Official Google Blog: How we came up with year-end Zeitgeist data

The Zeitgeist is "the spirit of time." This is why when we come up with the lists of top searches on Google.com for 2006, we do not simply retrieve the most frequently-searched terms for the period -- the truth is, they don't change that much from year to year.

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Man who filmed Saddam's death "Saw fear"

Ali Al Massedy was 3 feet away from Saddam Hussein when he died. The 38 year old, normally Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's official videographer, was the man responsible for filming the late dictator's execution at dawn on Saturday. "I saw fear, he was afraid," Ali told NEWSWEEK minutes after returning from the execution.

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Middle School Girls Gone Wild

They writhe and strut, shake their bottoms, splay their legs, thrust their chests out and in and out again. Some straddle empty chairs, like lap dancers without laps. They don
’t smile much. Their faces are locked from grim exertion, from all that leaping up and lying down without poles to hold onto. “Don’t stop don’t stop,” sings Janet Jackson...

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Gadhafi's Libya declares 3-day official mourning for Saddam

The government of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi announced a three-day official mourning period following Saddam Hussein's execution Saturday and canceled all celebrations of the Islamic Eid al-Adha feast.

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70 Things to Watch in 2007

JWT, the largest advertising agency in the U.S. and the fourth-largest in the world, announced today 70 "in" products, services and trends that will help to define 2007.

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Stop calling everything blogs!

What am I talking about? It seems every site that puts up content that is not owned by a major media outlet that has a TV channel is now blogging.

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99 Most Desirable women of 2006

Hey guys the 99 hottest women of 2006 all on one site. Stunning pictures of beautiful females.

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Saddam says his soul to be 'sacrificed'

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (CNN) -- Imprisoned former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein wrote in a letter published Sunday that he is prepared to sacrifice himself for the Arab cause, and called on other Arabs to follow his example.

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Entrepreneurs' Top Concerns for 2007

What challenges will 2007 hold for your business? Nobody knows for sure, but our 2nd annual "Entrepreneurial Challenges Survey" gives you a glimpse into what entrepreneurs like yourself are anticipating.

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The 100 Best Products of the Year

Powerful computers, handy services, tiny utilities, mammoth HDTVs--our editors' top picks include all these and a whole lot more. Plus: the worst products of all time.

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The 20 Most Innovative Products of the Year

Microsoft Office 2007 tops the list, surprised?

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More Than 150 Law Officers Killed in Line of Duty During 2006

More than 150 law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty nationwide during 2006, with traffic-related deaths jumping dramatically over the prior year and shooting fatalities dropping.

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Capture Streaming Video and Audio, Play on Any Device

Capture streaming video and audio from Windows Media, Real, Flash, Shoutcast, iTunes Radio and other formats. The built-in converter allows users to listen or watch using their iPod, Mobile Phone, CD Player, PC, or just about any device on the planet.

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Restaurant let's you decide what you pay.

As a diner you pay what you think the food is worth, balanced by what you can afford. No-one is turned away - and can pay in kind - by doing dishes, weeding the garden etc. In most neighbourhoods it has been tried, this system is working.

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The Very First Web Page

Who knew then that it would change everything.

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2006's ultimate mixtape

From tracks by Beyonce to the Killers, here are the singles Entertainment Weekly's music staff couldn't get enough of this year

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''Your Music, Your Lyrics'' Online Contest

Inspired by the upcoming romantic comedy "Music and Lyrics," Warner Bros. Pictures is partnering with music and pop culture channel VH1 to give songwriting hopefuls the chance to have their original love song professionally recorded in the "Your Music, Your Lyrics" songwriting contest. Contestants can write, record and upload an original love song

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Find Out if Your Brain is Male or Female

Find out more about 'brain sex' differences by taking the Sex ID test, a series of visual challenges and questions used by psychologists in the BBC One television series Secrets of the Sexes.

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world's most polluted place

A zambian town has found itself on the top-ten of a new list of "the world's worst polluted places" due to very high lead concentrations left over from previous mining operations. What is not mentioned in the article is that the mining operations were funded by the world bank! I once lived there thats how I know.

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Secrets of Greatness - What it takes to be great

Research now shows that the lack of natural talent is irrelevant to great success. The secret? Painful and demanding practice and hard work.

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Finding Love on the Internet: It Works

When it comes to love, fate is a thing of the past.

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Search Engine Firm, Launches Paid Search Eye Tracking Study

What is termed a landmark eye tracking study, has been launched by eMergent Marketing, along with Kent State University's Information Architecture and Knowledge Management Program (IAKM) and the School of Library and Information Science (SLIS, also at Kent State).

