Thursday, February 9, 2012

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[G] Faster browsing, safer downloading

Posted: 09 Feb 2012 01:28 AM PST

Google Chrome Blog: Faster browsing, safer downloading

When I visit my favorite sandwich shop, I always order the same thing: a chicken cashew salad sandwich on whole wheat (it's awesome). Now, the owners know what I want as soon as I walk in the door. Which means they can start making it before I say a word. Which means I get my sandwich faster.

With today's Stable release, Chrome now does the same thing. Except not with sandwiches. When you start typing in the omnibox and the URL autocompletes to a site you're very likely to visit, Chrome will prerender the page, so it will appear faster--sometimes, even instantly--as soon as you hit Enter. To learn more, check out the post from our latest Beta release.

On the security front, Chrome now does even more to help protect you from malicious downloads. In addition to checking a list of known bad files, Chrome also does checks on executable files (like ".exe" and ".msi" files). If the executable doesn't match a whitelist, Chrome checks with Google for more information, such as whether the website you're accessing hosts a high number of malicious downloads.

In the near future, we will also begin rolling out updates to Chrome OS to further simplify the Chromebook experience. With a new image editor, Chromebook users will be able to quickly view, edit and share photos on the web. Users will also see an improved Verizon 3G activation portal, which includes the ability to set up a recurring purchase of mobile data.

If you don't have Chrome, download it now to check out the latest features!

Posted by Noé Lutz, Software Engineer and Malware Vigilante
URL: http://chrome.blogspot.com/2012/02/faster-browsing-safer-downloading.html

[G] Anne Rice Coming to Google to Discuss “The Wolf Gift” on February 24

Posted: 09 Feb 2012 01:28 AM PST

Inside Google Books: Anne Rice Coming to Google to Discuss "The Wolf Gift" on February 24

Posted by Ariel Levine, Google eBooks Associate

Anne Rice, author of Interview with the Vampire, The Witching Hour, and Angel Time: The Songs of the Seraphim will be coming to Google's headquarters in Mountain View to discuss her latest book, The Wolf Gift, on Friday, February 24th at 10AM PST.


The Wolf Gift is a richly imagined story of a man turned wolf trying to figure out what his new reality means--all while trying to stay one step ahead of the people desperate to hunt him down. With this novel, Anne Rice makes an intriguing return to the gothic world her fans know and love, set this time not in her native New Orleans but along California's haunting mist-shrouded coast. Both searching and suspenseful, it's a gripping exploration of a man both delighted and tormented by a life he could never have anticipated.

The talk will be live streamed on the Authors@Google YouTube channel, and there will be some time for fan questions. If you'd like to submit a question for consideration please visit our Google Moderator page for the event. We look forward to you joining us as we discuss the depths of this supernatural tale.

(Photo credit: Matthias Scheer @2010)

Read The Wolf Gift: Pre-order the ebook for The Wolf Gift today from Google eBooks (available February 14) for easy reading on tablets, smartphones, e-readers and the web.

Submit your questions for Anne Rice: Click on this Google Moderator page to submit your questions and vote on other fans' questions. We will select some of the most popular questions to ask Anne Rice during the talk. The Google Moderator page is open from now until February 23rd, 12PM PT.

Watch the live YouTube broadcast: On Friday, February 24th, at 10AM PT, Anne Rice's interview will be broadcast live from the Authors@Google YouTube channel, youtube.com/atgoogletalks. We'll also post the recorded interview on this page afterwards.

More about Anne Rice:


Read some of her most popular books: 

URL: http://booksearch.blogspot.com/2012/02/anne-rice-coming-to-google-to-discuss.html

[G] Going gothic with bestselling author Anne Rice

Posted: 08 Feb 2012 09:27 PM PST

Official Google Blog: Going gothic with bestselling author Anne Rice

Bestselling Southern American author Anne Rice is coming to Google headquarters to discuss her latest book, The Wolf Gift, on Friday, February 24 at 10am PT. One of the most popular authors of contemporary fiction, Rice has bewitched readers with her vampire chronicles, tales of the Mayfair Witches and other metaphysical gothic fiction for more than thirty years. Submit your question online between now and Feb 23 at midnight PT, and it could be asked during the Interview with the Vampire—we mean, the interview with Anne Rice. To watch the live broadcast, tune in to the Authors@Google YouTube channel on February 24 at 10am PT. If you miss it, the recording will be posted in its entirety after the interview is over. For more information on Anne Rice and her new book, read the full post on the Google Books blog.
URL: http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/going-gothic-with-bestselling-author.html

[G] Google Code-in 2011 Stats to Ponder

Posted: 08 Feb 2012 02:35 PM PST

Google Open Source Blog: Google Code-in 2011 Stats to Ponder



For Google Code-in 2011 we had 542 pre-university students (ages 13-17) from 56 countries complete an astounding 3,054 tasks for 18 open source organizations during the eight week contest period.  59.8% of the students completed 3 or more tasks in the contest.



