Avatar – Fantastic, but not Revolutionary

I went and saw Avatar last night. For anyone who has spent the better half of their life under a bridge, this is a new movie by director James Cameron, that has been hyped as the second coming of Star Wars, and other ridiculous statements. So here’s my movie review: Story: Predictable in the way that a good human story is predictable. Unfortunately, this was an alien story, so you kind of...

Building a Renaissance Faire Merchant Booth

Building a renaissance faire booth for around $200. This booth is made from readily available materials. You should be able to buy the metal corner pieces and bungees at a local swap meet. The rest should be available at any local hardware and lumber store. THE EQUIPMENT 4 closet poles 7 foot long, for uprights (Standard closet pole is 1½ inch diameter. I do not recommend using anything...

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On the Passing of Gary Gygax

It’s funny how things hit you when you’re not expecting them. I’m not really known for being a very sentimental guy. If anything, I probably come off as a bit remote, to most people. Opening up about how I feel about something isn’t really my cup of tea. The news of the passing of Gary Gygax hit me HARD. It took some time for me to sort out these feelings. I couldn’t...

Amazon Kindle versus Sony eReader

A Side by Side Comparison: Kindle 1 Vs. Sony PRS 500 WHY EBOOK READERS? I’m fascinated by emerging technology. Ebook readers aren’t exactly new, or even newsworthy, but I had an opportunity recently to paw at some of the best offerings available to mankind at the moment, and thought I’d share my thoughts on the whole experience. They offer a lot of convenience (carry an entire...