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9 total messages Started by Robert Tue, 15 Feb 2005 14:37
ATTENTION: What are they thinking??
#8
Author: Robert
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2005 14:37
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Thought I'd pass this along ...
>
> Google.com has implemented a new feature wherein you can type
someone's
> telephone number into the search bar and hit enter and then you will
be
> given a map to their house.
>
> Note that you can have your phone number removed or blocked. Before
> forwarding this, I tested it by typing my telephone number in
> google.com. My address came up, and when I clicked on the MapQuest
link,
> it actually mapped out where I live. Quite scary. Please look up your
> home number. Read below for details.
>
> Think about it--if a child, ANYONE gives out his/her phone number,
> someone can actually now look it up to find out where he/she lives.
>
> Type your phone number in the search bar (i.e.555-555-1212) and hit
> enter.
>
> If you want to BLOCK Google from divulging your private information,
> simply click on phonebook results link above your phone number and
> scroll down. I removed my name, but it takes 48-hours.
>
> If you are unlisted in the phone book, you might not be in there, but
it
> is a good idea just to check.
> 
> You might want to pass this on to friends and family.
Re: ATTENTION: What are they thinking??
#9
Author: Ren�
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2005 14:38
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Robert wrote:
> Thought I'd pass this along ...

Next time, don't. 
Re: ATTENTION: What are they thinking?? Reverse lookup
#10
Author: No left turn
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2005 14:55
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Reverse lookup  with maps   has  been  around  for  years....

"Robert" <prejazz@hotmail.com> wrote in message 
news:1108478275.891792.220070@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> Thought I'd pass this along ...
>>
>> Google.com has implemented a new feature wherein you can type
> someone's
>> telephone number into the search bar and hit enter and then you will
> be
>> given a map to their house.
>>
>> Note that you can have your phone number removed or blocked. Before
>> forwarding this, I tested it by typing my telephone number in
>> google.com. My address came up, and when I clicked on the MapQuest
> link,
>> it actually mapped out where I live. Quite scary. Please look up your
>> home number. Read below for details.
>>
>> Think about it--if a child, ANYONE gives out his/her phone number,
>> someone can actually now look it up to find out where he/she lives.
>>
>> Type your phone number in the search bar (i.e.555-555-1212) and hit
>> enter.
>>
>> If you want to BLOCK Google from divulging your private information,
>> simply click on phonebook results link above your phone number and
>> scroll down. I removed my name, but it takes 48-hours.
>>
>> If you are unlisted in the phone book, you might not be in there, but
> it
>> is a good idea just to check.
>>
>> You might want to pass this on to friends and family.
> 
Re: ATTENTION: What are they thinking??
#11
Author: Mike B
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2005 15:10
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Robert <prejazz@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Thought I'd pass this along ...
>>

Don't. Google has been offering the feature for ages. It only works on 
listed numbers and thus you could do it yourself with a call to number 
Information (555-1212) and a map. And besides, what are you selling here?

FS: My opinion $0.02.

-- 
Mike B 
Re: ATTENTION: What are they thinking??
#12
Author: 2FarFromNormal
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2005 15:32
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Robert wrote:
> Thought I'd pass this along ...
> 
>>Google.com has implemented a new feature wherein you can type
> 
> someone's
> 
>>telephone number into the search bar and hit enter and then you will
> 
> be
> 
>>given a map to their house.
>>
>>Note that you can have your phone number removed or blocked. Before
>>forwarding this, I tested it by typing my telephone number in
>>google.com. My address came up, and when I clicked on the MapQuest
> 
> link,
> 
>>it actually mapped out where I live. Quite scary. Please look up your
>>home number. Read below for details.
>>
>>Think about it--if a child, ANYONE gives out his/her phone number,
>>someone can actually now look it up to find out where he/she lives.
>>
>>Type your phone number in the search bar (i.e.555-555-1212) and hit
>>enter.
>>
>>If you want to BLOCK Google from divulging your private information,
>>simply click on phonebook results link above your phone number and
>>scroll down. I removed my name, but it takes 48-hours.
>>
>>If you are unlisted in the phone book, you might not be in there, but
> 
> it
> 
>>is a good idea just to check.
>>
>>You might want to pass this on to friends and family.
> 
> 


WOW! Late breaking news that's only several years old.
News film at 11:00.

Compaq pent III  500 mz $200.00
Re: ATTENTION: What are they thinking??
#13
Author: John Hudson
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2005 16:25
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    So basically, what your saying, is that google has maliciously cross 
referenced the public phone books listed address's in order to automatically 
fill out the address field in their map search so that you can do in a few 
clicks, what normally took several page turns from several reference 
materials to accomplish?

    Yet another attack on our 1st amendment right to ignorant 
bliss....................................


Get a clue............................



"Robert" <prejazz@hotmail.com> wrote in message 
news:1108478275.891792.220070@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> Thought I'd pass this along ...
>>
>> Google.com has implemented a new feature wherein you can type
> someone's
>> telephone number into the search bar and hit enter and then you will
> be
>> given a map to their house.
>>
>> Note that you can have your phone number removed or blocked. Before
>> forwarding this, I tested it by typing my telephone number in
>> google.com. My address came up, and when I clicked on the MapQuest
> link,
>> it actually mapped out where I live. Quite scary. Please look up your
>> home number. Read below for details.
>>
>> Think about it--if a child, ANYONE gives out his/her phone number,
>> someone can actually now look it up to find out where he/she lives.
>>
>> Type your phone number in the search bar (i.e.555-555-1212) and hit
>> enter.
>>
>> If you want to BLOCK Google from divulging your private information,
>> simply click on phonebook results link above your phone number and
>> scroll down. I removed my name, but it takes 48-hours.
>>
>> If you are unlisted in the phone book, you might not be in there, but
> it
>> is a good idea just to check.
>>
>> You might want to pass this on to friends and family.
> 
Re: ATTENTION: What are they thinking??
#14
Author: Doggus
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2005 18:40
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"Get a clue"

Get a new cliche.

F.S. one cliche, older than googles telephone mapping algorithm, hell,
older than dirt itself.  $10.00
Re: ATTENTION: What are they thinking??
#15
Author: John Hudson
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2005 20:07
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    Of course your right... Because nothing is more impressive than a 39 
year old white male attempting to sound like a "Yo MTV Raps" 
reject.......................

 Please, enlighten me!!! What is the latest Hilary Duff wannabe clich�? I'd 
love to impress my 13 year old with my inept understanding of teenage psycho 
babble.............










"Doggus" <D0ggus@hotmail.com> wrote in message 
news:1108492811.226109.96490@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> "Get a clue"
>
> Get a new cliche.
>
> F.S. one cliche, older than googles telephone mapping algorithm, hell,
> older than dirt itself.  $10.00
> 
Re: ATTENTION: What are they thinking??
#16
Author: Doggus
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2005 20:32
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The authority on information you seek would be your 13 yo.  Of course
if you wanna impress her, don't ask her first, find one of her friends
and pay her off not to tell.  Who is Hilllary Duff anyway.

F.S.   Incomplete knowledge of current pop culture due to checking out
of after the Dukes of Hazard was cancelled from network television.
However extensive knowledge of NFL football still maintained.  Only 50
duckies.
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