Comments on: Twitter, Google Maps Used To Track Down Two Missing Skiers http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/03/twitter-google-maps-used-to-track-down-two-missing-skiers/ Startup and Technology News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:17:23 -0800 hourly 1 By: Twitter si google maps au salvat viata unui schior in Alpii elvetieni | Stirile de azi http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/03/twitter-google-maps-used-to-track-down-two-missing-skiers/comment-page-1/#comment-2924771 Twitter si google maps au salvat viata unui schior in Alpii elvetieni | Stirile de azi Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:51:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47279#comment-2924771 [...] membrii grupului postand in retea numerele de telefon ale celor doi, conform datelor furnizate de TechCrunch. Numerele de mobil au ajutat la gasirea prin google maps a latitudinii si longitudinii unde cei doi [...] [...] membrii grupului postand in retea numerele de telefon ale celor doi, conform datelor furnizate de TechCrunch. Numerele de mobil au ajutat la gasirea prin google maps a latitudinii si longitudinii unde cei doi [...]

]]> By: Twitter saves lives, promptly belittled « http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/03/twitter-google-maps-used-to-track-down-two-missing-skiers/comment-page-1/#comment-2777883 Twitter saves lives, promptly belittled « Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:13:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47279#comment-2777883 [...] we have the story which just came out about Twitter being used to help rescue Skiers. I admit to still being a bit skeptical of the service, but I can’t argue that its saved at [...] [...] we have the story which just came out about Twitter being used to help rescue Skiers. I admit to still being a bit skeptical of the service, but I can’t argue that its saved at [...]

]]> By: Tech Hostage » Blog Archive http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/03/twitter-google-maps-used-to-track-down-two-missing-skiers/comment-page-1/#comment-2667231 Tech Hostage » Blog Archive Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:11:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47279#comment-2667231 [...] causa recesso Preço do MacBook Pro 17 no Brasil MacBook Pro 17 com problemas na placa de vídeo Twitter salva vidas Firefox toma a frente CEO da Yahoo prefere Google Maps Resident Evil [...] [...] causa recesso Preço do MacBook Pro 17 no Brasil MacBook Pro 17 com problemas na placa de vídeo Twitter salva vidas Firefox toma a frente CEO da Yahoo prefere Google Maps Resident Evil [...]

]]> By: Sumit Menon http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/03/twitter-google-maps-used-to-track-down-two-missing-skiers/comment-page-1/#comment-2650245 Sumit Menon Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:10:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47279#comment-2650245 I always thought Twitter is nice. But, after this it ROCKS! I always thought Twitter is nice. But, after this it ROCKS!

]]> By: Steve http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/03/twitter-google-maps-used-to-track-down-two-missing-skiers/comment-page-1/#comment-2648273 Steve Mon, 09 Mar 2009 01:30:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47279#comment-2648273 I knew Gmaps/latitude/etc. would come in handy in a situation like this eventually. I wonder if it was a non tech savvy group/individual if they would have ever been found without utilizing these resources? You can check out the security risks at <a href="http://www.justaskgemalto.com/" rel="nofollow">This</a> digital security site anyways. I knew Gmaps/latitude/etc. would come in handy in a situation like this eventually. I wonder if it was a non tech savvy group/individual if they would have ever been found without utilizing these resources? You can check out the security risks at This digital security site anyways.

]]> By: Twitter: International Rescue http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/03/twitter-google-maps-used-to-track-down-two-missing-skiers/comment-page-1/#comment-2644949 Twitter: International Rescue Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:20:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47279#comment-2644949 [...] star Michelle Dewberry - used Twitter in trying to locate the missing skiers. Despite the efforts of the online community and the Swiss mountain rescue, developments which were instantly relayed on Twitter, one of the [...] [...] star Michelle Dewberry – used Twitter in trying to locate the missing skiers. Despite the efforts of the online community and the Swiss mountain rescue, developments which were instantly relayed on Twitter, one of the [...]

]]> By: Maverick http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/03/twitter-google-maps-used-to-track-down-two-missing-skiers/comment-page-1/#comment-2643957 Maverick Wed, 04 Mar 2009 23:20:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47279#comment-2643957 @Richard Clearly you've never been on top of a mountain. Or in a white-out. Sometimes the risk comes to you. @Richard Clearly you’ve never been on top of a mountain. Or in a white-out. Sometimes the risk comes to you.

]]> By: Richard Azia http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/03/twitter-google-maps-used-to-track-down-two-missing-skiers/comment-page-1/#comment-2643897 Richard Azia Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:35:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47279#comment-2643897 You don't go off pistes in white out conditions unless you know the area really well. Seems like a question of taking too many risks, easily preventable. You don’t go off pistes in white out conditions unless you know the area really well. Seems like a question of taking too many risks, easily preventable.

