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Community Challenge: You Create the Stormtrooper Dialogue

Chris Pirillo — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:15:48 +0000

Community Challenge: You Create the Stormtrooper Dialogue

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If you’re complaining that there’s no audio… that’s the whole point to this community challenge; YOU are being asked to provide the soundtrack / dialogue.

Yes, it’s your task to download this video, remix it with your own audio, then upload it as a video response to this one.

You don’t have to use the entire video, mind you – just what you might find interesting or fun to play with. And yes, you’re supposed to have fun with this challenge!

If you’re going for that “stormtrooper voice” sound, might I suggest processing your vocal audio through a high-pass filter and/or eliminate all bass, maximizing mid and treble.

You can email your questions to Ask a Stormtrooper. Perhaps they will be featured in an upcoming video segment.

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Aren’t You a Little Short for a Stormtrooper?

Chris Pirillo — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:06:12 +0000

Aren’t You a Little Short for a Stormtrooper?

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So, am I a little short for a stormtrooper? Quite honestly, I didn’t even want to dignify this question with a response. It’s really upsetting to be someone who has grown as much as he ever will be belittled on friendly nice web sites such as YouTube.

Oh, and if you threaten to unsubscribe, I’ll have to blast ya with Imperial precision.

You can email your questions to Ask a Stormtrooper. Perhaps they will be featured in an upcoming video segment.

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How Do Stormtroopers Do Their Duty?

Chris Pirillo — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 14:53:41 +0000

How Do Stormtroopers Do Their Duty?

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Have you always wondered how a Stormtrooper goes to the bathroom? We did, too. Many Bothans died to deliver this information to you tonight.

Oh, and for all of you threatening to unsubscribe – I don’t care, nor does anybody else. Take your whining elsewhere. Bye!

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My Stormtrooper Costume Outfit

Chris Pirillo — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 07:32:46 +0000

My Stormtrooper Costume Outfit

This just arrived today:

I could probably put it on myself, but… it starts to get tricky around the arms. I think I might need more local friends!

My Stormtrooper Costume Outfit

At What Age Should a Child Stop Trick-or-Treating?

Chris Pirillo — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:39:06 +0000

At What Age Should a Child Stop Trick-or-Treating?

Over on Lockergnome, Steven asked at what age kids should stop going out on Halloween to Trick-or-Treat. The answers are varied, with many feeling that once a kid hits their teens it is time to stop. I’m not so sure I agree with that, though.

Kids these days grow up entirely too fast. They are being pushed into becoming little adults at a much earlier age than ever before. What’s so wrong with letting a teenager dress up and have a good time. Why can’t they just act like a KID? Many adults refuse to hand out candy to anyone they deem to be “too old” to be out on Halloween night. To them I say: Pfffffffft.

What are your thoughts?

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Are You Gearing Up for the Holidays Already?

Chris Pirillo — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 07:26:15 +0000

Are You Gearing Up for the Holidays Already?

Holy heck! Is it already that time of year? Is Fall really officially here? How the hell did that happen? I was just browsing through questions on Lockergnome, and noticed a thread talking about Halloween Costumes. It’s ONLY September 23rd! Do we need to worry already? Great. I have no idea how to dress Wicket and Pixie this year. I need some suggestions, y’all.

It shocks me to find Christmas displays in the store earlier every year. I’m telling you… this year we’ll start seeing plastic Santas and gift wrap before Halloween ever gets here. It’s insanity! We as consumers are being pushed to spend, spend spend more and more – while fighting the fact that we don’t have as much to part with.

Do you start planning for the holidays this early, or are you one of those who tend to go a little crazy when you see witch costumes on shelves when we finish the 4th of July?

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How To Dress Your Dog in a Costume

Chris Pirillo — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:19:41 +0000

How To Dress Your Dog in a Costume

I’ve been known to put costumes on Wicket and Pixie for Halloween. In fact, a few of their outfits have been shown on blogs and websites all over the World. They love to dress up, honestly! They usually behave very well, and show off their gorgeous selves for everyone to see.

Today, I found what is likely going to be one of my new favorite websites, Cutest Doggie Costumes, courtesy of Life Magazine. Flip through the photo stream if you don’t believe me, as it’ll showcase various pooches in all of their costumed glory. I especially love the iPhone dog (for semi-obvious reasons).

What are your favorite pet costumes? Have you come across other fun sites that showcase puppies the way this one does? Send me a link if you have one, and I’ll check it out.

