Jedi Mind Tricks News

 
Bleacher Report
Detroit Lions: 10 Best Moves of the Martin Mayhew Era
Bleacher Report
The wheeling and dealing he has been able to pull off since taking over the job at the end of 2008 are like some kind of Jedi mind tricks out of Star Wars. Who will ever forget the Lions acquiring not one, not two, but THREE draft picks in exchange for ...

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Obiwan Kenobi arrested for hit-and-run in California
msnbc.com (blog)
Jedi mind tricks apparently weren't enough to keep Obiwan Kenobi out of the Placer County Jail. Roseville police said that over the weekend they arrested a 37-year-old with the same name as the "Star Wars" character on suspicion of hit-and-run causing ...

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Paralyzed woman moves robotic arm using thought alone
CNET
The BrainGate implant -- and the resulting Jedi mind tricks -- may be sort of anxiety-producing to some. But the smile on the face of the woman who hadn't been able to serve herself coffee in 15 years put a fine point on the progress the technology is ...

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Southeast Texas Record
Legally Speaking: More law and disorder
Southeast Texas Record
As master Yoda put it in describing another rogue Jedi, "Reckless is he. Now matters are worse." I hope the Jedi mind tricks work better with the judge and jury, or else "Obiwan" is looking at some jail time, and I'm not talking about the Death Star ...


 
Gothamist
Video: Darth Vader Haggles With Cop Over Parking Ticket
Gothamist
You'd think Vader could have used some Jedi mind tricks to sway the cop to his side, but those almost never work on the NYPD. Contact the author of this article or email tips@gothamist.com with further questions, comments or tips.

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Daily Mail
Obiwan Kenobi arrested for hit-and-run crash
Daily Mail
He now faces a felony charge that even his Jedi mind tricks are likely to free him from. Indeed, his only hope of release from jail is to post $17000 bail. It was a $1000 bet -- aired by a local radio station to promote the release of Star Wars Episode ...

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Three fun things to do with your family this weekend
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Bring your camera and your Jedi mind tricks. Many birds are returning from their winter homes. Head out to the field and woods with binoculars to see which ones are back. Wear boots or shoes that can get wet or muddy. Uihlein Hall, Marcus Center for ...