Saturday, February 12, 2011

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[G] Terms of Endearment

Posted: 12 Feb 2011 01:52 AM PST

Inside Google Books: Terms of Endearment

Posted by Ryan Sands, Google Books Online Team

Throughout history, a wide variety of romantic nicknames have passed through the lips of lovers. Many of these are inspired by and reflected in literature. Romeo called Juliet "my sweet," Rhett called Scarlett "my dear" and Torvald Helmer called Nora "my little lark".

Whether you call your main squeeze "stud muffin" or "sweetie pie," you can now find out when your favorite terms of endearment came into vogue and fell out of fashion through the Google Books Ngram Viewer. (The Viewer reveals that "sweetie pie" has grown steadily since the mid-30's while "stud muffin" was last to the love party when it appeared in the late 1980s.)



Comb through more than 500 billion words from more than 5.2 million books spanning from 1500 to 2006 with a few taps and a click. Want to see the words in heart-fluttering context? Click the corresponding links in the table beneath the line graph to browse inside the books where your search terms were found.

Looking for a popular term from a romance language? Très bien! With seven languages including French, you can trace "mon amour," "ma belle," "mon cher" and "mon amie" back to the 1800s.



So no matter what you call your sweetheart this Valentine's Day, impress him or her by knowing the literary history behind your favorite terms of endearment.
URL: http://booksearch.blogspot.com/2011/02/terms-of-endearment.html

[G] UseR Meetup at Google San Francisco

Posted: 12 Feb 2011 12:59 AM PST

Google Open Source Blog: UseR Meetup at Google San Francisco

Earlier this week, Google hosted the Bay Area useR Group at our San Francisco office. Over 40 attendees showed up to hear Dylan Beaudette from UC Davis give a presentation about investigating soil genesis and geography with R (PDF). Dylan has been using R to study and visualize large amounts of soil data and has made his routines available in the aqp: Algorithms for Quantitative Pedology package on CRAN.

Dylan Beaudette explaining his research.

Dylan's research also utilizes a number of Google technologies, such as Google Earth KMZ overlays of soil data and the Google Ngram Viewer for tracking Temporal Trends in Soil Science Jargon. In addition to open source and soil science, there were lively discussions at the meetup about reproducible research and the data sharing problem.

I'd like to thank our speaker, Dylan, all of the attendees, the Bay Area useR organizers who continue to put together interesting talks each month, and the Google Open Source Program Office for hosting the event. We're looking forward to the R User Conference in England in August and more local Bay Area Meetups in the interim.

By Murray Stokely, Software Engineer, Infrastructure Quantitative Team
URL: http://google-opensource.blogspot.com/2011/02/user-meetup-at-google-san-francisco.html

[G] Announcing the new Inside AdSense Arabia blog

Posted: 12 Feb 2011 12:10 AM PST

Inside AdSense: Announcing the new Inside AdSense Arabia blog

We're very excited to announce the launch of our newest blog, the AdSense Arabia blog. Like our other Inside AdSense blogs, it will provide optimization tips, product announcements, and other program information to help our Arab publishers maximize their earnings and make the most out of their Google AdSense accounts.

With the rapidly developing online advertising market in the Middle East & North Africa region, and the growing interest in Google AdSense, we're thrilled to be taking the next step by introducing this new information platform.

Joining English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, Dutch, Turkish, Portuguese, Polish, Japanese, Chinese - Traditional, Chinese - Simplified, and Korean, AdSense Arabia blog is our fifteenth Inside AdSense blog worldwide. Check out the navigation sidebar under the header "Related Google Blogs" for links to all of them! We hope to launch additional Inside AdSense blogs in the future so we can continue to reach even more of our global publishers.

Wherever in the world you are, we hope to see you on Inside AdSense!

Posted by Younis Maqousi - AdSense Arabia team
URL: http://adsense.blogspot.com/2011/02/announcing-new-inside-adsense-arabia.html

[G] This week in search 2/11/11

Posted: 11 Feb 2011 06:38 PM PST

Official Google Blog: This week in search 2/11/11

This is part of a regular series of posts on search experience updates that runs on Fridays. Look for the label "This week in search" and subscribe to the series. - Ed.

