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R2-D2 Aquarium with Built-In Periscope

Sunday, November 9, 2008

No rest for the tin can astromech droid. It wasn’t that long ago since we saw R2-D2 as a fridge, and now this popular Star Wars character has to hold a 1 3/4-gallon aquarium tank in his central compartment. The domed head rotates with any vocal command you issue and he [...]

How much should my child practice?

Sunday, November 9, 2008

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I get asked this question quite often by concerned parents. What I usually recommend for fourth grade beginning students is 3 15-20 minute times a week. I find that if students do this they will make steady progress during the first year with no problems. Of course, if a student is really excited and wants [...]

The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon. Interview with developer Michael Graham.

Saturday, November 8, 2008

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“The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon” is currently available in stores on all of the next gen console platforms. This final installment of “The Legend of Spyro” offers us a new gameplay experience, and the voice talents of Elijah Wood (Frodo Baggins from Lord of the Rings), and Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker from [...]

Star Wars - A John Williams A Cappella Tribute

Friday, November 7, 2008

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Movie Blog reader Robert sent me this video of a guy who sings a Star Wars song a cappella to the tune of several of John Williams’ classic movie scores. This guy is a genius! Just watch this! John Williams truly is THE MAN! Read the rest of the post here: Star Wars - A [...]

8 Testosterone Filled CGI Fight Scenes

Thursday, November 6, 2008

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Epic fight scenes have a special place in our hearts. Something that screams alpha male, heroism, and bad ass all in one. Men need these fight scenes as much as women need the gushy romantic scenes in chick flicks. For the ladies who don’t get it; Remember how The Notebook made you feel? Thats the [...]

Star Wars® Nutcracker Set

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

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These are the nutcrackers handcrafted from hardwood to depict the iconic characters from the Star Wars movies: Darth Vader®, R2-D2®, and Yoda®. Darth Vader stands 10" tall and is draped in a vinyl cape, capped by his signature black ... More here: Star Wars® Nutcracker Set

Would you mind much if I put on this glove before I hold your hand? Thank you.

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

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You ladies are soooooo dirty! Dirty, dirty girls! Interested in building your own stormtrooper outfit? Have I got the website for you! One of my all-time favourite actors, Bruce Campbell, gives it up during an interview about his latest movie. Circuit City lists Guitar Hero: World Tour at $10,000. Any buyers? Anyone? [...]

BioWare’s Team Fortress 2 costumes blow away whatever you plan on wearing

Sunday, November 2, 2008

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Hot diggity. It looks like every costume at BioWare’s office this year was a hit. The crew nailed the scout, demo man, spy, pyro and engineer from Team Fortress 2’s pantheon, a game by fellow developer Valve. The good news here is that it looks like BioWare had an awesome day at the office. The [...]

The One Element You Need in Your Webinar

Thursday, October 30, 2008

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The One Element You Need in Your Webinar by Christopher Blanchet Picture this. A conference room. No refreshments. The a/c has been jacked way up. The presenter stands on a stage, a laptop open on the podium with a projection screen directly behind him. Page after page of bullet points with sad clip-art [...]

USA Opera Companies: Making Opera Fun And Approachable

Thursday, October 30, 2008

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by Jim Hofman Opera music and performances have a timeless , storied history worldwide. With dramatic story lines and entrancing vocals, opera has been delighting audiences for over 400 years. And yet, much like any other musical genre, opera has experienced its ebbs and flows. Despite maintaining an historical popularity, today’s opera companies [...]