How To Dress Your Dog in a Costume

Happy Howloween

Chris Pirillo — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:42:04 +0000

Happy Howloween

Wicket and Pixie hate this time of year. They’ve decided to join the Army!

Wicket has dreams of becoming a First Class Poop Trooper. Pixie wants to go on an Afghan Hound peacekeeping mission. Together, they’ll stage the furriest military coup ever seen!

What’s wrong with having a little costume fun every Halloween? The Star Wars stunt has been seen on television shows the world over. They

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Happy Halloween!

Chris Pirillo — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:56:04 +0000

Happy Halloween!

I love Halloween. It’s so much fun to see all the kids in their little costumes. Heck, it’s sometimes even fun to see the grownups in their costumes, as well! But most of all, I love to see Wicket and Pixie all dressed up for the day. I’ve even been known to dress up in recent years, myself.

What sort of traditions do you have for Halloween? What are you dressing up as this year – and are you actually going trick-or-treating? Let’s hear about your celebration, and be sure to link pictures for us!

Do you ever even stop to think about the history of Halloween? I knew that it was based in old Celtic traditions, and that October 31st is a very sacred holiday for many in the Pagan world – Samhain. There is much interesting lore to be read if you want to stretch your mind a little.

You can also learn new things every day by keeping an eye on our community! People post about anything and everything – even sometimes, the kitchen sink!

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What Will the Internet Look Like in Ten Years?

Chris Pirillo — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:32:22 +0000

What Will the Internet Look Like in Ten Years?

I came across an interesting question on Lockergnome earlier this morning: What will the Internet look like in ten years?. The author states:

… the idea of adverse changes, in my mind, is anything that would change the complete freedom that we have to do just about anything. Certainly crime should not be allowed, but anything that is not criminal should be fully allowed.

That’s an interesting thought. Sure, I agree that crime shouldn’t be allowed on the Internet. However, how the heck are we ever going to stop it? Thousands upon thousands of people fight hard every day to try and curb the growth of crime online. Sadly, for every criminal they take down, more are waiting in the wings to step up.

The author states at the end of the article:

The internet policy is something almost as important as health care, and no matter where you stand on health care, you can see that much twisting of the truth is coming from all parties. How much like that will the fight over the progress of the internet be?

Chilling to think about, for sure. It’s also likely very true. Everyone wants to control the Internet. How ugly do you think that fight for control will get? What direction do you see the Web going in over the next ten years? I’m interested in hearing your thoughts.

This wasn’t the only great article I read today. If you have something you want to share that I haven’t already highlighted here, please pass it along. I’m always looking for something interesting, funny or thought-provoking to read.

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coupons — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:52:00 +0000

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History of Pinatas

Pinatas have been used all around the world for hundreds of years to celebrate special occasions, mainly kid birthday parties. Although breaking a pinata at children’s birthdays is very much a tradition among Hispanics, this fun kid party game has spread throughout the entire United States.

The tradition of breaking a pinata originated in Europe in ancient times. It was a simple painted clay pot decorated with colorful paper and filled with candy and coins. Today pinatas are made of paper Mache.

The traditional Mexican star-shaped pinata was part of early Christmas Mexican celebrations representing the Star of Bethlehem that guided worshippers to baby Jesus.

Today the pinata has come to replace the game of “Pin the Tail on the Donkey” as kids favorite party game. Nowadays it is even used as a party decoration: it makes a great centerpiece! Pull string pinatas, a gentler version of this popular party activity, have been invented to allow toddlers enjoy the game as much as older kids do.

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How are You Carving Your Pumpkin?

Chris Pirillo — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:26:32 +0000

How are You Carving Your Pumpkin?

It’s that time of year again… the time when my dogs like to play dress-up. I have to sit around looking like a normal dude, handing out candy and entertaining the masses on the live stream. Meanwhile, Wicket and Pixie get to have all the fun! How is that even right?

I love Halloween. It’s just a fun holiday, and a great way to be creative! I’ve been pondering how I’m going to carve my pumpkins. Should I go with something spooky, or something Geeky? Would I be better off trying to get super creative, or do you think I should stick with something simpler? How do you plan to decorate your pumpkins – and your house – this year?

I’ve noticed a lot of people in our community are already gearing up for ALL of the upcoming holidays. People are already talking about not only Halloween, but Thanksgiving and Christmas, as well! Can you believe it’s that late in the year already? I swear it was only a few weeks ago I was happy that summer was finally here. sighhhhhhhh…..

In any case, the end of the year is coming near! Let us know what kinds of plans you’re working on, and check out what others are doing to get some more inspiration.

