Google launches people finder for Chile earthquake
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Google Person Finder allows users to search for information about people by name or leave information about people in both English and Spanish. As of Monday morning, the page said it contained 35,900 records. However, the page cautions users that all data input would be viewable and usable by all and that the company plays no role in verifying the information.
The gadget, released under an Apache 2.0 licence, can be embedded on other sites by developers.
A Google crisis response page includes a map listing recent seismic activity in Chile, as well as resources to donate money to charities supporting the earthquake relief effort. "Your donation will help disaster victims rebuild their lives and their communities," the page says.
For more on this story, see Google launches person finder after Chile quake on CNET News.
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It is good to see ...
Wheather or not you like Google, for me this shows some class ... to use your resources and technology to help out in a time of need. Other companies would charge for this .... Good job Google!
morrisonmj1st Mar 2010 -
RE: Google launches people finder for Chile earthquake
Reconstruction should be based on future seismic activity
in that Country.
manmohan kachru7th Mar 2010
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