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Well, here we go again, Another snow storm headed for
the mid atlantic and parts of the north east.
Looks like here in NYC, they are expecting anywhere from
4 to 6 inches or more depending on the track.
For anyone who lives in the mid atlantic/north east drive safely or stay at home..

Hello Everyone,

I was wondering when the Red Light Camera beta file will no longer be a beta?

Miss Poi, can you provide any insight?

Regards;
Tarkus

I tried to send a few address to my Nuvi 260 and found that Google Maps no longer has the "Send To" feature. I reinstalled Garmin Communicator as a precaution, but it still isn't there.

I used the feature just a few days ago and it worked fine then.

Am I the only one, or is it gone for all?

no thanks to those damn TurboTax commercials.

I still hate TurboTax for when they tried to do that computer-activation non-sense.

I've used TaxCut ever since and don't want to give TurboTax a penny.

But I can't seem to get away from those annoying GPS commercials. Just when I think they're about GPS, they start jabbering about TurboTax.

The "Send" option has disappeared from Google Maps. I selected a destination point on the map and today there doesn't appear to be a way to send to my Garmin GPS. I've tried several different searches and even in IE7 and Firefox but still no "Send" button to click.

Anyone else see this today?

I like to use the "Recent Posts" link to scan through the list for the red "new" and "updated" tags on POI file listings. Does anyone know of a way to remove these tags after browsing the list without clicking on each item individually? The "Mark all posts as read" selection doesn't seem to affect these tags.

Hi,

Anyone use a GIS/mapping software (preferrable free or low cost) similar to MapInfo?

I want to be able to import a POI database and view it on the computer. Thanks!

A few days ago I was reading several posts on this site and downloaded a few POIs, at one point I used the Explorer "Back Arrow" to go back to a previous page and I was redirected to "www.draw3d.com" Mark Kistlers Imagination Station. A site I have never been to before. Since then I cannot go to Poi Factory without being redirected to this same site.

I'm taking a trip out west this summer and am looking for some tour guide information, scenic routes, etc.. At Garmin's site, I've come across Mad Maps.

http://www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/cache/offonce/us/extras/dow...

Anyone have an opinion on them? Are they good? Useless?

Thanks

This week we are recognizing Bronston195: http://www.poi-factory.com/user/168036 for his fun contributions this week. He has other projects in the works also that he will be working with Project Managers on.

Great Job!!!

Miss POI

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

Have fun...

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

MaryAnn Melby AKA Miss POI

Just as a bit of information for all of you folks. Last Wednesday, I was perusing the site and I ran across a segment on screen shots. (I have tried to locate the particular posting but have been unable to do so at this point.) However, upon clicking on the link to get a glimpse of the screen shot, a virus was downloaded to my computer. It took seven hours to get rid of this thing.

Masaya sa makita ka dito! Ka nasain mapulot a pulutong ng mahalaga patalastas sa ito lugar. Maaari balon, at humingi tanungin!

I've tried contacting some POI maintainers using the user contact form. I also selected "Send yourself a copy." I never received a copy of what I sent and am not sure that the messages got through. Is the poi-factory user contact form working?

I recently posted a question "To screw or not to Screw" on the Garmin talk area and had only one response (thanks bramfrank).

So, do you use a GPS on your bike (motorcycle) what kind, left or right handlebar, rain or shine, and do you use built in mp3? There's got to be more than 2 of us.

George, Reston, Va.

I noticed in the BassPro Shops POI that they have one for Denham Springs, LA. However, on Garmin's new 2010 map they don't even show BassPro Blvd. So, if you are ever on I-12, exit 10, go south. You can't miss it. There is even a LongHorn Steak house and several other shops nearby.

"Keep your friends close and your enemies closer."

Moreno Valley- High fines die not translate into revenue for the city.

The city council voted Tuesday to end Moreno Velley red-light camera program in the wake of complaints over costly fines for drirers and low revenue for the city.
The council voted 3 to 1 to notify Redflex Traffic

Well, there is discussion on the web today due to the official announcement of the forthcoming Apple iPad. I know that sooner or later it is going to be discussed, so I may just as well bring it up now.

"The new standard will help facilitate the interoperability between navigation systems and map databases by providing an interface that will make information accessible and retrievable."

http://www.theengineer.co.uk/news/navigation-programming-sta...

In the Edmonton Sun last week there was an article that discussed a future law that would ban all phones in cars in Alberta including those using hands free. It also mentioned a ban on GPS's although it didn't mention if the ban would be to having the units or programming them while driving. I don't know if this is a trial balloon or a done deal.