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Tragedy at Disney World: Monorail Crash

In what is said to be the first deadly incident since the monorails began operation, two monorails crashed leading to the unfortunate death of a disney cast-member. After the July 4th fireworks at about 2AM EDT, a monorail rammed the back of a parked train at the Transportation and Ticket Center. There were two cast-members [...]


Airbus – Air France 447 – Did Fly By Wire Contribute to Crash?

The internet is just chock-full of speculation about the cause of the Air France 447 crash.  The pitot tubes, computer systems, and general design of the Airbus have all been the focus of theorists as root causes. Information Week  published an article that focused on the computer systems and the difference in safety philosphy between [...]


Travel Channel to Air Disney Specials

Once again the Travel Channel is going to air a few of the Disney specials it has on some sort of rotation. All times below are CENTRAL TIME. Samantha Brown’s Disney Favorites Samantha Brown’s favorite attractions, rides, restaurants, characters and tips at both Disney World and Disneyland. Channel: TRAV Airtime: 6/30/2009 8:00:00 AM  (60 mins) Replay [...]


For Fans of Vincent Van Gogh

I was considering creating a post displaying the best of Vincent Van Gogh’s work while avoiding the most trite entries (Starry Night and Cafe at Night – which are both masterpieces.). While searching for public domain or creative commons images, I stumbled upon a VERY good blog post that I decided needed some promotion. It [...]


Irony Abounds – Best Video Game Review is of Worst Game Ever

Another short but sweet post.  The best video game review I have ever had the pleasure of viewing was a review of Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing – probably one of the worst games ever placed on sale. It is clear the game is unfinished yet was released on an unsuspecting public.  Until this [...]


New App for Disneyland

TimeStream Software has announced it has released  “Disneyland Park Guide” Notescast® for the iPhone and iPod touch. The App has over 120 pages of information with rich in-depth content, the new Disneyland Park Notescast is a comprehensive vacation planner and in-park guide covering nearly every aspect of the entire theme park. It has specific information [...]


Disney Specials to Air Again…

The Travel Channel Disney Specials are to air once again.  All times below are CENTRAL time. Disney’s Animal Kingdom The theme park copes with challenges in its attempt to combine thrill rides and live animals in an environment. Channel: TRAV Airtime: 5/21/2009 2:00:00 PM  (60 mins) Original Airdate: 8/20/2002 Disney Cruise Line Galley; engine control-room; provisioning [...]


Booster Gold on Brave and the Bold: New Clips

Here are two new clips from the upcoming Batman: Brave and the Bold featuring Booster Gold.


New Star Trek Clip Online

The new Star Trek Movie is out, but for those who can’t make it to the theater, here is a brand new clip.


Green Lantern DVD Delayed!

The street date for Green Lantern: First Flight, the fifth entry in the popular DVD series of DC Universe Animated Original PG-13 Movies, has shifted to July 28, 2009. A co-production of Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation, the illuminated hero’s first-ever full-length animated film will be distributed by Warner Home Video. Green [...]