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Today From Bob Schulties, your About Today Editor If I become a pirate, I'm going to have to go back to the paper maps. Pirates of old used to have big maps with an X to mark their buried treasure. It won't be nearly as dramatic to say, "Aarrr! Me buried treasure can be found with an app. Make sure to charge yer phone before ye go hunting!" Why Is North at the Top of the Map? Because of the... You know, the thing... Huh. That's a good question. Why? Learn How to Read a Map Properly Book Review: Cartographia: Mapping Civilizations Search Related Topics:  north  cartography  map making Should You Get a GPS for Your Car? When I first learned to drive, I kept maps in my car. Now, of course, I rely on my phone. While I know not everyone has a smartphone, lots of us do. So the next question to ask is: do you even need a GPS for your car? How Does GM's OnStar Work? There Are Radar Systems in Cars Now? Search Related Topics:  car gps  smartphone  navigation Propaganda Maps While some maps can distort information, propaganda maps are used to distort thought. While we don't see these kinds of maps as often as we used to, it's important to remember how they were used. How Maps Deceive How's Your Geography Knowledge? Search Related Topics:  cartography  map making  propaganda maps Can This Mapping Technology Be Used Against You? Being able to check out where you're going on your phone really feels like we're living in the future. But Andy, our Guide to Internet Security, shows how the bad guys can use this technology. He also explains what you can do about it. How bad guys can case the joint remotely. See Where They Shot Those Horror Movies? Feng Shui Map of Your Home Search Related Topics:  perimeter security  google maps  home security Related Searches Google Map Get Map Topographic Map Map Maps Create Map Featured Articles Best Home Keyless Entry Solutions How to Help Your Overweight Child Lose Weight Perennial Options for Dry Soil Job Searching Tips: Using LinkedIn Storing Clothes by Function What is Pork-Cat Syndrome?   More from About.com 10 Easy Ways to Look Thinner Don't wait until you've lost those first pounds to make these simple, slimming changes. Read more...> Create a Shared Photo Stream Sharing your photo stream with friends and family is a great way to keep in touch. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

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