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coupons — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 05:38:19 +0000

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Halloween Contact Lenses For Halloween Costume Party
By Paul Swadya

Preparing for the upcoming Halloween party? Be sure to wear Halloween contact lenses to complement your Halloween costume. Nowadays Halloween costume party does not only refer to the clothes you want to wear because they are designed especially for themed parties like Halloween.

For Halloween fanatics it’s essential to wear the spookiest costume in the party — they want to make their costume really different from the rest. If you plan to wear vampire-like clothes, then wearing vampire contact lenses will enhance your appearance. Or, do you want to deviate from the common for these Halloween? You can prepare a Halloween costume idea of someone rarely used and get a pair of special effect contact lenses that best suit the personality.

No matter what Halloween costume you wear always remember that the look of your eyes is what makes you really shine at a Halloween party.

Which Halloween Contact Lenses To Wear?

Two popular brands of contacts that are recommended by eye doctors and preferred by party goers are WildEyes and Crazy Eyes. Both brands have colors and designs that would match with the costume that you prepare. You can choose the colors and the style that best fits your Halloween costume concept. The costume contact lenses will bring out the best shocking looks in you — they will make you really look horrifying.

If you haven’t worn contact lenses you need not worry. Some special effect contact lenses are made solely for costume purposes and come with no prescription. Wearing them will not in any way affect your vision. There are also ones for Halloween costume parties that have correction power, which suit your needs if you have refraction problems.

You can buy Halloween contacts can over the counter — with or without prescription. They are sold anytime of the year via your doctor office, optical retail chains and the virtual market. For your own eye protection and safety it’s advisable to have a contact lens prescription even if it is just for the Halloween. You should consult your eye doctor if you want to wear contact lenses from the previous Halloween.

How Contact Lenses Enhance Your Halloween Costume

Want to scare everyone just by the look in your eyes? Contact lenses for Halloween can increase the fearful look of your Halloween costume. These contacts can catch other’s attention even in the absence of a creepy outfit. If you want to look like the appearance of Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt in the Interview With the Vampire you need Halloween contacts that exactly look like their eyes. Crazy contact lenses are what you need to provide the kind of horrifying looks that you want to project.

Glaring red eyes and other horror designs are found among the many designs of Halloween contact lenses. These costume contact lenses can complement the horrific image you want to achieve. Just create some experiments to find the best fit between your Halloween costume and your contact lenses for the next Halloween party. You will never know a talent scout will spot you for a future horror film casting.

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Cool Boys Costumes For Halloween
By Andy West

For many boys, Oct. 31 is the greatest day of the year. It’s the day they get to dress up in a super cool costume, go trick or treating around the neighborhood, and maybe even enjoy a small party with their friends. Of course, for Halloween to be truly successful your kid has to have the right costume. This means you need to know where to find the best boys costumes that are sure to please your child.

Let’s face it: is there a boy out there who doesn’t want to be a superhero? Comic book characters always make for popular boys costumes on Halloween. Spiderman, Wolverine, the Hulk, Batman, and Superman are just a few of the more popular superheroes that boys like to dress up as. Ask your child who some of his favorite comic book characters are, and look online to find the best costumes of these characters.

Of course, many young boys look up to athletes. Nearly every kid likes to pretend he’s a famous baseball player hitting a home run or a basketball player draining the last second shot. Some of today’s most popular athletes include Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, Tiger Woods, Derek Jeter, Tom Brady, and Peyton Manning, just to name a few. If your child is a sports fan, find out who his favorite athletes are. Chances are, a boys costumes manufacturer makes a mask of the athlete.

For some kids, video games are their choice of entertainment. With the popularity of the Wii, XBOX360 and PS3, your kid probably has a few games he really enjoys playing. Take a look at his video game collection. Which games does he enjoy? Which ones do you see him playing most? Mario and Luigi are always popular boys costumes. Shop around online to find a killer video game character costume for your son.

Now that you have an idea of which types of costumes your son will like, you need to know how and where to find the best boys costumes. The first thing you need to remember is to start shopping as early as possible. Kids Halloween costumes are always in high demand, and if you wait too long, you won’t be able to find a costume your son likes. The earlier you can start shopping, the better.

You should also consider shopping for boys costumes online. Why? Because most parents will take their kids to the local Halloween costume shops. This means all of the local kids will be running around in the same old costumes everyone has seen. Buying your kid’s costume online will help you make him the center of attention. You’ll be able to choose from Halloween costumes that no one else in your neighborhood has seen. Your boy will love you for it!

