I stumbled across this neato little widget. Check it out I'm thinking of asking if we could include it in the forum. I will mark a place on the globe or flat map that shows where visitors are from. IMHO its really neat.
Revolver Maps - Free 3D Visitor Maps
give it a few seconds and you will see your marker
Revolver Maps - Free 3D Visitor Maps
give it a few seconds and you will see your marker