]]> By: Library clips :: Twitter 3 years on, and why it’s the killer app! :: March :: 2009 http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/03/twitter-google-maps-used-to-track-down-two-missing-skiers/comment-page-1/#comment-2643892 Library clips :: Twitter 3 years on, and why it’s the killer app! :: March :: 2009 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:34:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47279#comment-2643892 [...] collective action, festivals, backchannels (eg. of #e2ef, and trend), and so on. At time of writing Twitter is collectively being used to coordinate information and action in locating a skiier lost in the Swiss [...] [...] collective action, festivals, backchannels (eg. of #e2ef, and trend), and so on. At time of writing Twitter is collectively being used to coordinate information and action in locating a skiier lost in the Swiss [...]

]]> By: Twitter: traveller’s tool | Ramblings http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/03/twitter-google-maps-used-to-track-down-two-missing-skiers/comment-page-1/#comment-2643821 Twitter: traveller’s tool | Ramblings Wed, 04 Mar 2009 21:25:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47279#comment-2643821 [...] - used the micro-blogging site Twitter in trying to locate the missing skiers. Despite the concerted efforts of the online community and the mountain rescue teams, developments which were instantly relayed on Twitter, one of the [...] [...] – used the micro-blogging site Twitter in trying to locate the missing skiers. Despite the concerted efforts of the online community and the mountain rescue teams, developments which were instantly relayed on Twitter, one of the [...]

]]> By: Twitter, Google Maps Used To Track Down Two Missing Skiers « Internet Making Money http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/03/twitter-google-maps-used-to-track-down-two-missing-skiers/comment-page-1/#comment-2643498 Twitter, Google Maps Used To Track Down Two Missing Skiers « Internet Making Money Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:21:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47279#comment-2643498 [...] Read the full story here:http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/03/twitter-google-maps-used-to-track-down-two-missing-skiers/ [...] [...] Read the full story here:http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/03/twitter-google-maps-used-to-track-down-two-missing-skiers/ [...]

]]> By: Twitter, Google Maps Used To Track Down Two Missing Skiers « Internet Making Money http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/03/twitter-google-maps-used-to-track-down-two-missing-skiers/comment-page-1/#comment-2643487 Twitter, Google Maps Used To Track Down Two Missing Skiers « Internet Making Money Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:12:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47279#comment-2643487 [...] From:http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/03/twitter-google-maps-used-to-track-down-two-missing-skiers/ [...] [...] From:http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/03/twitter-google-maps-used-to-track-down-two-missing-skiers/ [...]

]]> By: Twitter: the new emergency tool | Newpapers Collected http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/03/twitter-google-maps-used-to-track-down-two-missing-skiers/comment-page-1/#comment-2643416 Twitter: the new emergency tool | Newpapers Collected Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:50:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47279#comment-2643416 [...] - used the micro-blogging site Twitter in trying to locate the missing skiers. Despite the concerted efforts of the online community and the mountain rescue teams, developments which were instantly relayed on Twitter, one of the [...] [...] – used the micro-blogging site Twitter in trying to locate the missing skiers. Despite the concerted efforts of the online community and the mountain rescue teams, developments which were instantly relayed on Twitter, one of the [...]

]]> By: Twitter: traveller's tool - Front Page News - NewsSpotz http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/03/twitter-google-maps-used-to-track-down-two-missing-skiers/comment-page-1/#comment-2643397 Twitter: traveller's tool - Front Page News - NewsSpotz Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:34:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47279#comment-2643397 [...] - used the micro-blogging site Twitter in trying to locate the missing skiers. Despite the concerted efforts of the online community and the mountain rescue teams, developments which were instantly relayed on Twitter, one of the [...] [...] – used the micro-blogging site Twitter in trying to locate the missing skiers. Despite the concerted efforts of the online community and the mountain rescue teams, developments which were instantly relayed on Twitter, one of the [...]

]]> By: Tragic Alpine rescue plays out on Twitter : SupaFeed http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/03/twitter-google-maps-used-to-track-down-two-missing-skiers/comment-page-1/#comment-2643384 Tragic Alpine rescue plays out on Twitter : SupaFeed Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:21:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47279#comment-2643384 [...] members of the group put out a request on Twitter asking for the mobile phone number of Williams and his childhood friend and business partner, Jason [...] [...] members of the group put out a request on Twitter asking for the mobile phone number of Williams and his childhood friend and business partner, Jason [...]

]]> By: Twitter + Google Maps Finds Two Missing Skiers » Truth Slap http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/03/twitter-google-maps-used-to-track-down-two-missing-skiers/comment-page-1/#comment-2643317 Twitter + Google Maps Finds Two Missing Skiers » Truth Slap Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:58:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47279#comment-2643317 [...] Check out the real life drama that sounds like a movie script Share and Enjoy: [...] [...] Check out the real life drama that sounds like a movie script Share and Enjoy: [...]

]]> By: John http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/03/twitter-google-maps-used-to-track-down-two-missing-skiers/comment-page-1/#comment-2643314 John Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:49:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47279#comment-2643314 Wow, Go Google. Wow, Go Google.

