In light of the events of Star Wars 1-3, here's what's really happening in episode 4.

Stolen from elfs by way of zonereyrie.

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I know, I don't post enough on this LJ. Nevertheless, I've started elys_storm to post my SCA related thoughts and doings, under the theory that I'll feel less silly doing so rather than inflict it upon people who might not have an interest.

In the spirit of the various lists going around about how great a person various people (Chuck Norris, etc.) are, here is a list about Alton Brown. (reproduced below under the cut)

( Thirty Facts About Alton Brown )

TiVo (makers of my favorite DVR) has just introduced their new pricing plan. Now, instead of buying your TiVo upfront several hundred dollars, you can get one for free, just by committing to pay for 1-3 years of service (like a cell phone). Pricing plans start as low as 16.95/month for a 3 year commitment, but it's only $19.95/month for just a 1 ( Read more... )

Apparently I've been a bad (good?) boy?


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I know many of my friends are in dire monitary straits this holiday season, but for those of you who aren't, Penny Arcade's Child's Play charity toy drive is in it's third year. Check out the web site, but basically it's a gamer-run toy and fund drive benefiting various children's hospitals around the country.

250 things Mr. Welch can no longer do during an RPG

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I just got home a little while ago from seeing the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy movie. To paraphrase DNA, it was almost, but not quite, completely unlike the book. I liked it anyway. There was a significant amount of new or different material, but enough classic stuff and subtle references to the book and earlier BBC TV special (the music ( Read more... )