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String theory: Is it science's ultimate dead end?

The most ambitious idea ever outlined by scientists has suffered a remarkable setback. It has been dismissed as a theoretical cul-de-sac that has wasted the academic lives of hundreds of the world's cleverest men and women.

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Grieving mother appeals for information of son's murder on Youtube

The mother of a murdered 15-year-old boy has posted an appeal on Youtube urging those with information to come forward. Jessie James was gunned down in the Moss Side area of Manchester UK in the early hours of September 9.
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Is Outsourcing I.T. Overseas Past It's Prime?

Is outsourcing IT overseas past its prime? According to a new survey, it is. Consider this: Two years ago, 84 percent of the respondents to a Global IT Outsourcing Study sponsored by Chicago-based consulting firm DiamondCluster International said they planned to increase their level of offshore outsourcing. In 2006, that figure fell to 64 percent.

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GoogleTalk-to-PSTN service

Now Gtalk users will be able to hold voice conversations with users on cell phones and land line phones around the world, in addition to PCs.

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Upgrading to Vista will cost companies $3,250-$5,000 per User

That's each and every Vista user. Money will go to Microsoft for Vista and Office 2007, to hardware vendors for new PCs and components, and possibly a few bucks to Apple for those users jumping to a Mac. After all, if Apple's higher cost has been the factor keeping your company from trying a Mac, that factor just washed away.

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How a finger up the rectum cures hiccups study is Ig Nobel winner

A device that repels teenagers has won the peace prize at this year's Ig Nobels - the spoof alternative to the rather more sober Nobel prizes. Other winners included a US-Israeli study into how a finger up the rectum cures hiccups and a report into why woodpeckers do not get headaches.

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Women Web Designer and Developers Group!?

You may remember the LinuxChix submission posted on digg and the time has come again; Alas! Another site oriented towards female-only, computer-related community! Read: "We are a group of women web designers. A very high energy mailing list of women web designers."

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10 Tips for Moving From Programmer to Entrepreneur

#1 - Code is 5% of your business - "I see developers getting caught up in code. Spending countless hours making a function perfect or building features which show off the latest technology. The best code in the world is meaningless if nobody knows about your product."

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Dow Passes Intraday High

The Dow Jones industrial average surged past its all-time trading high of 11,750.28 Tuesday, taking yet another step in its recovery from seven years of market turmoil. The index of 30 blue chip stocks moved into uncharted territory, rising as high as 11,754.55 shortly after 12:30 p.m.

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What Exactly is Web 2.0?

What is Web 2.0? This is a discussion that now may seem tired â?? and was vigorously kicked around months and months ago â?? but I continue to have formal and informal conversations about it. I donâ??t claim to have any definitive definition but one of Web 2.0â??s fundamental tenets is â??openness.â??

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YouTube - The Complete Profile

In-depth profile on YouTube that discusses their background, history, business model, bandwidth costs, valuation & acquisition rumors, service, uploading, the directors, comedians, channels, play lists, groups and contests.

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Where there is money there is vice

Now you can hire grunt labor to artificially push your story or blog post into higher visibility on Digg, where popular submissions can generate tidal-wave traffic. Just pay the folks at User/Submitter $20 plus $1 for each "digg" you want, and they will turn loose their member drones, who earn 50 cents a click for doing the digging.

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Exhaustive list of television shows online legally

For those of you looking for a legal alternative to the usual methods, TVSquad has a list of every major network, and all of the shows they make available online.

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Coming Soon: Yahoo! Mail, GMail, Hotmail All-in-One

With Yahoo
â??s announcement that they will open up their popular email service, this presents a new oppourtunity for web developers to stretch the boundaries of what was once an exclusive applicationâ?? the web email.

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AP Sensational Reporting

Here is an example of attention seeking fom the Associated Press. Reports of riots, what riots? It's only a few very disappointed supporters (in one town) who can easily be controlled.

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Preview Microsoft Office Without Installing It Online For Free

People can try out the upcoming software without installing a beta or replacing the version they already have.

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Preview Microsoft Office Without Installing It Online For Free

People can try out the upcoming software without installing a beta or replacing the version they already have.

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New Digg v3 Launched

The new look Digg is live just right now.

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New Digg v3 Launched

The new look Digg is live just right now.

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Records management, Google-style

Can Google convince the world on content management?

