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Today In the Spotlight | More Topics |   from Jen Hubley Some of us get lost easily. This is a genetic tendency, and not something we can control. Fortunately, we have GPS and the almighty interwebs to keep us from staying lost. Which is useful if you're going on vacation and don't want your family to leave you at a rest stop.   In the Spotlight 10 Google Maps Tips & Tricks To prevent roadside abandonment, I use Google Maps to figure out where I'm supposed to be and how to get there. I find the street view feature especially helpful because the only way I'm able to find my way without electronic help is by looking for landmarks.              More Topics Follow Us on Twitter! About.com Senator Ted Kennedy Dies US Liberal Politics Best Green Cell Phones Cell Phones 5 Worst Baseball Injuries First Aid How Will Schools Handle Swine Flu this Fall? Cold & Flu Have a Smooth Move from Home to Dorm Moving 7 Ways to Cut Laundry Costs Laundry Take a Virtual Vacation With Google Maps I'm ready for vacation. This is unfortunate, because I just got back. To bide my time until my next holiday, I'm using Google Maps Street View to pretend I'm touring strange cities.   How to Use Google Earth Maybe you're thinking bigger for your make-believe getaway. If so, Google Earth is the place to start. So far this morning, I have gone to Paris and Ireland. Not bad for someone on deadline.     Sponsored Links   How to Choose the Right Dog for You Getting a New Dog Age, size, and activity level are all important doggy characteristics to take into consideration. How did your dog become part of the family? Click here to share the story. Today Ads New York Moving NY Movers NY Storage The w New York City Hotel Time Square NY Advertisement     Visit Related About GuideSites: Arts & Entertainment Automotive Careers Citysearch Cities & Towns Computing & Technology Education Food & Drink Health & Fitness History Hobbies & Games Homework Help House & Home Industry & Business Magazines Money News & Issues Parenting & Family People & Relationships Religion & Spirituality Shopping & Style Small Business Sports Teens Travel Search About      Sign up for more free newsletters on favorite topics. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter as ignoble.experiment@ARCONATI.US. If you wish to change or remove your email address, please visit: http://www.about.com/nl/usgs.htm?nl=todaysl&e=ignoble.experiment@ARCONATI.US About respects your privacy. Our Privacy Policy. Our Contact Information. 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2008 About, Inc.