big mike in DC — большой Миша

How to Make a US County Thematic Map Using Free Tools. Note: the 9:24 comment points to a “good” SVG file, in case the original does not render.

If I find an easier way to make such maps, I’ll update this post.

A chatty guide to the DC Metro system.

WSJ article.

Royal Kona Resort (ocean-front, 6th floor), Hawaiian luau, Polynesian luau, ATV tour, zipline tour, petroglyphs, zip line, southpoint walk, green sand beach (from afar), good food at Huggo’s, Don the Beachcomber, swimming in a lagoon, Mauna Kea stargazing

When I was a boy, I would devour my father’s news-magazines, and would listen to NPR’s All Thing’s Considered. So, it’s no surprise that I enjoyed today’s visit ($20) to the Newseum.