Eminem Presents: The Re-Up Artist: Eminem

Eminem Presents: The Re-Up (Shady Records/Interscope Records), began as a street mixtape project--an underground, unofficial CD with raw production values--designed to help launch new Shady Records artists Stat Quo, Ca$his and Bobby Creekwater. "But what happened is that the material was so good and the tracks were getting produced like a regular album," said Eminem. "Instead of putting it out there rough and unfinished, I thought we should add some other new tracks, make it a real album, and put it in the record stores to give these new artists a real boost." The album was executive produced by Eminem, who also produced the majority of the songs. A handful of selections were produced by The Alchemist, who also compiled the album in true mixtape fashion. The Alchemist is best known for his work with Cypress Hill, Nas, Snoop Dogg, Mobb Deep, and Jadakiss.
 

Konvicted Artist: Akon

Akon provides an excellent release with his sophomore album "Konvicted" (2006). A relatively short diverse album, guest appearances come from Eminem, Styles P (of the Lox), T-Pain and Snoop Dogg. Eminem is featured on the album's first single "Smack That", while Snoop appears on the second single "I Wanna Love You", with both cuts getting heavy rotation on the radio and in the clubs. I prefer the later, Akon and Snoop provide a outstanding track. Styles P's lyrics and Akon's singing are on point on the grimy "Blown Away". Midway Akon slows things down putting heart into cuts like "The Rain", "Never Took the Time" and "Mama Africa". Akon shines on "Gangsta Bop", an excellent track; Akon's singing & lyrics are memorable. Akon goes real deep on the heartfelt and exceptional "Tired of Runnin", with on point lines like "I learned theirs no one to catch you when your falling, and their will be no one to hear you when your calling". Akon reflects on days past, and people's daily life and moral struggles on the powerful "Once in A While". "Don't Matter" is an upbeat love ballad, Akon sings soulfully about overcoming all the odds to be with the one you love. It's been awhile since I have bought a cd, which has quality music from beginning to end, without skip/filler material. Akon's "Konvicted" is definitely an album worth adding to the collection. 

Tha Blue Carpet Treatment Artist: Snoop Dogg

Superstar rapper and hip hop icon Snoop Dogg readies for his highly anticipated album "Tha Blue Carpet Treatment" releasing on November 21, 2006 through Doggystyle/Geffen.



Early buzz from industry insiders promise a classic album complete with the reunion of Snoop and DR. DRE with three bangers from the dynamic duo. This classic pairing marks the duo's first collaborative effort in approximately five years and promises to make history once again.

 

Tissot T-Touch Mens T33789892

This fine Tissot T-Touch Mens T33789892 watch features Quartz movement, Black Rubber Strap bracelet, Black Carbon dial, and is rated Water Resistant. (Model# T33789892) 

Tissot Sport V-8 Brown Chronograph Mens Watch T36.1.316.72

Tissot Sport V-8 Brown Chronograph Mens Watch T36.1.316.72. Stainless steel case. Brown leather strap with contrast stitching. Ivory dial. Arabic numeral hour indicators. Sapphire glass. Quartz chronograph movement. Date displays at 6 o'clock position. Water resistant at 100 meters (330 feet). Tissot Sport V-8 Brown Chronograph Mens Watch T36.1.316.72 / T36131672

Tissot Men's T-Touch Watch # T33.1.588.71

New T-Touch, Metro, altimeter, Chrono, Compass, Alarm, stainless steel case and bracelet, silver dial, sapphire crystal, 30 meter water resistant, case dimension 40mm x 13mm.
 

Sony MDR-NC6 Noise Canceling Headphones

Sony MDR-NC6 Noise Canceling Headphones
 
Shut off the outside world with MDR-NC6 noise canceling headphones. Ambient sound can be reduced over 10dB at 300Hz, which means you'll hear more music, and less plane/train/bus noise. Noise canceling headphones are great for work, traveling, or even when you're trying to sleep in a loud place. The MDR-NC6 have a slim swivel folding design, making them more compact for storage. Includes plug adapter to connect directly to a stereo or dual jack of in-flight music services.