When shopping for boys costumes, remember that quality is key. A lot of Halloween costumes are poorly made from shoddy materials that tear easily. The last thing you want is for your kid’s costume to tear before he even makes it out of the door. Make sure you purchase quality boys costumes that are built to withstand the wear and tear an active child will cause.

Lastly, don’t forget about your budget. You don’t want to go broke on a costume your child will only wear one day out of the year. So, make sure to spend some time shopping around online to find the best deals on the best costumes.

Make this Halloween one to remember. Start shopping for your boys costumes online today!

Andy West is a writer on a variety of topics, including costumes. Do your research to ensure you buy your sons boys costumes that are the best Halloween costumes in the neighborhood.

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Help Your Daughter Pick a Disney Halloween Costume
By Beth Childing

Thinking of a Disney Halloween Costume for your daughter this year? She has probably been watching Disney movies and has fallen in love with Ariel, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty or Jasmine. Disney princesses are always a favorite. In addition there have been numerous Disney blockbusters that always fuel the Halloween season.

Disney princesses and pirates are always top sellers at the Disney Store thanks to movie hits like the Pirates of the Caribbean and the upcoming Disney Fairies. For older children and young teenagers, shows like Hannah Montana have produced a craze. In addition, camp Rock and the third “High School Musical” which opens in theatres the week before Halloween, are sure to produce in demand characters.

Girls are watching these shows and movies all the time on the Disney Channel and everyone wants to be Hannah Montana. So whether you are looking for a princess like Cinderella, a traditional Disney character like Minnie Mouse, or something more evil like Cruella de Vil, you will find endless selection. In fact, the most difficult part of buying a Disney Halloween Costume for your daughter may be choosing the right one. There are hundreds of characters to choose from considering that Disney has been making films since the 1920′s. Here are some ideas on the hottest costumes for this season.

Every young girl dreams of being swept off her feet and rescued to live happily ever after by her Prince charming. Disney princesses like Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and the exotic Jasmine have for years fulfilled the female fantasy of glamorous beauty embodied by a princess. The Cinderella Prestige costume is in lovely blue and white complete with glovelettes, headband and choker.

The Jasimine costume will make you feel very exotic and this princess is unique in being the only princess from Asia and also the only one who does not marry. The purple and gold 2 piece can be worn with a foam necklace and jeweled headband. The Sleeping Beauty costume will leave you breathless with its vision in pink. Even Tinkerbell is now considered a princess in the Disney kingdom and this shimmery costume will leave everyone spellbound with its sheer wings flared short skirt and short sleeves.

If you are looking for something a little more in the Halloween spirit with lots of evil queens and witches there are lots of popular villains to choose from. If you want to really stand out from the rest, you can try the magnificent Maleficent Halloween Costume. This costume features a long black cape with purple trim, and attached collar for that dominant stance and a foam hood to finish it off.

If looks could kill then the Cruella de Vil costume is the one for you with its black dress and side slits. This costume features Cruella’s passion with a faux fur stole in white and a two tone wig to complete the image. No discussion of Disney evil characters would be complete without The Snow White Evil Queen, voted by Time magazine as one of the top 10 film villians of all time. This purple, black and white costume is highlighted by a long gown attached with a cape and a hood with a stand up collar.

Your teenager will be looking to Disney channel and upcoming movies for inspiration this Halloween season. Many young girls will want to emulate the hip and trendy Hannah Montana who continues to be enormously popular. There is quite and array Hannah costumes to suit your style. One of the most in demand is the Hannah with pink Jacket and Child Wig. a pink iridescent jacket is prominent in this outfit with a white top and attached black belt, and matching white pants. Your High schooler will love anyone of the characters from High School Musical, such as Sharpay and Gabriella. Your toddler need not get left out – your youngster is greatly influenced by television characters and Handy Mandy will be huge again this year.

For something more traditional Disney, there is nothing like Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck. Minnie Mouse is resplendent in her outfit with a comfortable stretch bondice, three layered skirt, and red and white polka dotted color. An adorable headband with Minnie Mouse ears finishes off the look. A popular variation on Daisy Duck is the Daisy Bug Teen Costume. It includes a red polka dot dress with daisy applique, headband and wings. You’ll be buzzing around town and bringing joy to all with this high quality costume.

The great thing about Disney Costumes for girls is that you can use them time and time again for parties and events other than Halloween and they will last for years. The key selecting the right costume for you is consider your style and personality and you will find the right image to have a great time dressing up.

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