In a whirl of transactions, the risk of sharp practice, including insider dealing, may well grow.

ECONOMIST: Property funds in Japan

The fruit of it all is a record that pulls the listener in for an epic tilt-a-whirl ride that is dramatic and zany.

NPR: Willie Nelson, Wynton Marsalis Team Up

Her private life grew raunchy, with marriage to bad-boy Bobby Brown in 1992 propelling her into a whirl of boastful sex, violent rows and cocaine.

ECONOMIST: Whitney Houston

Mr. JOHNSON: I think in this day and age when there's so much talk about athletes being, quote unquote "role models, " and, you know, living in a 24-hour sports whirl, it certainly helps.

NPR: Bonds' Approaching Triumph Has Mixed Meaning

After a recent whirl of travel that included a speech in Las Vegas and a meeting in Switzerland, Gates detoured to a secluded resort in New York's Adirondacks to spend a weekend with Melinda and Jennifer.

CNN: In Search Of The Real Bill Gates

Atlanta, Georgia (CNN) -- The very words "majority" and "minority" in American demographics are about to swap meanings, like partners on opposing sides of a Virginia reel who lock arms in the middle, whirl about, and take up positions on opposite sides of the lineup.

CNN: I see America's diverse future--in my house

If you're willing, head on over to The New York Times' website and give the service a whirl -- and kindly share your impressions in the comments below.

ENGADGET

It's still in Beta (currently build 8), but we decided to give it a whirl.

ENGADGET: How to upgrade your TiVo HD with WinMFS HD