Wow, I must say I’m really impressed with the mapping technology Google has going right now. They have been able to combine the satellite and map views into a hybrid view – and that results in a really useful map. I used the satellite view when I moved to Knoxville this summer to check out where everything was, how to get to work, etc – and it was really useful. I know Microsoft has had TerraServer around for a LONG time and I used to check that out every once in a while, but this latest google hybrid map is one of the most useful maps I’ve seen. Check it out here.
Ever wanted your own airline?
I just ran across this story on the Business Opportunities Weblog and thought some here might find it interesting. Apparently a teenager (18) bought a Boeing 737 and started Nexus Airlines. Just goes to show you can do anything when you decide you really want to.
Could you code with one of these?
I just saw this product from a blog over at http://blogs.msdn.com and thought it was cool enough to share:
http://www.pfu.fujitsu.com/en/hhkeyboard/hhkbpro/nokeytop.html
It’s a keyboard that doesn’t have any markings on the keys (no letters etc.)! I probably type about 95% of the time without looking at the keyboard because a couple of years back, I made myself break the habit of looking down…(and I did it by playing a little typing game SEGA made…yup, SEGA, called “Typing of the Dead” really great game to learn to type if you like video games). I’m actually a bit interested in getting one of these things…not because I’m the greatest typist, but that would be an excellent way to force yourself to type even faster…I wonder how much it costs though.
UPDATE: Um, ok. That keyboard is somewhere in the $150 – $300 range (it’s sold out right now so I can’t find an exact price, but the similar models fit in that range)! That’s a wee bit much…it’d rather run the key labels off an old keyboard I already own then unless that thing types for me. 🙂