Sony 1 GB Memory Stick PRO Duo Media

Sony 1 GB Memory Stick PRO Duo Media
 
Included Accessories: MSAC-M2 Memory Stick(R) Duo Adapter and Storage Case
A mind is a terrible thing to waste. A portable device without adequate digital memory is a waste of precious resources and opportunity. Don't lose out. Go for the gig! Sony MSX-M1GST Memory Stick(R) PRO Duo media from Sony gives you maximum storage for your compact digital camera, portable audio device, or PSP Handheld Entertainment System. With a huge total storage capacity of 1 gigabyte with 940 megabytes available1 and an wide operating temperature range of -13 F to 185 degrees Fahrenheit, the MSX-M1GST provides you with durable, high capacity storage for your digital files. With the included adaptor, the MSX-M1GST can be used in most devices that use full-sized Memory Stick(R) PRO media, making it perfect for both your older devices and the latest electronics. Designed especially for compact digital cameras and the PSP Handheld Entertainment System One of the smallest digital storage devices available Unit Dimensions (Approx.) - 0.79 x 1.22 x 0.06 (20mm x 31mm x 1.6mm) / Weight (Approx.) - 0.07oz (2g) Compatible Models - DCR-HC32 DCR-HC42 DSC-H2 DSC-H5 DSC-H5/B DSC-M1 DSC-M2 DSC-N1 DSC-S500 DSC-S600 DSC-T30 DSC-T30/B DSC-T5 DSC-T5/B DSC-T5/N DSC-T5/R DSC-T7 DSC-T9 DSC-W100 DSC-W30 DSC-W50 DSC-W50KIT1 DSC-W70 HDR-HC1 MCMD-R1 MSSW-IC2 // VGC-RA940GN3 VGC-RA940GN4

Sony Cybershot S500 6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Sony Cybershot S500 6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

 

Christmas Eve and Other Stories Artist: Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Is the Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Christmas Eve and Other Stories a holiday rock opera? Or perhaps just a holiday prog-rock disc? Or maybe it's New Age? Whatever the case may be, this isn't your typical Christmas album. Filled with electric guitar solos, plenty of synthesized keyboards, a children's choir, and lively drumming, Christmas Eve can only be compared to one other record, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra's other holiday disc, The Christmas Attic. On this CD, angelic vocal solos (on numbers such as "The Prince of Peace") are interspersed with driving instrumentals. Sentimental, occasionally bombastic, but as high-concept as holiday albums can be. --Jason Verlinde 

Cool Yule Artist: Bette Midler

She smiles, she sizzles, she coos, she swings. So goes the lively and completely charming Christmas record by the cheeky Divine one. There's neverВ a note out of place, a chart too excessive, or the sentiments too sentimental.В Plus Midler'sВ tasty stable of producers and arrangers have packed the big band and stringed arrangements withВ their own musical warmth againstВ Midler'sВ smart song choices and contagious vocal performances. Cool Yule mixes the standard traditional pop pieces--like Steve Allen's snappy title track, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," and "I'll Be Home for Christmas"--with the sole hymn, "O Come, O Come, Emanuel." But nobody's picking up this stocking stuffer because they want to go to church. Bette's got merrymaking on her mind more than anything else. Her duet with Johnny Mathis on "Winter Wonderland/Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" is as much fun as her "From a Distance (Christmas Version)" is a somber and sobering antiwar statement. How she can move from sounding girlish and playful to sophisticated and jazz-smart in the space of one note to the next may not be supernaturally inspired,В but it sure is fun to hear the joyful sounds she makes. From her lips to yourВ ears, you gotta love it. --Martin Keller 

Archos 500860 604 30GB Ultra-Slim Portable Digital Media Player and Recorder

With the Archos 500860 604 30GB Ultra-Slim Portable Digital Media Player and Recorder you have all the entertainment you need at your fingertips, in a package that approaches iPod size. The perfect companion for everything from long trips to short bus rides, from going to parties to just hanging out around the house, the Archos 604 lets you not only take your favorite music, movies, and moments with you, but helps you make new favorite moments wherever you happen to be. 

