Iran to Sue Google Over Dropping Persian Gulf Name From Map

Thu, 17 May 2012 04:45:08 -0700

In a move that shows just how powerful online mapping has become, the AP is reporting that Iran will sue Google over dropping the name of the Persian Gulf on GoogleMaps. The action comes after Google intentionally left the body of water between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula nameless on its Google maps

Thai-ASEAN News Network - Forensic Team Cannot Yet Reach Site of Map Ta Put Fire

Mon, 07 May 2012 21:30:47 -0700

The forensic team cannot yet reach the site of the recent fire at Map Ta Phut Industrial complex as the area remains dangerous, while the authorities have also set up a center to receive complaints from those affected by the fire.

Park Service to auction Electric Map?

Mon, 14 May 2012 17:25:19 -0700

The kitschy Electric Map of the Gettysburg battlefield that's nostalgically remembered by tourists and locals might not end up in a landfill after all.

Trippy Rolls Out New Features to Become Vacation-Planning Hub

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:49:04 -0700

Travel photo-sharing site Trippy has rolled out a series of updates that turn the daydreaming platform into a vacation-planning tool.

Q&A with Lost Colony researcher

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:39:44 -0700

Brent Lane, executive director for the UNC Center for Competitive Economies, helped discover a hidden fort on a 425-year-old map of North Carolina that some archaeologists believe could be the site of the Lost Colony’s planned capital.

Time to map out a plan for Villa’s future

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:17:54 -0700

The season is over. The door shuts on another campaign as Alex McLeish finally lost his fight for his job last week and the Birmingham club embark on the latest leg of their long history, writes Villa blogger Matthew Turvey.