Darth Vader

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Halloween is celebrated in many different ways. Are you a science fiction fan? If your Halloween night involves a special party, then it would be wise to dress accordingly. If you are a science fiction movie fan, then the costume of the year is the Darth Vader Revenge of the Sith Replica. This costume is not for the meek, but then why should anything about Darth Vader be meek?

The birth of both the suit and the dark lord was featured in the "Revenge of the Sith" Star Wars prequel. Forged in drama and suffering, it took the character from being a one dimensional byword for evil, and ripped open the souls of all who watched.

There is a part in the Vader psyche for all of us to shudder and relate. His was a tale of caution. A tale you can literally connect with in a very tactile manner by wearing this suit, forged with official licensed Lucas Studio molds.

Talent, idealism, love, passion, and physical gifts seldom given were what helped Anakin Skywalker through his early years. He was confronted by every obstacle and overcame them all. But each victory had a shadow. We see the development of the Greek Tragic Hero in Anakin. And just like all those heroes, he fell, tripped up by the lingering curse of each victory.

The destruction of Anakin Skywalker was the birth of Darth Vader. He was formed by hell-like flames -- flames of torment, not of purification, trapping him in their transforming power. The birth of Darth Vader coincided with the donning of the infamous suit. Indeed it can be said that they are one. The body inside the suit cannot survive with out it, and the suit needs the soul of the body.

This is why there is a great feeling of donning the persona of Vader when a person puts on a real Darth Vader costume. The symbiosis continues, and the depth of character is felt in the quality. This is the gift of Halloween. If you have depth in your character, the challenge of wearing this authentic Darth Vader costume will carry rewards into the years ahead. Who is evil? Who is good? What forces are out there that can turn every noble desire into poison? What role do we have in our destiny? Heavy thoughts befitting a dark lord.

Happy Halloween.

Hal is searching for the best in Halloween. Having an officially licensed Darth Vader costume is for those who take Halloween beyond the night. The costume IS the candy!

Darth Vader’s Battle With Arthritis

According to the Arthritis Foundation, over 21 million people have osteoarthritis with women more commonly afflicted than men. But arthritis spares no one. It often starts in middle age and is most common in older people. But children and young adults can also get it.

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It is the process of wearing of bone against bone that causes debilitating pain severe enough to restrict activities involving the affected joint.

Medical experts don’t know the exact cause of osteoarthritis. What they know is that a person’s immune system attacks his or her own body tissues. Research shows that genes, environment, and hormones among others are factors that cause osteoarthritis.

A perfect example of someone who suffered arthritis at a very young age was David Prowse. He was the original and ultimate screen villain Darth Vader of the Star Wars trilogy. For reel, Darth Vader brought terror throughout the universe. For real, Prowse is battling another villain - osteoarthritis. The 65-year-old actor has been dueling with the progressive joint disease since age 13.

"I was misdiagnosed actually," recalls the former British weightlifting champion. "My knee swelled up rather badly after doing some sprinting. The doctors told me I had tuberculosis of the knee."

Prowse spent the next 18 months "imprisoned" in a hospital and immobilized in leg splints and braces. But after his tuberculosis tests repeatedly came back negative, doctors finally realized Prowse had "juvenile arthritis" and immediately prescribed exercise.

Prowse's early onset of osteoarthritis isn't common. But the disease is. Osteoarthritis is more likely to affect your hips or knees, and also the end joints on your fingers, but it can affect any joint. Treatments such as injections to the joint can help, but if the joint is worn, the question of surgery may be raised.

There are operations to reduce the wear and tear of the joint but the major procedure used these days is a joint replacement. Though other joints can be replaced, hip replacement has been done for a long time and in recent years knee replacements have also become widely used. Your family doctor and your specialist will discuss the pros and cons of these procedures.

It is wise not to embark on joint replacement too soon as we are living longer these days and the replacement is likely to wear out or go wrong after a number of years. Subsequent options for further surgery are limited.

There are a number of complementary medical approaches to osteoarthritis. You can always try the most complete joint health supplement available today. Phosoplex helps reduce joint pain and stiffness. Check out www.phosoplex.com and find out how it can help your joint.

About the Author

Sharon Bell is an avid health and fitness enthusiast and published author. Many of her insightful articles can be found at the premier online news magazine http://www.healthnfitnesszone.com.

How does Darth Vader find out that Luke is his son?

How does Darth Vader find out that luke is his son without anyone telling him and without knowing that his spouse successfully gave birth to two children

In Splinter of the minds Eye (novel), Vader found out about the young pilot who blew up the Death Star to be named Skywalker. He started more investigating and found out through a rebel that Vader tortured that it was indeed Luke Skywalker. Vader put two and two together and went for Luke.

An arresting sight!
When Darth Vader was arrested in Ashton at the weekend, Daleks, Cybermen and Batman were looking on. While the odd ensemble might never be seen together on screen, they certainly impressed the crowds who flocked to see them as part Hyde Fundraisers’ 25th anniversary celebrations.

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