The more I look at what can be done with Google Maps the more I am amazed and like them. I just don’t know when they are going to get some important parts of the world included, like Australia!

Google Maps can be used to create your own map that can highlight anything you want. Called Mashups, there are some simply amazing one’s out there. Some are business related (an extraordinarily powerful tool) while some others are good for the planet.

Check out this one: GarbageScout.com - Found treasure map to New York City, a recycler’s dream, a cheapskate’s best friend, and a dumpster diver’s companion Its interesting what people throw away!

This example is of interest to me not only because of the mapping feature and its web aspect, but also because of the SMS/MMS side of things - with garbagescout people send in their information via mobile phone.

A great symbiosis between phones and web.

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