Comments on: SMS-based Starbucks locator, a double shot http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/02/sms-based-starbucks-locator-a-double-shot/ Rebooting the workforce Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:37:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Don http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/02/sms-based-starbucks-locator-a-double-shot/#comment-289132 Don Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:51:33 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/02/sms-based-starbucks-locator-a-double-shot/#comment-289132 <p>Just to vent a bit ... What good are all these fancy toys if I can't find a Starbucks while on business internationally? I have seen Starbucks in London, Milan, Tokyo and Shanghai, yet somehow the clever map-makers have forgotten to include the world in their map-making. What is it with people and their precious international borders?</p> Just to vent a bit … What good are all these fancy toys if I can’t find a Starbucks while on business internationally? I have seen Starbucks in London, Milan, Tokyo and Shanghai, yet somehow the clever map-makers have forgotten to include the world in their map-making. What is it with people and their precious international borders?

]]> By: Freaky Friday Link Love - 11Jan2008 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/02/sms-based-starbucks-locator-a-double-shot/#comment-280561 Freaky Friday Link Love - 11Jan2008 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:41:33 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/02/sms-based-starbucks-locator-a-double-shot/#comment-280561 <p>[...] On the go and need to know the nearest Starbucks to your location?  Why not text message your zip code to ‘MYSBUX’ and they will text you back three of the nearest locations with their address and phone numbers.  For more information see the post by Chris Gilmer over at Wise Worker Daily called SMS-based Starbuck’s locator, a double shot. [...]</p> [...] On the go and need to know the nearest Starbucks to your location?  Why not text message your zip code to ‘MYSBUX’ and they will text you back three of the nearest locations with their address and phone numbers.  For more information see the post by Chris Gilmer over at Wise Worker Daily called SMS-based Starbuck’s locator, a double shot. [...]

]]> By: Jeff B http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/02/sms-based-starbucks-locator-a-double-shot/#comment-274481 Jeff B Sat, 05 Jan 2008 07:01:55 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/02/sms-based-starbucks-locator-a-double-shot/#comment-274481 <p>I must agree I don't always, actually seldom, know the zip code of my traveling location. However, it does work and right on the money when I did use it.</p> <p>Another good one is to use Goog-411 (800-466-4411) give it a try or read more at <a href="http://www.fam5.com/freaky-friday-link-love-14dec2007/" rel="nofollow">Goog411 on Fam5.com</a></p> <p>JB</p> I must agree I don’t always, actually seldom, know the zip code of my traveling location. However, it does work and right on the money when I did use it.

Another good one is to use Goog-411 (800-466-4411) give it a try or read more at Goog411 on Fam5.com

JB

]]> By: Web Worker Daily » Archive Open Thread: What’s Your Cafe Drink of Choice? « http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/02/sms-based-starbucks-locator-a-double-shot/#comment-274133 Web Worker Daily » Archive Open Thread: What’s Your Cafe Drink of Choice? « Fri, 04 Jan 2008 22:01:44 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/02/sms-based-starbucks-locator-a-double-shot/#comment-274133 <p>[...] SMS-Based Starbucks Locator, A Double Shot [...]</p> [...] SMS-Based Starbucks Locator, A Double Shot [...]

]]> By: The Law of Mobility » Blog Archive » Capturing the Power: Week of 3/04/07 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/02/sms-based-starbucks-locator-a-double-shot/#comment-26208 The Law of Mobility » Blog Archive » Capturing the Power: Week of 3/04/07 Wed, 07 Mar 2007 12:06:08 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/02/sms-based-starbucks-locator-a-double-shot/#comment-26208 <p>[...] Starbucks launches SMS-based locator service [...]</p> [...] Starbucks launches SMS-based locator service [...]

]]> By: iDevLabs.com http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/02/sms-based-starbucks-locator-a-double-shot/#comment-25936 iDevLabs.com Sat, 03 Mar 2007 17:32:06 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/02/sms-based-starbucks-locator-a-double-shot/#comment-25936 <p>I've been doing the same thing for a while, just to GOOGL (46645) instead of MYSBUX. Google maps and directions on the cellphone is a life saver.</p> I’ve been doing the same thing for a while, just to GOOGL (46645) instead of MYSBUX. Google maps and directions on the cellphone is a life saver.

