Well, Mapquest doesn't seem to be any better at rural addresses than they were last time I tried them! They've got me completely on the wrong side of town. Of course, if someone did once go there and then ask where the George Thomas Road was, someone might be able to tell them (might... it's a new 911 name, and there are only five houses on it, so lots of people don't know where it is yet). Yahoo got a lot closer, but they'll be going to the neighbor's house on the other side of the road (any one of three of them) before they hit mine.
-cynthia -----Original Message----- From: Brian Rahill Sent: Monday, June 02, 2003 11:45 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [folkschool-list] Google Phone Number Address Lookup Not sure if this has been discussed on this list yet but I thought the privacy issues are interesting/alarming (see below). Brian Begin Forwarded Message: +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Google 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. Mapquest will actually put a star on your house on your street. In order to test whether your phone number is mapped, go to: www.google.com and type your phone number in the search bar and hit enter. NOTE: If your phone number is not publicly listed, you should be fine. If you want to BLOCK Google from divulging your private information, simply click on the telephone icon next to your phone number.You will see a link where you a! re allowed to REMOVE yourself. -- Brian M. Rahill President RainStorm, Inc. http://www.rainstormconsulting.com "Designing Strategies for Internet Success." [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: 207-866-3908 Fax: 207-866-0297 **Folkschool-list archives are at: <http://www.mint.net/folkschool/helpnet/archives.htm> Sponsored by Pine Tree Folk School **Folkschool-list archives are at: <http://www.mint.net/folkschool/helpnet/archives.htm> Sponsored by Pine Tree Folk School ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?a84vzQ.bcFlty.YXJjaGl2 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] TOPICA - Start your own email discussion group. FREE! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/create/index2.html ==^================================================================
