Apple Itunes and Sony's PSN Targets In Lawsuit - with links of the day

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It's the perfect time for a look at most interesting links of the day. We'll be talking about Sony, Mashable and Google.

Sony: http://Sony.net

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First things first, who's been writing about Sony? It was www.webpronews.com who wrote an article called Apple Itunes and Sony's PSN Targets In Lawsuit.

What did they say about Sony? Well...:

Another day, another lawsuit

and went on to say

this time it is a South African man that has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California claiming a patent infringement by Apple and Sony. The man, Benjamin Grobler, claims that they are infringing on U.S. Patent No. 6,799,084, which has to do with the making and offering infringing data vending systems such as iTunes and the PlayStation Network. He was awarded the patent in 2004

Next we have a site that's been talking about Mashable - Mashable Connect Agenda: 15 Exciting Sessions to Learn From.

They said:

Mashable's largest conference, Mashable Connect, is returning to Orlando, FL from May 3-5, and this year we'll bring together the brightest minds to discuss key trends on the horizon and what digital professionals are thinking for the future

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We're excited to announce the Mashable Connect 2012 agenda. This year's lineup of content covers a wide range of topics that you need to know now and for the future.

Last but not least we have Combining Professional & User-Generated Videos Drives More Sales [Study] from searchenginewatch.com, focussing on User-generated content The wrote good quality stuff, particularly

A new study by comScore and EXPO has found that professionally-produced video content and user-generated product videos are highly synergistic

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In other words, they drive higher levels of sales effectiveness when used in tandem

Consumer Group Turns The Screws In Euro The Big G Antitrust Investigation, Outcome Expected 'In Days' - plus my selection of links for the day

Welcome back! I expect you're here for a look at most significant links of the day. We'll be talking about Google, User-generated content and Microsoft.

OK, who's been writing about Google? It was techcrunch.com with their blog post entitled Consumer Group Turns The Screws In Euro Google Antitrust Investigation, Outcome Expected 'In Days'.

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What did they say about Google? They said:

The European antitrust investigation of Google, originally filed November 2010, looks like it might be entering the next stage of its development

and went on to say

Today's Google news comes after BEUC this week released a letter it had sent to the investigators earlier in the month, outlining why it believes Google is behaving in a non-competitive way that affects competitors and consumers.

Next up it's a site that's been talking about User-generated - Combining Professional & User-Generated Videos Drives More Sales [Study].

They wrote:

A new study by comScore and EXPO has found that professionally-produced video content and user-generated product videos are highly synergistic

... interesting ...

In other words, they drive higher levels of sales effectiveness when used in tandem

Microsoft: http://Microsoft.com

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Lastly we have Supreme Court Case Could Impact Health Insurance Exchanges from www.eweek.com, focussing on Microsoft. The wrote some good stuff, particularly

States areimplementing Travelocity-like HIXes powered by technology from companies suchas Adobe, Microsoft and Oracle

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Microsoft's HIX platform allows states todetermine enrollment and eligibility, and it provides tools for businessintelligence and case coordination.

The Big G Reviews Japanese Court Order Demanding Removal of Autocomplete Terms - with links of the day

Bain Capital Ventures: http://www.baincapitalventures.com

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So, it's time for a look at most significant links of the day. I've found some interesting links on Google, Cisco Systems and Bain Capital Ventures.

First things first, let's see who's been discussing Google? It was searchenginewatch.com who wrote an article called Google Reviews Japanese Court Order Demanding Removal of Autocomplete Terms.

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What did they point out about Google? Well...:

An anonymous plaintiff claims to have lost his job and suffered great humiliation at the hands of Google, which displays more than 10,000 search results defaming or disparaging him when a searcher selects one of the autocomplete results on his name

and went on to say

Tokyo District Court granted an injunction against the search giant on March 19, though the anonymous man behind the petition won't have his way quite yet. Google is reviewing the court order, which would force Google's operations based in U.S. to obey the Japanese court of law.

Next we have a site that's been writing about Cisco - The Double-Edged Sword Of Social Media.

