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Here are two web mashups that I really enjoy using.

Google has teamed up with The Bus to offer Google Transit at http://google.com/transit or http://snurl/.com/gbushnl. This is an “official” mashup,  as TheBus is providing data directly to Google for use in this web app.

Type in your starting point and final destination, and choose the time that you’d like to catch a bus or arrive. Google uses TheBus’ actual scheduling data along with Google Maps to offer several routes, along with walking directions, bus numbers, timetables, and a cost calculation. I discussed this app on my old blog at http://www.bloglines.com/blog/wsodeman/2006_9_26

Of course, it would be handy to know if it’s raining at your destination. Try Weatherbonk! This link will open a window that combines real-time weather data around Honolulu with a  Google Map.
This last link has nothing to do with Honolulu, but it is a nice example of an web app I mentioned in class last week. Wayfaring allows users to plot a route on a Google map, and associate text and photos with that map. It’s a great way to show someone a running or bicycling route that you like.

It’s also an excellent way to see where Jack Bauer has been during Season 6 of 24.
 http://www.wayfaring.com/maps/show/28904