Really cool *new* feature

For your mapping pleasure, I’ve added a feature that will let you follow me on the trip with nearly real-time data from a GPS/phone tracking device. Check out my Maps page. There are several options that you allow you to see different segments of my trip. Thanks to the magic of php, I can highlight specific routes with simple links. Plus I set it up to create a map with every nth point so I should be able to draw a map with nearly the whole trip without crashing your browser.

Yes that’s a picture of the bike with an arrow pointing to my last public location.

For security reasons I’ve inserted a delay in time and location, but as long as I’m moving the maps should update regularly.

The GPS/phone is powered by Boost Mobile and Mologogo.

If you know me, you know I love public radio

Tonight’s Fresh Air had one of the best interviews with one of my favorite Public Radio hosts, Ira Glass (nephew of Phillip Glass). Terry Gross is one of the best interviewers I’ve ever heard. Her interviews are very detailed and well researched. Her show is always interesting with thought leaders from every imaginable field. Tonight’s show highlights her abilities when she interviews a man who’s often on the other side of the questions.

This story on NPR.org

“This American Life” Showtime premiere March 22nd.