[OT] Beanstalk anyone?

http://www.space.com/businesstechnology/technology/space_elevator_020327
-1.html

Awesome. I can't wait. In fact, I want to buy a ticket now....

For other reading:

Excellent book by Robert Sheffield called Web Between Worlds (though his
attachment method was questionable)

2300AD (Traveller 2300): They had beanstalks and also covered the impact
(literally) of one that is unleashed on the planet it services.