Google “My Maps”
I saw this new tab earlier but just ignored it (who needs another “my” tool?), but then I read what it was all about on Lifehacker and had to share.
To add multiple layers of data points to your maps – like information about real estate prices, weather, earthquakes and movie showtimes – from the “My Maps” tab hit “Add content,” and watch all those third-party Google maps mashups get consolidated onto GMaps proper.
Very very very cool! This is a great example of how using user-generated content can add value to your tool (or possibly – you library catalog?).
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http://www.mapmyrun.com/
How’s the school term so far?
I’m not much for the outdoorsy exercise
Term is going well – I’m counting the minutes until I graduate.