Zune 30 GB Digital Media Player (Black)

Zune starts with a 30GB digital media player and adds a twist. You can wirelessly share selected full-length sample tracks, playlists, pictures or your homegrown tracks directly from Zune to Zune. You can listen to the full-length songs that you receive up to three times in three days, flag the ones you like and easily buy them the next time you sync up. You can discover new music in the Zune Marketplace, and show off your favorite pictures and videos on the big, bright screen. Zune has all that and a built in FM tuner, too. Let your inner DJ run wild. 

Archos 500870 504 80GB Portable Digital Media Player and Recorder

The Archos 504 80GB Digital Media Player has a large capacity and large screen Portable Multimedia Player, which supports all standard video formats in full DVD resolution. The bright, 4.3-inch TFT screen with 16 million colors, ideal for watching videos and viewing photos. Watch DVD-quality video playback on your TV with the optional DVR station. Also, record directly from TV in high-quality MPEG-4 with optional DVR station. 

18K Yellow Gold Wire Ring, Enhanced with Pave Set Diamonds

Elegant and bold. This unique design features an 18 karat yellow gold wire ring, beautifully enhanced with 0.20 carat of pave set diamonds. 

Take Me Out to the Ballpark 2007 Wall Calendar

Can you hear the crack of the bat? Feel the energy of the crowd? Based on the bestselling book with more than 650,000 copies in print, TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLPARK is back for a third successful season. Featuring a dozen gloriously photographed ballparks—past and present— and a unique die-cut stadium shape, this calendar evokes nostalgia, the excitement of game day, and the pure passion of the fan. It’s the only calendar officially endorsed by Major League Baseball. Each month’s photograph is accompanied by fascinating facts, important dates, and essential stats; the calendar also features a centerfold with statistics on all currently active ballparks. 

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2007 Calendar

 

The Seven Seas 2007 Calendar: The Sailor's Calendar

Now in its twenty-seventh year, The Seven Seas Calendar captures anew the adventure and romance of sailing.

Hypnotic photographs by the world's best marine photographers will take you on the voyage of a lifetime, from Ireland's blustery Aran islands to Mozambique's tropical coves. And, as always, the four-color charts behind the grid of dates help to navigate the journey. 12 full-color photographs, highest quality Italian printing, suitable for framing. 15" x 22" when open.

 

Apple 30 GB iPod with Video Playback Black

Includes: iTunes for Mac and Windows, earbud headphones, & USB cable. iPod - The iPod is known around the world as a premier digital audio player. Then they added a color screen and photo support. Now they complete the trilogy of multimedia features with a new 4x3 2.5" color widescreen display, and support for video playback. You can create your own movies or purchase music videos, Pixar short films, or select TV episodes via iTunes 6. Connectivity - USB through dock connector, composite video (with A/V cable - sold separately), and audio through headphone jack or line out on the iPod Universal Dock (sold separately) Charge Time - about 4 hrs. (2 hrs. fast charge to 80% capacity) Audio Support - AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Music Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, WAV, & AIFF Photo Support - syncs iPod-viewable photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats Video Support - H.264 video - up to 768 Kbps, 320 x 240, 30 fps, Baseline Profile up to Level 1.3 with AAC-LC up to 160 Kbps, 48 Khz, stereo audio in. m4v,. mp4 and. mov file formats / MPEG-4 video - up to 2.5 mbps, 480 x 480, 30 fps, Simple Profile with AAC-LC up to 160 Kbps, 48 Khz, stereo audio in. m4v,. mp4 and. mov file formats Backlight Timer Sleep Timer 20 Equalizer Settings Shuffle Songs or Albums Date and Time Unit Dimensions - 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.43 Unit Weight - 4.8 oz. Color - Black 

Philips MCM240/37 Micro Hi-fi System

Where space is a precious commodity yet where sound and music are appreciated, the Philips MCM240 is a stereo sound system that meets both criteria. And does it well! It features a multi-format CD player and a digitally-tuned AM/FM radio. Two bass-reflex speakers deliver pleasing, rich sound. No table space? Don't worry! This stereo system is wall mountable. Alarm modes - CD Alarm, Radio Alarm, Sleep timer Multifunction LCD screen with blue backlight Digital Sound Control for optimized music style settings Dynamic Bass Boost delivers deeper, more dramatic bass