May 2010

Help Name that Electronic Device!

May 4, 2010

My new HTC Incredible came in the mail yesterday and I don’t think I could be any more excited if Gad Elmaleh came in the mail (but only if the shipping was free.) This is not my phone, but engaget’s, because, unfortunately, out of all of the things he can do, he can’t take pictures of himself.  Also, I don’t wear paisley ties. Mostly. Anyway, now that I finally have a smartphone, I can be plugged into the intertubes like ...

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Around the World on a Shoestring Budget

May 3, 2010

On Saturday, all the embassies were open, and all of DC lined up to take a peek. The annual May open house is a highlight of something that only happens in Washington. Select embassies open their doors and people parade through, hoping to get a glimpse at the ambassador, watching videos, and eating the food of the host country. Two years ago, I went with my parents to the EU open house.  The line was out the door for the ...

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