Gadget Links: T-Day Minus 3 Edition

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Psychology of the Wii and PS3 on Kottke.org: “Nintendo is focused on play and fun: the Wii is the fun system…about people of all ages enjoying the process of playing games. The PS3 is more about competition, who wins, who loses, and who frags the most enemies in the most spectacular fashion; cutthroat survival of the fittest.”
Versus To Debut Rail Cam For Avalanche-Stars Game Monday on ColoradoAvalanche.com: “The Rail Cam, which was developed and supplied by the technology firm of Fletcher Chicago, runs on a small rail system situated just above the glass on one side of the arena.” Like flying above the play as an official.
Sport stacking picking up speed in schools on Philly.com: “About 12,000 U.S. schools and youth groups – and 1,500 more globally – take part in sport stacking, often in gym, says Speed Stacks Inc., which manufactures the gear. Many hold tournaments, such as the Philadelphia Department of Recreation’s city stack-off today at the Bridesburg Recreation Center.”
AboutAirportParking.com: A mashup that combines parking lot locations, with FAA and TSA agency on delays at U.S. airports. So useful for this time of year. Why didn’t I think of that?
Hit List: Dan Zanes on WSJ.com: Celebrated children’s music singer on his favorite albums for families. [ Subscription probably required. ]