Thursday miscellanea #211

  • Thoughts and prayers to Hurricane Sandy victims and their families.  Doubtless it’s incredibly devastating, but given where it hit, the death toll could have been much worse.  That’s a blessing.
  • Disney has purchased Lucasfilm for just over $4 billion.  I am mystified by all of the concern about Disney wrecking the Star Wars franchise, given that George Lucas himself has been actively and gleefully screwing it up for decades.  Seriously, folks, no worries.  Star Wars is going to be fine—and I’d say our chances of getting a proper HD treatment of the original films just clicked up to excellent.
  • Speaking of fine cinema:  another Halloween, another viewing of House of 1000 Corpses while I answer the door.
  • WordPress for Windows Phone is outstanding software.  Working on my blog through the browser was mostly doable, but tedious.  This app makes it a pleasure.
  • I’ve written before that being a legal driver isn’t necessarily being a good driver.  I thought of another manifestation on the way to work one morning this week—something that some folks just don’t seem to get.  Dig:  if we’re on an uncrowded multi-lane road, then there’s no reason for you to drive with your car right beside mine, so don’t.  It’s an unnecessary risk.
  • Alabama is a 9-to-10-point favorite this weekend.  I’d love a game devoid of drama (and injury).
  • Jack Daniel’s has an unaged (and therefore clear), but still charcoal-mellowed, rye whiskey coming next month.  I believe I shall purchase a bottle.

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