Author Archives: Alvin Trusty

Extreme Stunts

Posted on December 24, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

If you visit Disney’s MGM park, you must see the Extreme Stunts show.  Half a dozen cars “dance” at speeds up to 70 MPH in a cozy venue similar to what you would find at a county fair.  The cars, motorcycles … Continue reading →

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Disney Tech

Posted on December 23, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

I have been impressed with the technologies used “behind the scenes” at Disney World.  Our park entrance ticket is a credit card with a graphic on it.  The one I’m holding has the Incredibles.  Are tickets worked for multiple days.  As we … Continue reading →

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The Drive

Posted on December 22, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

Today we are driving to Florida along with what appears to be most of North America.  From Ohio to Atlanta, Georgia, the trip has been perfect.  Somewhere around Macon, Georgia, everything came to a crawl.  This continued about every half … Continue reading →

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Tech Car – Prius

Posted on December 21, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

I had a chance to ride in a “drive by wire” car today.  Buzz finally took possession of the Prius that he ordered in the spring. This car is truly a technological marvel.  The key doesn’t need to be inserted … Continue reading →

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USB Ports… Gone

Posted on December 20, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

I don’t know if this is another Vista problem or if it is a problem with the iPod Touch.  Last week my mouse stopped working.  I noticed it right after I plugged in the iPod, but didn’t know if it was … Continue reading →

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