Ground Control To Google Earth.

Google Earth is a heck of a thing, isn't it? If you're scratching your head like there's a wood tick buried in your scalp, take 5 minutes out to download the application and do amazinglish things such as:

- "Fly from space to your neighborhood. Type in an address and zoom right in." Think of the potential for peeping here. In another 5 years you'll be able to see right into someone's bedroom and see them waving back at you. Albeit handcuffed to a bedpost.
- "Search for schools, parks, restaurants, and hotels. Get driving directions." Sexual predators will not only be able to cruise high school playgrounds from the comfort of their own DNA splattered PCs, but can then figure out the straightest line between their dilapidated hovel and your loved ones.
- "Tilt and rotate the view to see 3D terrain and buildings." Luckily, if your underage neighbor slams down one of her blinds on you in disgust, you'll be able to sneak around to alternate windows with just a few simple clicks.
- "Save and share your searches and favorites. Even add your own annotations." Cheerleader Tryouts. JV wrestling practice. That girl who works at Dairy Queen's bathroom window. The possibilities are only as limited as your perversions.

I am of course kidding, people. Because there's no substitute for a sturdy ladder and a pair of Nikon binoculars. But back to the original purpose of this article - I found a great 'hack' site that will save you a ton of time and lead you straight to many current and historically interesting Google Earth images. Current ones include the London Blast locations, The Great Wall of China, the Tour de France route, crop circles, Dick Cheney's house, etc. I think googleearthhacks.com is poised to become a very popular and fun site, so have yourself a wee lookie looksee.

Then take your protein pills and put your helmets on.