Comments on: 2:45 a.m. Interview on KPBS

By: Joe

Joe — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 06:31:20 +0000

Hey, thanks a lot for the shout-out. I just listened again and it really is a strong interview, especially considering a couple of the questions — and the hour!

Though exhausting, last week was some of the most satisfying work I’ve ever had the privilege to be a part of. The camaraderie was contagious and everyone on the team — and everyone in the region who helped — should feel a sense of pride. Hopefully we can keep it going this coming week and help people rebuild.

There’s been further coverage of our coverage since you wrote this (NPR, Google’s official blog, New York Times, and others). Not to overcongratulate ourselves. It’s just exciting to consider that the visibility surrounding all of this will very likely boost momentum behind future projects under the ‘Web 2.0′ umbrella, the mettle of which I think we’ve helped prove.

I’m really psyched.

By: elenamary

elenamary — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:57:20 +0000

Here in Columbus Ohio the local public radio station has been talking about your google map, and all the hard work of you radio station.

you should be proud of yourself. you are amazing. my thoughts and prayers are with you.

thank you.

By: xoloitzquintle

xoloitzquintle — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 02:38:51 +0000

Yes, much thanks to you and your team from those of us who are far away and wanting to stay informed (I am sure those nearby thank you too).

Nice work.

By: cindylu

cindylu — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:48:34 +0000

Okay, even if you can’t take too much credit, I still think your (and the rest of the team’s) work is pretty damn cool. I’ve contributed to at least a dozen of those million or so hits to the google map.

By: Javier

Javier — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:27:06 +0000

Señor Nate!
It’s incredible what you’re doing.
I’ve been constantly checking on your site for updates and make sure you are okay.

Our thought are prayer are with all you and we really hope that the fires start putting out everywhere in SoCal.

By: Nathan

Nathan — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:52:33 +0000

Thanks guys. In the end, I’m only one of about 10 people who have been working on the web coverage. The primary decision-making and ideas were handed down to me, so I can’t take too much credit ;)

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 05:12:25 +0000

Nate, that’s awesome! I’ve been refreshing that map and twitter like crazy when I first heard about the fires. They have continually been the best source of info online I have found.

Great job!

By: Phil Gibbs

Phil Gibbs — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 04:09:25 +0000

Nate, your creativty and hard work is translating directly to public benefit. I’m sure you are having fun, but we are the ones truly benefitting. You are doing great work!

By: Jennifer Woodard Maderazo

Jennifer Woodard Maderazo — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:35:10 +0000

Great job Nathan!