My Star Wars Stuffed Animals from Build-a-Bear

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - If you do not join the fuzzy side of the Force, I will never stop using this bad accent. I couldn't help but build some Star Wars bears at Build-a-Bear recently. These things are actually seriously cool. http://facebook.com/chrispirillo

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Star Wars Jedi Path Book Review

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http://go.tagjag.com/jedipath - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - I happen to have the manual for students of the Force. This venerable text crafted by ancient Jedi masters has educated and enlightened generations of Jedi. A single copy has survived. It's now been passed on to me. Thankfully I was able to make sure you can get YOUR copy, as well. Wasn't that Jedi-like of me? The Jedi Path is an amazing tome - one you definitely are going to have to have. http://chris.pirillo.com - http://live.pirillo.com

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Amiga and Commodore Forever

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://chris.pirillo.com - Dan is one of the moderators in our chat room, a radio personality in the UK and has done several screencasts for us in the past. As a huge Amiga fan, Dan wanted to show off some of the great new features built into both Amiga Forever 2010 and C64 Forever 2010. Both products are emulators, combining high-quality software and original content with the ultimate set of videos to chronicle and let you experience firsthand the history, culture, challenges and passion behind the machines. http://twitter.com/danwood_uk - http://lockergnome.com/danwood

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Star Wars Sound Effects Book Look - Jeditacular

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http://go.tagjag.com/starwarssounds - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - If you are as big of a Star Wars fan as I am, you love every sound in each of the movies. I love the little noises R2-D2 makes. It's awesome to hear Chewbacca's adorable little Wookiee sounds. Now you don't have to watch the movies in order to hear your favorites sounds. Just grab the new Sounds of Star Wars book and enjoy! http://live.pirillo.com - http://chris.pirillo.com

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How Does Your iPhone Stand?

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http://go.tagjag.com/gogostand - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - I have the pleasure of taking a look at a lot of products. Sadly, I don't always have the time to review every single thing that is sent to me. If something is unique or really good, I definitely make time for it. The other day, I received a letter. Inside of this single sheet of normal typing paper sat three device stands which can be used for an iPhone, iPod touch or any other type of portable phone. They're so thin and small, I wasn't sure that they would even work. I HAD to take a closer look at these. http://chris.pirillo.com - http://live.pirillo.com

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Keyboard Carrying Case Review

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://chris.pirillo.com - I usually lug several different things around with me when I'm out and about. I take my iPad, in case I need to do any work. Then, of course, I have the Bluetooth wireless keyboard for it, my iPhone, perhaps a netbook... and various cords. I tend to throw all of the cords into a gallon-sized baggie, which doesn't give such a great impression. I've been on the lookout for a good-looking and durable carrying case for small items such as this. The one sent to me by Waterfield fits the bill perfectly. http://chris.pirillo.com

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Box Wine Myth

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://chris.pirillo.com - There is often a bad perception surrounding box wine. People turn their noses up, feeling the quality couldn't possibly be good. I'm not a wine snob - I'll try anything at least once! I also am a person who lives alone and therefore doesn't always drink a bottle of wine before it goes stale. Drinking this boxed wine is a great solution. The inner bag is vacuum-sealed so that the liquid inside manages to retain the taste for a long period of time. Best of all... the taste is actually darn good much of the time. http://twitter.com/hipsforhire - http://live.pirillo.com

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Ustream Problem

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http://live.pirillo.com/ - http://go.tagjag.com/pcsecurity - We took live calls again last night (and YOU should have been paying attention to http://twitter.com/ChrisPirillo and/or http://www.facebook.com/chrispirillo if you wanted to know they were happening). I discovered that some of you are unable to view Ustream content - and your ISP may have some splainin to do.

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Do Your Speakers Suck?

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http://go.tagjag.com/xminicapsule - http://go.tagjag.com/xminimax - Let's face it - portable devices such as phones do not have high-quality speakers built into them. They wouldn't be quite so portable if they had huge speakers to lug around, right? However, there are times when you just need a better quality of sound coming out of your phone or even pumping out to a group of people. That's why I jumped on the chance to review a couple of different removable speakers for my iPhone, courtesy of X-Mini. http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo

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LEGO Space Needle Review

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http://go.tagjag.com/spaceneedle - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - At 400 Broad Street in Seattle stands the Space Needle. It's an observation tower built in 1961 for the World's Fair. I was able to build my LEGO version much faster than the real one was created. This kit is part of the LEGO Architecture Series. This isn't just some toy... it's a piece of art. I can shelve it in my home and let people talk about it when they see it. It's truly well-made and looks great. http://live.pirillo.com - http://chris.pirillo.com

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How Has Technology Changed Your Life?