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Wi-Fi crusader in $5 router giveaway

FON, a Spanish start-up on an ambitious crusade to turn home Wi-Fi connections into wireless "hotspots" for nearby users, is set to unveil on Monday a plan to hand out 1 million wireless routers for just $5 apiece.

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Wi-Fi crusader in $5 router giveaway

FON, a Spanish start-up on an ambitious crusade to turn home Wi-Fi connections into wireless "hotspots" for nearby users, is set to unveil on Monday a plan to hand out 1 million wireless routers for just $5 apiece.

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The Ultimate Showdown: Digg vs. NyTimes

Digg is getting more and more like the newspaper of the web, and is challenging even the New York Times on page views.

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The Ultimate Showdown: Digg vs. NyTimes

Digg is getting more and more like the newspaper of the web, and is challenging even the New York Times on page views.

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Yahoo 'Strictest' Censor in China, worse than locals

Yahoo is stricter than any other search engine in China when enforcing censorship, said a journalism-advocacy group Thursday.

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At Netscape, the Bloggers Take Over

Digg has grown to eight million users a month from 30,000 over the past year, according to Jay Adelson, the chief executive. Next week, Digg will introduce a redesign that will allow it to cover a broader range of topics, including world affairs and business, Adelson said.

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Why fast foods are bad, even in moderation

Monkeys fed a diet rich in trans-fats â?? commonly found in fast foods â?? grew bigger bellies than those fed a diet rich in unsaturated fats, but containing the same overall number of calories. They also developed signs of insulin resistance, which is an early indicator of diabetes.

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DNA students shocked to learn their ethnicity is not what they thought

Ever wondered who your ancestors really are? Or, more importantly, are you really from the background that you think you're from? On Saturday, 65 people got some surprising answers using the latest DNA technology at a workshop at the College of Alameda.

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Effective Defense Against Covert Warfare

Why we should all be paranoid. This author identifies citizen harassment and elimination activity, and effective measures against this form of terrorism.

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The Greatest Genius of All Time

Who was this genius that created a distribution system that could deliver wireless energy anywhere on the globe? Free energy for all. But when his financial backers learned this inventors' true intentions, and that there was no way to meter and charge for this energy, they withdrew financial support.

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Da Vinci Code "pirated" and they promise better quality soon...

The article on cdfreaks.com website explains all. Indeed The.Da.Vinci.Code.TELECINE.XVID-PUKKA is only the telecine version.

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House panel votes for Net neutrality

By a 20-13 vote Thursday that partially followed party lines, the House Judiciary Committee OKed a bill that would require broadband providers to abide by strict Net neutrality principles.

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Amazing Pics of China\'s new 600+ foot dam

China\'s controversial Three Gorges Dam project hits a significant milestone on Saturday, when it is expected to reach its final height of 185m (607 feet). Here are some amazing pictures from the BBC

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Politicians Enlist Whiz Kids to Help Build Blogs and Podcasts

Veteran politicians more familiar with turntables and typewriters are enlisting twentysomething computer whiz kids to help them brave the digital world of blogs, podcasts and the Web as they look to connect directly with voters.\r\n\r\nAbout time too! Now, visit http://neversforpresident.blogspot.com/

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TV Theme Songs (Open Directory)

Includes such classics as Monty Python's Flying Circus, Futurama, The Jeopardy 'thinking' music, and the Super Mario Bros. show.

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INSANE Mosaic! Check this out... crazy.

This is crazy. It goes on forever... please. I'm begging you. Check it out...

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The Death of The Internet??

Major telecommunications companies are spending millions lobbying congress to make the Internet into a private network.This is really about the government withdrawing our right to Internet Freedom, itâ??s about the Death of The Internet. Check out this short online video and spread it around!

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Windows Media Player 11 Beta Released

Title says it all.

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What causes fatal blood clots on long-haul flights?

A study of the effects of low oxygen levels on 'economy class syndrome' has re-opened the debate over how long-haul flights increase passengers' risks of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), the formation of potentially fatal blood clots.

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Your Own TV Channel On The Internet!

New Video Social Networking Community will include everything from:

Video Blogging
Live Video Chat
Video E-mail
Live Video Broadcasting
Pay-Per-View Video Broadcasting
Video-Casting to iPods

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Digg Effect

Digg.com users have been known to be online vigilantes. The rapid response and powerful mob culture can bring a business to its knees. A while ago, a camera shop based in Brooklyn New York was driven out of business after someone posted his complaint on  Digg.

 

The online shop has resurfaced on Yahoo! and Diggers are intent on burying them once more, read all about it here .

