Turn a Hamburger into Cheeseburger and you get fired #mcdonalds #fail

McDonalds fast food chain in Lemmer, Netherlands fired a worker who

sold a hamburger to a co-worker who then asked for cheese, which she added.

McDonald gave this excuse for firing

this turned the hamburger into a cheeseburger, and so she should have charged more. She had broken staff rules prohibiting free gifts to family, friends or colleagues.

Fortunately for the worker the courts in Netherlands ordered McDonalds to pay the former employee more than 4,200 euros ($5,900; £3,660) for the last five months of her contract. In a written statement the court said

The dismissal was too severe a measure. It is just a slice of cheese

(via BBC)
BTW ... here is the Google Maps Street View of the McDonalds restaurant in Lemmer, Netherlands:

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Heaven in Brooklyn?

Here's a Google Maps Street View of "gateway to heaven" in Brooklyn.

However...

Google spokeswoman Elaine Filadelfo says

"If you spin around in the panorama, you can see the shadow of the car which indicates that the sun was pretty direct on that front lens... These are not uncommon in Street View imagery, but they're usually much less dramatic!"

(via Huffington Post)


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Google Maps Street View Marker changed for Mother's Day?

Just noticed that Google Maps Street View Marker has been changed for Mother's Day. Here's a Street View image from Detroit Michigan (in front General Motor's Renasssaince Building).

Awesome Mackinac Bridge now seen in Google Maps Street View

Google Maps Street View coverage in United States has been doubled as of today. You can read more about it in Google LatLong Blog.

Since I am from Michigan I went about looking at landmarks in Michigan which now have Steet View coverage.

One of the places I looked at is Mackinac Bridge.


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Another place I looked at is Soo Locks

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New Zealand gets Street View Imagery

Google Maps launches Street View imagery for New Zealand.

The imagery includes everything from major metropolitan areas like Auckland and Christchurch to the scenery of Lake Wakatipu; from the sub-tropical north to the mountainous south.

(via)

Here's a spectacular Google Maps Street view of Southern Ocean from the southern most tip of Highway 1 which runs the entire length (North/South) of New Zealand.


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Pegman goes Big Time in Google Maps

Till yesterday Pegman was viewable only when you clicked on Street View in Google Maps. Today Google has revamped its Google Maps Street View feature, Pegman now sits on top of the Zoom Slider bar. So if Steet View is available for the area you are viewing then the Pegman becomes draggable/enabled

Tip: if you hold Pegman over a location for a second, you'll see a preview of what it looks like. Which direction you're facing depends on which side of the street you drag to

(more info at: Google Lat Long)

Here's Pegman on top of the world :)

If you want to learn more about the revamped Google Maps Street View feature here's Pegman himself explaining it.

Google Maps Street View Comes to iPhone

iPhone version 2.2 is out there now. And with it comes a great new feature: Google Maps Street View. (more info at Google Lat Long Blog)

Check this screenshot of Golden Gate Bridge: Awesome!!

Buy 1 car get another for $1

A Chrysler Dealership (Mancari's Chrysler-Jeep) in Oak Lawn, IL has found a innovative way to sell cars in this horrible economy. So what is the dealership doing. (via)

With the purchase of a new Chrysler Pacifica, for the sticker price, Mancari's Chrysler-Jeep owner Frank Mancari will include a slightly used PT Cruiser for $1. The offer is likely aimed at households with multiple drivers, maybe teenagers, where the addition of a lightly used vehicle makes sense.

The PT Cruisers are former rental vehicles with about 10,000 miles on them. They normally retail for $12,000 to $13,000. The Pacifica goes for $39,000 and gets 14/22 mpg city/highway.

If interested in visiting this dealer then here's Google Maps Street View of the Dealership.

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Google Maps Street View comes to Spain

Google's extremely popular Google Maps "Street View" feature comes to Spain. Madrid, Sevilla, Barcelona and Valencia get the Street View in this go around. (via GoogleMapsMania)

Here's a Street Level View of a Indian Restaurant named "Mayura" at a street corner in Barcelona, Spain.

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Google Maps Streetview(er) - Facebook App

Check out this cool "Streetviewer" app for Facebook created by Keir Clarke of Google Maps Mania.

This view shows a cop in Kansas talking to someone from Google Street View Car (or is it?)

Google Maps Street View catches Fire but where is the fire Hydrant?

Google Maps Street View captures a house on fire in Sherwood, Arkansas. If you go to Google Maps (Street View Mode) you can see Fire Trucks in front of the house. What is puzzling is that Google has removed one of the images but as of now there are still couple of more images which can still be seen. Here is one of them: (via DIGG)

But the interesting thing to note in this image is that isn't the fire hydrant a bit too far here? Look at the length of the fire hose in this image

Google Maps Street View Debuts in Australia and Japan

Google LatLong Blog reports that Google Maps Street View is now available for a number of cities in Japan (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe) and Australia.

Here's a Google Maps Street View of Tokyo Tower (the tallest self-supporting steel structure in the world)

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...and here's a Google Maps Street View of Sydney Harbour Bridge
, Sydney, Australia.

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Google Maps Street View debuts in Europe

France is the 1st European country to get Google Maps Street View. The Race route from Tour de France (due to start on Saturday) is also covered by Google Maps Street View. (more at Google Maps Mania Blog).

Enjoy this Google Maps Street view of Eiffel Tower.

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Google Maps Street View comes to Ann Arbor, MI

Ann Arbor, MI is among 37 new cities added by Google Maps Street View. This on Google Maps Street View's 1st Anniversary. (more at Google LatLong Blog)

Here's a Google Maps Street View of Michigan Stadium, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor,MI

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Detroit Red Wings in Stanley Cup Finals

After 6 long years Detroit Red Wings are in Stanley Cup Finals by beating out Dallas Stars (4-1) in the clinching game of the Western Conference Finals.

