3D Singapore on the Web!

Yes, Earth@sg has just launched a beta service (http://www.earthsg.com/3dsingapore)for you to explore Singapore in 3D on the web. Thanks to Google's Earth Plugin API, we are able to set up the beta service. Note that you will need to install the Google Earth plugin to enjoy the web experience.

Some screenshots for your reference:

So, spread the news and let your overseas friends explore Singapore virtually!

Finding the Macs and Cuppa near you !

Nifty contribution by DofSarah who has mapped out all the MacDonalds and Starbucks in our little island. So, now you can find the nearest outlet near you anytime you need a cuppa or a burger bite.

Macs map

Starbucks map

Parking Rates in Singapore

Parking rates can vary from place to place. With a quick local search on parking, you can now find out the parking rates of the different buildings in Singapore, especially downtown in Orchard Road or Shenton Way, and choose the lowest nearby parking rates for your destination.

Asia Pacific NAVTEQ LBS Challenge

If you wish to create or extend your location mashups into the mobile arena, register for the Asia Pacific NAVTEQ LBS Challenge by March 7th ! The NAVTEQ LBS Challenge is one of the biggest location mashup contests in the world, giving out millions of dollars in prizes globally. They are running their first contest in Asia Pacific, and the judging will take place in Singapore.

How to take part You can easily enter this contest using the WHERE Developer Program. Your WHERE contest entry can be built in just a few days, using standard web programming (no mobile experience required). Here are the key steps: 1) Register now with NAVTEQ. The registration deadline is March 7th, 2008. 2) Build your entry using the WHERE Developer Program. 3) Submit your entry to NAVTEQ by March 28th, 2008. If you have questions, contact the WHERE team by sending an email to create@where.com.

The registration deadline is approaching fast. So, do register early and start working on your mobile mashup submission. Attractive prizes await !

Manhunt locations for JI detention escapee!

view mashup here - search tag 'jimanhunt'.

MantaRay has mapped out the reported locations for the manhunt of JI detention escapee Mas Selamat Kastari.Where else in Singapore can he be hiding ? It's mashup time for the geo-mashup community to map out possible hiding spots. Use the tag keyword jimanhunt to tag your mashup so it appears in our Local Search!

$10 million toto locations

Thanks to dofsarah, we now *see* where all the "$10-million angpow" winning toto outlets are located. You can use to prepare for your next toto bets :P. Looks like the north-east area, like the famed yishun outlet, isn't that auspicious this year.

Million Dollar Winning Outlets - link

Proximity Search in Singapore

Now, you can search for other points of interest within a radius of your location, with the proximity search function at Earth@sg. I set a 5km radius around my favourite Esso station at Alexandra and it turns up quite an amazing cloud of interesting locations contributed by the commmunity. You can try with your neighbourhoods like clementi or ang mo kio and see what shows up.

Here are the amazing screenshots: