Ok, here is a list of the maps I'd like you to find and post to your blog to build the collective library of neat and cool and inspirational. Maps can be animated, interactive, or a combo. Please add with your post a brief explanation about why you selected it.
1/29: Neat animated or interactive map (any topic)
2/5: Map that uses buttons to move through temporal data (flip-book style)
2/12: Map with a well-crafted timeline
2/19: Map that allows the user to turn visible elements on and off using buttons
2/26: Map that uses motion tween effects (objects that move across the map but do not morph)
3/6: Map that uses shape tween effects (objects that move across the map; transition in/out; change color/size/shape)
3/19: Map that incorporates a splash screen (map itself is shown after introductory screen(s)).
3/26: Map that utilizes some neat effect not yet covered (panning; zooming; camera effects; scale changes; unusual rollovers; surprise me!)
4/9: Good use of 3D for a map (preferably interactive or animated)
4/16: One last chance to find an interesting map of any style, any topic. Could relate to final projects, but not required.