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Google Dispatches Street View Cars to Sandy-Ravaged Areas, Some Residents Incensed

Google Dispatches Street View Cars to Sandy-Ravaged Areas, Some Residents Incensed

By Josh Wolford January 4, 2013 | 1 Comment

Is Google simply doing its job, and providing accurate Street View maps to its millions of users around the world? Or are they being incredibly insensitive? Some residents in Stalen Island are incensed over Google’s attempt to document the damage …

New York Gas Rationing Begins in Storm’s Wake New York Gas Rationing Begins in Storm’s Wake
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New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg this week signed an emergency order establishing gas rationing throughout the city. The implemented system uses odd-even license plate numbers to designate alternating days on which customers can purchase gasoline and diesel fuel. Commercial …

Apple Donates $2.5 Million for Hurricane Sandy Apple Donates $2.5 Million for Hurricane Sandy

As many Americans are still struggling to fully recover, or in some cases start to recover, from the devastating storm that hit the east coast a couple of weeks ago, Apple has made a pledge to one of the leading …

Chris Christie Slams “Know-Nothing” Romney Staffers Chris Christie Slams “Know-Nothing” Romney Staffers
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Before Hurricane Sandy descended upon the northeastern states, New Jersey governor Chris Christie says, he told Mitt Romney that he more than likely wouldn’t be available for any campaign events in the week leading up to the election. Romney, he …

Hot Dog! Look Who's Back on Twitter (Anthony Weiner) Hot Dog! Look Who's Back on Twitter (Anthony Weiner)

Back in June of 2011, and sitting U.S. Representative tweeted an inappropriate photo of his private area to thousands of followers. His name, as you probably recall, is Anthony Weiner. Weiner tweeted a pic of his wiener. The jokes wrote …

Sandy and Its Effect on Foursquare Check-ins Sandy and Its Effect on Foursquare Check-ins

Hurricane Sandy’s aftermath is still being felt in many parts of the east coast. The storm, which hit many major metropolitan areas a little over a week ago, has caused untold billions in property damage and has cost the lives …

N.J. Earthquake Rattles Sandy Victims N.J. Earthquake Rattles Sandy Victims
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Several towns in New Jersey experienced a small-magnitude earthquake early this morning, causing panic in an area still trying to clean up in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. The tremblor measured around a 2.0 on the Richter scale and struck …

Noteworthy Videos
Twitter: Over 20 Million Hurricane Sandy Tweets Twitter: Over 20 Million Hurricane Sandy Tweets
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Twitter’s official Twitter account has tweeted out some interesting stats about October 27 through November 1st, or the Saturday through Thursday encompassing Hurricane Sandy and its aftermath. The big number: 20 million+. That’s the number of Sandy-related tweets that Twitter …

New York Marathon: Should The Show Go On? New York Marathon: Should The Show Go On?
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In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, many are wondering if the New York Marathon should still take place, especially considering that it’s not an event which can be held in one area, but would take runners through a winding path …

NYC Gas Lines Cause Traffic Disruption, Violence NYC Gas Lines Cause Traffic Disruption, Violence
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The lines for gasoline are long and nerve-wracking in New York today as customers queue up in breakdown lanes for miles outside of the few gas stations that are open, disrupting the flow of traffic and causing fights. Because Hurricane …

Model: Sandy Photo Shoot Was Not Disrespectful Model: Sandy Photo Shoot Was Not Disrespectful
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A Brazilian model who turned the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy into her own photo shoot is defending the pictures, saying they aren’t disrespectful. Nana Gouvea has garnered quite a bit of heat and attention for the photos and, as soon …

Facebook Gifts Now Allows For Gifts to Charity Facebook Gifts Now Allows For Gifts to Charity

Those of you who already have access to the Facebook Gifts platform now have another type of gift you can give your friends. Instead of buying them a t-shirt, box of cookies, or gift card, why not make a charitable …

How Hurricane Sandy Affected U.S. Air Travel [VIDEO] How Hurricane Sandy Affected U.S. Air Travel [VIDEO]

Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc on much of the east coast and various locations inland earlier this week, and her destruction left millions without power, caused widespread flooding and property damage, and halted ground transportation in many cities. It also disrupted …

Donate to Hurricane Sandy Relief Via eBay, PayPal Donate to Hurricane Sandy Relief Via eBay, PayPal

As the Americans hit hardest by this week’s superstorm begin the long, arduous cleanup process – they’re going to need all the help they can get. Since most of us can’t physically help them pick up the pieces, monetary donations …

Donate to Hurricane Sandy Relief While Using iTunes Donate to Hurricane Sandy Relief While Using iTunes
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Apple and the American Red Cross have partnered to help superstorm Sandy survivors by adding a donation page to iTunes this morning. From the iTunes homepage, you can access the donation page via a new button just under the new …

Foursquare CEO Shares Hurricane Sandy Adventures Foursquare CEO Shares Hurricane Sandy Adventures

New York-based Foursquare has had to temporarily move its operations thanks to Hurricane Sandy. CEO Dennis Crowley has been sharing frequent tweets about his Frankenstorm adventure: Follow @dens Dennis Crowley @dens IT’S STARTING. I’ve never seen wind like this. Just …

Social Media Will Expose Fake Storm Photos Social Media Will Expose Fake Storm Photos
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As you’ve no doubt seen, photos from Hurricane Sandy have flooded (no pun intended) the Internet on social media and photo sharing sites like Flickr and Instagram. Instagram CEO Kevin Systrom told Poynter on Monday that there were 10 pictures …