From: fromtheroad@mapquest.com (From The Road)
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 1997 09:55:36 +0800
To: cypherpunks@toad.com
Subject: Mapquest From The Road
Message-ID: <199706111324.HAA10735@cabeza.mapquest.com>
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MapQuest is pleased to present:
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                       From The Road
             http://www.mapquest.com/fromtheroad
                       June 9, 1997
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>From The Road is a members only newsletter published by MapQuest. 
Issues will consist of a brief email like this, linked to a Web 
version of FTR.  

Check out FTR on the Web at: http://www.mapquest.com/fromtheroad 
or read on.

At MapQuest, we are strong believers in online communities, and 
have long hoped for a way to introduce our members to each other. 
We hope to accomplish that by sharing the best MapQuest stories 
with all of our 1,000,000+ members. 

Each issue will contain the following regular features:

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*NEW FEATURES DETOUR*  There's more to MapQuest than meets the eye.

Do you love Paris in the spring? Let us help you find your way 
around the highlights of Europe. 

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*FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT*  MapQuest member stories from TRW 
(the real world).

This issue's story From The Driver's Seat story takes us to the 
freeways of Southern California.  Read how one member uses 
MapQuest on the job. You don't want to be late for this meeting!

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*MAP SIDE STORY*  Personal maps and the stories behind 'em.

Here's a unique CONTEST for all the avid mapmakers out there who 
have created personal maps. We want to show off the best 
personalized maps and the stories behind them. If your map really 
has personality, let us know. All of our winners will receive a 
prize from MapQuest.

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*NEWS AND VIEWS*  A friendly fireside chat, only without the 
fireplace.

Join us for a moment of commentary as we discuss the growth 
of online travel services and the benefits to you, the consumer.

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*THE WINNER'S CIRCLE*  Enter our Road Trip From Hell contest!

Tell us about your worst driving trip ever and you could WIN 
great prizes such as a weekend in San Francisco! Just click and 
enter at http://www.mapquest.com.

We hope you enjoy From The Road and decide to share your 
stories with us. 

Bon Voyage!

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If this newsletter was passed on to you and you wish to subscribe, 
simply become a MapQuest member by visiting http://www.mapquest.com. 
A click on "Personalized Maps" will take you to our free member 
registration page. Each MapQuest member automatically receives 
>From The Road. 

If you do not wish to receive From The Road email announcements you 
may unsubscribe by sending us an email at fromtheroad@mapquest.com, 
with the subject line of the email reading: UNSUBSCRIBE. Even if you
unsubscribe, you will remain a MapQuest member. No hard feelings. ;-)
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