Writely Acquired By Google

It's Official Writely is now part of Google.

Find similar sites using similicio.us

This mashup of del.icio.us and easyutil.com allows people to find similar sites. It answers the question "people who tagged this site also tagged what other sites".

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Microsoft finally unveils its Origami Project RIGHT NOW!

With powerful processors, big, bright displays, easy input options, and support for the latest connectivity standards, Ultra-Mobile PCs are ready for your life on the go.

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Mobile Content Is King

The fool explains why Mobile Content Is King:

"You can take it with you. One reader pointed me to a small private company called Netomat, which, according to its website, allows for the creation and hosting of content that can be viewed by PCs and mobile devices alike. That's interesting because customizing content for a phone isn't simple.
Advertising will find you. Another Fool led me to a January article in The Wall Street Journal that said demand for MobiTV, a start-up service for watching TV on a phone a la Nokia, is spiking. But that's only half the story. Turns out advertisers are interested, and they're buying up space. DaimlerChrysler's (NYSE: DCX) Jeep unit was one of the first, and the Journal reports that Unilever (NYSE: UL) is also expected to give the new medium a try.
Buh-bye, wallet. Finally, a Fool wrote to say that 'soon I'll be able to use my phone as a credit card.' There are many ways to think about this, but as I look at the opportunity, eBay (Nasdaq: EBAY) would probably love nothing more. In fact, of all the businesses out there, eBay may have the most to gain from an uptick in mobile content. Think about it. Can't you envision a Skype-branded WiFi mobile phone with PayPal service embedded? I can. And I can see millions of Gen-whatevers using it to browse, talk, message, and shop. eBay, of course, would be collecting billions of pennies every minute that they do."

The New Office Space

Om Malik explains:
"Forget Palo Alto garages - San Francisco coffee shops are where to get your startup off the ground. Internet cafes are emerging as an important place to get work done, hold meetings and network. Since writers, designers, developers and anyone else who can work from their laptop are going to show up, you can even recruit talent, publicize your project and even demo your product for potential users and investors."

Coping With Psychopaths at Work

Tips from Martha Stout, author of The Sociopath Next Door.

Google finally has an online application

After previously only accepting resumes via email google finally has an online application. Read More

How Linux can eventually take over the operating system market.

Why is it, though, that Linux hasn't yet taken over the mainstream market? There are quite a few completely free downloadable distro's, so why aren't more people giving it a shot? In my view, several things need to be improved before Linux can take over the market.

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Are smarter people better at ignoring things?

An interesting scientifically test shows that smarter people actually remember less details. They tend to focus on what's essential. Interesting

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Amazing article on how Steve jobs does business

The now biggest shareholder at Disney, Steve Jobs, is described by Business Week as redefining the job of being a CEO. -a must read

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Google's Rumored 'Big Daddy' Overhaul Makes Waves

There are some new signs of Google Inc.'s rumored "Big Daddy" infrastructure overhaul, search engine industry sources say.

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25 Words That Hurt Your Resume

Instead of... "Experience working in fast-paced environment"

Try... "Registered 120+ third-shift emergency patients per night"

Instead of... "Excellent written communication skills"

Try... "Wrote jargon-free User Guide for 11,000 users"

more.....

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The Top 10 Most Wanted Games 2006

What have we got to look forward to in terms of gaming pleasures? By the end of the year, Playstation 3 and Nintendo Revolution should both be on general sale, and we already have the Xbox 360 as well as the trusty PC. We've scoured the globe for the finest titles that the world of videogame entertainment can offer you.

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Bin Laden making Amazon.com tons of cash

Bin Laden suggested Americans read a certain book. The result: it's flying off the "shelves" at Amazon.com.

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Why parents must mind MySpace

NBC's "Dateline" investigates the perils of social networking websites, and what they find is shocking. When â??Datelineâ?? surfed MySpace, it found scenes of binge drinking, apparent drug use, teens posing in underwear, and other members simulating sex, and in some cases even having it.

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Google Explains China Decision

Google finally explains and officially comments on its controversial decision to filter search results in China. Good read.

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Beer Pouring Robot

Asahi is giving away beer pouring robots. Oh to live in such a innovative country.

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Free stock photos gallery (redesigned)

A free stock photo gallery with lot's of great pictures you can use for your personal work. You can coose from Amimals, Constructions, 3D renders, Nature, Textures & Backgrounds, web templates and more. Great resource!

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The 100 Best Companies to Work For

Want a better company to work for here is a good list of the top 100 that you will actually like to work at.

