived and died so valiantly. And to magic and mystery.