They wrote:

Confirming The Fool Call it the Cisco Fatty Syndrome

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Do you remember the Cisco Fatty incident? I very much do (as I love learning life lessons vicariously). It seems there was this very promising young woman who was fresh out of college and looking for work in Silicon Valley. This was back in 2009, long after the Dot Com heyday had passed. The economy was in serious trouble, and the job-seekers market of yore had become an employer's market

Finally we have Tracelytics Raises $5.2 Million to Boost SaaS APM Solution from www.eweek.com, focussing on Bain Capital Ventures. They made a few good points, particularly

Tracelytics,a startup provider of next-generation application performance management (APM)software as a service (SaaS), announced the close of a $5.2 million Series Afinancing round led by Bain Capital Ventures

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"If yourapplication is under-performing, then your business is under-performing,"said Ben Nye, managing director at Bain Capital Ventures, in a statement."Today's enterprises need full-stack tracing to manage the performance oftheir highly distributed applications. We were impressed with the Tracelyticsteam's deep understanding of the performance issues faced by modern businessapplications; they've built their entire solution from the ground up throughthe lens of the customer."

Seeking The Next Rovio, Microsoft, Nokia Commit Up To $24 Million Into A New Push To Get Apps On Windows Phone - also the best of the web

I've been warming up for a thorough examination of the most interesting links of the day. We'll be talking about Microsoft, Intel and Facebook.

Microsoft: http://Microsoft.com

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First things first, let's see who's been talking about Microsoft? It was techcrunch.com with their write-up entitled Seeking The Next Rovio, Microsoft, Nokia Commit Up To $24 Million Into A New Push To Get Apps On Windows Phone.

What did they point out about Microsoft? They said:

Now it looks like Microsoft and its biggest partner, Nokia, are taking some steps to make sure that they have better control over how that story develops in the future - on Nokia's home turf, at least. Today the two announced that they are each putting in up to 9 million (around $12 million) into a new mobile apps development program at Finland's Aalto University called AppCampus - aimed specifically at funding new apps for the Windows Phone platform, but also some of the legacy platforms that Nokia still users, such as Symbian and Series 40

and went on to say

The program will start in May 2012, and in addition to the funding from Microsoft and Nokia, "Aalto University will make a significant contribution to the project by providing premises, coaching services, and access to both academic and business networks for budding app developers," they say in a statement

Intel: http://Intel.com

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Next it's a site that's been writing about Intel - Intel Extends Semiconductor Lead Over Samsung: IHS.

They wrote:

Intel saw its share of the worldwide semiconductor market surge in 2011 to its highest level in more than 10 years, a jump propelled by demand for its core PC and server chips and flash memory as well as the revenue gained by its $1.4 billion acquisition of Infineon Technologies mobile chip business, according to numbers released March 26 by IHS iSuppli

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Intel grew its market share to 15.6 percent, a 2.5 percent increase, and put at least a temporary stop to the push by Samsung Electronics, which had been chipping away at Intels lead over the past couple of years. Samsungs market share stayed at 9.2 percent, part of an up-and-down showing for manufacturers who use chip designs from ARM Holdings.

Facebook: http://facebook.com

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To finish it's Senators Ask Feds to Probe Requests for Facebook Passwords During Job Interviews from techland.time.com, focussing on Facebook. They had some interesting points to make, particularly

Troubled by reports of the practice, Democratic Sens

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Chuck Schumer of New York and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut said they are calling on the Department of Justice and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to launch investigations. The senators are sending letters to the heads of the agencies

How The Big G 'Handles' SEO: My Beef With Matt Cutts - and my other links of the day

National Collegiate Athletic Association: http://ncaa.com (sports)

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It's the perfect time for another links roundup. We'll be talking about Google, Microsoft and National Collegiate Athletic Association

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First things first, who has been writing about Google? It was searchenginewatch.com who wrote an article called How Google 'Handles' SEO: My Beef With Matt Cutts.

What did they point out about Google? Well...:

I'm sure that most of you know or have heard of Matt Cutts at Google

and went on to say

For those who don't, Cutts is the head of the web Spam team at Google. That is to say, Cutts works diligently to ensure that Google's search results are good and he polices efforts by folks who try to (overtly) manipulate Google's results through overly aggressive search engine optimization (SEO) tactics

Microsoft: http://Microsoft.com

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Next up it's a site that's been talking about Microsoft - Seeking The Next Rovio, Microsoft, Nokia Commit Up To $24 Million Into A New Push To Get Apps On Windows Phone.

