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Title: I would like a categorized list Post by: waterboy on October 08, 2008, 02:19:56 pm of business addresses within a mile radius of my home address. I want to walk or ride my bike to work or play. I know that I'm near Cherry Street and Brookside but it occurs to me that there are businesses nearby that haven't made themselves known to me for one reason or another. Its expensive to reach customers in this town.
Is that even possible? A database that would be searchable by distance from a source. I would like to be able to just punch in a category like "Bicycles" or "Attorneys" and get a list onscreen. Sort of like a personalized yellow pages online. Title: I would like a categorized list Post by: Conan71 on October 08, 2008, 02:24:02 pm quote: WB- I'm pretty sure you can filter 411.com that way or even yahoo yellow pages. Funny you mentioned it. I finally ate at Ella's Deli today. They are four blocks from my house and I'd have never heard of them if it weren't for TNF. They said they've been there since January. I highly recommend it, best Reuben I think I've ever had. Title: I would like a categorized list Post by: Hoss on October 08, 2008, 02:33:41 pm quote: Hmm...did you say Reuben? I love Reuben sandwiches if they're made traditional. Title: I would like a categorized list Post by: AngieB on October 08, 2008, 02:35:47 pm Google maps does that....just put in your address and click "Search Nearby" and put in "pizza" or "dry cleaner" or whatever.
Title: I would like a categorized list Post by: rwarn17588 on October 08, 2008, 03:01:43 pm ^ Ditto on Google Maps.
Title: I would like a categorized list Post by: carltonplace on October 08, 2008, 03:03:26 pm Now if there were only some sort of device that would allow him to take this "google-maps" on his bicycle with him.
Title: I would like a categorized list Post by: AngieB on October 08, 2008, 03:09:21 pm ^ Brilliant! Now if only you could come up with something like that...it would have to be sleek and sexy, and have a multitude of functions...you'd be a bazillionaire!!
Title: I would like a categorized list Post by: grahambino on October 08, 2008, 03:12:54 pm maps.google.com
type in: pizza near 1500 S peoria, tulsa, ok (substitute your address) Title: I would like a categorized list Post by: Conan71 on October 08, 2008, 03:14:22 pm quote: Kinda like Steve Jobs? Title: I would like a categorized list Post by: nathanm on October 08, 2008, 03:23:46 pm quote: As if that one trick pony (the product, not Jobs) was the first to do that, or even the best at it. Title: I would like a categorized list Post by: jne on October 08, 2008, 03:34:47 pm quote: If you know how to use text msg's on your cell phone, you can use the google text services Title: I would like a categorized list Post by: mrB on October 08, 2008, 06:15:35 pm quote: Garmin Edge 705 GPS (http://"http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/05/review-garmin-e.html") (http://benmanson.com/junk/garmin_review/BDM_7935_small.jpg) Title: I would like a categorized list Post by: Curmudgeon on October 08, 2008, 06:15:52 pm I believe it was mentioned in another thread but http://www.walkscore.com/ also lists near businesses/services.
Title: I would like a categorized list Post by: waterboy on October 08, 2008, 08:02:07 pm Thank you oh Geeky ones! I shall try them all tomorrow.
TulsaNow...OKC-Later Title: I would like a categorized list Post by: Conan71 on October 09, 2008, 08:50:11 am quote: Most definitely, they use a marbled rye instead of pumpernickle, but I think it's better. Give Ella's a shot. Title: I would like a categorized list Post by: cannon_fodder on October 09, 2008, 09:16:04 am what was the "walking neighborhood calculator" we posted a few months back? That thing made a list of many business in several categories and seemed to do a pretty good job of it. You may discover places you have no considered.
Speaking of small businesses... Anyone know what the Oklahoma Mercantile and Dry Goods place is? I think it is an art store? Always wanted to stop, never have. Title: I would like a categorized list Post by: waterboy on October 09, 2008, 01:38:06 pm I tried 411.com, googlemaps, walkscore. Google was closest to what I envisioned. I put in Pizza near 15th & Peoria and got lots of listings but it's still showing Pizza Hut at 1502 South Peoria (now McDonalds for several years).
I then put in parameters of 1mile radius and requested "all businesses" and got 16 pages of listings with about 4 per page. It said there were 1792 listings but I only got around 40. Which makes me think they only listed those who paid a fee to be listed. Interesting tools. 411.com's reverse listing said I was 40 years old. Been awhile since that time! Title: I would like a categorized list Post by: Conan71 on October 09, 2008, 01:50:38 pm quote: Well, maybe it was another Waterboy. That's a very common American name, you know. [;)] Title: I would like a categorized list Post by: carltonplace on October 09, 2008, 02:10:44 pm or it could have been Otterboy.
Title: I would like a categorized list Post by: waterboy on October 09, 2008, 02:24:35 pm Oh. I hadn't thought of using my given name. Is that what they mean by identity confusion?
Title: I would like a categorized list Post by: Ed W on October 09, 2008, 04:16:18 pm Try the Clif Bar Two Mile Challenge:
http://2milechallenge.com/map/ This is a map of various businesses within 2 miles of the address you supply. Title: I would like a categorized list Post by: waterboy on October 09, 2008, 07:49:29 pm I like that one. I can see why you would too. Great way to map out a ride and share it with friends. Thanks.
Title: I would like a categorized list Post by: AMP on October 09, 2008, 10:47:45 pm Well Google is not too hip on rual addresses and directions. Has a few of the businesses listed, but no clue of the proper locations on the map.
We were attending the 9th annual Chili Cook-Off last October in a town 3 miles from where we produce races. Out of 100 people we spoke with, less than six knew which direction or the name of the next town to the west of them was. If the locals don't have a clue, no wonder Google Map does not either. Try anywho.com they have a neighbor search feature as well. Most these type sites are dated. Title: I would like a categorized list Post by: zstyles on October 10, 2008, 08:03:21 am I was on cherry street last night and there was soem music coming from above the "Dingbats" building across from Camilles...anyone know what this rooftop place is?
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