Antun’s Blog

Google Maps has a non-JavaScript mapping feature called Google Static Maps that generates a static map on the server, based on parameters you provide on the URL. The static maps are just a single GIF. You can’t zoom or pan them, but you can specify the location, zoom level and even markers. It’s handy for [...]

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I just discovered a really useful new Google feature. I needed to track whether my visiting mom’s flight would be arriving on time. So I plonked the flight number into Google – just to see what would happen. A special result popped up, that linked me to a detailed flight information page on www.flightstats.com. I [...]

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