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Tidbits

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I have not been writing frequently lately (I think I’m averaging once a week), which I blame on the Jewish New Year. For 2 weeks each September or October, I shuttle back and forth from work to Long Island to New Jersey to Manhattan and back again (though not necessarily in that order). This usually leaves me spinning as I struggle to handle my responsibilities and be observant at the same time. When you throw in a trip to sunny Florida for 3 days in between Rosh Hashannah and Yom Kippur (which I did this year), it creates a post vacuum. I’ve now turned the vacuum from suck to blow though so look for an increase in activity from this point forward. To start off the year 5766 nicely, here are some random tidbits for you:

Fortune of the day: Man who believes fortune from cookies factory believes in everything.

News of the day: Chewbacca is now an American Citizen.

Song of the day: Baton Rouge by Lou Reed.

Program of the day: Konfabulator, which is whatever you want it to be. Widgets rule!

Pic of the day: My puppy Bingham, a Shih Tzu who only looks like an Ewok:

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In a Ballpark, far, far away…

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The image below is totally real:

An actor playing Chewbacca threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to a game between the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday Sept. 28, 2005. Chewbacca and Princess Leia were on hand to promote the Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination exhibit at the Museum of Science in Boston.

After this stunt, I swear if the Yankees lose to the Red Sox again this year I’m going to do something drastic, though I’m not sure what. Get Donnie Baseball his damn ring!

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The Sith Sense

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Challenge Darth Vader to a game of 20 questions he likes to call The Sith Sense. My object was an radish which he guessed on the 17th question. Once again, the agency handling the Burger King account has developed a seriously cool viral concept. I especially likes the effect when Vader shakes your screen.

Cool stuff.

Thanks Scott

movies

Thrilled with Episode III Am I

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I saw “Revenge of the Sith” at 12:01 AM (though it didn’t actually start until 12:10 AM) and it was awesome. Yes, there was some wooden dialogue but for the most part, it rocked. Seriously, I’m not just saying this and I’m not in denial like I was for Episodes I and II. If anything, twice burned equals more than thrice shy and I was very wary, though hopefully optimistic, going into tonight. However, the consensus opinion from the 7 people I saw it with ranged from “wow, that was really, really good” and “that was fucking awesome” (kev smith was right I guess) to “[beaming smile].” The best part? I’m seeing it again in less than 15 hours!

The Republic is dead. Long live the Republic.

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From Monty

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Trip Down Mass Marketing, Media Tie-In Lane

So, I’m listening to Virgin Radio on-line this morning, and “Star Wars” Episode III has already debuted in London (5/16/05), and there is supposed to be an interview with C-3PO at some point today (evening London time). It got me thinking about C-3PO and all the merchandising Star Wars has generated…a memory came to me, and of course a Google search has come through once again…

C-3POs Cereal

Do you remember these things? As I recall, they were basically Cheerios in the shape of a digital looking 8, slightly sweetened, and total horseshite….and I had to have them. Especially since there was usually a cheap cut-out cardboard mask on the back of the box…ah the memories. Can’t wait to see Episode III on Thursday at 12:01 A.M…does this make me a dork? I won’t be wearing any costumes, or reciting any lines. However, I may hit on a couple of Princess Leia’s…if they are dressed a la Return of the Jedi…

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Episode III Doesn’t Suck? Can it be possible?

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Bestill my fanboy heart. The reviews are coming in and so far, so good. I’ve gotten excited before, actually twice before, only to end up in denial for several months before admitting to severe disappointment so I’m trying not to get too worked up until I see the damn thing at 12:01 AM, Thursday May 19th. Then again, this is what Kevin Smith has to say:

“Revenge of the Sith” is, quite simply, fucking awesome. This is the “Star Wars” prequel the haters have been bitching for since “Menace” came out, and if they don’t cop to that when they finally see it, they’re lying.

Okay, so I’m getting excited. After the jump there are links to some reviews.
Reviews:
NY Times review
Premiere Magazine review
Kevin Smith’s review – CAUTION: CONTAINS SPOILERS

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3 Words: Lego Death Star

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I have already identified 10 months before Channukah the number one item on my wish list: a Lego Death Star.

From the Lego web site: “This incredibly detailed and faithful replica of the Death Star II from Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi will make an awesome addition to any Star Wars collection. The partially constructed Death Star looms in space above the forest moon of Endor, super laser ready to fire. This unique collectable is sure to rank as one of the greatest LEGO Star Wars models ever produced!”

Here are the specs for this coolest of Lego products:

>> Includes display stand and Imperial Star Destroyer to scale.

>> Measures a full 25 inches (65 cm) high and 19 inches (50 cm) wide (including stand).

I have only one word in response: mint! It will be released in the fall of 2005 and the only thing missing at this point is the price. I’m figuring that it will be about $100 and I just don’t care. Family and friends, starting pooling your money together and Jessie, make some room on the bookcase.