Fun With Google...Local
OK, I finally figured it out. When you enter a descriptive term before an address in Google Maps, you're actually using the features of Google Local. Here's a Google Local search for "ontario emperor" ontario california (note that I quoted "ontario emperor"):

A. United States Government: David Dreier 26th District
(626) 852-2626 2220 E Route 66
Glendora, CA 91740
11 mi NW - Directions
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B. Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks & Mortuaries
(323) 254-7251 6300 Forest Lawn Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90068
39 mi W - Directions
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So Google is a floor wax AND a dessert topping.

Well, I'm going to sign off now. Part of my family took a trip, and will soon be arriving at Los Angeles Airport at 1 World Way, Los Angeles CA 90045. I need to get home before they do.

P.S. Just to anger Rita Moreno of Arte, I performed this search.

Comments

-Me said…
Yikes! Stephanie and Cleveland Ohio gets you to me! YIKES!
Thursday, April 07, 2005 8:32:00 PM
Ontario Emperor said…
I actually tried Estphania and Cleveland Ohio and it didn't work. But it looks like you can be Googled geographically.

(Reminder to self: apparently Johnnie Cochran transferred from civil law to criminal law. Ask how hard that is.)
Friday, April 08, 2005 8:09:00 AM
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