Article Archive for January 2012

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 2 Diecast: Toys R Us 10-Pack Definitely Pizar
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 4 January 2012
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“John H.” spotted this 10-pack listing on Toys R Us that only showed 9 CARS and one was an oddball choice … Damaged Rod … He wondered what was the 10th CAR? Lightning? Rip? … Turns out to be not particularly exciting … Yes, the UPC on this box matches TRU.com’s UPC. So ignore the […]

How Does 3D Actually Work in 3D Movies?
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Posted in movies on 4 January 2012
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Strap on the big brain, HowStuffWorks covers all the bases in great detail. Click on link or graphic below to read the entire story.

Disney Pixar CARS 2 : Nominated – Best Animated Film – PGA
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3 on 4 January 2012
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The Producers Guild of America (the other PGA) have announced their best 5 Animated Films nominees … Nominated for the producer of the year award in animated theatrical motion pictures are “The Adventures of Tintin,” “Cars 2,” “Kung Fu Panda 2,” “Puss in Boots” and “Rango.” While the PGA (made of Film & TV Executive […]

The Ties That Bind Us: Who We Talk to in the US
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Posted in Internet on 3 January 2012
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Here’s an interesting look at the communication bonds between parts of the US … Or trade patterns of TakeFivers. 🙂 You can read more at FastCompanyDesign.

Disney Pixar CARS eBooks “In-Color” – Kindle Fire Hardware Only
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Retail on 3 January 2012
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Some CARS books are showing up as available in color and viewable on the Kindle but it looks like it’s ONLY for the COLOR Kindle Fire and not available on the monochrome Kindle’s nor the Kindle reading apps on another device. For instance, the Kindle pricing on Mater’s Treasury of Tall Tales is a great deal […]

Disney Pixar CARS 2: Disney Store Sale
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Disney Store on 3 January 2012
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Ends tonight, while not every CARS/CARS 2 item is on sale to get the maximum savings (sale price + another 20%), it’s still nice.

Map Geeks Rejoice – USGS Downloads & Prints
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Posted in History on 2 January 2012
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“U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) topographic maps have accurately portrayed the complex geography of the Nation. The USGS is the largest producer of printed topographic maps, and, prior to 2009, USGS topographic maps were created using traditional cartographic methods and printed using the lithographic printing process. Because historical maps are stored in a limited number of […]

How to Opt Out of Google Street View Router Name Collection
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Posted in Internet on 2 January 2012
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When Google drives around on the street taking photos for Google StreetView, they also collect your Computer Router name and location – why? Google says, “Location services play an important part in enabling many of today’s most popular location-aware applications, in particular on smart phones, laptops and other devices that are WiFi enabled. The inclusion […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 2 Diecast: Next 2-Packs For 2012 (UPDATED!)
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 2 January 2012
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Well, this list makes it seem like there are definitely CARS coming in 2012 … 🙂 Here is the next 2-Pack list – commingled with the Crew Chief 2-packs so no idea on dates but you can generally expected them in this order though don’t stake your life on it! 🙂 Airport Mini Cooper (Becky […]

End of An Era: Jaws Closes Tomorrow – Orlando Universal Studios
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Posted in Travel on 1 January 2012
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The end of an era in Universal Studios, Orlando – Jaws the exhibit closes tomorrow 1/2/2012. From Universal’s Orlando Facebook. “We know you love Jaws, and we do, too, It has been an amazing attraction, and after terrorizing the waters of Amity here at Universal Orlando for 20 years, it’s a very important part of […]