A DWARF actor who appeared in the Harry Potter and Star Wars films has today admitted exposing himself at an arcade – while dressed as a jockey. Nicholas Read, 48, was caught on CCTV walking up to a 2p machine before yanking his white trousers down and exposing himself. The bizarre stunt happened as a drunken Read was in an arcade at Ingoldmells, Lincs., on March 2 for a stag weekend. A member of staff approached Read, who was still standing by the machine with his trousers down, and asked him to leave. Read, of Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, admitted a charge of outraging public decency when he appeared at Lincoln Magistrates Court earlier today. The court heard Read claimed he was so drunk he thought the arcade machine was a urinal. The owner of the arcade, who wished to remain anonymous, said at the time: "We didn't know who he was at the time. “I did have a few choice words for him as he left. "It's not something you see every day." The 4ft 5ins actor played a gringotts … [Read more...] about Dwarf who played Star Wars Ewok admits flashing at arcade while dressed as a jockey but claims ‘I thought it was the toilet’
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China Develops Star Wars-style ‘Laser Ak-47’ That Can Set Fire to Targets and Pass Through Windows
World China Star Wars laser weapon Chinese scientists have reportedly developed a new laser weapon with capabilities similar to the blasters used in Star Wars and other science fiction films. A document released by the Public Service Platform for National Civil-Military Integration classified the ZKZM-500 laser assault rifle, otherwise known as the ‘laser AK-47,’ as a “non-lethal weapon.” This means they are not specifically designed to shot and kill a living target, reported the South China Morning Post. However, it can instantly “carbonize” human skin from over half a mile away and shoots out energy that passes through windows. A laser weapons scientist, who was involved in the ZKZM-500’s prototype development and field testing at the Xian Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Shaanxi province, told the South China Morning Post that the weapon is capable of burning “through … [Read more...] about China Develops Star Wars-style ‘Laser Ak-47’ That Can Set Fire to Targets and Pass Through Windows
This lawyer is using her love for ‘Star Wars’ to expand the galaxy of geeks
Star Wars isn't just a movie, it's also a way of life. Jennifer LaFortune is one of those people. Since 2006, the Gilbert, Arizona, lawyer has been dressing up, or "cosplaying," as a Stormtrooper—Imperial Officer TK 7047, to be exact—to attend sci-fi conventions, march in parades and serve the community, all through her membership in an international costuming organization for Star Wars bad guys called the 501st Legion. She's used her interstellar skills to help the group grow and adapt. Q. Have you always loved Star Wars?A. I have—ever since the first movie came out when I was in grade school. The DJ played the Star Wars theme song at my wedding. Q. When did you get started with costuming?A. It was 2005, and I had been to [the international Star Wars convention called] Celebration II and was planning to go to Celebration III. At the time, it was supposed to be the last Celebration, so I said, ‘All right, I am going to go in costume.’ I decided to be … [Read more...] about This lawyer is using her love for ‘Star Wars’ to expand the galaxy of geeks
Batman and Star Wars Provide Inspiration for Offices of Holland & Knight’s Lobbying Group
Holland & Knight’s 55-member lobbying and public policy group in Washington, D.C., is now housed in new office space with a high-tech and egalitarian feel.Associates and partners all have offices of the same size with walls of floor-to-ceiling glass, the Washington Post reports. Secretaries are located in curved clusters at the center of the office. Communal areas encourage interaction.According to the story, the new offices “blend the look, function and feel of Silicon Valley start-ups with hotel and airport lounges.” Parts of the design also borrow from films. The conference room has whiteboard walls and is dubbed the “Bat Cave.” A cantina with Wii and foosball is modeled after the bar in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.The firm’s lead lobbyist, Rich Gold, tells the Post that the new modern look is symbolic of the firm’s forward-working approach to public policy work. The firm is nixing hourly billing in favor of fixed fees and … [Read more...] about Batman and Star Wars Provide Inspiration for Offices of Holland & Knight’s Lobbying Group
Star Wars or Star Trek?: Fight Broke Out over Which Is Better, Police Say
Would you get into a fight over your favorite sci-fi franchise? 23-year-old Jerome Dewayne Whyte did, according to the Oklahoma City Police Department.Official reports obtained by KOKH say he and another man debated a very important question on July 1. Which was better: Star Wars or Star Trek? This grew pretty heated, and the alleged victim told cops he got frustrated. Before returning to his room, he claimed to have told Whyte, “You’re just a trick.”This did not end the conversation. Whyte allegedly came after him, and shoved him to the ground. The victim told police he got back up, and said “You wanna replay that?” before Whyte shoved him again.Cue escalation. The accused man allegedly choked the other person to nigh-unconsciousness. This only stopped when the alleged victim pulled out a pocket knife. The attacker apparently released the hold, and cut himself when reaching for the blade, a report said.Whyte was … [Read more...] about Star Wars or Star Trek?: Fight Broke Out over Which Is Better, Police Say