Mapgasm!

gemini6ice just linked to this map server for Boston that overlays Google maps (street maps, satellite, or hybrid) with the T lines and stations, including station names! That's sooooo awesome. *grin*

Birdcam?

So now that I've got a Macbook w/ a built in camera, what do I need to do so I can have a Gabe-cam? :-P I was hoping I could use Automator to have Photobooth take a photo every hour and upload it to server space I have, but Automator can't seem to run Photobooth. Anyone know Macs and stuff better than I? I know there's such a thing as a "chron job" that I could write to have happen in unix to upload the files, but I don't know about actually taking the picture.

Hoilday Mailing

If you're planning on mailing cards or packages to friends or relatives, the following links may be helpful to you.

To ship via USPS without leaving your house:

1. Find the Zip Code (+4)


2. Print Shipping Labels


3. Schedule a Pickup

If you do want to leave the home, Find a Post Office.

Cheesiest product ever

If you know a couple that's just too cutsey for words, get them a pair of Smittens. Just be careful, they may actually *use* them and then you'll have to go find a barf bucket. The scariest part is, I can actually make these...