wejetset - magazine - February 13, 2008

February 13, 2008

Local Events: Philadelphia's Star Wars

Written by James Oyedijo: Everyone remembers the first time they saw Star Wars. The six films have captured the imagination of both young and old. For the avid Star Wars fan, the films transcend entertainment. Simply put, Star Wars is life.

This weekend, Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute launched an interesting exhibition exploring how the universe imagined in Star Wars is influencing the real world. Star Wars: Where Science meets Imagination fully immerses visitors into the mind of George Lucas, showcasing props and artifacts from all six films alongside cutting-edge technologies directly and indirectly influenced by the franchise. Click Read More for additional information and pictures from the exhibit.

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Categories: culture, film | Written by: editorial staff | Date: February 13, 2008

Travel Solutions: iPhone Subway Maps

Have you ever stared at a subway map and thought, where am I? Do I get on this train or the next one? You’re not alone. Instead of waiting to determine your coordinates at the subway platform, we present two web applications that’ll help you get a headstart on planning your underground travel. iSubwayMaps and MetropoliPhone offer maps for a wide variety of cities that you can view on your iPhone. Whether you’re in Chicago or Barcelona you’ll find your way.

While we enjoyed using both applications, there are a few things to consider…

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Categories: transport, innovations, service | Written by: editorial staff | Date: February 13, 2008