I knew you might say that but it just took me a little longer and i figured it out. i guess i am getting lazy
here is the changed link for yahoo if anyone wants it
<a href="http://maps.yahoo.com/py/maps.py?city=<%= $EVENT->{'details'}->{'city'} %>&state=<%= $EVENT->{'details'}->{'state'} %>&addr=<%= $EVENT->{'details'}->{'address'} %>&zip=<%= $EVENT->{'details'}->{'zip'} %>&zoom=8" target="_blank">Click here for a map and directions</a>
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