I've only linked to the Boston Globe's The Big Picture once before, when they had amazing pictures of Jupiter. Kottke talks about this feature a lot, and for good reason: the pictures in these sets, without exception, are gorgeous and stirring, And as I'm a huge lover of good photography, I should probably link to this more often.

The set that finally gets a second link is The Next President of the United States, on the eve of his inauguration. These are great photos and exciting times.

CNN Money compares the platforms of McCain and Obama, and Obama hits all the right notes, especially on Point #2 (Gravest threat to the US economy: Islamic extremism vs. US energy policy). But the best part for me, and the most telling, is Point #7: Who do you admire:

McCain The ones I admire the most are those that have been on the leading edge of the information technology revolution. Bill Gates, obviously, springs to mind. Paul Allen.

Obama Steve Jobs is somebody who is an example of the kind of entrepreneurial spirit that we have to build on as part of what makes America such a great country.

So now it all comes together: Obama's a Mac, McCain's a PC.

Michael Moore is telling people to vote for a Democrat in the election. He also says some bad things about Clinton and some nice things about Obama:

There are those who say Obama isn't ready, or he's voted wrong on this or that. But that's looking at the trees and not the forest. What we are witnessing is not just a candidate but a profound, massive public movement for change. My endorsement is more for Obama The Movement than it is for Obama the candidate.

That is not to take anything away from this exceptional man. But what's going on is bigger than him at this point, and that's a good thing for the country. Because, when he wins in November, that Obama Movement is going to have to stay alert and active. Corporate America is not going to give up their hold on our government just because we say so. President Obama is going to need a nation of millions to stand behind him.