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Where were you when you first read a Harry Potter book? How old were you when you saw your first Harry Potter movie? J.K. Rowling’s stories have defined the imagination of a generation in a way like no author before her. Not only did Rowling rise from obscurity with a blockbuster novel, she went on to dominate the modern fantasy literature and movie markets.

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part Two” — scheduled for release in June 2011 — is expected to be the last movie in the series, although the author says she may write more books in the Harry Potter world. But even if she introduces a new generation of fans to a grown-up Harry, will Daniel Radcliff want to reprise the role that made him famous in 5-10 years? Although many actors have appeared in all the films (notably Dame Maggie Smith, who plays Professor McGonagall and Julie Walter, who plays Ron Weasley’s mother) the movies are really about the three friends who grow up sharing a bond greater than any evil that Lord Voldemort and his minions can muster.

The stories have been wrongly criticized by fundamentalist groups that have neglected to read them. Instead of portraying children who are seduced by the devil into using forbidden magic, Harry and his friends are using natural, God-given talents they were born with. One might as well ask the sighted to stop using their eyes, for sight is surely a “magical” ability when you stop to think about it. Potter and his friends must learn about the difference between good and evil, and they have to take responsibility for their actions. There are consequences for everything in Harry Potter’s world and he is not entirely innocent. But he is wise with the innocence of youth and when he walks a path similar to that chosen by Lord Voldemort as a child, Harry wisely makes better choices.

The Internet is filled with Websites hawking Harry Potter merchandise and there are dozens of Harry Potter fan sites and forums where readers of the books and viewers of the movies mingle and share their thoughts about the characters and the stories. Sage scholars debate whether Harry Potter will last as long as The Lord of the Rings. But when all else is said and done there remains only one fact: millions of people have enjoyed the Harry Potter saga. It is a modern epic that has been imitated but not rivalled in its own time, and it is doubtful there shall be anything like it for years to come.

Whatever your preference among the movies, you will surely feel a twinge of sadness when you watch the final film for the first time. It won’t be the last, that is for sure. Even though we know how the story turns out we still will have to get one final fix of Harry, Ron, and Hermione — and of old Hagrid the half-giant. That day is coming. In fact, it’s not much more than a year away. Are you prepared to say good-bye to Harry Potter? Are you ready to grow up and return to the Muggle World?

For many families, the television has become the focal point in the family room or home theater room. This usually means the TV takes up a generous amount of space and is what much of the furniture and lighting is designed around. But that looks rather unnatural when the TV is turned off.

There are a number of different ways to hide a flat panel TV as soon as it is not being used by joining the feature into the overall home theater room design. A number of designers use a static image to display a piece of art or favorite family picture. Others use extensive mounting units and screens to cover the TV when it is not being used. A professionally organized theater system can join any goal you have to make the room attractive both when in use as well as when not.

Below are a number of display options obtainable for home owners as they decide how they want their flat panel TV to be hidden when not in use.

Screensaver Displays

Considering many LCD TVs are simple displays like those used by computer users, they can be placed to display art and photos when they are not in use. Using a screensaver unfortunately, requires the TV to be on so it is not recommended for long periods of time. It is best for use during entertaining purposes.

Personalized Art Covers

Custom art overlay options are becoming more common. A specific art peice can be made to be mounted over the screen when homeowners are not using the TV. This is an inexpensive solution that does not require any new wiring or customized mounting.

Many homeowners prefer to hang their flat panel TVs above the fireplace. For a traditional use, a wooden frame can be installed around it, therefore turning your television into a mantel piece. Professional installers can also design an automated system that slides a screen cover over the flat panel.

Other Considerations

Most home theaters do not contain the TV alone. Mounted televisions are more difficult to unite into an entertainment system since all the essential connections need to be run through walls. Wireless technology for these applications is improving but is not yet perfected.

Custom home theater installers can offer advice on the best way to arrange DVD players and receivers to match the delicate look of a hidden flat panel television.

Choosing the suitable option to hide a LCD TV into a room’s design can be complicated. The size and shape of walls or the way they are built can limit your installation options. Place the television in the appropriate spot for viewing, and then start bearing in mind installation options.

1. Decide on the best tactic for mounting your plasma TV based on the room whereyou plan to install it. If you have a flat surface available that will allow you to place the plasma TV at an appropriate height for viewing, a plasma stand may be suitable. If you want to hang the plasma TV on your wall, you will first need to purchase and install a wall mount.

2. Install the plasma TV in the appropriate way you chose in Step 1. With either arrangement, you should have at least one person to help install your plasma TV because of its large size and weight.

3. Connect your TV to an electrical outlet. If you have mounted your plasma TV on a wall, you can plug the electrical cord into an outlet inside the wall. If your plasma TV is on a desktop stand, you can plug it directly into the wall I would suggest using a power strip to offer additional electrical outlets for all the other devices.

4. Connect your audio and video sources to your plasma television. If you are hiding the cables behind your wall, be assured that you have purchased cables that are long enough to reach from your video sources to your TV. Since TVs have a limited number of connections available, you may need to plan conscientiously when appointing a connection type for each device.