]]> By: UK Entrepreneur Dies In Tragic Skiing Accident - Young Entrepreneur Forums http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/03/twitter-google-maps-used-to-track-down-two-missing-skiers/comment-page-1/#comment-2643275 UK Entrepreneur Dies In Tragic Skiing Accident - Young Entrepreneur Forums Wed, 04 Mar 2009 13:53:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47279#comment-2643275 [...] now been informed. The hunt for Rob and his co-founder and life-long friend Jason Tavaria has been well documented online and involved his friends frantically attempting to use Twitter, GPS and iPhones to try and pinpoint [...] [...] now been informed. The hunt for Rob and his co-founder and life-long friend Jason Tavaria has been well documented online and involved his friends frantically attempting to use Twitter, GPS and iPhones to try and pinpoint [...]

]]> By: Richard’s blog » Don’t rely on twitter in case of Emergency. http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/03/twitter-google-maps-used-to-track-down-two-missing-skiers/comment-page-1/#comment-2643269 Richard’s blog » Don’t rely on twitter in case of Emergency. Wed, 04 Mar 2009 13:32:59 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47279#comment-2643269 [...] The other reason I’m speaking about this is that some of those who were part of the group were tweeting the adventure. One tweet speaks about the great time they were having and how they “finished the ski day due to complete whiteout”. The next is about the 2 people missing. Screen grabs of the tweets are here. [...] [...] The other reason I’m speaking about this is that some of those who were part of the group were tweeting the adventure. One tweet speaks about the great time they were having and how they “finished the ski day due to complete whiteout”. The next is about the 2 people missing. Screen grabs of the tweets are here. [...]

]]> By: Morning Bits « South By Texas State http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/03/twitter-google-maps-used-to-track-down-two-missing-skiers/comment-page-1/#comment-2643263 Morning Bits « South By Texas State Wed, 04 Mar 2009 13:15:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47279#comment-2643263 [...] was rescued using Google Maps and GPS. Tragically, the other skier, was not able to be saved. This article on TechCrunch shoes a screenshot of the  tweets from the rescue [...] [...] was rescued using Google Maps and GPS. Tragically, the other skier, was not able to be saved. This article on TechCrunch shoes a screenshot of the  tweets from the rescue [...]

]]> By: Mountain rescue in Alps played out on Twitter | The Internet Database http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/03/twitter-google-maps-used-to-track-down-two-missing-skiers/comment-page-1/#comment-2643180 Mountain rescue in Alps played out on Twitter | The Internet Database Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:31:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47279#comment-2643180 [...] members of the group put out a request on Twitter asking for the mobile phone number of Williams and his childhood friend and business partner, Jason [...] [...] members of the group put out a request on Twitter asking for the mobile phone number of Williams and his childhood friend and business partner, Jason [...]

]]> By: Twitter - Useless Life-Saver — Anders Ramsay.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/03/twitter-google-maps-used-to-track-down-two-missing-skiers/comment-page-1/#comment-2643000 Twitter - Useless Life-Saver — Anders Ramsay.com Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:40:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47279#comment-2643000 [...] Twitter, Google Maps Used To Track Down Two Missing Skiers [...] [...] Twitter, Google Maps Used To Track Down Two Missing Skiers [...]

]]> By: <fb:name linked="false" useyou="false" uid="835134571">Christopher Kusek</fb:name> http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/03/twitter-google-maps-used-to-track-down-two-missing-skiers/comment-page-1/#comment-2642986 Christopher Kusek Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:23:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47279#comment-2642986 Great coverage of this. http://www.pkguild.com/2009/03/04/twitter-saves-lives-one-in-a-series-of-many/ Great coverage of this.

http://www.pkgu...series-of-many/

]]> By: Twitter Saves Lives (One in a series of many) | Christopher Kusek, Technology Evangelist http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/03/twitter-google-maps-used-to-track-down-two-missing-skiers/comment-page-1/#comment-2642985 Twitter Saves Lives (One in a series of many) | Christopher Kusek, Technology Evangelist Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:21:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47279#comment-2642985 [...] Twitter, Google Maps Used To Track Down Two Missing Skiers – from TechCrunch by Robin Wauters on March 3, 2009 [...] [...] Twitter, Google Maps Used To Track Down Two Missing Skiers – from TechCrunch by Robin Wauters on March 3, 2009 [...]

]]> By: SteeL http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/03/twitter-google-maps-used-to-track-down-two-missing-skiers/comment-page-1/#comment-2642971 SteeL Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:50:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47279#comment-2642971 hey thats awsome use of net they got :) ncie to hear those 2 ppl got saved, btw u know Googls says: Twiter is a Poor mans emails" LOL hey thats awsome use of net they got :)
ncie to hear those 2 ppl got saved,

btw u know Googls says: Twiter is a Poor mans emails”

LOL

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