HOT TIPS POKEMON IS ON A ROLL.Pokemon this. Pokemon that. Think the collectible pocket monster craze is fading? Think again. Those cruel geniuses at Toy Biz (the New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of company that makes toys for Marvel Comics) have unleashed 300 gotta-have-'em collectible Pokemon marbles on the already massive $5 billion Pokemon market. A pouch of 10 retails for $7.99. Marble shooter ($14.99, including eight special marbles) not included. Each clear glass marble features an image of one of the 150 Pokemon characters and will come in one of 16 different pouches. As if that weren't enough, there also are 150 ``special power marbles'' distinguishable by their mirror finish. The fun should last through at least April when the final 150 special power marbles are released. Parents, bring your checkbook. This is one monster that refuses to die. - Phil Davis
Music soothes the savage vacuum Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs IBM's early competitors in the mainframe business: Burroughs, CDC, GE, Honeywell, NCR, RCA and Univac. Seven Dwarfs Doc, Happy, Sleepy, Sneezy, Bashful, Grumpy, Dopey. [Am. didn't have a radio, so they had to whistle while they whacked dust bunnies with a broom. Now, whistling is cool. But what if you had a zippy little vacuum cleaner vacuum cleaner, mechanical device using a draft of air to remove dust, loose dirt, or other particulate matter from dry surfaces. It is especially useful on highly textured surfaces, such as carpets and upholstery, that are difficult to clean by wiping or brushing. with an FM radio and headphones Head-mounted speakers. Headphones have a strap that rests on top of the head, positioning a pair of speakers over both ears. For listening to music or monitoring live performances and audio tracks, both left and right channels are required. so you could sing along with the Dixie Chicks or practice hitting those high notes with Mariah Carey? Just think, you'd be able to tune out door bells, screaming kids and barking dogs and listen to music (or talk radio) while sucking up dirt, old Halloween candy and left-over Christmas tree Christmas tree Evergreen tree, usually decorated with lights and ornaments, to celebrate the Christmas season. The use of evergreen trees, wreaths, and garlands as symbols of eternal life was common among the ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and Hebrews. needles behind the drapes drape v. draped, drap·ing, drapes v.tr. 1. To cover, dress, or hang with or as if with cloth in loose folds: draped the coffin with a flag; a robe that draped her figure. . So pull the plug on the old canister. The happy homemaker marvel is for real. It's called the Oreck XL, has a built-in FM radio mounted on the upright handle and headphones. According to David Oreck, the radio operates from the vacuum's AC power cord so you don't have to get in a snit about dead batteries. The vacuum cleaner has been tested at hotels and will be available in local stores in March for $549, complete with a housekeeping setup with a portable attachment for cleaning the tops of windows. You can order direct by calling (800) 989-3233, or give it a test run at Marvin's Oreck Vacuum Centers in Canoga Park, Encino and Burbank. - Barbara De Witt Planning your trip back in time Time travel is a neglected destination in voyages of the imagination. That's what makes ``Sightseers Essential Travel Guides to the Past'' (Kingfisher; $8.95) interesting. The books are written as if the young reader were planning a trip to exotic destinations including ancient Egypt, ancient Greece or Paris on the eve On the Eve (Накануне in Russian) is the third novel by famous Russian writer Ivan Turgenev, best known for his short stories and the novel Fathers and Sons. of revolution in 1789. We took a look at ``California Gold Rush  The California Gold Rush 1848–1855) began on January 24, 1848, when gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill. : A Guide to California in the 1850s.'' A typical sightseers tip from the book: ``Abandoned ships are often run aground and leased as stores and hotels. You may well see some nestling among other buildings on the streets of San Francisco.'' The guide goes on to explain everything from frontier hygiene to Sutter's Mill, the site of the first gold discovery in 1947. The travel guide twist helps turn an often dull subject - history - into something a bit more palatable. It's also a great spark for young imaginations. - Phil Davis |
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