With features like Instant, the dynamic left-hand panel of tools, voice search and Google Goggles, search is becoming more interactive all the time. You don't just type and query and hit enter: you can speak your search query, and whether typing or speaking, you can search in a kind of conversation, with the results and search tools updating dynamically based on just a few characters. This week's changes all continue to make Google more interactive and responsive to your intentions, whether you're looking for a vector graphic file for a presentation, getting Google Instant results or looking for a fun distraction in the middle of the workday.

Instant satellite and terrain maps on Google results
We love the satellite and terrain views you can get in Google Earth and Maps, but shouldn't you be able to get those views right away on the results page without having to click through to Maps and then click the "satellite" or "terrain" option? Well now, when you're looking for these specialized map views, you'll get them instantly on your main results page. For example, if you search for [honolulu satellite map], you'll see the city's lush green interior and deep blue ocean right in your search results. Click the map to jump directly to a larger view.


Example searches: [satellite map of moscow], [yosemite terrain map]

New ways to find Scalable Vector Graphic (SVG) files
Scalable Vector Graphics (SVGs) are files that describe how to draw the basic elements needed to create an image: elements like lines, circles, polygons and more complex shapes. Unlike the images typically returned by most search engines (for example, JPG, GIF and PNG), SVGs can be stretched to any size without the quality of the image suffering. This makes them ideally suited for things like clip art, maps, logos, flags and scientific diagrams. In December, we announced we were starting to return SVGs in our results; more recently, we made it possible to refine your search to exclusively return SVGs. Click "Images" in the left-hand panel, then "Advanced Search" and then select the SVG filetype. If you want to impress your friends, you can also add "filetype:svg" to any normal search, such as [graph theory filetype:svg]:


Example searches: [world map filetype:svg], [flag filetype:svg]

Chrome Instant ready for prime time
If you haven't yet tried Instant on Chrome, now is a great time to check it out. Instant on Chrome arrived in the stable build last Thursday, which means it's ready for prime time. Chrome brings the Instant experience to a whole new level—not just search results, but also webpages begin loading as soon as you start typing. To try it out, download the latest release and enable Instant in the "Basics" tab of Chrome's options.


Celebrating Jules Verne's birthday by diving into the depths
We've been having fun with some unique and interactive doodles lately, and this week was no exception. On Monday visitors to Google were invited to navigate the Nautilus and dive down into the depths. Pull the lever or tilt your computer (side note: who knew my laptop had an accelerometer?) and the Nautilus will follow. If you missed the doodle, you can still play with the underlying graphic in full view and HD!


It turns out you can do a lot of wild things on Google...you can talk to it and, sometimes, you can play games right on our homepage—but at the end of the day, the most important thing you can do is find the best answer to your question.

Posted by Amit Singhal, Google Fellow
URL: http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/this-week-in-search-21111.html

[G] On the Rise: We need your votes!

Posted: 11 Feb 2011 02:11 PM PST

YouTube Blog: On the Rise: We need your votes!

Another month, another crop of talented video-makers! February's On the Rise nominees are in, and we need you to check out the four nominees below and choose your favorite. Cast your vote in the top right-hand corner of this blog.

Here's how On the Rise works. We identify channels who've gained a lot of subscribers in the past 30 days but haven't yet reached the 100,000 mark. You vote on your favorite, and we feature the winner on the YouTube homepage and the videos page, Facebook and Twitter. Past winners like emilynoel83, justjesse197 and joshsundquist have seen their subscriber numbers jump, thanks to your support.

This month we're featuring four channels that have been moving from a simmer to a boil -- and for good reason! Check them out, and don't forget to cast your vote by February 16, 2011, so we can feature the winner on the homepage on February 23.

fouradipuntnl
Pop music (and good-looking guys) need no translation. These two Moroccan-Dutch brothers formed the hip-hop group Fouradi back in 2009, and in 2010 their single "1 Ding" scaled the Dutch charts. Their YouTube channel has also garnered mad love.



