Many of you probably use Google Maps, I do. Recently, I ran across this screen shot of directions from a Google Map on how to get from New York, New York to Paris, France. Ever dutiful, the program delivers results – but I sure hope the person taking the trip read the directions. See the image below….

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Do you like to hack Roombas? Like to improve/modify everything you own? Do you invent new stuff just to do trivial tasks? Then the Maker Faire is the place for you…If you’re in the Bay Area May 19 or 20, drop by and be amused. I’m planning on attending and dragging my daughter along as she has interest in what she calls “cool stuff.” You can bet a blog entry about the event will follow…

One of the things I’m intrigued by is user interface design, the simpler the better. This is an interesting way to represent the passage of time in a simple, but highly informative user interface.

Finally you can buy tape with personality. I don’t know how we survived without it! Another great gift to get for the person who has everything, because you can be sure, they don’t already have python tape…

You might consider turning the volume down before watching this video (you have been warned.)



In the pantheon of Jackass inspired hijinx, this one isn’t so bad until you realize this is happening after 5 years of effort and untold billions of dollars to make our country “safe from terrorism.” I’m guessing the Virginia DMV isn’t all that enthusiastic about the implications of this prank…