Posted by Notcot on Jul 27, 2012 in
Cult Film
Paul McGrath is Ireland’s best loved sportsman and also its least understood. An iconic football presence during a professional career stretching over 14 years he played for his country in the European Championship finals of 1988 and the World Cup finals of 1990 and 1994. But behind the implied glamour of life in the employ of great English clubs like Manchester United and Aston Villa McGrath wrestled with a range of destructive emotions that made his success in the game little short of miraculous. That story has until now never been told. It is a story that runs from a hard hidden childhood spent in Dublin’s orphanages all the way to the pain of two marriage break-ups and the struggle to cope with life after football. Quite apart from his all too public struggle with alcoholism the story runs through the surreal highs and calamitous lows of a life lived habitually on the edge of chaos. It is not just a football story. It is an extraordinary human story that is certain to surprise with its candour.Here for the first time read about the father he never met; the mother whose love never died; the routine loneliness and ritual bullying endured by a black kid growing up behind closed doors in 1960s Dublin; the emotional breakdown suffered on leaving that institution; the recovery that – remarkably – brought him all the way to Old Trafford; the rollercoaster ride that followed. Here the guilt fear self-loathing are all laid bare in a story fired with hope and determination for the future. It may well be the most candid sports book ever written.
Price : £ 6.91
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Posted by Notcot on Jun 7, 2012 in
Gadgets
Unique intelligent and safe car mounting system – European Standard Crash Test Passed
- 7” digital LED high resolution screen Click & Go: intelligent car mounting system – just slip the player into the stanchion mount (supplied) and the movie will play automatically Mount conforms to European Car-Safety Standards ECE 17 Multi-media Player: plays huge range of discs including DVD, DVD-R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW as well as Video (MPEG-1, MPEG2 (DVD); Audio: CD, MP3; Photo: JPEG USB socket for media playback via USB stick Standalone DVD Player Built-in IR Transmitter (needed when using the cordless Infra Red Headphones: available separately) Power input: 12V DC via cigar lighter socket (or optional battery for portable use) Dimensions: 222mm x 160mm x 44mm / Weight: 728g (plus 381g – Duo) 12 month guarantee Accessories include: Stanchion Mount(s) with 12V car power cable AC adapter Remote Control Earphones Carry Bag AV Cable Instruction Manual
Price : £ 119.95
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Posted by Notcot on May 8, 2012 in
Gothic
Tags: Cultural, cultural history, European, Gothic, gothic literature, history, history of literature, literature, PCHL-Polity, polity
Posted by Notcot on Aug 15, 2011 in
In-Car Technology
Tags: 2350LT, European, Full, Garmin, lifetime, Mapping, Nuvi, Premium, Subscription, traffic
Posted by Notcot on Nov 11, 2010 in
Gadgets
When Rafael Benitez was appointed manager of under-achieving Liverpool at the start of the 2004-2005 season the reaction of many fans was ‘Who the **** is Rafael Benitez?’. The Liverpool fans had grown used to French manager Gerard Houllier but he had been a fan of the club himself since his days as a teacher on Merseyside. A Spaniard with admittedly a wonderful record at Valencia was going to take over management of Liverpool’s famous Boot Room and try and win over a disillusioned Kop. But in one season Benitez’s importation of Spanish players coaching methods and diet has led to a revolution even usurping Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea whereby the team has ended the season winning the ultimate trophy for any European club – the European Champions League. No fan will ever forget the comeback from a 3-0 deficit to a 3-3 scoreline then dramatic success in the penalty shoot-out. With the co-operation of Benitez himself highly regarded Spanish soccer pundit Guillem Balague explains how he did it.
Price : £ 16.99
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Posted by Notcot on Aug 9, 2010 in
Peripherals & Accessories
Average Rating: 4.0 / 5 (8 Reviews)
Product Description
For visitors from Europe, USA, Australia, China & Latin America
For use in: UK, Ireland, Singapore, India, South Africa & Hongkong in UK
- Converts most 2 and 3 pin foreign plugs to 3 pin
- For foreign travellers to UK
- Fused
- Can also be used in some other countries (see details)
- Adapter plugs allow travel appliances to fit into foreign outlets. They do not convert electricity / voltage.
Travel Adaptor Plug: Worldwide / European Visitor To Uk
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Posted by Notcot on Aug 3, 2010 in
Gadgets
Unique intelligent and safe car mounting system – European Standard Crash Test Passed
- 7” digital TFT high resolution screen (480RGB W x 234 H) Click & Go: intelligent car mounting system – just slip the player into the mount and the movie will play (headrest mount supplied) Mount conforms to European Car-Safety Standards ECE 17 and ECE 21 Multi-media Player: plays huge range of discs including DVD, DVD_+R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW as well as Video (MPEG-1, MPEG2 (DVD); Audio: CD, MP3; Photo: JPEG 3-in-1 card slot for SD / MMC / MS / MS-Pro and USB Deluxe design with metallic front and leather back Slim top-loading DVD Player 2 slim built-in stereo speakers (1W) Built-in 20channel IR Transmitter (needed when using the cordless Infra Red Headphones: available separately) VESA mounting holes (100mm x 100mm) Multi-Language Power input: 12V DC via cigar lighter socket (or optional battery for portable use) Dimensions: 196mm x 160mm x 30mm / Weight: 705g 2-year guarantee Accessories include: AC adapter Remote Control Earphones Carry Bag
Price : £ 149.95
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Posted by Notcot on Jul 13, 2010 in
In-Car Technology
Tags: alertsBluetooth, amp, ASSIST, Average, European, free traffic, Garmin, help, Junction, junction view, Mapping, mode, option, Pedestrian, satellite, satellite navigation, Technology, Use, view, wireless technology
Posted by Notcot on Jun 4, 2010 in
In-Car Technology
Tags: amp, Average, European, Garmin, Mapping, navigation, Nuvi, rating, Reviews, satellite, satellite navigation system, system, traffic
Posted by Notcot on May 16, 2010 in
In-Car Technology
Average Rating: 3.5 / 5 (15 Reviews)
Manufacturer’s Description
The Oregonâ„¢ 400T Touch the great outdoors.
