SEARCH HINT OF THE MONTH

March 2006

Google Map Hack #1:  Sometimes You Need a Map to a Map

While most of us have come to rely upon paper maps, only some of us have begun to explore the infinite possibilities of electronic maps. Do you have the technical chops to pinpoint your potential destination using Google Maps?

Let's say you are new to the parish, or simply trying to keep up with new developments throughout the capital city. Here's a clever way to locate all of the coffee bars in Baton Rouge:

• Type the URL:  http://maps.google.com.
• In the standard Google search box, type: "Coffee in Baton Rouge, LA".

Voila! Notice the "pushpins" that correspond to an address and telephone listing next to the map. To maneuver a Google map, simply click and drag it with your mouse. Need driving directions? Get those, too while you're there.

Curious to learn more Google Maps hacks? Check out Safari Tech Books online now via our Online Databases. A simple title search will retrieve 2 e-books you'll want to peruse - Google Maps Hacks and Google Hacks.  Happy trails!

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