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john91 | 15:11 Fri 20th Aug 2010 | Internet
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Just searched the web with Google to find an 'Ouboard Engine Service Manual', found the very thing on 'Extratorrent.com' but also a popup appeared of a young lady offering personal services in the town where I live, how could they possibly know that?
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John
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They could know your approximate location from your IP Address.

Like this: http://whatismyipaddress.com/
15:15 Fri 20th Aug 2010
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watch out John, a lot of men on here will be going to that site..lol
15:17 Fri 20th Aug 2010
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They can also do it based on your braodband supplier.
18:23 Fri 20th Aug 2010
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John, also have you noticed that you (probably) get adverts on this site, for places near you? I know several ABers have . . . .
18:25 Fri 20th Aug 2010
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Thanks for all your answers, and what do mean Bobbisox, are there a lot of men after outboard motor manuals? LOL
17:33 Sat 21st Aug 2010

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