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Compass |
Barometric Altimeter |
Mapping routes |
Expandable memory |
Training centre |
Trip computer |
Waterproof |
Waypoints |
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- Touch and go
Oregon’s revolutionary touchscreen interface puts every feature at your fingertips. Just pick a function, press and go. An integrated screen lock removes risk of accidental activation.
- Menu simplicity
An easy-to-use touchscreen menu makes navigating Oregon a breeze. Simply scroll through the bright, bold icons with a brush of your thumb, scan the options and tap to choose. Spend more time enjoying the outdoors and less searching for information.
- High-resolution display
A bright, sunlight-readable colour screen, with adjustable backlight, aids navigation in all conditions. Clear mapping and controls give you the tools to find your way back whether roaming the wilderness or strolling a country track.
- Built-in mapping
Oregon 400T’s built-in European topographic basemap, with street-level detail contains landscape features including lakes, rivers, cities, major roads, railways and coastlines.
- Store and expand
Oregon’s internal memory means you can save map data, trip information like routes and tracks and even photos. Plug in a microSD™ data card for additional storage and slot in marine, street map or topographic mapping to match your activity.
- Automatic routing
When it’s not guiding you on adventures by track or trail, Oregon can also handle the road. Enjoy turn-by-turn directions by plugging in optional TOPO GB or City Navigator mapping cards.
- 3D elevation view
Appreciate the surrounding terrain with Oregon’s 3D views. Visualise the contours on topographic maps to enjoy a better perspective of your elevation and understand your onward adventure.
- Geocaching and GPS games
Discover the buzzing world of geocaching or raise your game to new heights. Oregon supports Geocaching.com GPX files so you can download caches, terrain and location detail straight to the unit. Built-in GPS games offer more ideas for your leisure.
- Image viewer
Use Oregon’s Picture Viewer to transfer and browse images on the unit. You might want to save a motivational photo to spur you on an outdoor challenge, save memorable excursion snaps or keep a visual reference of the next stage of the journey.
- High-sensitivity GPS receiver
Garmin mapping handhelds contain a high-sensitivity GPS receiver, designed for optimum view of the sky. Quickly and strongly lock onto a signal and benefit from improved tracking under trees and near tall buildings.
- Staying power
With 18 hours’ charge from just two AA batteries, you can depend on Oregon to endure any outdoor activity – whether going out and about for some fresh air or planning a full-day’s excursion.
- Waterproof design
Waterproof to IPX7 standard, if you can brave the elements, Oregon can too. There’s no need to take cover in a downpour and no problem navigating on the water or across wetlands. The MicroSD card slot is inside the waterproof battery compartment too.
- Track Log
Save multiple points on your journey as a ‘Track Log’ for an accurate record of your route. Reverse the path to return to your start point or share and review in Google Earth when you get home.
- Route ahead
Plan and transfer new routes on your PC and send direct to Oregon. Or save an enjoyable journey to make a return trip. Wirelessly-enabled Oregon’s can share waypoints, routes, tracks and geocaches unit-to-unit.
- Trail-plotting functions
Your GPS mapping handheld has ample memory to save and store route data. Whether a waypoint, favourite or location, save multiple locations on your unit and Garmin will guide you straight there or make it part of a future route.
- On-board memory
There’s ample space onboard your Oregon to save key routes, points or journey data. If you want to build up a collection of favourite journeys, just slot in a MicroSD data card for extra storage.
- Electronic compass
Ideal for manual navigation off the beaten track, a built-in electronic compass keeps you on course, however far you stray from the path. It even gives bearing information when standing still. Seek out a saved waypoint and navigate easily to a mapped position.
- Barometric altimeter
A built-in barometer tracks changes in atmospheric pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude. The altimeter screen plots elevation and profile. You can even plot barometric pressure over time to keep an eye on changing weather conditions.
- Environment information
Oregon is packed with essential data to boost your outdoor pursuits. With sun and moon information, tide tables and a hunt / fish calendar, get in the know about what’s going on and remain aware of your surroundings.
- Area calculation
Sum up the total area enclosed by a saved track to calculate the reach of a specified region. Surveying a property or evaluating an expanse of land? This useful tool will bring you the bigger picture.
- PC link-up
Oregon’s USB interface lets you sync it up to your PC to transfer maps and journey data. Plan and review your routes and pick out key stops before you leave the house.
- Download routes and tracks
While it thrives on voyages of discovery, Oregon can also navigate routes recommended by others. Just download a track from a route sharing site and import to Oregon to retrace the adventure.
- Unit-to-unit transfer
The Oregon 300 and 400t let you sync up and transfer routes, tracks, points and caches wirelessly with other users. Share your adventures with friends or show them where to find you. Sharing your Oregon data is easy – one tap and you’re away!
- Preloaded mapping
The three models within the Oregon series come with a selection of preloaded basemaps
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- Garmin Oregon 400T Mapping Handheld GPS Receiver
- Waterproof
- USB and NMEA 0183 compatible interface
- Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads
- Electronic compass
Garmin Oregon 400t Handheld GPS with European Maps
Buy Now for £269.96
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