The graph below illustrates the 10 countries with the highest number of students participating in Google Code-in 2011.







The five schools with the largest number of students participating in Google Code-in 2011 are listed below:

- Technical School Electronic Systems associated with Technical University - Sofia in Bulgaria had an impressive 49 students participating.

- XIV Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Stanisława Staszica w Warszawie in Poland

- Roman-Vodă National College in Romania

- Ankara Polis Koleji in Turkey

- "Tiberiu Popoviciu" I.T. High School from Cluj-Napoca in Romania









We had 307 dedicated mentors and organization administrators from 51 countries helping the students throughout the contest. Mentors hailed from all corners of the globe from places such as New Zealand, Uzbekistan, Peru, Bangladesh, Germany, South Africa and all parts in between.



Thank you to all of the students, mentors and organization administrators who helped make Google Code-in 2011 a success.



Stay tuned to this blog as we will announce the 10 grand prize winners for Google Code-in 2011 on February 14.



If you are a university student at least 18 years of age and would like to work on open source projects this summer (or winter for our southern hemisphere friends) then please look into our Google Summer of Code 2012 program that we recently announced.



By Stephanie Taylor, Open Source Programs


URL: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GoogleOpenSourceBlog/~3/hEfUfaAAVuo/google-code-in-2011-stats-to-ponder.html

[G] Google Analytics has learned 9 new languages

Posted: 08 Feb 2012 02:35 PM PST

Google Analytics Blog: Google Analytics has learned 9 new languages

Recently we introduced the new and improved Google Analytics, so that you can quickly find even more powerful and useful data to improve your internet marketing efforts.



Now, we are proud to say Google Analytics is available in 9 new languages. This makes Google Analytics quite a Polyglot, and it is in total available in 40 languages now. Newly introduced languages are:



- Arabic

- Croatian

- Hebrew

- Hindi

- Latvian

- Romanian

- Serbian

- Slovenian

- Ukrainian



To change the language of Analytics account to any of these new languages, you have to activate the new interface, if you haven't already, by clicking on the "new version" button at the top of the account. Then, navigate to the settings page where you can select the new language.






You can also now enjoy reading the newly revamped Analytics help center in any of the 9 new languages.



We are confident this will improve the usage of Google Analytics across the world, and help website owners and AdWords advertisers get even more out of their internet marketing efforts.



Happy data mining!
Google Analytics team


URL: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/tRaA/~3/ORXbRlHzmq8/google-analytics-has-learned-9-new.html

[G] Rev the engine: Motor Trend and Drive now on YouTube

Posted: 08 Feb 2012 10:25 AM PST

YouTube Blog: Rev the engine: Motor Trend and Drive now on YouTube

If it's got wheels and a motor, it's on YouTube. This week we're going full throttle with two new original channels dedicated to the wide and wild world of motors — Motor Trend and Drive.



The Motor Trend YouTube Channel, created by Source Interlink Media, brings together eight shows from automotive brands you know and love. Like a never-ending auto expo (without the lines), expect to see original programming from the folks behind Motor Trend, Hot Rod, Motorcyclist, Lowrider, FourWheeler, Dirt Rider, Car Craft, Automobile, Import Tuner and more. From speed to style, the Motor Trend Channel will have something for every car lover, and they'll be listening closely to your feedback to learn what you want to see more of.







If getting under the hood is only the beginning for you, check out the new Drive YouTube Channel, which celebrates the rich culture of cars. From the road to races to factories to studios, Drive will take you as far behind the scenes as as possible. Expect to see news, reviews and commentary from names like Chris Harris, Mike Spinelli, Leo Parente, Alex Roy and more.







With millions of you already coming to YouTube for all things auto, we hope you buckle up and enjoy these new channels!



Graham Bennett, original programming content partnerships, recently watched "Cavitation."


URL: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/youtube/PKJx/~3/oA8_NMJB8n0/rev-engine-motor-trend-and-drive-now-on.html

[G] Top five policy resources to know

Posted: 08 Feb 2012 10:25 AM PST

Inside AdSense: Top five policy resources to know




Recently, we shared our 2012 resolutions in this post based on your feedback from our bi-annual publisher satisfaction survey. One of the key areas that we're dedicated to improving is transparency around our program policies. This means clarifying the messaging that goes out in our notifications, but also pointing you to the right resources and contact forms to troubleshoot your policy issues.



Here, we've listed our top five policy resources to help you find the answers you're looking for. By using the information listed below, you'll not only learn more about our policies and how to avoid frequent violations, but you'll also help us resolve your questions more efficiently as well.