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Digg Acquisition Rumors

"..just to set things straight - we are not in talks with Yahoo. We are focused on creating new features and expanding digg into new areas beyond tech. The recent reports about digg and Yahoo! are just rumors, nothing more."

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del.icio.us + flickr + google maps + blogs + wiki + ....

GROU.PS is a web 2.0 application that brings all these services together. Check it out, worth digging...

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Sites Google Agreed to Censor

This site shows screenshots with differences in search results between Google.com and Google.cn. Results about human rights are omitted, as well as information about Tibet and many news sources.

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del.icio.us + flickr + google maps + blogs + wiki + ....

GROU.PS is a web 2.0 application that brings all these services together. Check it out, worth digging...

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Digg Acquisition Rumors

"..just to set things straight - we are not in talks with Yahoo. We are focused on creating new features and expanding digg into new areas beyond tech. The recent reports about digg and Yahoo! are just rumors, nothing more."

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Sites Google Agreed to Censor

This site shows screenshots with differences in search results between Google.com and Google.cn. Results about human rights are omitted, as well as information about Tibet and many news sources.

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Google Tunes could be imminent

Analyst claims so: "We believe that Google is in the midst of creating its own iTunes competitor, which we've dubbed 'Google Tunes. We think this is a logical step, now that the nascent Google Video product has been introduced."

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Google Tunes could be imminent

Analyst claims so: "We believe that Google is in the midst of creating its own iTunes competitor, which we've dubbed 'Google Tunes. We think this is a logical step, now that the nascent Google Video product has been introduced."

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V7ndotcom elursrebmem

SEO's (Search Engine
Optimizers) are having a contest to see who will rank #1 in Google for
the nonsense phrase 'V7ndotcom elursrebmem' on May 15th, 2006 with a
first prize of $7,000 and a 30 GByte iPod. With that much money at
stake, SEO's world-wide are using all of their bags of tricks and
strategies (including some nefarious black hat techniques) to
'convince' Google that their web site should rank #1. But one underdog
web site is giving these seasoned professionals one heck of a run for
the money and trying to win that prize money for a good cause. More....

Hacking Human Eyes

A study was done where people put on glasses which inverted the image. They saw everything upside-down, but after wearing them constantly for a few days, their brains were retrained to flip the image right-side-up again. When they took the glasses off, the image was upside-down again!

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Why Bill Gates is better than Steve Jobs

Wired magazine details the argument many have made

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Honda Civic Commercial

If there's an award for best use of a choir in a car commercial, this ad from Honda UK has got it locked up.

One Vision - European Photography Competition

One Vision - European Photography Competition: "Concerned about HIV and AIDS? You can help fight against the stigma and discrimination often associated with the disease by participating in One Vision. Show the world how 'life begins today' for those with HIV and AIDS."

WirelessCommunities

WirelessCommunities - Personal Telco Wiki: "WirelessCommunities are popping up all over the world, here we maintain a list of all of the communities we've managed to find all over the world. If you know of another one please add it to the list. "

NASA seeks revolutionary space ideas

NASA's Institute for Advanced Concepts has once again made its annual request for revolutionary space ideas. The institute picks about a dozen projects a year. Most are long-term and come to fruition within 10 to 40 years. Past proposals include robots able to explore planets and a giant pinehole camera in space. The Guardian (London)

Piper Sees Google at $600

"Piper Jaffray jacked up its price target on the stock Tuesday to $600 from $445, saying the search engine is its top large-cap pick in the new year."
The Street.com

SmartQuote

"Failures are expected by losers, ignored by winners."

--Joe Gibbs,
football coach, NASCAR team owner

Techies explore aviation ventures

Many technology entrepreneurs are launching space and aviation ventures. Startup companies are exploring advances in aircraft design as well as pricing and scheduling. "I'm not sure there's a Moore's Law for aviation," says Federal Aviation Administration Chief Counsel Andrew Steinberg, referring to the tech industry dictum that chip processing power doubles every 18 months. "[But] the one thing that tells me something big is happening is the presence of entrepreneurs." BusinessWeek

Home Office to probe sex-for-visas claim

Home Office to probe sex-for-visas claim: "Anthony Pamnani, a former administration worker at Lunar House, which deals with 300,000 visa and asylum applications a year, told The Sun newspaper that attractive female applicants were routinely given preferential treatment and that his colleagues could not be bothered to carry out security checks.
'One girl came in and told us an admin officer had visited her flat and they slept together. She got indefinite leave to stay,' he told the newspaper."