Article Archive for May 2012

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 2 Diecast: 3-Packs Now Toys R Us Only
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 25 May 2012
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3-Packs are listed as Toys R Us only item now … will we still get the next 3-packs as last listed or will they be different? It seems the 3-packs are scheduled for around Christmas time so in theory, all the deluxe (oversized) in each package will be out by then so the 3-packs may […]

If You’re a Fan of ESPN’s THIS IS SPORTCENTER Promotional Ads …
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Posted in Advertising on 24 May 2012
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ESPN has a bunch of the current ones up and available on their YouTube page … Here’s Mr. Met & Josh Hamilton shooting the breeze at the coffee machine just like in your office.  🙂 You can find some older ones here at ESPN’s This is SportsCenter archives. And a complete recap at Wikipedia.

“Hue-mon” Infestation of Earth
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Posted in Science on 24 May 2012
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Mastodon to Optimus Prime …. there goes the neighborhood. 🙂 Now, maybe we’ll finally get some CARS distribution … There is also a version with narration.

When Batman Was Cool & Not Cold …
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Posted in Advertising on 24 May 2012
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Er, is is it just me or does this Mountain Dew promotional display for the new Batman film seem to make the Bat Crusader less than cool and more weird and not thirst appetizing? He looks real happy to have a crotch full of ice and Dew. Where’s Robin for this?  

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 2 Diecast: Toys R Us Sale + Surprise
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 24 May 2012
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Toys R Us is having a nice sale – 4 for $10 on CARS 2 diecast … (you must buy 4) … nice if they got the new single cases D or E … not so much if it’s Finn, Lightning & Francesco. And a surprise, if I told you that someone has stolen something […]

Federal Government Funds Studies to Study if Studies Are Wasteful
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Posted in News on 23 May 2012
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The Pentagon was inundated with so many studies in 2010 that it commissioned a study to determine how much it cost to produce all those studies. Now the Government Accountability Office has reviewed the Pentagon’s study and concluded in a report this week that it’s a flop. The study of a study of studies began […]

What Makes Some Ketchup “Fancy?”
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Posted in Food on 23 May 2012
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Believe it or not, it’s not just some made up advertising puffery but backed by USDA rules! “Fancy” is a USDA designation that producers are allowed to use for marketing if their product meets the standards of US Grade A/US Fancy tomato ketchup, which possesses a better color, consistency and flavor, and has fewer specks and particles […]

Delta Airlines: Luggage Eye View YouTube Journey
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Posted in Travel on 23 May 2012
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Strangely, traveling as luggage doesn’t feel or look much different than traveling as a “human” these days. 🙂 The original was much better when it featured Woody, Buzz, Bullseye and Jessie …

Mattel Disney Pixar CAR Diecast: Toons Take Flight, Circle & Land (Chopper Update)
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 22 May 2012
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The Toons are now called CARS TAKE FLIGHT – for 2012, we’ll get diecasts from AIR MATER & MOON MATER. These first releases are all from Moon Mater. Autonaut Lightning McQueen – nicely done, all the details seem to be in place … 2 in the case. Autonaut Mater – also 2 in the case. […]

Free Slurpee Tomorrow: At 7-11 (D’uh)
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Posted in Food on 22 May 2012
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Summer’s here and so is FREE Slurpee. Swing by 7-Eleven on May 23rd between 11a-7p and grab yourself 7.11 ounces of cool, refreshing glory juice. Our treat! And don’t miss our new Slurpee Lite™ Fanta Sugar-free Mango – 50% fewer calories. Same big Slurpee taste. It says RSVP but if you click on it – […]