Week of 5/4/2023

We like Star Wars, so in honor of May the 4th (as in May the “Fourth” Be with You), a Star Wars-themed edition of The Lowry Letter®.

In 1976, Libya demanded that Tunisa cease the military buildup near their border, after spotting a giant, tracked vehicle being constructed. The offending vehicle was the Jawa Sandcrawler that was being built for the set of Star Wars. What’s your favorite Star Wars story? This is an interesting list. We don’t agree with all the choices, but it gets a lot right. Even non-Star Wars fans can appreciate the music of the films and tv shows. John Williams is responsible for the most well-known themes, with notable contributions by others in recent years. Here are some of the best. How does the economy of Star Wars make any sense? This is a good stab at explaining it. We take the position of Star Wars for granted, so it’s easy to forget how it revolutionized entertainment.

Ask the Joes® (and Cale) looks as the current state of Certificates of Deposit and when they are an appropriate choice.

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