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	SatLav Cellphone Service Prevents Public Urination in London

Charolastra

12-1-2007 8:37 AM

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london, westminster, satlav, cellphone, service, public toilets

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12-17-2007 8:21 PM

n2teaching

Australia already has this. I was looking for a train station map and came across this map system of all public restrooms. It is an excellent idea, and hopefully many can be encouraged to use the texting system.

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