Unusual Ties and Creative Necktie Designs The most creative ties and unusual necktie designs from all over the world. Photoshop Tie Toni Castillo received this unusual tie from his friends for his birthday. [link] Solar Powered Tie Researchers at Iowa State University have glued solar panels onto the symbol of male corporate oppression and hooked it up to a Nokia phone, which sits in a handy pocket at the back of the tie. USB Tie Always be ready to receive data with this USB tie. Circuit Board Tie The circuit board pattern is printed on the fabric, but the lights in this design are fully functional and flash in a variety of patterns. Classic Gaming Ties Wild Ties makes these neckties in Tetris, Pong, Space Invaders or Asteroids versions so you’re covered whether you’re looking for something colorful, or would rather go with something more minimal and monochromatic. USB Fan Tie Creative necktie from Thanko with USB-powered fan in the knot. Spy Camera Tie With this tie you can record exactly what you see while wearing it. iPod Tie
What you should do Rome Transportation 101: How to Get Around in Rome by Jessica | August 29th, 2010 Unlike some of the great cities in the world, where the tourist attractions are all concentrated in one or two specific and compact areas so that – if you feel like it – you can hoof it from one sight to the next without ever having to figure out the public transportation system, Rome is spread out. It’s so spread out, in fact, that if you don’t get used to using the bus and metro you’ll miss out on half the things there are to do and see in Rome. Okay, yes – you could walk everywhere in Rome, too, resolutely avoiding learning which bus to take where, but you’d wear yourself out in no time and just might end up not having a very good time in The Eternal City. Note that there’s an excellent online map of Rome’s public transportation system on the system’s official website, but it’s nigh-unto-impossible to find – so here’s a direct link. >> Find out whether one of the Rome discount passes that include transportation will save you money on your trip. Rome Metro
Itinerary for 5 Days in Rome by Jessica | March 29th, 2010 This is the final stop on my 2-week Italy itinerary – so if you missed any of the previous stops, now’s the time to go back and catch up on this little virtual journey (in preparation for a real journey): And now, on to Rome! Quick search for hotels in Rome: Even if you’ve never been drawn to exploring the nooks and crannies of off-the-beaten path Italy the way I am, chances are good that you’ve got Rome on your “must see someday” list. What makes the city a must-see, however, is exactly what can make it challenging from a tourist’s standpoint. The bottom line is that whether you follow my suggestions below to the letter or you take half of them and create your own itinerary for the other half, you won’t run out of options in Rome. Here are my thoughts on what to do with five days in Rome. Rome, as mentioned, is big. No matter when you plan to visit, Rome is an endless list of world-class art, famous churches, ancient monuments, and excellent places to eat.