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Time Stands Still Around the World

by John P.

Improv EverywhereThanks to Peggy for sending me this video of a stunt pulled off by Improv Everywhere, whose slogan is “we cause scenes”. The setup is that 207 people all walking through Grand Central Station in New York all freeze in place at the exact same second, and hold still for a full 5 minutes.

Most interestingly, it’s inspired people in 28 other cities in 13 countries to stage their own freeze mission. Thousands people worldwide in places like Romania, Poland, Italy, Germany, Sweden, and New Zealand have come together to make time stop for five short minutes. Below is a roundup of all of the videos of the various global freeze events.
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Review: Courtyard Marriott Springfield, VA

May 29, 2007

After staying at a number of hotels in Springfield, Virginia I can safely state that the Springfield Courtyard Marriott is the nicest hotel I’ve stayed at in the city. As a result, it is the one I’ve chosen to spend at least the next 8 weeks in as my home away from home. It is [...]

Review: Marriott Residence Inn Tyson’s Corner, VA

May 22, 2007

I quite enjoyed the stay at the Marriott Residence Inn in Tyson’s Corner, Virginia on May 14, 2007 even though I was only there for one night, mainly because it was very much like having a home away from home. This hotel is actually more of an apartment. In fact, if they ever wanted to [...]

Review: Hampton Inn Springfield, VA

May 21, 2007

I stayed at the Springfield, Virginia Hampton Inn on May 7, 2007 and the two best things about the hotel are: It is relatively inexpensive. It is located right beside the mall and restaurants. All in all, I will stay here again, though there were a few details that could use improvement.

Review: Marriott TownePlace Suites in Springfield, VA

May 19, 2007
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This is the first in a series of several Washington D.C. area hotel reviews. I’m doing a few weeks worth of consulting in the area at the request of a friend, and finding a place to stay has been a challenge, so I’ve had to stay at a different hotel almost every night so far. [...]