Math and maps and more

Ok... it is a well-known fact that journalists do not get into this profession due to their high level of proficiency at mathematics, directions and general use of the Internet.

Fortunately, one of our more appealing assets is our ability to capitalize on a wealth of information at our fingertips. Here are some links I have found useful to make up for my deficiencies.

* Here's a whole gamut of Internet resources.
* An editor once yelled at me for relying on Mapquest. He told me it would only get me lost. I didn't believe him until I wound up in the town's Little Mexico. Always make sure you have a good, updated local and state map in the back seat just in case.
* It's math, we hate, and we ALWAYS get it wrong. For percent increase/decrease, go here. For the rest, just go here.