-Stott
> > > >
> > > > 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.
> > > >
> > > > Think about it--if a child, single person, ANYONE
> > > > gives out his/her phone number, someone can actually
> > > > now look it up to find out where he/she lives. The
> > > > safety issues are obvious, and alarming.
> > > >
> > > > This is not a hoax; 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 type your phone number in the
> > > > search bar with dashes (i.e. 555-555-1212) 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. 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.
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
>
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><)))'>' -Stott
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