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- HOW TO: Donate to Chile Earthquake Relief Online
- Jason Mraz Twitter Account Hacked
- Android 2.1 Coming to All U.S. Android Phones? [RUMOR]
- Twitter Helps Find Missing Family Member After Chile Earthquake
- Google Launches Chile Earthquake Person Finder
- Chile Earthquake Pictures: Twitter Photos Tell the Story [PHOTOS]
- HOW TO: Track Hawaii Tsunami Warnings Online
- Hawaii Tsunami Warning Coverage [LIVE VIDEO]
- Google Nexus One Comes to Verizon March 23 [RUMOR]
| HOW TO: Donate to Chile Earthquake Relief Online Posted: 27 Feb 2010 06:09 PM PST  
While the death toll is not expected to grow anywhere near the numbers of the Haiti quake, Chile will still require support for the many who are now homeless, and funds for the rebuilding of infrastructure. If you have the means, we encourage you to donate through one of the channels below. Text Your Support
To text your support: 2. Text the word "CHILE" to 20222 to donate $10 on behalf of World Vision 3. Text the word "CHILE" to 52000 to donate $10 on behalf of the Salvation Army 4. Text the word “CHILE” to 90999 to donate $10 on behalf of the American Red Cross Direct Donations OnlineIf you want to donate a larger amount directly to a non-profit of choice, consider these organizations that have active relief efforts underway. 1. American Red Cross – the American Red Cross International Response Fund helps victims of crises such as the Chile and Haiti earthquakes. If you wish to designate your funds to a specific crisis, you’ll need to mail in your donation. 2. Americares – funds go exclusively to the Chilean earthquake (and tsunami relief, should further tragedies occur) 3. Google Crisis Response, with channels benefiting UNICEF and DirectRelief International 4. World Vision Disaster Response Fund - your money goes towards relief efforts for global disasters worldwide (not Chile specifically) Do you know of other non-profits mobilizing aid for Chile that we missed? Add them with donation information in the comments. Image courtesy of iStockphoto, tipografico Reviews: add, iStockphoto Tags: chile, chile earthquake, donation, donations, social good, texting
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| Jason Mraz Twitter Account Hacked Posted: 27 Feb 2010 04:32 PM PST 
Mraz’s account is currently sending out links to a Cost Per Action offers site that appears to add $9.99 to your phone bill if you follow through with the request. There’s some social engineering going on here too, with the Tweets reading: “Here is the quiz. whoever beats my IQ of 97 will win the ipad and get to be in my newest video”. The hack was confirmed on Mraz’s Facebook page minutes ago, with an update reading: “**IMPORTANT** someone has hacked into Jason’s twitter account. Don’t believe anything that is tweeted until we have access back into the account!” Hat-tip: Arthur Baynes  Tags: jason mraz, mraz, twitter
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| Android 2.1 Coming to All U.S. Android Phones? [RUMOR] Posted: 27 Feb 2010 03:24 PM PST 
The rumor is being reported by Taylor Wimberly of Android and Me, who cites “inside sources familiar with the matter.” Wimberly also notes that not all of the features of the Nexus One will make it to the older phones, such as Live Wallpaper, and that certain handsets may require a clean data wipe before installing 2.1 via PC interface (a departure from previous over-the-air updates that Android users have enjoyed). Given that the most crucial user data stored on Android phones is generally in the cloud (e-mail, contacts calendar) and other apps and files can easily be backed up via SD card, a system wipe in exchange for a shiny new OS seems worthwhile. But questions remain about how older hardware will handle some of the heavier features of 2.1. If the rumors are true, it would be great news for early adopters of Android who now long for the updated features of the Nexus One. What do you think? If available, would you upgrade your old Android phone to 2.1, or simply purchase the newest hardware when you’re ready? Reviews: Android Tags: android, G1, Google, Mobile 2.0, nexus one, rumor, rumors
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| Twitter Helps Find Missing Family Member After Chile Earthquake Posted: 27 Feb 2010 03:14 PM PST 
Earlier we posted some of the Chile earthquake pictures that Chileans have been sharing on Twitter of the devastation caused by this morning’s magnitude-8.8 earthquake. Many of our readers were moved, as we were, to see some of the destruction first-hand. But one reader, Sheryl Breuker, shared a personal story with us in the comments about the true power of social media in crisis situations. She wrote:
Twitter User Offers HelpBecause power and phone lines are down in many areas near Santiago, Breuker’s attempts to call, text, and e-mail her sister-in-law were in vain. She then turned to Twitter and used hashtags to make a connection with any locals near Santiago where her sister-in-law Maria lives. Many responded by retweeting the missing person link, created with Google’s Chile Earthquake Person Finder.  Before long, she was contacted by a stranger who lived in the area, asking how he could help. Through their Twitter correspondence, Breuker was able to pass on Maria’s address to the man, who could physically go there to check on her sister-in-law.  Within two hours of their first contact, Breuker received a Direct Message on Twitter from the man: “found her! she is OK…. she told me to tell Twinkie to stay cool, she is fine!”  The story really illustrates the power of social networks in a crisis situation. They provide communication channels that spread out in all directions, bypassing the direct lines like phone and e-mail that in this situation, simply didn’t work. The story is detailed further in Breuker’s blog post. Have you heard other stories of social media connecting missing loved ones in Chile, Haiti, or elsewhere? Share them in the comments below. Reviews: Google, Twitter Tags: chile, chile earthquake, social media, social networks, twitter
