Links (17th November 2008)

Still catching up with my backlog of links...

• Welcome to Geography Awareness Week
  It's the third week in November, which means it's time again to celebrate Geography Awareness Week.
  
  
• Where 2.0 2009 Call for Participation
  Next year's Where 2.0 conference (May 19-21, 2009) is accepting proposals until December 2nd.
  
  
• Improve your relationship using web mapping tools
  Kevin Burke explains how he used Finder! and Maker! to plan that perfect night out for his special lady.
  
  
• Operator Demands Berlin Subway Maps Removal From iPhone
  GeoCarta reports on how the operators of Berlin's subway system don't want iPhone users to be informed of the closest subway station.
  
  
• Google offer grants for compelling ideas based on Google Maps.
  Non-profit organisations can apply for grants of between US$5,000 and US$100,000 for using maps to enhance their work.
  
  
• New York City Rat Map
  The "a one-stop resource website for New Yorkers’ rat prevention needs." now includes a map.
  
  
• UpMyStreet turns 10 and gets a re-design
  The UK local search site UpMyStreet celebrates it's tenth birthday with a new design, improved business listings and better search functionality.