Onion Map(us.onionmap.com)
us.onionmap.com
Onion Map
http://us.onionmap.com/web/us/
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I was expecting some sort of mashup using stories from The Onion, but was sorely disappointed.
Great Idea, but it really needs some serious polishing. I see it being very useful for tourists, and/or if you are looking to moving to a new place.
I like the "Big Mac" index. In the US, I use the "Starbucks Late" index, when compare costs between cities. They seem to reflect the local cost of living pretty well.
I like the "Big Mac" index. In the US, I use the "Starbucks Late" index, when compare costs between cities. They seem to reflect the local cost of living pretty well.
Latte Index
http://money.cnn.com/2004/01/16/news/funny/latteindex/
I wonder what this kind of variation tells us:
'Starbucks latte and the Big Mac cost $2.80 in the United States. In Hong Kong, a tall latte is $3.22, but a Big Mac is only $1.54'
I wonder what this kind of variation tells us:
'Starbucks latte and the Big Mac cost $2.80 in the United States. In Hong Kong, a tall latte is $3.22, but a Big Mac is only $1.54'
Starbucks latte and the Big Mac cost $2.80 in the United States. In Hong Kong, a tall latte is $3.22, but a Big Mac is only $1.54
My first instinct is that the Hongkongnese don't drink coffee.
My first instinct is that the Hongkongnese don't drink coffee.
May be. But the two products target completely different demographics.
Ok, so it's not THE onion, but it is fun looking. Like Sim City - though I miss Godzilla.
Good start. Google mashup might have been easier, or fire eagle data more compelling.
Good start. Google mashup might have been easier, or fire eagle data more compelling.
Pretty cool. Had a look at BCN and spotted my house :) Need to be able to zoom. What's it all about?
Anyone had any luck getting the help/how to use pages to come up?
Interesting that it still lists the Mayor of London as Ken Livingstone, who was elected out back in May.
Interesting that it still lists the Mayor of London as Ken Livingstone, who was elected out back in May.
A 'global people map' that doesn't mention Africa?
i like this, but what's with the odd name?
any competitors in this space?