Yesterday, two bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. I first learned about the bombing on Facebook. Then Twitter, then NPR, and then TV. Strangely enough, my television experience is markedly influenced by ubiquitous computing, Internet, networked cameras and video — even Vine! I don’t have a lot to add to the conversation except that we at Biznology are shocked and appalled–our thoughts go out to everyone affected. We’re going to take a day off from talking about digital PR and social media marketing. There’s quite a lot of graphic photos below so please be aware; also, these social media mentions, which span all day yesterday from the time of the event through the afternoon, are in no particular order. Let us take a quiet, pensive, moment to experience emergent news as reflected through the eyes of the social media panopticon . . .
BOSTON POLICE IS REQUESTING THAT ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES TO TELL PEOPLE TO GET OUT OF THE AREA OF THE MARATHON ROUTE. DO NOT STICK AROUND
— N.E. Alerts (@NEincidents) April 15, 2013
BOSTON: if you’re stuck downtown, go to Make Shift Boston at 549 Columbus Ave. and ready to open our doors to anyone who needs anything:
— Jaclyn Friedman (@jaclynf) April 15, 2013
BPD asking for tips #tweetfromthebeat via @cherylfiandaca
— Boston Police Dept. (@Boston_Police) April 15, 2013
BREAKING: Intelligence official: 2 more explosive devices found at Boston Marathon; being dismantled
— The Associated Press (@AP) April 15, 2013
Boston Marathon #bomb twitter.com/raythehornet/s…
— ray robinson (@raythehornet) April 15, 2013
Boston Marathon #bostonmarathon bomb scene==>RT @stackiii Police pushing everyone away from the scene. instagram.com/p/YIu7kazIVg/
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) April 15, 2013
Dan Farnsworth, runner frm Utah: “I heard 2 loud thuds. The first one, I didn’t know what was going on. The 2nd, I thought this isn’t good.”
— Martine Powers (@martinepowers) April 15, 2013
Explosion reported near Boston Marathon finish line, CNN affiliate WCVB reports. bit.ly/117FlHz
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) April 15, 2013
First responders after Boston Marathon explosion (via @bglobesports) nyp.st/11izeD0 twitter.com/nypost/status/…
— New York Post (@nypost) April 15, 2013
I’m OK. Most importantly, praying for those injured and affected by this. Still don’t have a lot of info. Thanks for your love and concern
— Ethan Zohn (@EthanZohn) April 15, 2013
I’m praying for the victims of the Boston explosions & their families in the aftermath of this horrific catastrophe. #BostonMarathon
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) April 15, 2013
Just called MGH – they have enough blood on hand for the tragedy today, but will need blood later this week to replenish. #boston
— Amanda Soehnlen (@asoehnlen) April 15, 2013
MARATHON EXPLOSION: Toll rises to 2 dead, 64 wounded in Boston Marathon explosions.
— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) April 15, 2013
My heart and thoughts and prayers go out to all those at the Boston Marathon…
— Kris Jenner (@KrisJenner) April 15, 2013
Photo: Medical responders run an injured man away after explosions hit Boston Marathon (AP) twitter.com/passantino/sta…
— Jon Passantino (@passantino) April 15, 2013
Please pray for Boston. Our thoughts are with the runners, their families and those affected by this horrific tragedy.
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) April 15, 2013
Prayers out to everyone hurt or affected by the bomb at the Boston Marathon!
— Jason Chitwood (@chitwood10) April 15, 2013
RT @brm90 Bomb at #Boston #marathon finish. twitter.com/brm90/status/3…
— Erick Weber (@ErickWeber) April 15, 2013
RT @georgeolepere #BostonMarathon explosion, why why why !!!! twitter.com/GeorgeOlepere/…
— Ryan Broderick (@ryanpbroderick) April 15, 2013
RT @joshcox: Do not go near the finish line at the #BostonMararthon — 2 explosions in buildings twitter.com/JoshCox/status…
— Runner’s World (@runnersworld) April 15, 2013
RT David Amoyal: @juveennio @terrencekc I can see it from my office twitter.com/DavidAmoyal/st…
— Ryan Broderick (@ryanpbroderick) April 15, 2013
Right now, connecting with loved ones is the best way to help. rdcrss.org/N3R2yG #BostonMarathon
— American Red Cross (@RedCross) April 15, 2013
Someone planted a bomb at the finish line at the Boston Marathon race…. All that blood. OMG. twitter.com/Tacky_Nerd/sta…
— heterophobic. (@Tacky_Nerd) April 15, 2013
There must be a hundred ambulances. #BostonMarathon twitter.com/DarrenDurlach/…
— Darren Durlach (@DarrenDurlach) April 15, 2013
There was an explosion by the finish line about 5 minutes after I finished- I’m ok but I’m sure there are many hurt.
— Joey McIntyre (@joeymcintyre) April 15, 2013
Update 23 injuries2 dead #tweetfromthebeat via @cherylfiandaca
— Boston Police Dept. (@Boston_Police) April 15, 2013
Very disturbing still shot of bomb exploding at today’s #bostonmarathon twitter.com/MattNorlander/… #why???
— Amy Krigman (@karmapr) April 15, 2013
We were so close it was scary. Felt the force of the explosion. People were fleeing and victims were scattered. twitter.com/JackieBrunoNEC…
— Jackie Bruno (@JackieBrunoNECN) April 15, 2013
Who would bomb runners as their finishing the Boston Marathon? #itsacrazyworldwelivein
— Rachel Foss (@RachelFoss) April 15, 2013
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