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Batteries 101 & 102 Revisited

April 22, 2009 by Lisa Berton

In honor of Earth Day, I’m recycling my first two AllEars.Net blog entries. Wait, it gets better. I’m recycling battery blogs. Thank you, thank you. We bloggers have had an incredible increase in the number of readers and so a good percentage of you may have never read what I am re-posting. For those of … Continue reading "Batteries 101 & 102 Revisited"

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Disney Pic of the Week: Adventureland!

April 21, 2009 by Scott Thomas

Adventureland, the subject of our Disney Pic of the Week is home to enchanted Tiki Birds, Aladdin’s Magic Carpets, singing Caribbean Pirates and the ingenious Swiss Family Treehouse. Let’s not forget the most grueling attraction of all, the Jungle Cruise! Where else in Walt Disney World are you held captive in a small boat by … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Adventureland!"

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June Disney World Calendar

April 20, 2009 by Barrie Brewer

This month’s calendar is from Canada in Epcot’s World Showcase. I know for some of us, it seems like a long time away before we see blooming roses. Hang in there though – it’s not as far off as you might think. June is only six weeks away! You will need to have Adobe Reader … Continue reading "June Disney World Calendar"

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Where in the World #82

April 19, 2009 by Barrie Brewer

This was Challenge #81: And here’s the answer: Copyright Â© 2009 Jack Spence, Nikon D80, 1/250s shutter, f/8, ISO 400 Jack was right, this one was hard. Most people, understandably, thought it was taken in front of the Great Movie Ride in Hollywood Studios. This picture actually comes from the Planet Hollywood merchandise shop, outside … Continue reading "Where in the World #82"

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It’s a Hard Knock Life

April 18, 2009 by Lisa Berton

I spent 6 months helping my cousins in Miami take care of their two tortoises. By taking care, I mean I tossed lettuce into their pens and on occasion let them out separately to walk around the yard. This meant keeping the puppy away from the tortoises, and the dog, and the parrot, the snakes, … Continue reading "It’s a Hard Knock Life"

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More on Portraits

April 17, 2009 by Scott Thomas

This is a follow up to Lisa’s excellent Quick Tips for Quick Portraits article where she showed how to create a portrait of AllEars.net founder, Deb Wills. The only thing I wish to add is many times we are taking these photos in bright Florida sun or in the shade where our favorite Disney characters … Continue reading "More on Portraits"

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Baby Gator

April 16, 2009 by Scott Thomas

A baby American Alligator is warmed by light in the Conservation Station of Rafiki’s Planet Watch.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/25s, f/5.6, ISO 200, 150mm Focal Length For my Disney Pic of the Week for Reptiles and Amphibians I choose this baby American Alligator, a reptile, which was enjoying a warm greenish light in the Conservation Station of … Continue reading "Baby Gator"

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My Disneyland Birthday Extravaganza: The Wrap Up

April 15, 2009 by Lisa Berton

My vacation only had three days left, including this one. With our camera equipment, snacks, and lists packed up and ready to go, Yoli and I headed back to Disneyland one last time for the week. Our mission was to run around like lunatics (that’s our norm), hit the attractions and get work done for … Continue reading "My Disneyland Birthday Extravaganza: The Wrap Up"

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Disney Pics of the Week – Reptiles and Amphibians

April 14, 2009 by Barrie Brewer

A reptile is a cold-blooded vertebrate (an animal with a backbone) that lays eggs and has scales or plates on its skin. An amphibian is an animal that can live in both air and water. Amphibians can breathe air with their lungs and can absorb oxygen through their skin. It’s been a long time since … Continue reading "Disney Pics of the Week – Reptiles and Amphibians"

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Where in the World #81

April 12, 2009 by Barrie Brewer

This was Challenge #80: And here’s the answer: Copyright Â© 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/800s shutter, f/8 O Canada! Hello to all our Canadian readers! The answer to this week’s challenge is the Canada Pavilion in Epcot. Canada is one of the most beautiful countries in World Showcase. How perfect is the theming … Continue reading "Where in the World #81"

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