links for 2008-11-16

• google-web-toolkit-incubator – Google Code
  (tags: gwt javascript ajax libraries)
• Helium Foot Software: Makers of MercuryMover
  (tags: osx software)
• Jonathan Franzen on his relationship with New York | Books | The Guardian
  (tags: nyc writers)
• Oliver Burkeman on happiness | Life and style | The Guardian
  "Am I making the most of my life?" Nash and Stevenson point out, is just as infinite a question as, "Am I rich enough?" albeit more spiritual-sounding. Set it as a target, and you'll never get there. (This casts in a different light those exhortations to "live an extraordinary life": when do you know you've achieved it? Also – a troubling question – why are we so scared of being normal?)
• Victoria Moore on Australian wine | Life and style | The Guardian
  (tags: wine australia)
• A breath of fresh air: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall on the comfort salad | Life and style | The Guardian
  (tags: food recipes vegetarianism)
• Prototip 2 – Create beautiful tooltips with ease
  (tags: javascript web_design libraries)