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://chris.pirillo.com - There's no denying that technology has made our lives easier in many respects. Over the past 20 years we have seen amazing accomplishments. As an article on The Consumerist recently mentioned, back in 1990, mobile phones were the size of toddlers, we struggled with programming our VCR and bills were paid by check... in the mail. What tech advancements have made YOUR life easier? http://youtube.com/wilsontech1

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iPod touch Camera vs iPhone 4 - Still Photography

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http://go.tagjag.com/apple - http://www.facebook.com/chrispirillo - Yes, I posted the still photos to my Facebook, Twitter, blog, etc. last week. You may have seen them already if you were following me off-network. However, this screencast sums up the differences quite nicely, I believe. The iPod touch's camera, in a word, sucks.

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iPad Stand Review - Wood is Good

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http://go.tagjag.com/iecostand - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - This is NOT an ordinary block of wood. It has a notch in it, which automatically makes it totally awesome. I could do many things with this particular block of wood. However, it was designed to accommodate an iPad! It holds the device in either Portrait or Landscape position. I can also easily set it up in order to type on the iPad. http://chris.pirillo.com - http://live.pirillo.com

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Are You an Angry Birds Addict?

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http://go.tagjag.com/angrybirds - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - I'm being told that this is the single most addictive game available for the iPhone. I don't get it though. WHY are people addicted to it? I get that there are these cute little birds who appear to be ticked off at some pigs. It's kinda cool shooting the birds out of the slingshot to knock the pigs down and kill them. As soon as I play another level, I promise to figure out why you people like to play this... crap! How did I miss that shot? Why don't I have any birds left? http://chris.pirillo.com - http://live.pirillo.com

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Are You An Angry Birds Addict?

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http://go.tagjag.com/angrybirds - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - I'm being told that this is the single most addictive game available for the iPhone. I don't get it though. WHY are people addicted to it? I get that there are these cute little birds who appear to be ticked off at some pigs. It's kinda cool shooting the birds out of the slingshot to knock the pigs down and kill them. As soon as I play another level, I promise to figure out why you people like to play this... crap! How did I miss that shot? Why don't I have any birds left? http://chris.pirillo.com - http://live.pirillo.com

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The Complete Star Wars Encycolpedia Book Review

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http://go.tagjag.com/completestarwars - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - Wicket and Pixie were as excited as I am about the newest addition to our library. The Star Wars Complete Encyclopedia is crammed full of every detail you could possibly need to know. The secrets of the galaxy far far away will be revealed within the pages. Luckily for my dogs, the books are also full of illustrations. They can't exactly read very well. http://chris.pirillo.com - http://live.pirillo.com

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How to Explain Collaboration

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http://team.forsvarsmakten.se/english/ - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - The other day, Andrew sent a link to this game for me to try out. He knows that I am a fan of puzzles, and thought I would enjoy this team test. It is owned by the Swedish Army, and they use it for team-building exercise. The opening splash screen tells you that "We demand a lot of our officers. Cooperation is a given." I was almost afraid to play the game. I'm definitely no officer, but I do like to cooperate and be part of a team effort. I'm glad I took a chance - this game is great! http://chris.pirillo.com - http://live.pirillo.com

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LEGO is for Boys and Girls

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://chris.pirillo.com - I was pretty young when I received my first LEGO set. There was no such thing as minifigs back then, unfortunately. Even though I'm an adult now, I still love to collect LEGO kits - and more specifically, minifigs. While visiting the LEGO store not long ago, I found a set a minifigs I didn't already own. Each of the persons in this set just happens to be a female! LEGO bricks and figurines are not just for boys, y'all. http://live.pirillo.com - http://lockergnome.net

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What's New for Internet Explorer 9?

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://chris.pirillo.com - The beta for Internet Explorer 9 was officially released this morning during a press conference. This streamlined version has a better user experience and is far faster than any previous iteration of the application. With this release, Microsoft is asking us to "unlock the beauty of the web." Matthew was kind enough to prepare this screencast so that all of you can see the bells, whistles, improvements and new features you can expect with IE 9. http://www.youtube.com/thematt7000

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The iPod Screen Needs a Cleaner

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://chris.pirillo.com - If you are under the belief that the new iPod touch 4th gen is made of the same material as the iPhone 4, you'd better think again. The iPod touch does not have an oleophobic screen - one that resists smudging and fingerprints. While the iPhone will certainly get a few little smudges on its screen at the end of the day, the iPod touch is just "ewwww" after only a few moments. http://live.pirillo.com

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