The Awakening: I know You Are But What am I?

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“There has been an awakening. Have you felt it?” “Yes.”

These words of dialogue from Star Wars: The Force Awakens could easily apply to the 2016 Presidential Election campaign. The level of tension found on social media platforms such as Facebook has reached toxic levels. Certainly, heated debates are part of the norm during an election year. Yet volatile circumstances have created a societal maelstrom. Both major party candidates are greatly disliked. Acts of Terrorism have become a mainstay in the daily news cycle. Racial tensions continue to foster division and distrust. And lastly, the new school year has begun. Honestly, if you’re a parent, that’s the top story. Being the new kid at school is no joke.

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Harrison Ford Surprises Star Wars Fans

Harrison Ford as Han Solo

Harrison Ford as Han Solo
Let’s just put it out there. We love Star Wars and can’t wait to see the new sequel, The Force Awakens, next month on opening day. But watching a video of Harrison Ford surprising a series of unsuspecting Star Wars fans who’ve donated to the previous Star Wars/Omaze charity campaign really delights and inspires.

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens Toys arrive for Force Friday

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Star Wars: The Force Awakens
The build up to the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens has already begun. That now includes the tidal wave of movie related toys. Today marks “Force Friday”,an ingenious marketing ploy which counted down the official release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens toy merchandise on September 4, 2015. Unboxing events were held for the media throughout the country starting on the Thursday September 3rd but for the general public, the true fans, the fun began at midnight September 4th. I’m personally a lifelong fan of Star Wars so when a buddy of mine from the 501st legion tipped me off to a special local event at a Toys R Us in White Plains NY, I couldn’t resist.

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No More Watching New Star Wars Movie Trailers

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Star Wars 7
Did you see it? The second teaser trailer for the upcoming “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” narrated by Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill)? We wouldn’t go as far as to describe it as life affirming, but it’s darn close for Star Wars fans of all ages. Perhaps the force that’s being awakened is the collective wave of nostalgic memories sparked by the experience of seeing and hearing old friends on the big screen again. Yet we can’t help feeling that viewing any more details of the upcoming movie will exponentially diminish the chance to immerse oneself in this new world.

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