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Drupal + Gmaps, Views and Location Modules

I am hoping some fellow Drupal users can help me out. I have posted this question over at the Drupal forum but haven't gotten any replies yet.

Background:

I have installed the Gmap, Locations and Views modules for Drupal. I have obtained a Google API key for the site I am working on. I am able to create gmap macros in order to display Google maps inside pages and stories. I also am familiar with the 'low tech' method of adding markers to a google map by inserting the data into the macro.

I have also set up a Node Location map which displays Node locations (I am using this to display project locations around the world by creating a page for each project).

Issue:

I have three issues/questions:

1. Can I display the Node Locations map on the frontpage of my Drupal site inside a page or story?

2. How can I edit the design and layout of the node locations page?

3. Can I configure other maps to also show node locations?

Thanks very much.

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