Celebrating Shel Silverstein Bringing The Benefits Of LCD Monitors Home Wondrous Looks (NAPSA)—America’s best-loved poet for children is being honored (NAPSA)—Just as consumers get (NAPSA)—Even in the chillier with special anniversary editions used to the latest technology, some- months, wearing the right under- of two of his treasured works. thing better seems to come along. garments is essential in achieving Shel Silverstein touched the Liquid crystal displays, or a great look. Smooth, seamless hearts of millions with his gentle, LCDs, are the most recent exam- lines and the right amount of sup- caring stories and whimsical ple, quickly replacing standard port lend a hand to this season’s verse. A Light in the Attic cathode-ray tube (CRT) monitors sleek and sexy silhouettes. By in the office and at home. Accord- accompanying warm winter looks ing to Stanford Resources, an with smart lingerie style, piling industry research firm, shipments on clothes has never been sexier. of LCDs will expand by 40 percent Some styles can add flair to a each year until 2007. woman’s attire and attitude. While savvy consumers are “We tend to forget the impor- attracted to LCDs’ affordable price tance of lingerie sometimes. Con- tag and sleek design—with many sider lingerie an accessory to com- monitors now in the $300-$500 pleting your perfect outfit, like an range—it’s really the space, energy evening bag or rose pin,” says LCD monitors consume up to Lingerie is an accessory that and health advantages that make Kathy Linehan, Director of Mer- LCD the preferred choice. 70 percent less power than completes any outfit for any chandising for Wonderbra. “And Like their counterparts, LCDs Cathode Ray Tube monitors. season. this is particularly true in the come in many sizes; however, ing display manufacturer called winter! Even though we’re cov- they are lace-up boots, ankle or their flat panel designs are not ViewSonic recommends consumers ered in warm clothes, what’s calf high boots. Heels are in too, only lighter, they also take up to consider more than just screen size. underneath is just as important the higher the better. 75 percent less space on a desk- “Consider the applications that as what is on top. Wonderbra has •Cold weather calls for hot top. These features, combined you will be viewing, whether you styles that can suit any occasion, accessories: big bags, belts in both with options such as removable require digital and/or analog mood or personality for all wide and narrow widths, legwear Anniversary editions of two of bases, wall mounting or screen inputs and if you want the moni- women.” in fishnets and bold graphics. Shel Silverstein’s beloved books. pivoting for landscape or portrait tor to also act as a television or What’s the buzz in fashion this Gloves (long and elegant) and lit- viewing, yield additional space video player when equipped with season? tle pins are also must-haves. For (HarperCollins Children’s Books, savings. tuners,” says Herb Berkwits, •Black is here to stay. The an added treat, get yourself the $22.95) and The Missing Piece LCDs require less voltage and senior LCD project manager, color of almost every season newest trend, a “scarm”—a scarf Meets the Big O (HarperCollins consume up to 70 percent less ViewSonic. returns along with plums and with arms. Children’s Books, $15.95) are both power than CRTs, too, resulting in “When you find a monitor that deep purples. These colors are •Leather and fur are on the celebrating their 20th anniversary. less heat and close to zero levels of satisfies these requirements, then jumping into everything and any- prowl. Seen on every runway, The former now features a sepa- potentially harmful electromag- look at warranty, service and thing—from your favorite wool gracing capes and sweaters, pants rate CD of 11 poems, performed by netic radiation. other factors such as recycling,” sweater to dresses and outerwear. and skirts—leather and fur are Silverstein himself. If you’re one of the 70 percent adds Berkwits. When wearing winter wools, everywhere. Fake or genuine, “The CD is a shining example who suffer from headaches or Only a handful of companies maintaining the smooth line wear it proudly. When wearing of Shel’s unique talent as a musi- blurred vision when working at today help consumers recycle old underneath is crucial, so try a your leather pants with a match- cian, singer, songwriter, and poet,” your computer, LCDs may solve monitors, an issue that’s receiving Seamless Push-Up bra to give you ing top, lines are a no-no, so look says Susan Katz, HarperCollins this problem as well. growing attention with the Na- that seamless look and cleavage. for a lightly lined seamless bra Children’s Books President and Because they display sharper tional Safety Council estimating •You’ve got the look this sea- with a matching thong such as the Publisher. “These anniversary edi- images and are typically “flicker that the U.S. will have 500 million son if you’re wearing babydoll new Wonderbra® Wrapture styles. tions are terrific ways to introduce free,” LCDs are easier on the defunct computers and monitors by dresses or romantic ruffles. Cor- Whatever look you choose, new generations to his work and eyes—a definite plus for anyone 2007. sets are in as well, and if you’re Wonderbra can help with any to introduce new elements of his concerned with eye strain. In fact, ViewSonic’s “Trade-In, Trade- looking for a corset-like bra, you style from a collection