Meteor's are over rated

I just watched this TED video that was pretty interesting...



... Peter Ward also appears to have a book "Rare Earth" which explores the uniqueness of life on Earth. Put another way, we are likely not alone but don't expect anyone to return our calls.

Offices - PWC

Posted without comment...

Changes to engineering

from the official Google Blog.

Prepare For Sweaty Hands

This is pretty wicked video  of base jumping on a level I've never seen before.

Oh boy. I'm feeling anxious already...

From the NY Times...

NEW YORK REGION

Even an Expert’s Resolve Is Tested by the City’s High School Admissions Process

By JENNIFER MEDINA

Published: December 9, 2008

The high school admissions process is frustrating and exhausting even for a parent thoroughly familiar with the system.

Victory Lap

Ohhh snap. The Onion  continues to balance the precarious line between bad taste and really bad taste all in the effort for some really funny humor.


Bush Tours America To Survey Damage Caused By His Disastrous Presidency

Check out Bush's op-ed piece  worth a read.

Night Shift Photos

This photo series  (with audio commentary) about those on the night shift in New York City is pretty interesting and worth checking out.

Mapple

Just because I've not posted in a few weeks AND because yesterday I was in the SoHo Apple store...