Watching hours of Olympic coverage while lazing around a hotel room has inspired me.

Not to get out and actually move, mind you. But to create my own kind of competition.

My first idea, which my friends and I are still working to perfect, is Xtreme Street Bowling. But since the city probably frowns upon closing roads and installing special hazards to thwart urban bowling competitors, I brought the spirit of the games down a notch.

Instead, I've decided to take the Kindle challenge and see how it fares against more modest competitors. You know, like books. Or even the iPhone reader.

And for any of you who have experienced one or all of these media, I encourage your participation. It just doesn't seem right to have one judge, and this way we can avoid an embarrassing scandal. You know what I'm talking about, figure skating judges. I know you all have plenty of opinions, so let the games begin.

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