Category Archives: Fun

1 vs 100 Beta on Xbox Live: My Impressions

Yesterday I got to play in the Xbox Live 1 vs. 100 beta, the first live game show playable on a game console. The game worked incredibly smoothly considering I was playing with as many as 95,000 other people in … Continue reading

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I Can Has Roethlisberger!

I Can Has Roethlisberger!, originally uploaded by charness. Presenting I Can Has Roethlisberger?, a new site blending the LOLcat phenomenon with 2008 AFC Champion Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Thanks to Deanna for the idea, to “OhHim” for the photos, … Continue reading

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NFL teams by Presidential last names on their rosters

As I watched the Steelers’ disgraceful game against the Eagles yesterday, I had plenty of time to think. “Why,” I wondered, “do the Steelers have so many starters with Presidential names?” James Harrison first sprung to mind. There’s also Nate … Continue reading

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Ten-letter phone number shortcuts

Dash Express has given the world another innovation that seemed so simple: a phone number that’s expressible as a single 10-letter word. Continue reading

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Weills in Italy: Venice

Venice was our final stop on my family’s two-week visit to Italy, and as tourists we were in for one touristy ride here. It amazes me that people actually live in Venice and make a living here outside of the … Continue reading

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Weills in Italy: A Trip to Tuscany

With the keys to an Opel Zafira and a few fistfuls of euros left after Rome, the Weill family reconnects with distant cousins and the distant past in Tuscany. Continue reading

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Weills in Italy: Attractions in Rome

In between jaunts on tiny electric buses and superfast expressways, we got to see a nice little chunk of Italy during our stay. We spent time in Rome, Siena, Prato, Florence, Lucca, and Venice. Rome is an impressive place: it’s … Continue reading

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Weills in Italy: Transportation

If you’re thinking about traveling to Italy and renting a car, here’s a tip: don’t. Take buses and trains. They’re cheaper and they involve less yelling. You might even ride for free. We traveled on public transport about a dozen … Continue reading

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Weills in Italy: Prologue

As I returned the rental car to take a taxi to the Amtrak train to the Long Island Rail Road to the AirTrain, I thought, “this is no way to earn 13,000 frequent flyer miles.” Last month I flew out … Continue reading

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Planning a trip the 21st-century way

In June and July 2008, I’m going from Seattle to Providence to New York to Rome to Tuscany to Venice to New York to Seattle with a backpack full of digital goodies. Continue reading

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