Mashups

Here are my favorite three mashups I found online...


1. http://www.81nassau.com/apnews/

This mashup uses a combination of google maps and AP (Associated press stories) that are released daily. I really like this idea because I have friends all over the country and this way I can see whats going on in their neck of the woods. Additionally, I'm definitely more of a visual person as far as absorbing information so seeing the news this way helps me remember the location better.

2. http://worldcams.contiguus.com/

In the same way that I like the google maps with AP I also like this mash up to see what the weather looks like all over the world. This mashup doesn't necessarily tell you the weather forecast like others, but you can see if it is night or day or and what the general wealth and scenery is like. I like this because it makes me feel more connected to the world around me.

3. http://www.cellreception.com/

This is by far one of my favorite mashups. I like the fact that I can not only see what the cell phone reception is in the area (like you can on the cellular services website in shapes of color) but you can also see where the tower is, and what area it provides in addition to things like who owns it, whether its part of the city or not and other specifics about the cell reception in a certain area. Living in the Richmond (which people don't realize has some of the worst reception in the city) this tool I could see coming in seriously handy.