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Every once in a while I like to throw out something fun that you can do with your computer, without all the hassle of taking it apart or rearranging your files.<\/p>\n

This time around, I\u2019d like to talk about a Web site that\u2019s fun for the whole family; it\u2019s even more fun than shopping at OWC<\/a> (though not by much)! All you need to take part is an Internet connection, a Web browser, and… a dollar.<\/p>\n

I am, of course, talking about longtime Internet mainstay, \u201cWhere\u2019s George?<\/a>\u201d (or its Canadian cousin, \u201cWhere\u2019s Willy?<\/a>\u201d).<\/p>\n

After a quick (and free) registration process, the actual participation is fairly simple. Enter in some basic information about the bill (denomination, serial number, etc.) and ZIP code of where you found, then submit the information. Once you\u2019ve done that, clearly print the URL of the site (www.wheresgeorge.com) on the bill.*<\/p>\n

Then, go spend it!<\/p>\n

If someone finds the bill and goes to the Web site, they can enter in the bill information, and you\u2019ll get a notice telling you that your bill has been found. You can then go to the site to see where it was found, and you can track it over time. It\u2019s actually quite fascinating. I\u2019ve had bills cross the country twice.<\/p>\n

Of course, there\u2019s another piece to this, too. If you get<\/em> bills that have \u201cwww.wheresgeorge.com\u201d written on them, make sure you enter them in and help others track their bills.<\/p>\n

Who knows, you may even wind up helping me<\/em>…<\/p>\n

Have a happy and safe holiday weekend.<\/p>\n

*According to the US Bureau of Engraving and Printing, \u201d…currency defacement is generally defined as follows:Whoever mutilates, cuts, disfigures, perforates, unites or cements together, or does any other thing to any bank bill, draft, note, or other evidence of debt issued by any national banking association, Federal Reserve Bank, or Federal Reserve System, with intent to render such item(s) unfit to be reissued…\u201d so as long as you keep the printing small, and don\u2019t damage the bill, you should be okay.<\/em><\/p>\n

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OWC has no affiliation with this site and receives no benefit related to this support (other than the entertainment value we all share in the continued support of these kinds of sites). If you appreciate the function or functionality this site offers, we encourage you to support the proprietors<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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