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| Google Launches Chile Earthquake Person Finder Posted: 27 Feb 2010 12:30 PM PST 
The simple interface lets you choose between two options — “I’m looking for someone” and “I have information about someone,” then either query the database or enter new information. At the time of writing, the Person Finder app has 3,100 records. The Person Finder is the same app used following the Haiti earthquake. We hope to see other tech companies stepping up to provide tools to assist people in Chile. Tags: chile, chile earthquake, Earthquake, Google
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| Chile Earthquake Pictures: Twitter Photos Tell the Story [PHOTOS] Posted: 27 Feb 2010 11:51 AM PST 
Chileans have been uploading and sharing photos of the terremoto Chile via Twitter and Twitpic, many commenting on the state of their neighborhoods, local streets, and the homes of family and friends. Below are some of the photos that have been shared on Twitter today.  via conycampos  via tapeks  via tapeks  via MrMobitec  via MrMobitec  via MrMobitec  via conycampos  via conycampos  via conycampos  via EGMiranda Have you found any compelling photos of the quake in your social media travels today? Please share some links in the comments. Reviews: Twitpic, Twitter Tags: chile, Earthquake, trending, twitpic, twitter
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| HOW TO: Track Hawaii Tsunami Warnings Online Posted: 27 Feb 2010 10:47 AM PST 
As a result, a tsunami warning has been issued for Hawaii, Polynesia and Tonga, with waves expected to reach Hawaii at 11:19 a.m. local time (4:19 p.m. EST). A tsunami advisory has been issued for California, while tsunami warnings have been issued for 53 countries in total, including Australia and New Zealand. We’re currently tracking the coverage online with a combination of live streams from local TV stations, official information from the NOAA and updates from Twitter and real-time search. Here’s a collection of resources we’re using: please add your own in the comments. Tracking the Tsunami Warnings Online1. Live streaming video (Ustream) – Ustream is helpfully providing TV coverage from local channels in Chile and Hawaii. We’ve aggregated the most relevant channels in a blog post. 2. Twitter hashtag #tsunami – Twitter users are tagging updates with #tsunami, and Twitter search is proving extremely useful for news tracking. Remember that Twitter’s advanced search lets you find updates posted from specific places – Chile or Hawaii, for instance. 3. Google Real-time search “Tsunami warning” – Google’s real-time search combines news results with postings from Twitter, blogs and other real-time sources. “Tsunami warning” delivers relevant results, but obviously tweak your search terms if you’re looking for something more specific. 4. NOAA Pacific Tsunami Warning Center – The PTWC provides a collection of resources for those tracking the tsunami, including maps of those areas where tsunami warnings and advisories have been issued. 5. NOAA’s Tsunami.gov – Tsunami.gov is the NOAA’s official tsunami site, providing links to their local warning centers. However, we’re getting limited uptime today, presumably due to heavy traffic. Using the other sources above may keep this site available to those who most need it. Reviews: Australia, Google, Twitter, ustream Tags: chile, Earthquake, hawaii, tsunami, warnings
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| Hawaii Tsunami Warning Coverage [LIVE VIDEO] Posted: 27 Feb 2010 09:16 AM PST 
Coverage comes courtesy of local news channels. We’ve embedded the channels below, and welcome your tips for following the earthquake and tsunami news elsewhere on the web. Tsunami Warning for Hawaii Live CoverageHawaii Tsunami Warnings – CBS LiveLive earthquake coverage from ChileTags: chile, hawaii, pacific, trending, tsunami
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| Google Nexus One Comes to Verizon March 23 [RUMOR] Posted: 27 Feb 2010 08:08 AM PST 
The device recently passed FCC inspection for use on Verizon’s CDMA network, reports Neowin, citing an anonymous Googler as its source. The phone originally launched in January, with the option to buy it unlocked or with a T-Mobile contract. What do you think? Does Verizon make the Nexus One a more appealing offer? Tags: google phone, nexus one, verizon
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If you’re looking to pitch in to the relief effort for Chile after this morning’s massive earthquake, we’ve gathered some of the web’s best channels for humanitarian aid and reconstruction efforts.
As with the Haitian relief efforts, the 
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Version 2.1 of the Android operating system (which currently powers newer handsets like the 
A woman was able to track down her missing sister-in-law today thanks to the help of a fellow Twitter user.
Google today launched a 
The magnitude-8.8 earthquake that rocked Chile early this morning was similar to many breaking-news events in that images from the disaster began spreading over social networks at lightning speed.
A major earthquake of magnitude-8.8 struck Chile early Saturday, causing extensive damage.
For those without access to the relevant channels, video streaming site Ustream is currently live streaming coverage of both the Chile earthquake aftermath and tsunami warnings for Hawaii and Pacific regions.
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