Los Angeles Fire Tweets - Google Maps Mashup

Southern California has been hit by wildfires which were driven by hurricane-strength winds. Lot of folks have lost homes. Other then CNN and other media outlets how does one get information as to what is happening on the ground there in Southern California?

Twitter is a great tool to get a feel of what the situation is on the ground. With the help of Twitter Search API + Google Maps API, I have put together a Gooogle Maps Mashup which shows you the tweets as it relates to Los Angeles Fires.

Academy Awards for Tastiest Tap Water goes to...

Los Angeles, California and Clearbrook, British Columbia. Both top the list for the World's Tastiest Tap Water at the 18th annual Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting Awards.

The Top 5 places for the "Best Muncipal Water" are:

1st Prize

Los Angeles, CA	Clearbrook, British Columbia

2nd Prize

Desert Hot Springs, CA	Montrose, British Columbia

3rd, 4th and 5th Prize

Rutland, VT	Independence, MO	Montplier, OH