Map My Big Package

Two brief things today, as I come to you from the depths of Rolvaag Memorial Library, which is a place that emits extremely menacing vibrations in the summertime. Where are the crazed undergrads committing elicit sex acts away from the prying eyes of their roommates? Where is the Knife Man? The scholars hunting in vain for a book that will give them The Perfect Quote for their next paper?

They are all gone, and it makes the place feel like a bookbarn. Anyway, two things: first, a bit of inadvertent humor from the Prince of Monotone, Gary Eichten. His quote in re the failure of our state legislature to pass a bill that funds transit:

"It seems like everyone was in agreement; business, labor, government, voters... everybody wanted a big package this session, and we got the same one we had last year. And that one was pretty dinky."

Right you are, Gary. Everyone wants a big package, but it turns out that you can't always trust politicians to give you the package you're looking for. Sometimes, a poorly-hung system of roads and bridges is all the legislature can manage to get up. It's important to point out these shortcomings on the radio whenever you can.

Secondly, if you're running a PC with XP (and provided you have Dank Nuttz of 3.5Ghz or higher), then do yourself a favor and download Google Earth. Satellite pictures. The whole world searchable by address. The Grand Canyon in stunning HD detail. You have to experience it to believe what a cool, geeky thrill it is, but it's well worth all those hulking la crosse types not sitting with you at lunch. Trust me on this one.