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Google Maps meets ‘Grand Theft Auto’ (CNET)

New horizons in interactive use of Google geographic tools: Drive a little car around Google Maps, or fly an airplane with the Google Earth browser plug-in.

Google Maps Driving Simulator Lets You ‘Drive’ Anywhere [Driving Excitement] (Gizmodo)

This top-down Google Maps-based driving simulator is one step closer to our ultimate dream: simulated driving on any street, anywhere, based on data available from Google Maps/Google Earth….

Make Maps With HTTP Using Yahoo’s Geocoder (Wired News)

There are plenty of ways to embed maps into your website — Yahoo’s Geocoder API is the easiest. Mash up some HTML and XML into your website or application and you’ll have the world in your hands. Get started by exploring our step by step guide.

Workshop offered on new floodplain maps (Mohave Valley Daily News)

BULLHEAD CITY - Bullhead City will hold a public workshop to discuss the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s new digital floodplain maps for Mohave County and its Flood Control District.

Laser maps flood-prone areas (BBC News)

The BBC’s David Shukman reports on the UK Environment Agency’s efforts to map the country’s flood-prone areas.

Grimmer upset with FEMA flood maps (The Advocate)

Livingston Parish President Mike Grimmer says FEMA’s flood maps are poorly drawn, and it’s time for the federal government to make changes. FEMA flood maps help mortgage companies decide which properties need flood insurance. According to Grimmer, the current ones are full of mistakes.

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