"If you are a local publisher still reeling from Craigslist and the collapse of display advertising, grab your helmet. Google is coming to town. In recent months the search giant has released a dangerous trio of local services that newspapers and local publications should begin planning their counterattack (or their partnership agreements). Each new feature is a clever integration of an existing Google service localized to maximize advertising revenue. Make no mistake, Google is putting significant resources into going local, and you should be prepared." - rowlikeagirl from Bookmarklet