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The third installment of Pixar's Toy Story is making a killing at the box office (rightfully so, because it's Pixar-tastic), but not all trilogies have the same luck. They can't all be Lord of the Rings epics (all over 90% fresh), unfortunately. Here's a look at true trilogies listed on Wikipedia that had sufficient data on review aggregation site, Rotten Tomatoes. TV specials and straight to video stuff was not counted.
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New infographic, Ever Gotten A Date Online?, from Online Schools examining some of the data behind online dating.  As Mashable points out, one of the most surprising statistics is that the online dating industry is larger than the porn industry.

From Jennifer Van Grove at Mashable: Per the graphic — which pulls data from a number of sources, including Reuters and The Washington Post — online dating is worth more than one billion dollars per year, with the mobile phone dating market worth $550 million.

Found on Mashable via @hessiej on Twitter

  I don't understand why NASA says it can't return to the Moon, I mean how much can one of these sets really cost? (Lunar Studio via GlennzTees)Previously on Popped Culture...Goodnight Keith MoonOne Giant Leap For Parody...Close Encounters of the Redneck Kind

No drugs! Only fishes and plants. Not weed! Thought I bet it’d be extra cool if-no! This is a planter and a fishtank. You put your regularly potted plant in this pot on top, and a goldfish on the bottom. What could they provide for eachother, you might ask? Waste! Yes, the fishes turn their eaten bait remnants into nutrients for the plant, while the water fed to the plant is filtered as it passes though and becomes clean for the fish. It is a totally natural and lovely system.
Let us discuss something – the size. Do you think this tank is too small? I’ve got a bit of a concern for that little fishy, but what are your standards for a gold?
Using this system of cycling materials keeps the fish poo from staying in the water long enough to turn it acidic. It also can reduce the use of chemical substance such as nitrifying bacteria and other materials, “maintaining the steady neutral PH quality of the water.”
Benefits!
The soil remains humid, extending the watering period by about one week.
The product’s middle layer is the filter layer, which accumulates fertilizer as the nutrient for outdoor pot plant.
So… I’m also adding this to my gift list.
Designer: Sheng-Zhe Feng and Ling-Yuan Chou

Donald Scruggs of Chino, USA, was awarded a patent for a self-boring coffin.>An easy to install burial container which takes up far less land area and greatly reduces installation labor over current burial practice by being installed at an angle rather than parallel to the surface of earth or other receiving material with the burial container mainly comprising a hull into which is placed a body or material to be buried and a means by which to provide closure for the said hull.(via Boing Boing) The Presurfer

A modern look and practical function make these decorative fireplaces by Conmoto a true urban essential. These built-in cabinets combine a fireplace and wood storage, offering an interesting idea for small-space living without compromising on comfort or style. This pair of mirror-image vertical cabinets each measures 165 cm tall by 50 cm wide and 50 cm deep to suit any modern home – large or small. The dark cabinets feature large glass fronts and are complemented by gleaming brushed stainless steel hardware for a clean, contemporary look. With fire and fuel within easy reach, this decorative built-in fireplace is sure to heat up any home. Check out these modern must-haves by visiting Conmoto.

As more and more people across the world adopt cars as their primary mode of transportation, well-lit highways become increasingly important. But how can we sustainably power all those energy-sucking lights? TAK Studio addressed that question in their entry into this year’s Greener Gadgets competition to find the green technology solution of the future. Dubbed the Turbine Light, their design aims to illuminate our roadways using the power of the wind. Read the rest of Turbine Light Illuminates Highways With Wind Permalink |
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South African airline Kulula launches a new fleet of conveniently labeled jets.Ah, the power of branding. While Boeing plays around with carbon fiber, South African airline Kulula--unknown to me before this--slaps a new decal on its fleet and becomes the talk of the blogosphere. With the help of local branding agency Atmosphere, Kulula launched this new look, called Flying 101. It's more proof of the ubiquitous cool of infographics, I guess--everyone loves a good labeled diagram. And what a way to stand out on the tarmac, amidst South African Airways plain-Jane fleet: white, serifed type, and the most predictable logo possible, the South African flag.It's a huge step up from Kulula's past designs (right, top), which made it look more like a late-90s build-your-own-website. They had a cool color, but that was it. In their efforts to get hip, Kulula has done some wacky things, like this creepy (but funny? I'm not sure) "news" show. Their new look is tame in comparison, but I'd say just as effective. Did anyone else always think the black box was in the front?[via SwissMiss]

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I’m going to buy it for him.
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Gangsta’ Rap Coloring book found in children’s section of a local book shop

Filed under: Photos, Own ItNext time you accidentally back into the garage, at least you'll have an excuse. You thought it was open...and the elephant would scurry out when he saw your car moving towards him. You're a busy guy; it's hard to remember that the garage door isn't open and that's just your giant garage door sticker from style-your-garage.com.

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President Obama announced his 2011 budget proposal. How does it compare to last year's budget? Shan Carter and Amanda Cox of The New York Times compare the two plans. Red indicates a decrease in the percentage of the budget dedicated to the respective area, and green is for growth. Zoom in for a better view of the smaller areas.
Big decreases for Medicaid grants, veteran benefits, and unemployment insurance. Major increase for education, Medicare, and administration of justice.
This of course takes budget forecasting into account, which Ms. Cox shows isn't all that accurate sometimes.

[via @nytgraphics]

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