as we usually think of them are like FlickrVision, however there are some more serious uses for them.
The Chicago Police Department uses a mashup to integrate the department’s database of reported crimes with Google Maps. This helps to stop crime in areas and warn citizens of areas where the crime rate is high.
MapLight.org is another more serious use for mashups as it ...
"brings together campaign contributions and how legislators vote, providing an unprecedented window into the connections between money and politics. We currently cover the California Legislature and U.S. Congress."
A Wired article on the subject.
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