A 3D Globe in a 2D map

This is a great way to show people where you are in the world without doing a copy and paste job in photoshop. This was made as per the instructions in here: http://mappingcenter.esri.com/index.cfm?fa=maps.oregonEQ

With a "no fill" applied to the background of your data frame you can overlay it onto your main map.. fully customisable, awesome effect.. a real 3D globe in a 2D map! Brilliant!