Rebel Prince

I was reading about the Google Maps API earlier today (via The Map Room), and just now came across a very sobering use of the map: marking hometowns of American casualties in the war in Iraq (via Adam Fields). Wow.

Aside: I love Frontline and all the in-depth reporting they do, but sometimes it can be a little depressing. Or more charitably: sobering. (That seems to be the theme of this entry.) The other day I watched a couple of episodes one right after the other, from a bunch I had accumulating on my TiVo, one on private contractors in Iraq and the other on Republican party “architect” Karl Rove, so believe me, right now I’m about as sober as you can get.

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This afternoon you can get a free sample of Starbucks java chip ice cream at most Starbucks locations in the U.S. Here in downtown Bethesda there are three within walking distance; the one closest to my current office is located a few blocks away, on the first floor of my former office building.

I like how their announcement suggestively tells you to stop by and “enjoy the delicious treat with your favorite barista.” Mm hmm.

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