Ranting to /dev/null

A word about GoogleMaps

GoogleMaps is rapidly replacing MapQuest as my road atlas of choice. The interface is just plain better. And on top of that, they let you switch to satellite images on the fly, for free. This is immensely cool.

But you do need to be aware that the images presented are composite images, and none of them are live. For example, in this image of the southwest corner of Central Park, you get to see spring/summer and winter all at once. Note the lush foliage around Columbus Circle and the ice skating rink half-visible to the east.

Okay, so it's not perfect. But it isn't like anyone is about to let the general public have access to live satellite images on demand. So I'll take it.