RMG209
Graphic designer and heavy metal DJ Rick Gurnsey is the mastermind behind this genuinely comic, self-described "creepy" animated series. Once you start watching, it's very hard to stop; imagine a Simpsons in which every character is Mr. Burns, and you're partway there.



theDOMINICshow
Dominic "d-trix" Sandoval has turned his life into a one-man show. He'll teach you to rap, he'll spoof the Bieber phenomenon, he'll sing (sardonically) the praises of mother's milk. On theDOMINICshow, nothing is sacred, but just about everything is funny.



TornadoVideosdotnet
Reed Timmer has made a living chasing and filming tornadoes, and we're willing passengers on his wild ride. When he's not running away from an oncoming twister, he's filming the gorgeous weather that's about to produce one. Warning: not for the adrenaline-phobic.



If you're inspired by what you see here, check out other awesome, up-and-coming channels. Visit our channel of On the Rise nominees, trending partners and winners, and look for more featured rising partners on the browse page.

Sarah Bardeen, Music Community Manager, recently watched "The Sway Machinery - Gawad Teriamou featuring Khaira Arby."


URL: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/youtube/PKJx/~3/FS1mSyUESaY/on-rise-we-need-your-votes.html

[G] I just called (with Google Voice) to say I love you.

Posted: 11 Feb 2011 01:35 PM PST

Google Voice Blog: I just called (with Google Voice) to say I love you.

Roses are so 2010. Whether you see your special someone every day or you're in a long distance relationship, Google Voice gives you a bunch of one-of-a-kind ways to let your sweetheart know that you're thinking about them on Valentine's Day.


Happy Valentine's Day from Google Voice!

Google Voice is available in the U.S. only.

Posted by Michael Bolognino, Product Marketing Manager
URL: http://googlevoiceblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/i-just-called-with-google-voice-to-say.html

[G] Go behind the scenes at the Grammys, starting today

Posted: 11 Feb 2011 11:37 AM PST

YouTube Blog: Go behind the scenes at the Grammys, starting today

Music's biggest night is almost upon us, and this year YouTube has your ticket to the pre-show and the parties!

Starting today at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT, tune into youtube.com/thegrammys to watch live coverage of events leading up to the big night. The live stream starts Friday night and continues all weekend, including some never-before-seen footage of Grammy moments.

You can also be a fly on the wall at the storied, celebrity-studded Clive Davis party and check out the usually un-broadcasted Pre-Telecast, where The Recording Academy actually gives out most of its awards. (Fact: Taylor Swift won her first Grammy at a Pre-Telecast.) If that's not enough, be sure to stick around for the after-party as well.

To sweeten the deal, we've made a few video playlists featuring the year's nominees as well as our favorite Grammy moments past.



So if Sunday's three-hour event feels too short, get your Grammy on early with the YouTube webcast, in partnership with The Recording Academy and TurboTax.

The Grammys air Sunday, February 13, 2011 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS.

Sarah Bardeen, Music Community Manager, recently watched "Natalia Lafourcade | Ella es Bonita-Azul | A Take-Away Show."


URL: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/youtube/PKJx/~3/Ce5e2vZE93A/go-behind-scenes-at-grammys-starting.html

[G] Go Google in record speed

Posted: 11 Feb 2011 11:22 AM PST

Official Google Enterprise Blog: Go Google in record speed

Over three million businesses have gone Google to help their employees become more productive, and more companies, schools and other organizations are coming onboard at a record clip. We love hearing stories from customers that switch to Google Apps over their lunch break, but still we know we can make it even easier for organizations to transition. This week we simplified the process for administrators with a brand new setup wizard.

Now when you sign up for Google Apps, the setup wizard will greet you in the administrative control panel. The interactive guide can walk you through all the key configuration options, from creating user accounts to activating email, migrating your existing data to Google Apps and configuring mobile devices. Whether you want to test the waters with a group of pilot users or you're ready to fully deploy today, the setup wizard will help you manage the roll-out strategy that's best for your organization. The wizard includes progress indicators so that you can easily come back to the setup tab to continue where you left off.


