A colleague turned me on to Microsoft’s Live Search Club. It’s a way to convert my online crossword playing habit into “tickets” redeemable for real merchandise. I’ve decided to aim for the top prize, the Xbox 360 and I’m about 1/6 of the way there. [Edit: now 1/3]

I am truly obsessed with this. The family is out of town so I can play a little longer than usual.

I have also picked up Christopher Hart’s “Manga Mania Bishoujo” because I’ve always wanted to look into this art style.

Is this any way for a grown man to behave once left to his own devices?

Finally, the second episode of my first online game launched on Slingo today.