Google.com/goog411 was no help at all. All it did was tell me I could
access the same helpful info on the screen of  my mobile phone. I
really found calling the 800 number most helpful when trying to find a
business while I was on foot. Damn, I  wish Google would reconsider!
There is always 1-800-FREE 411

Annemarie Cooke
Work Incentives Coordinator
NJ Commission for the Blind
and Visually Impaired
153 Halsey St.
6th Floor
Newark, NJ 07101
(973)648-3082
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fax: (973)648-3389
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-----Original Message-----
From: Visually Impaired Computer Users' Group List
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Deborah Kendrick
Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 12:23 PM
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Subject: [VICUG-L] Anyone know why the demise of GOOG 411?

Greetings,
For four or five years now, I've used GOOG-411 (800-4774-411) for all my

directory assistance needs.  It's automated uses excellent voice
recognition 
software, is almost always quick and accurate, and free.
The last few times I've called in, I've been greeted with the
announcement 
that the service is going away November 11.  Just wondered if anyone
here 
knew why, or of an even sort of remotely equivalent service to replace
it.
Thanks,
Deborah


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