So if you recently signed up, are a seasoned administrator, or are just considering Google Apps, check out the new setup wizard. We'll be adding more content on an ongoing basis, so you may find it helpful even if you've already made the switch to Google Apps. Google Apps resellers can also use the guide to streamline deployments while developing a customized deployment plan for their customers if needed.

Posted by Heather Folsom, Product Manager
URL: http://googleenterprise.blogspot.com/2011/02/go-google-in-record-speed.html

[G] Going Google across the 50 States: Missouri consulting firm removes communication barriers

Posted: 11 Feb 2011 11:22 AM PST

Official Google Enterprise Blog: Going Google across the 50 States: Missouri consulting firm removes communication barriers

Editor's note: Over 3 million businesses have adopted Google Apps. Today we'll hear from Tom Dey, co-Founder of DeyFischer Consulting in Missouri. To learn more about other organizations that have gone Google and share your story, visit our community map or test drive life in the cloud with the Go Google cloud calculator.

A typical day for a DeyFischer consultant doesn't often involve our corporate offices, and they're rarely in the same city as the week before. Our more than 50 consultants are out in the field, working side-by-side with clients around the world to deliver SAP business solutions. Back at our headquarters in Missouri, and SAP retail office in Atlanta, we have DeyFischer business managers, recruiters and an administrative team – but no IT personnel on staff.

At any given time across the company, we're operating in dozens of countries and time zones. Before Google Apps, we were using a variety of different email clients and calendar systems – it was a free-for-all when it came to which office tools individuals wanted to use. Supporting all these tools was very labor-intensive. Our administrative team had to send each new consultant instructions on how to set up their email client so we could forward DeyFischer email to them. Corporate contacts and calendars, which are vital in our business, were sent out only once a month because sharing them was so cumbersome.

With Google Apps, communication is seamless and our administrative team can go back to its core job: driving revenue for the company, rather than serving as a help desk. To set up Google Apps, we worked with Umzuzu, a Google Apps Authorized Reseller. Umzuzu designed a strategy to help us transition to the cloud that included migrating old emails and comprehensive training for all employees. The whole process was painless and during it all, we had no downtime or lost emails – which our employees were grateful for!

Part of the transition included migrating our more than 3,500 contacts over to Google Apps. With advice and technical support from Umzuzu, we implemented Floreysoft's Shared Contacts application from the Google Apps Marketplace. It's integrated directly with Google Apps so when someone at DeyFischer adds a contact to the database, it's immediately available to consultants across the company.

With Google Apps, communications have changed for the better and employees are now more productive in the office and on the road where they can easily access email, calendar and other important documents on their laptops or mobile phones. Scheduling is even easier with many consultants using Google Calendar to send meeting invitations directly to their clients.

We're growing fast and Google Apps is helping us keep up the pace. Unlike before, email accounts are now created quickly and easily, and new employees are directed to a welcome site created with Google Sites. This frees the management and administrative teams to focus on hiring exceptional consultants rather than on-boarding new ones. Google Apps is helping us expand and reach new heights.

Posted by Tom Dey, co-Founder, DeyFischer Consulting
URL: http://googleenterprise.blogspot.com/2011/02/going-google-across-50-states-missouri.html

[G] This Week's Trends: Football, Commercials, and Gospel Music

Posted: 11 Feb 2011 09:36 AM PST

YouTube Blog: This Week's Trends: Football, Commercials, and Gospel Music

Each weekday, we at YouTube Trends take a look at the most interesting videos and cultural phenomena on YouTube as they develop. We want take a moment to highlight some of what we've come across this week:







Check back every day for the latest about what's trending on YouTube at: www.YouTube.com/Trends



Kevin Allocca, YouTube Trends Manager, recently watched "Jayhawk Flash Mob"


URL: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/youtube/PKJx/~3/P0sJWPvZU6c/this-weeks-trends-football-commercials.html
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