Layoffs - 2009

Total number of jobs lost in January 2009 adds to over 130,000 of which yesterday alone saw 70,000 jobs lost. Here's a look on Google Maps, the location of corporations which are laying off employees. (Note: the data shown is sourced from Forbes and is for 2009).

Fortune's 100 Best Companies to work for in 2009

Fortune has come out with a list of 100 best companies to work for in 2009. Topping the list this year is Netapp. Google drops to #4. Here's a Google Maps View of 100 top companies:

Iconic Images from Bush Presidency

Here's a Google Maps Mashup which plots some of the iconic images from Bush presidency on Google Maps. The template used here is exactly the same as "Barack Obama's Journey of Life". I got the idea for this mashup from a CNN post.

(Note: Click the arrow buttons/autoplay to disable autoplay)

Barack Obama Inauguration Parade Route

I plugged in the start and end location of the Barack Obama Inauguration parade route in "Google Earth Driving Simulator" and then screen captured it and uploaded it to YouTube. Here it is:

Barack Obama Inauguration - YouTube Videos

Check out what and from where the world is uploading videos to YouTube as it relates to upcoming inauguration of Barack Obama.

Also check out Barack Obama's Journey from Honolulu, HI to White House.
Google Maps Version
Google Earth Version

Google Maps Mashup for Lunch Buddies

Lunchn.com not only helps you find a place to eat, it also helps you and your lunch buddies decide where to eat. Lunchn helps you create groups with your lunch buddies and then lets all the group members vote on their restaurant of choice. (via lifehacker)

Mashable: Best Google Maps Mashups

Mashable has published a list of 100 of the best mashups and tools out there right now. In this list there are 6 of my mashups listed. Here they are:

• Barack Obama's Journey of Life
  (Click here for Google Earth Version)


• Gaza Conflict - (YouTube Videos + Google Maps)


• Prescription Drugs in US Drinking Water


• Tax Payer Contribution to Iraq War by State


• Nation Under Siege: The effect of sea-level rise on coastal cities in United States


• World's Creepiest Places

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Coolest Desis of 2008

What is a desi?. Quoting Wikipedia:

The term "Desi" refers to a person of South Asian heritage, from either India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, or Maldives.

DesiClub.com has come out with its annual list of "Top 50 Coolest Desis of 2008". So where in the world are these "The Coolest Desis". Here's a look on Google Maps which shows the places where "The Coolest Desis" are from: