Welcome / open talk

 

Chit Chat Thread For The Week Of May 11, 2015

This is the place to talk about things that are not GPS related.

This thread will be closed on Monday and a new one will be opened.

~Angela

So you think you have any privacy, think again GPS and cell phone sell you out

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"Ceterum autem censeo, Carthaginem esse delendam" “When governments fear the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny.”

A Contributor's Wish List

As a contributor, I wish I could do certain things like:

1. Upload bmp icons or files together with the gpx and csv files, instead of having to email them to photos@poi-factory.com.
2. Post image files--jpg, bmp, gif, etc.--in topics and forums to describe or illustrate a point, directly instead of using links to photo-sharing sites.

HAPPY

Sink full of MAYO! razz

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Never argue with a pig. It makes you look foolish and it anoys the hell out of the pig!

Contributors Of The Week 2015-04-27

This week we’re recognizing, Rich7041!

Rich7041 has been with POI Factory for over a year, joining us when his search for a Pickleball POI led him to our discussion thread.

He created a file and recently made 304 updates to the file.

Chit Chat Thread For The Week Of May 04, 2015

This is the place to talk about things that are not GPS related.

This thread will be closed on Monday and a new one will be opened.

~Angela

How GPS is Being Used to Aid Asthma Sufferers

Once you get past the GPS basics and annoying ads, this is an interesting read on how GPS technology is being used to aid asthma patients.

http://www.newrepublic.com/article/117085/innovative-state-a...

WalMart, Sam's Clubs, and Super WalMart Centers in the United States & Canada (CSV)

On this file, some line begins with ‘‘Wm Nbrhd Mkt’’. What does this means.

Thanks

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Have a safe trip

Keeping The Windmill Alive - Your Last Trip? – May 2015

In danger of losing your windmill?

Maybe you can share the last place your GPS took you and if you encountered any problems, or if you used it to seek out special places to go (like Thai Food, ice cream shoppes, etc.).

Anything to keep your windmill alive.

This thread will be closed on the last day of the month and a new one will be opened.

~Angela

Factory Joke Thread – May 2015

This is the official POI Factory Joke thread.

It will be closed on the last day of the month and a new one will be opened.

Please read the forum rules before posting.

Have fun....

~Angela

Contributors Of The Week 2015-04-20

This week we are recognizing, dave817!

Dave817 has been a member of POI Factory for over 8 years.
This last week he’s been adding polish to the ever popular Harley Davidson Dealers file.

Thanks for your continued contributions to the community, dave817!

~Angela

Can you be forced to go in an ambulance to the ER?

Here's the scenario: You're in a minor automobile collision. 911 is called. Your injuries are at the level of a minor skin abrasion, and you are mentally coherent. Somebody, not you, has called an ambulance. The emergency workers say they want you to go to the ER and get checked out. Do you have to go? Do you have to pay for the ambulance?

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JMoo On

Chit Chat Thread For The Week Of April 27, 2015

This is the place to talk about things that are not GPS related.

This thread will be closed on Monday and a new one will be opened.

~Angela

How to find security video cameras

I need to find info on how to find recording cameras. I have heard that many cameras are recording at traffic lights. I am in need of a way to prove my whereabouts. I thought my Nuvi would have lots of GPS info but it only goes back a few days unless I am doing it wrong. I thought perhaps my computer history and tracphone info but it gives just a little info.

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So Much Pain So Little Time To Enjoy It

Wallmart is it true

Recently I had a service dog and couldn't find a hotel so I slept at Wallmart is it true Wallmarts you can sleep in overnight? I was desperate one night and Sheetz let me sleep in their lot. I know that hotels have to allow service dogs but they say no handicapped rooms available. Also I tried to find rest stops but many closed at 5 pm.

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So Much Pain So Little Time To Enjoy It

Internet Scams - USPS

It happened to me today. I thought I was an informed internet user. I may still be, but I was completely fooled and lucky to escape with my wallet unharmed.

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:260W, 50LM

Repair onboard Toyota Avalon GPS

Hi,

Does anyone know where to go in the greater Chicago area to have my onboard Toyota Avalon GPS fixed?

Please don't suggest the Toyota dealer. Been there and the only advice they offer is to replace the entire unit at thousands of dollars and I know the problem is with the toggle switch not making good contact.

Thanks,
John

POI Factory: Layout Adjustments for Mobile

Today we're implementing a few website layout adjustments to better support mobile screen sizes.

If you're viewing the site with a smaller screen, you'll find the layout now adjusts to fit your screen width. Most noticeably, the second column is "pushed down" below the main column as the screen becomes smaller.

Contributors Of The Week 2015-04-13

This week we are recognizing, Camping Rivopom!

Camping Rivopom has been a member of POI Factory for seven and a half years.
For the last few weeks he’s been polishing his North America Campgrounds file for the upcoming camping season. JM even bumped it up to the front page!
Thanks for your continued contributions to the community, Camping Rivopom!

~Angela