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Snow Covering the Road

2008 Dec 21, 12:37

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Snow Covering the Road

Did I mention I live on a hill?

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Snow Covering Neighbors

2008 Dec 21, 12:36

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Snow Covering Neighbors

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Subway Ad Cat

2008 Dec 19, 4:39

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Subway Ad Cat

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Marienplatz and the Deutsches Museum

2008 Dec 19, 12:18

Church Tower in MarienplatzOn Monday in Germany we went to Marienplatz and wandered around the Christmas Market, some of the stores, had drinks in a little pub, visited the Toy Museum, and checked out an impressive looking church. We accidentally drew in some other tourists as we stood gaping at the Glockenspiel tower waiting for the little show to begin at the wrong hour. That night Megan and Oliver came by our hotel and took us out to a traditional Bavarian restaurant and brewery that had been brewing beer there for hundreds of years. It was fun although we may have kept Megan and Oliver out too late on a weeknight.

Deutsches MuseumThe next day we went to the Deutsches Museum the largest science and technology museum in the world. And indeed it is very large, six floors on a large grounds. I needed to better pace myself: I spent too much energy being interested in the engineering sections with steam engines, mining, aerospace etc. I was completely worn out by the time we got to physics, chemistry, etc. etc. and we didn't even look in the natural sciences section. Anyway, its very large. That night we ate with Jon at an Italian restaurant. During the meal two period dressed children came in and began singing then tried to shake down their captive audience in the restaurant asking for money. The man at the table next to us asked one of the children what charity the money was going towards, the child said they kept the money, and the man said never mind then and sent the child away.

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A Young Mad Scientist's First Alphabet Blocks | Xylocopa

2008 Dec 17, 2:27"Specifically, we have noticed that there is absolutely no training in the K-6 grades that prepares students to become mad scientists. In this competitive 21st-century world, the need for mad scientists will only increase... We are pleased to announce the release of our Young Mad Scientist's First Alphabet Blocks."PermalinkCommentshumor science geek gift via:swannman shopping wishlist toy alphabet-blocks

Back From Germany

2008 Dec 14, 4:59

View from Jon'sSarah and I are back from Munich, Germany as of Thursday and I've just about recovered. The trip there via Air France we watched many movies and it was much better than the trip back in which the entertainment system failed and I had a cold. When we arrived, Jon met us at the airport, helped us with the subway system, we played Guitar Hero, ate at a Bavarian pub, and then later at an Australian bar.

Neuschwanstein CastleThe following day we met up with Jon and three of his friends, one of whom was visiting from England and we all took a train to Neuschwanstein Castle. Apparently its the 'Disney' castle in that Disney's castle's are based upon it. The castle is filled with images and statues of swans in homage to the Swan Knight. We ate in the town at a cafe with traditional Bavarian food before taking the train back and getting all you can eat fajitas for dinner.

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Neuschwanstein Castle

2008 Dec 13, 10:41

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Neuschwanstein Castle

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View from Neuschwanstein Castle

2008 Dec 13, 10:40

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View from Neuschwanstein Castle

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Neuschwanstein Castle

2008 Dec 13, 10:40

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Neuschwanstein Castle

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Neuschwanstein Castle

2008 Dec 13, 10:40

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Neuschwanstein Castle

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Bus of the Year 2005

2008 Dec 13, 10:39

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Bus of the Year 2005

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Near Neuschwanstein Castle

2008 Dec 13, 10:39

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Near Neuschwanstein Castle

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Bus Alternative to Neuschwanstein Castle

2008 Dec 13, 10:39

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Bus Alternative to Neuschwanstein Castle

Horse drawn carriage was an alternative to the bus to the castle.

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Train Ride to Neuschwanstein Castle

2008 Dec 13, 10:38

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Train Ride to Neuschwanstein Castle

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Jon on Train to Neuschwanstein Castle

2008 Dec 13, 10:38

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Jon on Train to Neuschwanstein Castle

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Off to Germany

2008 Nov 28, 1:27

Sarah and I are off to Munich tomorrow. I was about to lose a lot of vacation time if I didn't use it so its good timing and it will be nice to get away from work for a bit. I've made a map of some of the places I'd like to visit. Prost!

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Munchner Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund - Information

2008 Nov 25, 6:03Munich's metro site includes a great journey planner.PermalinkCommentsgermany travel munich metro subway train bus

H5

2008 Nov 23, 9:34The folks who made the awesome inforgraphic music video for Royksopp's 'Remind Me' has it as well as a bunch of their other videos on the site.PermalinkCommentsvia:swannman visualization music video music-video art advertising design animation france

The (Mostly) True Story of Helvetica and the New York City Subway: Voice: AIGA Journal of Design: Writing: AIGA

2008 Nov 22, 6:01"There is a commonly held belief that Helvetica is the signage typeface of the New York City subway system, a belief reinforced by Helvetica, Gary Hustwit's popular 2007 documentary about the typeface. But it is not true - or rather, it is only somewhat true"PermalinkCommentsvia:swannman nyc subway history font typography sign helvetica

Best Esquire Magazine Stories - Top Articles in History of Journalism - Esquire

2008 Nov 22, 5:59"Five years ago, we named 'Frank Sinatra Has a Cold,' by Gay Talese, the greatest story Esquire ever published. Here, as we close out our 75th anniversary celebration, are the top seven, with several republished online in their entirety for the first time ever."PermalinkCommentsvia:swannman esquire article essay humor
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