Queen Elizabeth II Doles Out Final Honors of 2009

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Movies, Television,

Peter Jackson and Patrick Stewart have been given one of Her Majesty’s highest honors - both men have been knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. Jackson is the Oscar-winning filmmaker behind the Lord of the Rings flicks. He’s currently working on The Hobbit.

Patrick Stewart gained big attention on the small screen as Star Trek captain Jean-Luc Picard. He’s more recently known in film as Professor X of X-Men fame. Stewart enjoyed many years working as part of the Royal Shakespeare Company in Britain before he became a major player on network TV.

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R/C Jousting Knights: En Guarde!

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Toys,

No boring car drag races for our crew, as we would rather joust with R/C knights. The toys work just like the real articles as you knock off your opponent’s little equestrian warrior before he/she gets yours. Set them up on opposite sides of the room and let them go at it. It won’t hurt his horseman, but if you are lucky it will bruise its controller’s ego tremendously. Available at Gadgets.dk for DKK 279,00 (~$51.00.)

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