Hokey Religion

"Obviously a lot of people considered us a joke. 'You can't make a religion^† based on a movie,' we used to get that a lot. People still ask me where I keep the lightsaber. But things have improved a lot lately, especially since the trademarks became ours. Yoda appears in more nativities every Christmas, and personally I appreciate that recognition — serious or no. We've always had our share of silly holiday tributes."

I understand you also have your own holidays?

"Oh, sure. Have you heard of Star Wars day?"

Can't say I have…

"Well, May the Fourth be with you!"

(original image, inspiration from Pixteca MX on Flickr)

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† - Jediism is a religious movement based upon the philosophical and spiritual ideas of the Jedi.

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Christmas in the Stars
by Meco

"Sleighride"

9 tracks, 1 image, 176.6 MB, FLAC (perfect lossless quality)
1980 Star Wars Holiday album starring Anthony Daniels and debuting Jon Bon Jovi
get it: Sharebee part 1 - part 2 / Torrent
MP3 quality can be found via Totally Radical Awesome 80s Soundtracks
info: Wikipedia / Wookieepedia / Last.fm
reviews: Electronic Cerebrectomy / I-Mockery / Sputnik Music / Pitchfork Media?

1. Christmas In The Stars (3:18)
2. Bells, Bells, Bells (3:15)
3. The Odds Against Christmas (3:04)
4. What Can You Get A Wookie For Christmas (When He Already Owns A Comb ) (3:24)
5. R2-D2 We Wish You A Merry Christmas (3:17)
6. Sleigh Ride (3:36)
7. Merry, Merry Christmas (2:10)
8. A Christmas Sighting ('Twas The Night Before Christmas) (3:44)
9. The Meaning Of Christmas (8:08)

Typical Nine-to-Fiver

Stigmatism was the worst part. His wife didn't speak to him anymore. But the pay was good. Medical, dental, a retirement plan. And the bosses weren't as bad as everyone said. Honestly, who would choke a guy for poor job performance anyway? Organization-wise, the beaurocracy was frustrating but efficient. His job was clear enough. As long as he was at his post by 0900, in uniform, and didn't forget the oversized helmet, work was great. Days like today were the best part, when he got to pull the big lever. So long little moon. But... huh, that light... shouldn't... be on...

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Patrick Gleeson's Star Wars

by Patrick Gleeson

"Droids"

7 tracks, 1 image, 79.3 MB, 320 kbps FhG MP3
Uploaded by the Kenar Enterprise blog, found via Filestube
get it: Mediafire / Amazon
Pat Gleeson info: Myspace / Wikipedia / EndlessGroove.com

1. Star Wars Theme 'Luke's Theme' (5:36)
2. The Tatooine Desert (6:27)
3. Death Star (5:28)
4. Star Wars Cantina Music (3:13)
5. Princess Leia's Theme (3:59)
6. Droids (2:16)
7. Ben Kenobi's Theme (6:49)

As Regards Burt's Trilobites

Dead Trilobite in a Jar by Bugmaker on Flickr

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Hello Dr. Sarriugrać,

I am responding to your letter dated November 11, 2009 in regards to Mr. Bacharach's collection of rare trilobites. My name is Christopher Scott and I manage Burt's collection on his behalf. Unfortunately, we are not now nor do we ever expect to be interested in the type of offer which you detail.

Without giving offense, Mr. Bacharach and I wish to convey our strong disapproval of your ideas. These fossils ought to be considered precious, a natural resource for generations to come. You cite Jack Horner's recovery of soft tissues from Tyrannosaur bones^[1] as strong theoretical evidence, however, we do not consider them worthy of action. All of the trilobites you have suggested are many times older and smaller than Dr. Horner's thigh bones. Please understand: Mr. Bacharach and I are indeed naturally hesitant to compromise these specimens, but even more hesitant given the limited experimental data.

It merits saying that we are also somewhat uneasy with the specific collection items in which you are interested. Not to put too fine a point on it, but by requesting the genera Dicranurus^[2], Comura^[3], Andegavia^[4], and Walliserops^[5], organisms vastly seperated in geologic history, you seem to be fixating on the more exotic and even frightening animals. Further, you even characterize their shared qualities as "fantastical, spine-tingling, and alien." I, for one, do not believe that the general public's first encounter with resurrected animals should be "spine-tingling." Please reconsider your motivations, Dr. Sarriugrać.

We thank you NOT to write us with any further correspondence.

         regards,

         Christopher P. Scott
         Fossils Collection Manager

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Notes:
[1] - Science, 25 March 2005, Soft-Tissue Vessels and Cellular Preservation in Tyrannosaurus rex
[2] - Dicranurus monstrosus

[3] - Comura sp.

[4] - Andegavia sp.

[5] - Walliserops trifurcates

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Switched-on Bacharach
by Christopher Scott

"Do You Know the Way to San Jose?"

10 tracks, 2 images, 52.4 MB, LAME V0 (high quality) MP3s
Vinyl-to-digital transfer
get it: Rapidshare / Amazon
uploaded by Wiel's Time Capsule (in an Electric Storm)

1. The Look Of Love (2:52)
2. Alfie (3:11)
3. Walk On By (2:25)
4. This Guy's In Love With You (3:38)
5. Wives And Lovers (1:51)
6. Do You Know The Way To San Jose (2:36)
7. What The World Needs Now Is Love (2:56)
8. I Say A Little Prayer (3:04)
9. The April Fools (2:53)
10. What's New Pussycat? (2:05)

More Switched-on Bacharach
by Christopher Scott

"Always Something There to Remind Me"

11 tracks, 3 images, 148 MB, 320 kbps (high quality) FhG MP3s
Vinyl-to-digital transfer
get it: Rapidshare / Megaupload / Amazon
uploaded by Third Island

1. Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head (2:44)
2. Wishin' And Hopin' (3:08)
3. (There's) Always Something There To Remind Me (3:31)
4. (They Long To Be) Close To you (3:27)
5. Eveybody's Out Of Town (2:52)
6. Papier Mache (3:11)
7. Message To Michael (2:37)
8. I'll Never Fall In Love Again (3:00)
9. Reach Out For Me (2:44)
10. Promises Promises (1:56)
11. Trains And Boats And Planes (2:55)