Advantages: Individual, distinctive, feminine and sexy.
Disadvantages: Need to choose carefully when to wear!

...First is recommended for romantic use and represents the finest in brand name designer perfume, a distinctive highly sensual, really earthy feminine pefume that oozes sexuality, a truly individual perfume that has a character all of its own. I remember asking a close friend five years ago now what the beautiful perfume was she was wearing, "it is 'first'" she replied "Princes Di uses it, but I discovered it by chance.." Well that was it I was hooked, my favourite scents paled into insignificance,and after much 'hinting' my husband bought me my 'First' for christmas and it is my favourite pefume, streets above anyting else I have used before or have been given. First is so named because it was the first perfume from the celebrated jewellers, Van Cleef & Arpels. It is a fruity, floral perfume from 1976 with notes of jasmine, rose... Read review

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Advantages: Beautifully presented, fascinating insight , fresh material
Disadvantages: None

...I developed a fascination for Russian history when I had to prepare a detailed study of the Russian revolution and the ensuing communism, for my history A level. When I discovered that there was a new book looking at the downfall of the Russian royal family and following their story afterwards, I just had to buy it. The book is written by John Van der Kiste ( well known to most on this site) and Coryne Hall. To be honest, I knew that any book that John had written was bound to be good, but I was not expecting to be gripped by it quite as much as I was. From the moment I opened the cover I was entranced. The book tells the life story of the Grand Duchess Xenia, younger sister of Nicolas II, the last Tsar of Russia. Although this period in history has been previously well documented, nothing has been written about Xenia before... Read review

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Advantages: Good quantity/ quality
Disadvantages: Confusing tracklist

...Not many bands sum up good time rock n roll better than Van Halen, Their mix of cheeky lyrics and innovative music videos coupled with the undoubted talent of the members of the band ensured them massive succsess and a reputation as a "cool" band to like. This hits package gives a fairly accurate account of most of Van Halens famous songs, obviously some fans would point to certain omissions but as a whole this ticks most boxes. Van Halen when they burst onto the scene consisted of guitarist Eddie Van Halen, drummer Alex Van Halen, bass player Michael Anthony, and singer David Lee Roth. This line up often dubbed "Classic Van Halen" rode high on the back of meat and potatoes rock songs punctuated with Eddie Van Halens virtuoso guitar technique and David Lee Roths hugley charismatic stage presence. This era is well represented... Read review

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Advantages: Brilliant script writing that keeps the film flowing.
Disadvantages: Wish I had a personal assistant...

...Introduction - My friend Tim introduced to the film, he clearly had a misconception about what University (English version of College) would be like, turns out his false ideas all spawned from one film, Van Wilder: Part liaison. The film was released in 2002 as a comedy and was directed by Walt Beckers. The lead male role is played by Ryan Reynolds, an at the time fairly new actor who has since continued to play similar comedy based roles in films such as 'Just Friends'. Tara Reid plays the lead female role, best know for her performances in the American Pie films and Cruel Intentions. Plot - The film starts as it means to go on, we see Vance (Van) Wilder (Ryan Reynolds) standing with an old Chinese lady kneeling down in front of him, but we only see the top half of her head. Accompanying this rather suggestive scene are some... Read review

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Advantages: Good Graphics, Great costumes.
Disadvantages: Wouldn't call a horror!!!! Not very Scary

...Right I have put this in my disadvantages but need to state it again. This is not a horror movie. The characters that are portrayed in this movie may suggest a horror. But it is far from scary. We all know the story of Van Helsing and Dracula. Portrayed very well in the classics as an old man.. This is different, very different. We see Van Helsing as a younger man, much stronger and agile. Gone has the lurking in the corner trying to prise dracula out or preaching, replaced by fancy gadgets for killing and hands on approach for getting the job done. The movie starts in black and white, yes don't try and bang your T.V or think you brought a dud! with Frankenstien being brought to life and Dracula helping. There is a uproar by the locals and Frankenstien ends up falling through a windmill on fire! The movie then moves onto... Read review

