My photomap

It’s not much, but I think it’s worth checking it. Also worth reading: an introductory article to internet mapping. However, GIS software still works these programs for many serious endeavors, such as transportation planning (see below). This is what I do at the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, the regional transportation coordinating body for the SF Bay area.

Flickr Photomap

This very interesting photomap displays images from the recent floods in the UK. Very interesting-I should do something like this.

My question: How & Why for war support?

A recent NY Times Poll indicates that support for the US-led war in Iraq has risen slightly. Still, a slim majority of American (51%) believe that the US should have stayed out of the war. Isn’t that enough of an impetus to begin a withdrawal. And we wonder why they hate us (honestly, the first paragraph is enough).

One issue raised by the pollsters is that promises of a forthcoming military report (due in September) have given the administration more breathing room. But what good is it to place hopes in a future report, moreover, one which is intangible to the situations on the ground in Iraq. Papers don’t stop the killing, neither do poorly designed, but nevertheless informative charts.

So again, I’m going to ask, how, why and where is there support for this war? Gosh I feel impotent about all this.

A lovely picture

The Incident With The Bird

I’ve heard that parrots are very possessive. As a male, I have to say I don’t like this.

If people do it, why illegalize it?

1 in 12 US workers use drugs…. And yet so many remain controlled? I propose that it is each individual’s choice and responsibility if they wish to use drugs. I don’t even need to point out the contradiction present with the legality of alcohol and tobacco, two enormously harmful substances. In comparison, many scheduled drugs are harmless. So what’s the deal yo?