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Today is a Good Day to Resign

klingon translationIf you need to resign, you might as well do it in style and with some fun. That’s what Councilman David Waddell decided to do. The politician, who represents Indian Trail, N.C., decided to translate his letter into Klingon using Bing. The resignation letter was sent to Mayor Michael Alvarez as an “inside joke.” The Mayor has since called the letter “childish,” “unprofessional,” and an “embarrassment.”

Waddell’s resignation is effective on January 31. This is his first term and his four-year seat would have expired in December 2015.

The politician resigned over disagreements with the rest of the council. Both runaway development and how requests for public information is handled are two of the issues cited by Waddell. In November, a plan to establish more fees for some public records and add more restrictions on how they can be viewed was tabled.

Waddell also has stated he needs to devote time to mounting a write-in campaign on the Constitution Party’s platform against U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan.

(via The Charlotte Observer)

SDCC 2013: Diamond Select to Offer Comic-Con Exclusive Star Trek Starship!

Everybody remember where we parked! San Diego Comic-Con has long been the home to all levels of Star Trek fandom. From casual fans to die-hard cosplayers, every degree of Trek fan is in attendance. And while Diamond Select Toys always has something new to show off to Trekkies at the show, it’s been a while since they offered an exclusive Trek product to attendees. Well, the wait is over!

This year’s Comic-Con exclusive will be a fully cloaked Klingon Bird of Prey, a variation on the most recent electronic starship from Diamond Select. As seen in numerous Star Trek films as well as the Next Generation TV series, the cloaked Bird of Prey is cast entirely in transparent plastic, and has had all of its electronics removed, rendering it virtually invisible! Like the regular edition, it measures 12 inches long with a 19-inch wingspan, but it comes with a transparent display base as well as translucent landing gear, so you can land it in the public park of your choice.

The ship has be limited to only 200 pieces made, and will only be available at the Diamond Select Toys booth, #2607, in a window box, for the price of $60.

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New from Diamond Select, Ghostbusters, Marvel, Star Trek, Star Wars, Alice and more!

There’s something strange (and awesome) in your neighborhood! It’s another huge New Toy Day for Diamond Select Toys, with seven separate products winging their way to comic shops and specialty stores! Whether you prefer Klingons or Carbonite, fairy tales or Strange Tales, or have strong feelings either way on Jell-O, there’s something waiting for you from DST!

Star Trek Electronic Klingon Disruptor

At long last, DST adds a new item to their Star Trek role-play series! From the company that gave you screen-accurate phasers, communicators and tricorders comes the Klingon empire’s most popular accessory: the disruptor! This legendary weapon comes with electronic lights and sounds, for the complete role-play experience. SRP: $60 (JUL121719)

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Ghostbusters Slimer Silicone Gelatin Mold

Throwing a party at your local firehouse, fancy hotel or art museum? Why not make some room for a gelatin-based dessert? With this licensed Ghostbusters silicone mold, you’ll be able to make a three-dimensional representation of Slimer out of tasty green (or any color) gelatin! Your edible, non-terminal repeating phantasm will measure 9″ by 5″ and will taste delicious! SRP: $14.99 (NOV121707)

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Alice: Madness Returns Royal Suit Alice Select Figure

The hit toy line based on the game from EA and Spicy Horse continues with this special variant figure of Alice dressed in her “Royal” outfit! Only available to Previews customers, this 7-inch-scale figure is fully articulated and comes with a display base and accessories in oversized collector packaging. Designed and Sculpted by Gentle Giant! SRP: $24.99 (NOV121699)

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Back to the Future Silicone Tray

Planning on making a scientific breakthrough? Breaking the time barrier? Asking your mom to the school dance? Then why not celebrate with a cool drink using your own Back to the Future ice cubes! This silicone rubber tray features various sized molds of the BTTF logo and the OUTATIME license plate, and can be used to make ice, gelatin or chocolate! SRP: $14.99 (SEP121670)

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Star Wars Han Solo in Carbonite Magnetic Bottle Opener

After a long day of running down bounties, what better way to relax than to take off your helmet, kick up your heels and crack open a frosty bottle of Carbonite Cola? This solid metal bottle opener, depicting Han Solo frozen in Carbonite from “The Empire Strikes Back,” measures 4 inches long and opens any bottle cap with ease. It even has magnets on the back so you can mount it on your refrigerator… or in your trophy room! Comes packaged in a collector’s case with a full-color wrap. SRP: $18.00 (OCT121567)

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Ghostbusters Silicone Tray

When there’s something strange living in your freezer, only one question comes to mind — where are you gonna get your ice? Be prepared for apocalypse (or your next party) with this silicone tray featuring the famous Ghostbusters logo. With the addition of the right ingredients and a working freezer dial, you can use this tray to make ice, gelatin and chocolate! SRP: $14.99        (OCT121573)

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Marvel Minimates Strange Tales Box Set

It’s the most spine-tingling Marvel Minimates set ever! Supernatural Marvel characters Dr. Strange, First Appearance Blade, Werewolf by Night and Morbius the Living Vampire have banded together to take on the strange and unusual corners of the Marvel Universe. Each Minimate stands 2 inches tall with 14 points of articulation and a variety of interchangeable parts and accessories. SRP: $19.99 (OCT121574)

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