Tune your run

So I recently picked up a very cool little accessory for the ol' ipod nano. It's a sensor that you insert into your running shoes. It transmits a signal to your ipod that allows you to track your distance. The real advantage of this is that you can run anywhere you want and know how far you've run. The ipod even gives you audible status reports and you hit milestones of your run. It's pretty slick. If you want to see my progress, check it out below:

High Standards

I've recently had a few casual conversations at work about what women want in a guy. It suddenly hit me that high heels play a large part in the modern match-making culture. Women often choose men who are at least their height + the height of their heels. This way, when the couple is in a social setting, the woman can look fashionable and still have a man who appears suitably taller and masculine. I was blown away that a little piece of plastic on an incredibly uncomfortable fashion accessory can have that much of an impact on our modern culture. I'm hopeful that most people see past this superficial approach to dating. My guess is that it plays a bigger part then some would like to admit.