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Advantages: see review
Disadvantages: see review

...Stars: Ryan Reynolds (The In-Laws) Tara Reid (American Pie 1&2) Paul Gleason (The Breakfast Club) Running time: 89 mins approx. Having spent the better part of a decade in college, Van Wilder (Reynolds) is reluctant to leave. He has 'failed' to pass his previous exams and college is a way of life. When his father realises just how long his son has been in college, exhausting his bank balance, he decides it is time to put a halt on this in the hope Van will venture out into the big wide world and get himself a job. So with no one to fund his 'education' Van and his mates devise a plan to raise money to pay for Vans tuition. Van then becomes 'Van Wilder: Party Liason'. All of their money making schemes(including topless tutors and party organisation) manage to come to the attention of the college... Read review

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Advantages: Good collection of their hits.
Disadvantages: Can get v. repetitive and drab.

...Well this double CD beast of a release from the 70’s and 80’s rocks legends contains 36 tracks of their greatest hits; with 3 live version of some of their most famous songs. Some of these tracks are even previously unreleased tracks too, so there is something to keep any fan happy! 2h 35min and 26 seconds of value for money! 01 – Eruption A blindingly fast and furious opener. It is his trademark tapping soloing work, the tune although not fantastic is enjoyable. 02 – It’s about time Opens with a damn cool metal sounding riff, which almost doesn’t sound like Van Halen at all until the singing starts. This is one of the tracks previously unreleased, and its pleasantly good, not too different from the classics, but it shows they still have it. Overall a big thumbs up! 03 – Up for breakfast Starting off with a weird pulsating... Read review

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Advantages: good model
Disadvantages: none

...When sorting out my dads possessions we discovered a couple of corgi model cars one was a model of a ford model T van with Lyons tea advertising on its side. Corgi is a Northampton firm that started making colorful pressed metal toys in 1930. In 1956 the first corgi model cars appeared. These cars are now collector's pieces. The corgi Lyons tea van that I found was made around 1985. It was made as a collector's model. These cars are not really made for young children but for those aged over 14. This model van measures 9cm long by 4cm wide it is 5 cm tall. This van is I believe a true copy of a Ford model T van. The Lyons tea van is made of a blue dye cast metal. On the side of the van are the Lyons name in gold and the company address in black. The roof of the van is white the radiator trim gold the wheels gold with black... Read review

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Advantages: some brilliant songs
Disadvantages: that Cliff duet

...The shops are awash with "Best of" compilations which turn out to contain one top twenty single and a heap of instantly forgettable fillers. It is very rare to find one which is packed full of quality music. The Best of Van Morrison is one of the later. Make no mistake, this is the genuine article. This CD contains twenty mainly outstanding tracks from Ireland's hero. If you think you don't know any Van songs then this recording may surprise you. It certainly surprised me. The majority of these tracks are commonplace on the likes of Virgin and Radio 2's Johnny Walker show. (and no doubt on other decent radio stations I don't get in deepest Aberdeenshire) While a little young for Van at his peak I was aware of his music although I had never bought any. A couple of weeks of listening to a Napster download of "Brown Eyed Girl... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap and great comedy
Disadvantages: Waiting is a dull film

...what id expect of Ryan Reynolds. Its also a nice love story, you can see all the way through how they both feel about it but they just cant see it themselves. Its hilarious when the film shows you him in high school. Definately a must see movie if you like your chick flick comedy. Van Wilder Party Liaison *************************** Cast - Ryan Reynolds, Tara Reid, Tim Matheson and Paul Gleason. Running Time - 89 Minutes Age - 15 "To Van Wilder, college doesnt get you ready for life, it is life. So when his father puts a stop to his cash flow, it looks like the party might finally be over for Van. Down, but not out, Van, and his team devise a series of money-making schemes that soon come to the attention of the college magazine, who send out sexy college reporter Gwen to do a feature on the infamous Van Wilder, Party Liaison... Read review

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