Mashable: Two Social Media In Emergencies Articles - Off-topic

Two articles I found fascinating. Lately I've been feeling, since the back half of 2011 at least, that Mobiles are finally mature enough to become all in one portable media communication hubs. I could see setting up a device that does nothing but grab news/alerts and functions as your backup emergency device.
http://mashable.com/2012/02/06/social-media-public-safety-2/
http://mashable.com/2011/02/11/social-media-in-emergencies/

http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/02/norovirus-barfipelago/
(Edit: I might be the only one interested in this...)

Blog about the subject:
http://idisaster.wordpress.com

http://www.wired.com/magazine/2012/01/st_firsttweeters/?pid=8317&viewall=true

http://mobile.theverge.com/2012/2/28/2831269/facebook-japan-disaster-message-board
Again I'm the only person interested in this but it's incredibly fascinating.

The beginnings of lists for Agencies with social feeds:
http://idisaster.wordpress.com/2012/03/02/states-list-government-agencies-social-feeds/
http://walyou.com/emergency-online-contact/
DHS Key Words:
http://animalnewyork.com/2012/02/th...ng-your-facebook-and-twitter-for-these-words/

A new article from Wired: Why One Tech-Savvy Aid Worker Had to Flee Afghanista​n:
http://m.wired.com/dangerroom/2012/03/fleeing-afghanistan/
What's more than interesting to me is: Ushahidi and FrontlineSMS.
http://www.frontlinesms.com/
http://ushahidi.com/

Related:
http://mobile.theverge.com/2012/5/2/2995173/disaster-proof-mobile-networks-japan-docomo-kddi

huh
some interesting reading you have there
really

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#Medics Lyke OMG halp! Timmah trapd N w3ll! Dis is lyk3 mch f4st3r th4n 911!
#Idiocy In emergencies there should be network-wide alerts. I don't and likely never will use FB, and have made exactly one twitter post directly to a company's support page.
Let's see, I can call 911, tell them my location, or if I'm in really bad shape at least have an open line so that they can hear I'm non-responsive and track my phone to find me or, while bleeding to death/losing consciousness I can attempt to type a coherent message giving my current position and hope that if it's not clear, emergency responders will be able to use my twitter id or whatever to backtrack and figure out who I am, locate a phone number for me, then try and track my position because I passed out before I could give an accurate locale.
Social media does not need to be the dedicated means by which to get time-sensitive messages out. The only value I can see in it is letting a large group know that you are okay or that everyone is meeting at a specific place and cellular networks are overloaded.
I wonder how long it will be before someone sues twitter or FB because they posted in their status that they needed help and no one responded quickly enough. Of course, much of this current generation had no idea that the Titanic and Holocaust were real, so I can't say I'm surprised that this is the present state of affairs.

http://mobile.theverge.com/2012/5/14/3019298/wireless-emergency-alerts-text-system-going-live
http://m.engadget.com/default/class...onth-delivers-l/&post=alt&icid=eng_latest_art

http://mobile.theverge.com/2012/6/2...service-wireless-emergency-alerts-smartphones

http://mobile.theverge.com/2012/7/29/3198662/emergency-response-app-unc-charlotte-police

If people are really interested in this topic, they will find the thread without the need to repeatedly self-bump it up.

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BLS Drug Profiles

Hey, I was bored so I figured I would code this app and throw it on the Android marketplace. It as all of the BLS Drug Profiles based off the Arizona Department of Health.
Before I throw it onto the market I figured I would ask what you guys think of the GUI. Do you guys like the way it looks? Or should I change it, what do you think I should do to make it better? Also keep in mind this is my first app.
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Looks interesting. What I can see looks pretty good but you should post the apk so we can install and really check it out for ya.
This is a sorely needed app!
Thanks.
I wouldn't use blue for the text color though.
In bright lights or outdoors, that is gonna be very difficult to read.
Since this app could possibly be needed in an emergency situation, it's vital for everything to be able to be seen without any fuss or confusion.
Make it high contrast ... white text on black.
As for the overall ui, it's perfectly fine other than that. This isn't an app where asthestics are important. It's not something people will be glaring at for hours on end. It's utilitarian, it's reference. And keeping it simple is exactly what's needed.
One thing I might add at some point is a link to Wikipedia if there is one (at least I don't see it from the screenshots). Or if the material you're using for reference has other online references available to the general public, that's fine too. Especially something with links to pictures to help identify pills/capsules etc. That's just an idea.
Great job.
And if you're needing a beta tester, please let me know.
Thanks.
-- Brent
brent09 at brentcctx dot com
Ok, I will experiment with the color of the text I suppose. I can also ad a link to the Arizona Health Department Bureau of EMS. I also have a disclaimer to add, and it should be ready
Sorry for the double post, just wanted to let everyone know that I posted this on the market

How people experience music in their lives

My name is Carlos Rivas and I am a student on the MSc course in Applied Music Psychology at Roehampton University in London and member of the XDA Developers community. I am currently undertaking going a research project on how people experience music in their lives. I’m most interested in the intense experiences that music can bring out in us.
Through a series of questions, I would like to know more about those moments when you’ve felt intense emotions while you have been in contact with music. The purpose of the research is to outline how these intense emotions and music are related, and try to find whether different people have similar experiences related to music (as listeners, or as musicians).
If you like to participate, you may following link http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHdiSzJva2k1NjUwX054bTRMblRvemc6MQ
Thanks in advance!
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Taken your survey - But I couldn't answer the big question (the second screen) as I am at work and didn't have time Hope my answer do help some though.
I do like the line at the top about as you experience when NOT high
I just took that survey. I enjoyed every minute of it and i'm gald I had the chance to share my opinions on music with other people.
The last question on the first page? Yeah. I don't understand it. Make it something a high school freshmen can read Mr. I'M COOL BECAUSE I'M IN COLLEGE!
mmarsh665 said:
I just took that survey. I HATEd every minute of it and i'm gald Ill never have to share my opinions on music with other people again .
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Well, that was kind to say, huh?
captainstu72 said:
Taken your survey - But I couldn't answer the big question (the second screen) as I am at work and didn't have time Hope my answer do help some though.
I do like the line at the top about as you experience when NOT high
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You can always send me your response to my email address (the one stated in the questionnaire) or as a PM to my XDA inbox.. thanks for taking the time to answer

