I posted about Shaded Relief Map of The World when Jon Parker of Spain launched it back in January/07. This viewing tool creates a relief map layer visually showing elevation of places on Google Maps. Jon is back with updates to his great viewing tool. They include a help screen when you first arrive at the site and the addition of data from Tom Patterson's Natural Earth. Jon points out that it's "not the same sort of resolution as the shaded relief but it shows land use as opposed to hypsometric tints". New tools were also added that help you measure elevation, distance and area (+ a way to select the units of measurement).
Google Maps tool for runners: MapMyRun.com - I last mentioned MapMyRun.com in November 2005 and since then this site has really increased in popularity and the number of features that are available. Here is an example route of a 10K race I ran in yesterday here in Waterloo. Enter your own location to view or add routes or use training tools built into the site. If you prefer to ride instead of run, check out MapMyRide.com instead! Two other great alternatives to these sites include WalkJogRun.net and Bikely.com :)
OnePen.org: Mapping worldwide volunteer experiences - From the site: "..A collection of experiences and reviews from volunteers and workers. It is also a forum for organizations and companies to post about currently available opportunities."
Mail, Google Maps come to hacked iPod touch (MacNN)
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Thanks for the updated comment and link to MapMyRun. It just gets better and better. I only wish its name better reflected its usability to cyclists as well as runners. But as the great philosopher Mike Jagger noted "You don't always get what you want."
Elfenomeno.com, in its eighth anniversary, is proud to announce the Spanish version of the Map of Middle-Earth with Google Maps technology:
Using the Google Maps API, the map of Middle-Earth drawn by Christopher Tolkien and the power of the "Fenopaedia" (Elfenomeno online encyclopedia), now you can travel from Hobbiton to Mordor, from Rivendel to Erebor, with a simple click of your mouse. Take a look!
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