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Splice by FFWD Staff Forgotten star wars With all the hype surrounding Star Wars due to the release of The Phantom Menace, it’s time to remember the other intergalactic sensation from the ’70s – Battlestar Galactica. Referred to as the poor man’s Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica nonetheless entertained a generation not only on the big screen, but with two television spinoffs. Re-live all the days of that ragtag fleet featuring Commander Adama, Boomer, Boxey, Athena, Cassiopeia, Apollo, and that frackin’ cigar-smokin’ ladies’ man Starbuck as they attempt to outwit that traitor Baltar and those crazy one-eyed Cylons. The Kobol Web site claims to be the oldest and largest Battlestar Galactica site on the Net (a pretty bold claim to make), and contains episode archives, photos, spacey fonts and information for memorabilia collector’s. If you think Jar-Jar Binks stinks, and Data needs a tuneup, visit: www.kobol.com/index.html Mosquito transport This year’s dry spring doesn’t mean they’ll be any lack of mosquitoes buzzing around Calgary – getting around the city may never be the same. The Mosquito is bound to be one of the hottest forms of transport this summer. Able to support up to 400 lbs, the power scooter has a 1.2 hp engine and can travel as fast as 35 kmh on pavement or dirt roads. As well as being a blast to ride, the Mosquito is environmentally friendly, getting as much as 100 mpg and folding up for easy storage at home, work or at the campsite. Retailing for about $1000, look for the Mosquito’s invasion at motor sports stores, bike shops and through The Source. Free stuff! Fast Forward presents the premiere screening of The Castle, a story about a family that takes on the government, which wants to turn their driveway into a runway. The screening of this British comedy will be held on Wednesday, May 19 at 7 p.m. at the Globe Cinema. See the ad in this issue for details on how to win. Thursday, May 13 is your last day to enter to win tickets to see Bad Religion live in concert on Saturday, May 15 at the Max Bell arena. The grand prize winner will also receive a pile of great swag including a pair of Etnies shoes, Dragon sunglasses, Source hoodie and T-shirt and a Westbeach hat and sweater Check out the ad in this issue for details on how to win a festival pass for this years’ Folk Festival plus other great folk fest prizes. Win a pair of tickets to see Ground Zero’s production of Shopping and F***ing on May 14 at The Big Secret Theatre. Hailed as one of the most important plays of the decade, this black comedy takes a look into the lives of the chemical generation where money is a god and consumerism is a religion. To win, bring a donation for the food bank to the Fast Forward office. Free stuff can be picked up starting on Friday. Only those who have not won in the past four weeks (excluding movie passes) are eligible. Office hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

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