In order to survive sectarian violence in Baghdad, people are using the latest technology - internet to view Google Earth images of the area, satellite television and mobile phones to share them. This helps in knowing which routes are safe to take, if one wants to avoid getting killed or kidnapped, and how to escape from dangerous neighborhoods. This early morning from my small room in Boston I was able to fly over the was-ridden city to see for myself the busy streets from deadly quiet areas.

A full article from BBC News:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6357129.stm

But who can explain me how they benefit from using a year or two old satellite pictures for everyday coordination?