Jan 24th, 2009 at 2:00PM: By now I'm sure you've seen your fair share of photo and video material of the inauguration of our 44th President. The picture you see above it probably no different from any of the other of 1000's made that day. There is however one big difference - it is a whopping 1,474 megapixels. For comparison - your home camera probably shoots in 7 or 8 megapixels. Of course, a massive photo is useless ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Absolutely breathtaking photo of the Presidential inauguration
Jan 24th, 2009 at 2:00PM: By now I'm sure you've seen your fair share of photo and video material of the inauguration of our 44th President. The picture you see above it probably no different from any of the other of 1000's made that day. There is however one big difference - it is a whopping 1,474 megapixels. For comparison - your home camera probably shoots in 7 or 8 megapixels. Of course, a massive photo is useless ...Obama's blockhead double takes oath in CA
Jan 22nd, 2009 at 1:00PM: While President Barack Obama took the oath of office in Washington, D.C., his counterpart did the same in Carlsbad, CA. While the west coast ceremony was a bit rough around the edges, the blockhead appears to have done just fine. LEGOLAND® California is celebrating our new president with a new display, running until Memorial Day, May 25, 2009. Visitors to this theme park can enjoy the ...Last look at tips for the inauguration
Jan 18th, 2009 at 9:00AM: Tomorrow is the last day before the new president is sworn in. You are among the 2 million people (at least) heading into our nation's capital for this event. A new president will take office, and unless you're invited to one of the evening's inaugural balls, you'll need someplace to go. Don't worry; the Wall Street Journal has been thinking of you. The newspaper's reporters have compiled a list ...Obama's first flight on Air Force One
Jan 15th, 2009 at 5:30PM: Barack Obama's family digs and office space aren't all that will change on Tuesday with his inauguration. The two customized Air Force One Boeing 747s designed to safely transport the U.S. president are part of the presidencial goodie-bag package. Marine Force One, the helicopter, will also be at Obama's service.
Back in November 2007, Justin wrote the post Take a Tour inside Air Force One to ...Get close (enough) to the inauguration
Dec 28th, 2008 at 12:00PM:
You want to witness the dawning of the age of "hope" and "change" first-hand. You want to be their in person when President-Elect Barack Obama drops the second half of his current title. But, there's a problem. You're not alone. In fact, as many as two million people are expected to attend the inauguration, and hotel rooms are disappearing as far away as Pennsylvania, according to the latest from ...When supply and demand becomes gouge and pilfer
Dec 21st, 2008 at 11:30AM: January 20th will be a pretty big day for any business in the Washington DC area. It probably doesn't matter whether you are selling doughnuts or special inauguration plates, people will be heading to DC in the millions ready to buy whatever it is you are selling. With that many people, it is only logical that many of them will plan to stay the night, so naturally that drives the price of ...Where to pee in D.C.: a guide for Inauguration Day
Dec 17th, 2008 at 10:30AM: You've been there. You're in the middle of a day of site-seeing and you have to go. As in, RIGHT NOW! Unfortunately, you're hard pressed to find a public restroom. With the crowds expected to gather in Washington, D.C. for Inauguration Day, finding a toilet when nature calls could be a problem.
Thinking ahead, Jennifer Lynn has come up with an insiders guide for where to pee in D.C. Her ...Gadling Take FIVE: Week of Nov. 29-Dec. 5
Dec 5th, 2008 at 4:00PM: Because I'm writing this from a town outside of Copenhagen, Denmark, these posts caught my attention right away while I was browsing through this week's bounty. They have to do with money.
In general, Denmark is not a place for bargains. According to Josh, however, London and Seoul are becoming less expensive.
If you're feeling generous--and it doesn't take much money to feel generous, ...Planning to go to the inauguration? Here are some tips to be prepared
Dec 3rd, 2008 at 2:00PM: As I watched President-elect Barack Obama's victory speech on November 4th, 2008, I vowed to myself that our family was going to be in Washington D.C. on January 20th -- if only just to catch a glimpse of the motorcade as it went by. It's going to be such a historic moment, I thought to myself. We should be there. Two days later, as I was frantically googling hotels and other places to stay, I ...Got an extra hundred grand lying around? Then this inauguration package is for you
Nov 21st, 2008 at 8:00AM: The Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington has gone public with what has to be easily the most expensive inauguration travel package to date. It's called the Commander-In-Chief Package, and it goes for $440,000 -- that's for four people to share the hotel's two-room Presidential suite for four nights around inauguration weekend. What do you get for this money? How about:
A private jet for arrival ...Get thee to the White House!
Nov 5th, 2008 at 5:00PM: Planning a trip for Obama's Inauguration? Expedia will help you. Expedia has set up a whole host of tools to get you to D.C. and into a hotel, car, tours (don't miss the FBI!), or whatever you need with as little hassle as possible. The Expedia 56th Presidential Inauguration Site features travel tips like which airports are nearby, what suburbs to stay in if the city's booked, and all kinds of ...Inauguration package to Washington D.C.: Ballroom, hotel room, parade, bling and more
Nov 5th, 2008 at 9:30AM: With Barack Obama's election win finalized, here's one subject to consider. How does a person snag a place at the inauguration festivities? Cinderella needed a fairy godmother to get her to the prince's ball. Although you don't necessarily need a fairy godmother, it could help if you want to go high end. Consider this option.
For $50,000, the "politically correct" inauguration package at the Ritz ...