]]> By: Dave C. http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/02/sms-based-starbucks-locator-a-double-shot/#comment-25900 Dave C. Sat, 03 Mar 2007 07:50:02 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/02/sms-based-starbucks-locator-a-double-shot/#comment-25900 <p>Ever since I realized that Starbuck's makes the WORST chai latte on the planet, I try to not go there anymore, but sometimes it's any port in a storm, so this tool will definitely come in handy.</p> <p>As web workers, though, consider Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf because they have free wifi... and a kick-ass chai latte.</p> Ever since I realized that Starbuck’s makes the WORST chai latte on the planet, I try to not go there anymore, but sometimes it’s any port in a storm, so this tool will definitely come in handy.

As web workers, though, consider Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf because they have free wifi… and a kick-ass chai latte.

]]> By: The Yin-Yang Data Tech Report by ysdata.com http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/02/sms-based-starbucks-locator-a-double-shot/#comment-25891 The Yin-Yang Data Tech Report by ysdata.com Sat, 03 Mar 2007 05:19:24 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/02/sms-based-starbucks-locator-a-double-shot/#comment-25891 <p><strong>Wi-Fi Advances and News</strong></p> <p>Hotspots  Now you can send a text message with a zip code to “MYSBUX”. You will get a text back with three of your nearest Starubucks locations with their address and phone numbers. Wireless Wi-Fi 2007 is the projected year for the roll out of ...</p> Wi-Fi Advances and News

Hotspots  Now you can send a text message with a zip code to “MYSBUX”. You will get a text back with three of your nearest Starubucks locations with their address and phone numbers. Wireless Wi-Fi 2007 is the projected year for the roll out of …

]]> By: Chris Gilmer http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/02/sms-based-starbucks-locator-a-double-shot/#comment-25867 Chris Gilmer Fri, 02 Mar 2007 19:49:12 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/02/sms-based-starbucks-locator-a-double-shot/#comment-25867 <p>Xavier, don't worry, you only get 3 results!</p> Xavier, don’t worry, you only get 3 results!

]]> By: Xavier http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/02/sms-based-starbucks-locator-a-double-shot/#comment-25866 Xavier Fri, 02 Mar 2007 19:26:22 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/02/sms-based-starbucks-locator-a-double-shot/#comment-25866 <p>Differentiation by <i>zip code</i>?! This won't be very helpful in New York City. The returned results would number in the thousands.</p> <p>I suppose you can always just walk one block to find one, but...</p> Differentiation by zip code?! This won’t be very helpful in New York City. The returned results would number in the thousands.

I suppose you can always just walk one block to find one, but…

]]> By: David Liu http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/02/sms-based-starbucks-locator-a-double-shot/#comment-25857 David Liu Fri, 02 Mar 2007 17:49:48 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/02/sms-based-starbucks-locator-a-double-shot/#comment-25857 <p>Wouldn't it be cool if more people used <a href="http://www.findbyclick.com" rel="nofollow">Find By Click</a> :) This is <i>the</i> Google Maps with Starbucks markers mashup. I use it when I'm so in need of caffeine that I've lost all sense of direction.</p> <p>Enjoy! Dave [at] thegreencompany [dot] org</p> Wouldn’t it be cool if more people used Find By Click :) This is the Google Maps with Starbucks markers mashup. I use it when I’m so in need of caffeine that I’ve lost all sense of direction.

Enjoy! Dave [at] thegreencompany [dot] org

]]> By: techherding http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/02/sms-based-starbucks-locator-a-double-shot/#comment-25846 techherding Fri, 02 Mar 2007 16:24:48 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/02/sms-based-starbucks-locator-a-double-shot/#comment-25846 <p>OK, this is now my ultimate app. I can step out of the airplane, and by the time I'm in baggage I'll know where my next stop is.</p> <p>Very Cool.</p> <p><a href="http://techherding.wordpress.com" title="Dick Carlson" rel="nofollow"></p> OK, this is now my ultimate app. I can step out of the airplane, and by the time I’m in baggage I’ll know where my next stop is.

Very Cool.

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