What's up with these mapping software? Even with good old trusted mapquest I used to see that it often comes up with really stupid directions. The example by Dmitri gives a direction for travelling 204 miles when the places are 30 miles apart and with good connectivity!

ChoicePoint is working with the California authorities on this, assuming that the impact is on Californian residents only.

Read it. Enough said. Slacker Manager: The Secret Art of Managing Your Boss, part 1

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