5. Balance the picture on your plasma TV after you install it. Adjusting the brightness and contrast settings can help you to preserve the longevity of your plasma TV. Many plasma TVs have preset options from which you can choose, based on the lighting conditions and video source that you watch most often.

Tips & Warnings

* If you are not comfortable installing your plasma TV on the display unit or connecting the audio or video cables, you can purchase installation services at the time that you purchase your plasma TV.

* If you are having difficulty calibrating your plasma TV, electronics stores often offer video calibration services.

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After you have researched about the advantages of flat panels and you have measured your entertainment center, make sure that it possibly will handle an extra-large screen. Now, you have waited for screen sizes to increase as prices drop. There has never been a more valuable time, but now for brands that allure customers with charitable prices, or funds could now accommodate a larger TV. Thanks to the many smaller recognized brands that allure buyers with low prices. Your budget could now help you in deciding to make a switch from old CRT to a new flat panel.

Best Buy has a 50 inch 720p Insignia flat panel plasma is a wonderful example of an affordable-priced TV. Many of consumers purchase TVs based on their sizes, they want something that would without doubt be a statement piece.

A better TV from Sony or other popular brands can cost as much as$6,000, while Insignia plasma TV will accommodate size and quality at a at a reasonable price. With the price of $1,299.99, Insignia plasma TV allow you buy all the components necessary for creating a remarkable home theater.

If you are upgrading from your CRT TV, you will find out that Insignia plasma TV fixes two problems at once. It is a flat panel television which means it absorbs lesser space than the old and bulky CRTs. More importantly, the Insignia TV has built-in HDTV tuner that ensures that it would accommodate any upcoming technology changes that over-the-air TV stations produce. The TV will also contain the documents,statements and directions for quick and easy home theater installation. The TV can also support high high definition or hi-def cable television any of the HD DVD players and blu-ray discs.

The Insignia plasma TV offers massive and brilliant picture, thanks to the 15,000:1 contrast ratio and the 50 inch screen. It also supports standard 16:9 wide screen ratio, however, it could also switch to zoom modes when you’d want a TV that does not accommodate the new wide screen format.

You could experience theater surround sound through connecting the Insignia TV to any sound system that is compact and has 6 or more speakers.

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One of the more interesting movies of 2003, Love Actually is a hilarious, romantic, emotional rollercoaster chronicling the effects of love on an interconnecting web of individuals. Filled with a number of memorable scenes, yet completely ignored by the Academy Awards, Love Actually is the type of film enjoyed by a wide array of people. I have yet to meet anyone who didn’t like it, which is saying a lot considering this could fall under the category of “chick flick”. But what makes Love Actually a successful film is its ability to identity with each audience member on a personal level. Each character is easy to relate to, and the multiple storylines are surprisingly easy to follow.

Starring a plethora of Hollywood stars and starlets (Liam Neeson, Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant, etc), Love Actually follows the lives of various loosely connected characters as they struggle to deal with their love lives in the hectic month leading up to Christmas. Set in London, England, the film is a collage of various lives. The central character is the world’s most eligible bachelor, the new Prime Minister named David (Hugh Grant), a powerful man who falls in love with his newly hired personal assistant Natalie (Martine McCutcheon), but can barely summon the courage to tell her how he feels.

The film also follows the life of the Prime Minister’s older sister Karen (Emma Thompson), a woman struggling with her husband Harry’s (Alan Rickman) possible infidelity with an office co-worker named Mia (Heike Makatsch) who she knows is after him. Meanwhile, Karen confides in her male friend Daniel (Liam Neeson) who is concerned about the strange behavior of his young son, who he later finds out is in love with a young girl in his class - a girl who will soon move to the United States. Rounding out the storylines are a writer who catches his girlfriend cheating and moves away to France where he find new love, a secretary who questions her love affair with an office co-worker she’s wanted for years, a photographer smitten with his best friend’s new wife, and a pair of porn stars who develop a relationship after filming a number of scenes together (many of these sequences are hilarious). To top it all off, one young man moves to Wisconsin were he believes girls will stand in line to make love to him. Love Actually features a multitude of eccentric and lovable characters the audience gets to know, and each character crosses paths in the final moments of the film, projecting a very uplifting message about life and relationships.

But the show stealer of Love Actually is Billy Mack (Bill Nighy), an aging rock star desperate to climb back to the top of the charts. He achieves his goal by means of a wildly outlandish and funny personality that puts him on radio and TV shows everywhere and leads to his indescribable song “Christmas Is All Around” taking the country by storm.

With a likeable cast of characters, and a multiplicity of viewpoints (pessimistic, optimistic, young & old, etc.), Love Actually is a refreshing film boasting a little bit of everything. It’s a film that will make you laugh, make you sad, and in general, provide you with a good feeling when it’s all over. For that reason, Love Actually is a definite must-see film. Don’t hesitate to rent this one…

About the Author

Britt Gillette is author of The DVD Report, a blog where you can find more reviews like this one of the Love Actually (DVD).