News from the Star Wars Episode II previews at International Comic-Con . “Jar Jar Binks will appear in Episode II, but only briefly.” I wonder if George Lucas had it planned differently before. Also in scifi news, Buffy DVDs are in the works. Excellent. I want to see the prom episode again and do some good sentimental sobbing.

KitchenAid’s “Cook for the Cure” partnership with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation is selling a limited edition KitchenAid Ultra Power Stand Mixer (that’s the 300 watt model) in a lovely shade of pink. They are donating $50 from each purchase.

Pulitzer Prize Winner Larry McMurtry is better known to himself as a bookseller (NY Times article). He’s been buying and selling used books for many years, and has big plans to turn his hometown of Archer City, Texas, population 1,748, into a bibliophile’s paradise. “People always come to where there are a lot of books,” he says. And his store turns a profit. Probably not a huge one, but I doubt he needs a big salary.

One married friend says the disposable cameras at each table at her wedding were a complete waste of money. One married friend says the photos they got from theirs were awesome. I suppose it’s better to take the chance rather than miss out completely. One great photo can make the entire endeavor worthwhile.

Trendy jargon + domain name alert: as of this writing, jazzhands.com is NOT REGISTERED. Fosse and Will & Grace fans, what is UP with THAT? (What are “jazz hands”?, just one of those random things you say and do when you want to be amusing. You have to say it real fast and furious while you assume the correct position with your palms. Here’s a stick figure doing jazz hands.)

Everyone will be linking to this, but everyone should see it. TheyRule is an amazing Flash app that shows you the members of the boards of large corporations. You expand each board (represented by a table) to see its members. Fatter members belong to many other boards. Click on their briefcases and see where the trail leads. Coke and Pepsi are as close as they could be without causing conflict of interest. Read into it what you will, view it through whatever filter you prefer, but do get educated.

Tortillas are so plentiful at the market that I’ve never considered making them at home. But this SF Chronicle article about “One cook’s quest for fresh tortillas” whets your appetite for a freshly and properly made corn tortilla. There are many tips and details listed in the recipe, which makes me think it’s somewhat of a practice makes perfect, almost artistic endeavor. Perhaps I’ll stick to enjoying them in good restaurants.

Cornfield Maize Mazes. What can I say but Amazing! Countries this year include England, France, Switzerland, U.S., Canada, and Israel. I think the nearest to me is in Fallon, Nevada. (via xblog, via jimwich)

ConnectNet.org is intended for finding nearby public internet access sites, but I think I’ll be using it also as a “where’s the nearest library” finder since that’s almost the same thing. I love libraries. I’ve been taken into the bookstore life lately instead, but never fear, I shall go back. (via FMH)

Signs that The End is near: A cellphone that comes with matching nail polish. Please run, don’t walk, to the nearest exit. Thank you. OK, I admit I do own nail polish that happens to match my PalmV case, but that was just a COINCIDENCE. I did NOT buy them at the same time. Really!