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Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Fun: Original Unaltered Star Wars Trilogy on DVD
Somehow I knew when I got the last Star Wars DVD set that Lucas put out, there would end up being yet another upcoming release that I would want as well. Here we go again ... another version is going to be released in September. This time, the original unaltered trilogy.
http://starwars.com/episode-iv/release/video/news20060503.html
I think I am going to try to resist the urge to buy this version, as much as I would like to have it. How many different versions of these movies can Lucas try to sell?
For whatever reason, I bought Episode 1 when it was released. I can't remember why now. So far I have resisted getting Episode 2 and Episode 3 on DVD. Well, purchasing Episode 2 has never really been a temptation. I actually would really like to get Episode 3 though. However, I know as soon as I do, Lucas will release a new set with all three new movies that includes some extra features I will want.
http://starwars.com/episode-iv/release/video/news20060503.html
I think I am going to try to resist the urge to buy this version, as much as I would like to have it. How many different versions of these movies can Lucas try to sell?
For whatever reason, I bought Episode 1 when it was released. I can't remember why now. So far I have resisted getting Episode 2 and Episode 3 on DVD. Well, purchasing Episode 2 has never really been a temptation. I actually would really like to get Episode 3 though. However, I know as soon as I do, Lucas will release a new set with all three new movies that includes some extra features I will want.
Fun: Flash: Art.com artPad
A nice twist to the flash-based paint programs/sketchpads:
http://artpad.art.com/artpad/painter/
Check out the gallery for some impressive work that others have done with the tool.
http://artpad.art.com/artpad/painter/
Check out the gallery for some impressive work that others have done with the tool.
Friday, May 05, 2006
Fun: Interesting: 50 Year History of Play-Doh
Here is a link to an interesting article on the 50 year history of play-doh. Apparently, the "plastic modeling composition" was originally intended to be a wallpaper cleaner. I guess since I am so used to seeing dozens of the plastic play-doh cans in our house, I almost had forgotten that the cans were once made of cardboard.
http://www.failedsuccess.com/index.php?/weblog/comments/playdoh_history
If you have absolutely nothing else to do, join in on the boring discussion going on about the patent and the ingredients (jeez, the product is intended to be a toy, not part of this balanced breakfast!).
Fun: The Evolution of Dance video
Very funny video of comedian Judson Laipply performing "The Evolution of Dance". The routine even includes the classic centipede (no cabbage patch though???). It must have taken quite a while to put the dance routine together:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMH0bHeiRNg
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Fun: Game Six of the 1986 World Series with Nintendo RBI Baseball
This is great. This video shows a recreation of the bottom half of the tenth inning of Game 6 of the 1986 World Series using Nintendo RBI Baseball. Enjoy watching the Calvin Schiraldi meltdown while listening to the play-by-play by Vin Scully. The "player of the game" award is great, and of course, the Buckner error is absolutely hilarious. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JArXRxuVTgY&search=Baseball%20Lastowka1
