It's generally accepted that majority of people learn to speak from a very early age, and on average a basic vocabulary is formed between ages of four and six years old. As we get older our method of using language changes and we end up speaking in such a way that if everything we said was to be taken literally effects could be amusing or tragic. With language, we know what we want to say; we often think we have said it; unfortunately, more often than not - we haven't.

Some years ago, I worked in a taxi office taking bookings over phone. You would assume that it would be simple enough to say, “Could I book a taxi please?" Rule one - never assume! Requests for taxis came as, "What's your soonest taxi?" "When is your fastest taxi?" "How long is your next taxi?" "What's your next taxi?" Now obviously I knew they all meant they wanted to order a taxi - but that is not what they said. After a little while, I got to thinking what would happen if I answered their questions literally - so I did. The first of many similar conversations was as follows.

Cell phones are already available with GPS technology installed. These systems are not same as GPS devices used by hikers, mariners and drivers. Lower cost models do not allow user to enter data such as mapping software. All systems require a wireless network.

Cell phones with GPS technology use AGPS (Assisted Global Positioning System). Assisted because system uses both cell phone towers and satellites as location finders.

There are advantages and disadvantages in new technology. The cost to implement program will be passed on to consumers -– cell phones will cost more. Privacy is a real concern with general public especially in this day of identity theft. It is a concern that unknown people will be able to access your location. Also there is a possibility that spam you are flooded with on your home computer will now be sent to your cell phone.

Using GPS cell phones to track people has some great advantages. Locating kids and family can be a blessing. Remember though, if you try to locate someone who is out of your calling area, you will be charged extra.