It's Been a Long Time: And it will be longer still. I am working on the write up of my NYC trip. Should be done this weekend barring disasters. In the mean time here are a couple of interesting (non-facetious, for a change) links:

• My good buddy Ben Stein on business travel. So very right about first class and aisle seats.


• The more I read through the Aubrey-Maturin Patrick O'Brian series, the more I think it will go down as one of the most astounding literary achievements in history. I have to force myself to read a different book in between each installment just so I don't get completely lost in it. This article is in sync with my feelings.


• Science magazine's top 25 scientific questions. Fascinating stuff.


• This Flash animation, the one on the left, is mesmerizing. If she gets stuck, you can move her with your mouse.

The above mentioned NYC trip started out in Baltimore (a work thang). NYC pics will be available with the article, but for starters, take a look at these three Baltimore panoramas.

• A morning city view from my hotel room. Baltimore has its ugly side. (161k)


• The Inner Harbor (156k)


• The Inner Harbor, again. (256k)

The NYC ones are much better. Back real soon (I hope).