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Yehuda Berlinger

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I've been counting down the days to see Rachel on Facebook. For those that don't have me in their Facebook feed, here is how the last 84 days went: 84 days to go 83 days to go 82 days to go 81 days 80 days 79 days 77 days 76 days 73 days ... if you're keeping track, this only proves that I don't know how to count. (P.S. I will see Rachel on Nov 2) [I skipped two days inadvertently] 72 days 71 days 70 days, or exactly 10 weeks 69 days 68 days, which is also the name of a pretty good band 67 days, which is also the number of days that some random couple Kyle and Stacey will be goofing off in Orlando, FL, courtesy of the Orlando Visitor's Bureau, starting today. 66 days, which is also the number of days that some freak took to swim the Amazon river. 65 days, also the name o... (more)

Final Prep

Last night I tried to check-in online only to discover that El Al didn't recognize my ticket number. It took until 10 am today before I cleared that up: between the time that I bought the ticket and today, the flight number had changed and the time had moved from 10 am Monday to 12:05 am Monday, and they were supposed to issue me a new ticket. Somewhere between El Al and my travel agent,... (more)

Preparation Day

Leaving for the airport tomorrow evening, 8:00 pm. My ticket id isn't being recognized by online early check-in on El Al's web site, which has me worried. My Apartment I'm letting a Pardes student stay in my apartment in exchange for taking care of the dog and general housekeeping. My kids will also be coming in and out. Call Phone My boss handed me a Verizon Kyocera K127 pre-paid cellphone ... (more)

Game Design Consultant for Hire

I received the following email: I found your name searching for a board game designer in Israel. My kids and I are working on a board game that is probably not ready to be evaluated. I wanted to know how much you would charge to sit down with me to discuss the development process ahead of us and get your recommendations on the best way to proceed.I've reviewed many games, and I've told peo... (more)

2009 Holiday Gift Games Guide

This guide includes games for young and old, for every sex, generation, temperament, and culture. Whatever you do, and whatever you celebrate, there is no better way to spend a Christmas, Hanukkah, or what have you than together with friends, family, and neighbors with a warm cup of (fair trade) cocoa and a stack of casual board and/or card games. The overwhelming majority of the games lis... (more)