I'll be out of town for the next week or so, on a trip (mixed business and pleasure) to the lovely town of San Francisco.
By following this link you get to see Google Maps page for Frisco. While I realize I'm slowly become a Google Spokesperson here, The new (beta) Google Maps site is absolutely outstanding. Here's my pitches for why its so cool.
Long awaited, finally a feature film adaptation of the Hitchhiker's Guide arrives. Is it worth it?
Although I have no right to think about reading anything, given the ridiculous current backlog comprising piles on tables, bookshelves and in my bathtub, this one is next on the list of books I'd like to buy to add to the previously mentioned ridiculous backlog. For a taste, head to slate for an excerpt about how having a "Black" (i.e. Taneesha) baby name can affect you later in life.
Samantha's blog is in the process of a "fixation on death" talk that's kind of neat. Swing over and answer some questions.
As a counterpoint to the current Papal Love-in appearing in the press, I'd like to offer a few comments.