Lexipedia - the mobile encyclopedia

MOD EDIT - WAREZ LINK REMOVED, THREAD CLOSED
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The largest and most expansive reference work in the history of human knowledge can now be on your Windows Mobile Pocket PC or Windows Mobile Smartphone. Based on the Wikipedia encyclopedia project, Lexipedia contains over 550,000 articles that are quickly and easily searched. This massive tome requires a fair amount of storage but it pays for itself by being the go-to place for just about any reference question you may have.
Classics, biographies, the plant and animal kingdom, human history, music, bands, movies, business, military, medical, it just goes on and on and on. Lexipedia includes just the summary sections or beginnings of articles in order to make the product a manageable size but you can optionally download the entire unabridged version too.
Our search technology uses "sounds like" matching so you don't need to know how to spell a word to look it up.
The free demo version converts to full functionality upon purchase - there's no need to download and install again.
Download The File Here
The Keygen is attached below.
Note: The keygen contains offensive photos that might be suitable for children. Before clicking "Am I Right?" from the keygen for about 5-10 times, be sure no minor is around. Thanks
If you Like this application, buy me a beer. Cheers
Did you make this software or are you trying to profit from someone else's work?
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Did you make this software or are you trying to profit from someone else's work?
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first of all, i didnt say i made this application. second, it is just a donate button and i am clearly not forcing one to do so. third, i am not trying to make a profit here. fourth, if you dont like me being here, i dont give a damn.
First lol at this:
"Note: The keygen contains offensive photos that might be suitable for children. Before clicking "Am I Right?" from the keygen for about 5-10 times, be sure no minor is around. Thanks"
Suitable for children hm..
Secondly, I don't think you can post keygens on XDA.

[Android, iOS, BB] Zazu Mornings helps you start your day!

Hi guys,
I posted several months ago about a program called Zazu Alarms. Since then, we have been hard at work at polishing the program and releasing it on new platforms. Zazu is an application that knows you. It reads your weather, your schedule, your local deals, your news, and more!
Today, we are proud to announce that Zazu Mornings is now available on iOS (iPhone/iPad), Blackberry, and Android. You can download it from our website, and be sure to check us out on facebook, and twitter!
Here is some more information about Zazu:
. Ever woken up wondering what’s in store for the day? We all suffer from this digital dependency that drives how we make decisions, who we meet, what we buy and even how we feel.
. We live a world where we rely on unintelligent apps to tell us what’s next. The mail app only shows you mail, the calendar app only shows you the day’s meetings; the maps application still doesn’t know you’re heading to your next meeting. It’s like having an assistant who can only do one thing at a time.
. Zazu provides integrated access to your personal information, helping you make informed decisions. We integrate with your calendar, weather, traffic, news, and internet content that’s most important to you. Instead of just giving you one piece of data, we intelligently layer it together, helping you spend less time forging through different apps.
. Our technology should work for us and we don’t believe it’s too much to ask for. It’s time for apps to become smarter. It’s time to think less and do more.
Thanks for taking the time to check this out, and please feel free to try it out (Android and iOS versions are free!) and post your feedback here. We love feedback
Happy Zazu'ing!
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Can ChatGPT be trusted?

Okay, so I asked ChatGPT what constellation the moon was in on my birth date. I'm pretty sure the answer is wrong or am I missing something.
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And then I checked LunarPhase Pro and Starry Night Pro Plus for accuracy and here is what I got.
LunarPhase Pro tells me that the moon was a waning gibbous phase and not a full moon.
So can ChatGPT be trusted?
Definitely malware...
Even if OpenAI is constantly working to fine tune ChatGPT, keep in mind that it and other language models can provide false information when answering questions, as AI tools are not flawless, and it's no replacement for human interaction or verified sources of information.
I logged into Chat GPT last night to ask random questions. I found out the ChatGPT has an Atheist mind for one thing. But then I told it that it was stupid because it told me that the moon goes through many constellation in any given day. ChatGPT responded with an apology and told me that it takes about two and one half days on average for the moon to pass through a constellation. It then told me that it would correct it's database so the mistake would not happen again. So apparently ChatGPT learns as it grows.
I'm going to ask it why it told me that the moon was full on my birth date and in Sagittarius when both Starry Night Pro and LunarPhase Pro tells me that the moon was a waning Gibbous in Libra. I'm interested in seeing if it can correct itself there too.
So I greeted ChatGPT with an insult to see how it would react because it tells me that as an AI logarithm it is incapable of feeling emotions. Yet when I called it a retard, it acted as though it was offended and reminded me that I was not being polite. LOL!
I asked ChatGPT if it or Bard would be the better learning AI machine and here was it's response.
So I am thinking that Bard will get the edge on this market if they spend the resources. Personally I would like to see this technology added to the Google Assistant.
I prefer to use ChatSonic because in contrast to ChatGPT, ChatSonic also has access to the Internet and can therefore also retrieve current information and events - a feature that is currently not available in ChatGPT! ChatGPT is great but limited to 2021 info.

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