of lightly work to many of his current fans.” some studies show that users Up” program is setting a precedent can try a Specialty bra by Wonder- lined bras, slightly padded bras, A Light in the Attic was the become even more productive in helping consumers switch from bra: the sleek, seamless Backless or ultimate-in-cleavage bras. You first children’s book to be listed on after switching to flat panels. CRTs to LCDs by diverting old Bustier gives a sexy look under choose the one to match your per- the adult New York Times Best- Which LCD is right for you? monitors from winding up in attics, jackets, or the Stretch Foam sonality, mood or attitude. For Seller List, where it remained for Because technology differs, a lead- garage sales and landfills. Strapless bra provides a dramatic winter, what’s underneath is just a record-breaking 182 weeks. The look under a lacy top. as important as what’s on top. Missing Piece Meets the Big O—a •These boots were made for For more information, visit follow-up to The Missing Piece— walking this winter...especially if www.wonderbra.com. was selected as a 1982 Children’s Choice by the International Read- ing Association and the Children’s Book Council. Combined, Silverstein’s books have sold more than 20 million New Orleans: A Month Of Holiday Cheer copies and have been translated (NAPSA)—From hot jazz to into more than 30 languages. cool rhythm and blues, the rich th The 20 anniversary editions of and varied musical traditions of A Light in the Attic and The Miss- New Orleans lend themselves to a ing Piece Meets the Big O are special holiday celebration. available at bookstores. Downtown and the French Mix-Up Your Musical Gift Giving Quarter are home to clubs that (NAPSA)—A great gift for feature some of the world’s best- music fans may be one that lets known musicians, as well as tal- them both play and play with ented street performers who can their favorite songs. *** be heard at almost every intersec- Today, recording technology can There could be no honor in a tion. During December, this his- be used on PCs to do virtually sure success, but much might toric district also plays host to anything musical—from recording be wrested from a sure defeat. almost-daily free holiday concerts an original composition to creat- —T.E. Lawrence at 200-year-old St. Louis Cathe- ing a soundtrack for home movies *** dral on Jackson Square. —even if users are less than musi- Jazz, R&B and gospel musi- cally inclined. cians are featured throughout the For example, new software month, beginning at 8 p.m. High- from Cakewalk is available that lights include Ellis and Jason lets people use their PCs to play Marsalis of the famed New Or- DJ artist at home. The technology, New technology lets music leans musical family (12/2), the Dillard University Concert Choir called Plasma, works with a joy- fans play PC-DJs from their St. Louis Cathedral is the stick (the same technology that (12/4), Bridget Bazile and Revela- home computers. beautiful backdrop for caroling in helps make so many video games tion (12/8), the Pfister Sisters Jackson Square. easy to control) to let music lovers The package, which is avail- (12/15), Rachel Van Voorhees and “morph” together sound bytes, able for less than fifty dollars, the Chamber Ensemble (12/18) wheeler Creole Queen (800-446- effects or musical clips into one includes drag-and-drop looping and Philip Manuel (12/23). 4109) and Steamboat Natchez streaming segment. tools that let users create and lay Special musical events this hol- (800-233-BOAT). The segments can then be e- continuous background tracks, as iday season include The Nut- The magic of the season is also mailed to friends, or used to create well as a complete ACID-format cracker in IMAX 3D (12/1-24, celebrated daily in December at soundtracks or music videos. audio loop and effects library from Canal Street at the river) and the Celebration in the Oaks, featuring A 30-day trial version of Cake- which to sample sounds and lighting of the largest Hanukkah driving and walking tours of a one walk Pyro MP3/CD Maker soft- music. The summer of 1995 was so menorah in Louisiana (12/9) at million-plus light show in New ware comes with Plasma. It lets While Plasma requires no hot that methane emitted by the Riverwalk Spanish Plaza. Orleans’ City Park. The Carousel musical experience, music-minded Other holiday favorites are Han- Gardens at City Park offer amuse- users save songs and remixes as freshly cut bails of hay in Mis- MP3 files, or even burn them to users can record, sample and mix del’s “Messiah” with the Louisiana ment park rides, and some nights souri spontaneously combusted. CD. It can be a fun and easy way pre-existing audio, or record Philharmonic Orchestra (12/15 include live entertainment and for people to create their own music they make on their own and 16) at the Orpheum Theatre, visits with Santa Claus. party remix CDs and DJ playlists. instruments and then play it back live performances of The Nut- For a guide to Christmas “New Plasma can be run on Windows on their home stereos. cracker (12/22 and 23, Theatre for Orleans Style,” including a sched- XP as well as 2000/Me/98, and For more information, visit Performing Arts), the Soul Christ- ule of holiday concerts and other works with any Windows sound www.cakewalk.com/plasma or call 10 mas Concert (12/29) and New events, call 1-800-474-7620 or card. 888-CAKEWALK. Year’s Eve cruises on the Paddle- visit www.neworleansonline.com.