After the first movie came out, I was actually quite intrigued, and looking forward to seeing what the "Clone Wars" were about. From the name, there was clearly a fascinating story to be told about the morality and ethics of cloning, that must have led up to a huge, all-encompassing holy war on the order of Dune's Butlerian Jihad. The Clone Wars may or may not have been connected to the fall of the Republic; Obi-Wan's original tale to Luke was ambiguous. There was some intriguing fan fiction positing that cloning could have led to the corruption/dissolution of the Jedi Order (taking advantage pun-like naming opportunity through characters called "OB-1" and "OB-2.")

The "Clone Wars" we got were anything but. The fact that the events leading up to the rise of the Empire would still be called "The Clone Wars" a generation later is still something I can't wrap my head around. Why in the name of all that's holy aren't these events known as "The Trade Federation Uprising," or "Collapse of the Republic?" Clones were only a portion of the action, and certainly weren't what the war was about.

Not exactly. Slinky wasn't originally a toy either.

Does it work while in motion? (track from tower to tower)?

Maybe grammatically, but not logically. It's just as annoying as seeing announcements/posters for the "First Annual XYZ event." When something happens, and there is no proof of anything following, using the word "first" makes no sense.

Even more blatant, he was in the *same room* with his daughter and never got a clue.

Yeah, but at least you can get the most significant five of those on DVD and Blu-Ray, and the four of the five on the Blu-Ray are in full 24p HD. Scott and the studio seem to comprehend the importance of retaining the archival versions.

And how do you use a green marker on MP3/AAC files?

Here in Houston, that is accomplished with a paper receipt that you put on your dashboard for the meter cops to inspect. On at least one occasion, as I was leaving my spot, and saw a new driver arrive and head toward the kiosk, I interrupted him and handed him my slip of paper showing an hour of time remaining. The concept of *selling* this time, especially in a city as packed as SF, is abhorrent.

"Star Wars." Just plain Star Wars, as it existed in 1977. No "Episode IV," No "New Hope."

Haven't you seen today's other headline? "Sony Warns Demand For Blu-Ray Diminishing Faster Than Expected" Streaming downloads are killing it off. My DVD collection is just fine quality for me. The only things I'm buying on Blu-Ray are epics that were originally filmed in 70mm, and for which my 120 Hz TV makes it possible to view in the original 24 fps (Blade Runner, 2001, Lawrence of Arabia).

Nope--I just sold my 1998 Honda CR-V. Ignition key slot in dash. http://images.gtcarlot.com/pic...

Sure, carbs are easier to repair. I had to clean or repair mine, along with the points, every six months or so, in the first decade I drove a car. Since converting to fuel injection and electronic ignition, I've NEVER had to repair either in TWO decades of driving.

I know it was intended as funny, but the internet search term that will help here is "Harmy Despecialized Editions."

And it seems like the more scientific / theoretical the character's field is, the more antisocial they are. The closer they are to engineering, the more socially redeeming qualities and access to romantic partners they have. I mean, they made Sheldon downright asexual.

You're kidding, right? In what universe does asexual==antisocial? On that show, Howard (the engineer) is by far the creepiest character, mostly due to his (early season) sexually deviant behavior. In the circle of geeks where I live, his morality would make him FAR more antisocial than someone who is asexual. The show's writers really took creative liberties in making it that somehow he is the most "marriageable" of the main characters. By they way, that circle is at the NASA Johnson Space Center. I have four very close male friends who are heterosexual, but confirmed bachelors at ages ranging from 40-55, and they are all quite sociable. Howard is by far the character that requires the most suspension of disbelief. If in the real world, you got to visit the ISS to participate in the installation of a piece of equipment you designed, most of us would have gone multiple times by now...