The Beach Boys – Sloop John B

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Google Maps has just been getting better and better. First they put bike routes on their maps. Then they included public transportation. Now they’ve gone ahead and allowed for a 3D view with their "Earth” plugin. While certain areas (namely, my own neighborhood) appear stale and flat, heading just a few miles east, one encounters the vastness of the beautiful downtown skyline, complete with mountains and hills in the background. If only they could somehow manage lighting based on the time of day, and snow caps based on the time of year!