  

1. Help Center

The AdSense Help Center
is the best resource for you to gain policy knowledge and contact the
policy team. We're constantly adding and updating information to answer
our most frequently asked questions. As you may have noticed, the Help
Center has a new interface
to better help you navigate topics of interest. You can read about all
our policies by clicking on the sub-channels under "Policy &
Traffic Quality Guidelines" on the homepage. We've included several
examples in the "Content Policies" and "Ad Implementation Policies" sections to help you understand the policies more clearly. If you want to report or appeal a violation, use the "Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution" tool.















2. Blog

If you're reading this now, you've already made the first step toward learning more about our policies. The AdSense blog contains a wealth of information from product updates, optimization tips, and upcoming publisher events. You'll also find a special category for "Program Policies" listed on the right side which includes articles that deep dive into our policies to clarify common points of confusion (e.g. adult content, creating unique content) as well as best practices to help keep your account clean (e.g. invalid clicks, monitoring user-generated content). Get the latest updates sent to you by following the blog via email or feed.



3. Forum

The AdSense Help Forum is a platform for publishers to share best practices and interact with each other. The Forum can provide a wealth of information for AdSense questions related to our policies. Our Top Contributors contributed over 100K posts last year to the AdSense community, helping us to provide scalable support by answering publishers' questions, and escalating urgent or unusual cases to the attention of Google employees.



4. Policy webinars

The AdSense policy team hosts online policy seminars from time to time in different regions. We provide policy trainings to clarify policies in detail and answer your questions. If you're interested in attending future events like these, make sure that you're opted in to 'Special Offers' in your email preferences within your AdSense account. Visit our Help Center to review our previous webinar recordings.



5. Email notifications & contacting us

Getting important messages to you is our priority, so ensure that your AdSense account has your most up-to-date email address. Additionally, you can view all policy notifications by visiting the Messages page, under the Home tab when you sign in to your AdSense account.



We know that you may occasionally need to escalate to us directly and you can do so by using the correct policy troubleshooter in the Help Center. Bear in mind that you'll only receive responses from our team for answers which can't be found in our Help Center. Skim through previous policy blog posts or try typing in your question in the Help Forum to see if other publishers have had similar issues or questions. Chances are that we've addressed the most commonly asked questions, so you'll be able to resolve your issues even quicker.



We hope the above resources will make your policy learning experience more enjoyable, efficient, and useful. Stay tuned for more policy information coming on our blog.



Posted by Lingjuan Zhang, AdSense Policy Team




Did you find this policy blog post helpful? You can share your feedback or tell us about a specific policy topic you'd like to learn more about here.





URL: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/tuAm/~3/cCCgY01pe0E/top-five-policy-resources-to-know.html

[G] New 45° imagery available for 24 cities

Posted: 08 Feb 2012 10:25 AM PST

Google Lat Long: New 45° imagery available for 24 cities



Our February update of 45° aerials contains imagery of 15 U.S. and 7 international locations in Google Maps.

Heidelberg is a university town in southwestern Germany, located at the Neckar river. A former residence of the Electoral Palatinate, Heidelberg is popular among travellers for its historic city center and castle ruins of red sandstone in a mix of architectural styles. Having been around for more than 600 years, the University of Heidelberg is one of Europe's oldest institutions of higher education.


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San Sebastián (Donostia in Basque) is a Spanish town located on the northern Iberian Peninsula along a bay that's shaped like a seashell. The San Sebastián International Film Festival has given the town international renown.


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Carmel-by-the-Sea, situated along Highway 1 in California's Monterey County, is famous for the Spanish Mission founded there in 1770. Its mild climate and the variety of nature and wildlife that can be experienced on the famous 17-Mile Drive around Monterey Peninsula make it popular among artists and tourists alike.


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Located along the estuaries of the RÍo de la Plata, Buenos Aires is the largest city in Argentina and the second largest metropolitan area in all of South America. Founded in 1536, the city is recognized for its eclectic Italian and Spanish-influenced architecture and rich cultural life.


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Have fun exploring the new sites!

Here is a list of updated cities:

US:
Charleston-Folly Beach, SC; Lee's Summit, KS; Lexington, SC; Magna (Salt Lake City), UT; North Charleston, SC; Pine Island Center, FL; Plymouth, MN; Salinas CA; Santa Rosa, CA; Shawnee, KS; South Hill, WA; Spanish Springs, NV; Killeen, TX; Decatur, AL

Europe:
Torrelavega, Spain; Pamplona, Spain; San Sebastian, Spain; Bailen, Spain; Rolle, Switzerland; Ponferrada, Spain; Wachtberg, Germany; Weinheim, Germany

South America:
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Posted by Bernd Steinert, Geo Data Specialist
URL: http://google-latlong.blogspot.com/2012/02/new-45-imagery-available-for-24-cities.html
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