This is great the for Detroit Area after all the negative publicity Detroit has received because of the texting scandal.

Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals (Detroit Red Wings Vs. Pittsburgh Penguins) starts at 8 p.m. Saturday at Joe Louis Arena, Detroit.

Go Wings!!

Google Maps Street View of Joe Louis Arena, Detroit:

Walter Gropius - Happy 125th Birthday

Today May 18th is the 125th Birthday of Walter Gropius, one of the pioneering masters of "modern" architecture. To honor Walter Gropius on his birthday, Google has changed its logo for today as shown in the image above.

One of the buildings Walter Gropius helped design was "The Pan Am Building" now called the "The Met Life Building" in New York City. Google Maps Street View image of Met Life Building shown below:

Check out Wikipedia for Walter Gropius's Architectural work.

Google Maps Street View captures "Cyclist in Distress" and no one cares

Location: Cleveland, Ohio (via Bikeradar.com)

Teenage Boy Happily Riding his Bike	He is about to turn into his driveway
Ouch! that must hurt	Google Van continues on...

Google Van pulls further away....Even the neighbor across the street does not care....

Trulia integrates Google Maps Street View with Real Estate Listings

Imagine going to a "open house" and then finding out that even though the house is great from the inside, the surroundings are not what you had hoped for.

Trulia solves this problem by integrating Google Maps Street View with its Real Estate Listings (via). Now you can get a outside view of the property you are interested in and decide for yourself whether you want to proceed further.

By using the new Google Maps Street View API, Trulia is helping buyers discover more information about particular neighborhoods.

US Military Bases off limits for Google Maps Street View

United States Military has blocked Google from collecting imagery and 360 degree views of Military Bases. This after officials found 360 deg. imagery of Fort Sam Military Base (Houston, TX) on Google Maps Street View. (via afp.google.com)

Google now has removed the imagery from in and around Fort Sam Military Base as shown in the image below:

Google Maps Street View expands to 12 more cities

Google LatLong Blog is reporting that Google Maps Street View has expanded to 12 more cities. Here are some of the sights to exlore (for Beer Lovers):Miller Brewing Company, Milwaukee, WI
The Brooksider Sports Bar and Grill, Kansas City, MO which was recently in the news for introducing a Dress Code because they want to make everyone feel safe. The Dress code states: No baggy or saggy clothing, No bandanas or do-rags, Baseball hats are allowed, but no stickers or price tags can be showing, No men's tank tops, sleeveless shirts or white T-shirts, Untucked T-shirts cannot exceed arm's length, All necklaces must be tucked inside a shirt, No sports jerseys after 10 p.m.

The new cities included in Google Maps Street View are:

• Albany and Schenectady, NY
• Boise, ID
• Juneau, AK
• Kansas City, MO (home of the railway station!)
• Manchester, NH
• Milwaukee, WI
• Research Triangle Park (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill), NC
• San Antonio, TX
• Salt Lake City, UT

Fire at Monte Carlo Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas, NV

Fire breaks out at the top floors of Monte Carlo Hotel and Resorts located at 3770 Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV. CNN is reporting:

The blaze was reported about 11 a.m.

Black smoke and flames poured from the fire, which roared through the building's exterior stucco and foam until firefighters were able to get on the roof and knock down the flames.

Most of the damage was to the top floor of the building. Falling debris ignited parts of an exterior ledge four floors below.

According to last reports:

The fire was contained in the west wing and almost contained in the south wing, according to the fire department.

Google Maps Street View of Monte Carlo

Heath Ledger Dead at 28

Heath Ledger who was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as a gay cowboy in the 2005 film "Brokeback Mountain," was found dead yesterday in a Manhattan apartment located at 421 Broome Street in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City. Police are reportedly investigating if the Australian actor died of an overdose of prescription pills. (more at CNN).

Google Maps Street View of Heath Ledger's Apartment located at 421 Broome Street, NY.

Detroit, MI on Google Maps Street View

Hello Detroiters! You are now on Google Maps Street View. Check out maps.google.com and click on "Street View" Button. You can view street level photographs. Here's a look at "Hard Rock Cafe" in Downtown, Detroit. (Thanks to Mike Pegg of GoogleMapsMania for the the tip)

Google Maps Street View expands to more cities

Google Maps Street View now has expanded to Portland, Tuscon, Phoenix, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Chicago.

Here is Sears Tower, Chicago, IL



Here is a Google Maps Street View look at Rocky Steps (nickname given to front steps of Philadelphia Museum of Art)



Here is a Google Maps Street View of "The Boneyard" in Tuscon, AZ

Google Maps Street View now covers Orlando, Los Angeles, San Diego, Houston

Just noticed that Google Maps Street View now has coverage for Orlando, Houston, Los Angeles, San Diego. Here's a Google Maps Street View of entrance to Magic Kingdom, Orlando.

Google Maps Street View of Manhattan Transformer Explosion location

Here's a Google Maps Street View of Manhattan Transformer Explosion Location. (news at CNN)

This view is from Grand Central Station looking towards Lexington Avenue and 41st Street.

Google Maps Street View Value

The folks at Laudentech.com demonstrate the value of Google Maps Street View - San Francisco Real Estate Listings mashed up with Google Maps Street View. When you click on the property image it takes you to Google Maps Street View of the property. Once in Google Maps Street View, you can now have a 360 deg. view of the area. Click here for a demo. (via GoogleMapsMania)

Man is about to sneeze or scream....

YAAAAAHOOOOOOO