Historical Maps of US Cities

Maps maps maps! U.S. Historical City Maps Ooooooooo!

Thanks to J, for the tip.

Nifty Yet Confusing Idea: Donating Laptops to Poor Kids in Africa

Here's the confusing part -- do these kids have electricity? How will they charge the battery after it dies?

One Laptop Per Child Program

ETA: Medley points me to OLPC laptop features - hand cranks! *That* makes sense!