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Acme Catalog

This is a great way to learn about all of their products.

The ORIGINAL Illustrated Catalog Of ACME Products

Fun Views of the New Apple Store

In lieu of the depressing Russia is in Bad Shape mini-essay that I was going to post, here's something more cheerful.

Time lapse of the Fifth Avenue Apple Store opening (5:00 am is especially eventful)

Wondrous 360 VR Rendering (via Digg)

The other panoramas at panoramas.dk are incredible. Check out these beautiful DaVinci Code-inspired views

Algeria and Iraq

I don't necessarily agree with the conclusions, but Algeria is an important touchpoint, nevertheless.

Algeria and Iraq: Yes, There Are Parallels by Ted Morgan

Joe Satriani's Super-Colossal Podcast

It turns out that kick-ass demi-god guitarist Joe Satriani is a pretty personable guy.

Joe's webpage

Direct iTunes link

Another Inspiring, Scary Place

Abston Church of Christ

Tennis on top of the Burj Al Arab

I would be paralyzed with fear. I am paralyzed with fear!

What's next?!? Snakes on a plane?

Crazy-ass tennis players on top of the Burj Al Arab hotel

Courtesy of Dave's Long Box.