May 30, 2007 
Just a couple of links to keep some content going on this site.
First up, google never ceises to amaze. They have now added a new functionality to their google maps that allows you to view certain cities at street level. As if you were standing at a specific spot! Check it out. It’s pretty neat. I’ve found myself wandering the streets of NY or San Fransisco, even finding my relatives homes. Currently it only works in 4 or 5 major cities, but they have contracted out a company to do a lot more.
Everyone remembers some of the cool computer interface stuff that the movie Minority Report displayed, giving us a glimpse at what life would be like 50 years in the future. Well some of those ideas are already coming to life with Microsoft Surface. Just look at some of the possibilities that they show in their demo videos. Unfortunately this technology is still very expensive, but I can see this showing up in the next couple of years in hotels, bars, casinos and restaurants, and then eventually in our homes. I really like how some of the jukebox and photo manipulation works. Imagine some of the gaming possibilities!
On a more serious note, it has been a pretty rough month for two of my friends who I’ve known for a long time. Its kind of weird that 2 very real situations have effected people my age, but it just shows how fragile life really is.
Ben, I’ve known from when I lived in California and we kinda re-met once we discovered the vast world that is the internet. He has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and is currently undergoing chemo treatment. You can check out his progress and prayer requests over on his blog. Please keep him in your prayers.
Another friend from High School, Ryan Butcher, was in a very serious ATV accident. He is doing a lot better than originally expected, but is still in serious care. Please pray for him as well.
My summer schedule has already started, and I was looking at my calendar the other day and realized I only have 1 weekend where I don’t have anything scheduled all the way through August. Its going to be a pretty busy summer, but I’ll try to keep posting here at least once a month.