They said:

Now it looks like Microsoft and its biggest partner, Nokia, are taking some steps to make sure that they have better control over how that story develops in the future - on Nokia's home turf, at least. Today the two announced that they are each putting in up to 9 million (around $12 million) into a new mobile apps development program at Finland's Aalto University called AppCampus - aimed specifically at funding new apps for the Windows Phone platform, but also some of the legacy platforms that Nokia still users, such as Symbian and Series 40

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The program will start in May 2012, and in addition to the funding from Microsoft and Nokia, "Aalto University will make a significant contribution to the project by providing premises, coaching services, and access to both academic and business networks for budding app developers," they say in a statement

To finish we have Ohio State Tops Syracuse, 77-70, To Reach Final Four In NCAA Tournament from www.huffingtonpost.com, focussing on NCAA. They made a few good points, particularly

BOSTON, MA - MARCH 24: Jared Sullinger #0 of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts against the Syracuse Orange during 2012 NCAA East Regional Final.BOSTON - Ohio State coach Thad Matta sized up his team in the middle of the season and had it figured for a first-weekend loss when the NCAA tournament came around

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The school also revealed this month that it had self-reported possible violations of its internal drug policy by members of previous teams; the NCAA is investigating.

The Big G Says Panda 3.4 Is 'Rolling Out Now' - with links of the day

So, it's time for a look at most significant links of the day. We'll be talking about Google, Facebook and Twitter.

Right, who's been talking about Google? It was searchengineland.com who wrote an article called Google Says Panda 3.4 Is 'Rolling Out Now'.

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What did they point out about Google? They said:

Google has announced the latest in its ongoing updates to the Panda algorithm that targets low-quality websites

and went on to say

I'm calling this Panda update 3.4 primarily because we don't know how substantial the update really is beyond the 140 characters that Google tweeted. We may update the headline later to call this 3.5 or possibly 4.0 if we learn more and a renaming is in order.

Facebook: http://facebook.com

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Next up we have a site that's been writing about Facebook - Facebook Pushes Back Against Employers Wanting Passwords.

They wrote:

Facebook,perhaps anxious to avoid public controversy as it prepares for a much-publicizedinitial public offering, is moving to squelch a widely reported practice ofemployers asking job applicants for their Facebook passwords

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If you are aFacebook user, you should never have to share your password, let anyone accessyour account, or do anything that might jeopardize the security of your accountor violate the privacy of your friends, Erin Egan, Facebooks chief privacyofficer, wrote in a March 23 note. As a user, you shouldnt be forced to shareyour private information and communications just to get a job.

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com

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To finish it's 11 Hilarious 'Mad Men' Parody Twitter Accounts from mashable.com, focussing on Twitter. They made a number of good points, particularly

11 Mad Men Parody Accounts on Twitter View As One Page View As Slideshow The creative director for the Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce (SCDP) advertising agency attends events like SXSW, where he looks for pay phones amidst a sea of smartphones

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On her Twitter, SCDP copywriter Peggy Olson discourages silly secretaries and office laziness.

Sure Pinterest is Hot, but is it the Next Facebook? - also the best of the web

I've been warming up for a thorough examination of the most significant links of the day. I've found some interesting links on Facebook, National Labor Relations Board and Twitter.

Facebook: http://facebook.com

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So, who has been talking about Facebook? It was www.marketingpilgrim.com who wrote an article called Sure Pinterest is Hot, but is it the Next Facebook?.

What did they say about Facebook? Well...:

But is it powerful enough to become the next Facebook?

and went on to say

Pinterest is the internet version of a box of chocolates. Got that

National Labor Relations Board: http://nlrb.gov

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Next up we have a site that's been writing about National Labor Relations Board - Labor Board Member Shared Insider Secrets, Inspector General Says.

They wrote:

Terence Flynn, President Barack Obama's recess appointee to the National Labor Relations Board, violated ethics rules, the board's inspector general said.WASHINGTON -- An inspector general's investigation has found that a recent appointee to the National Labor Relations Board violated the agency's ethical code by sharing sensitive information with outside lawyers, documents released Friday show

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Terence Flynn, now a Republican member of the National Labor Relations Board, passed along "the most confidential of Agency information" while serving as agency counsel last year, the report by the labor board's inspector general said. President Barack Obama named Flynn with a recess appointment in January to the labor board, the agency tasked with enforcing labor law on businesses and unions. Prior to that, he was chief counsel to former Republican board member Brian Hayes.

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com

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Last but not least it's Limbaugh Spokesman Hits Media Matters Over Boycott from www.webpronews.com, focussing on Twitter. They made a few good points, particularly

They distribute target lists of advertiser phone numbers, email addresses, Facebook links and Twitter handles, and then they come out of nowhere, en masse, against selected advertisers in rotation

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These Media Matters mobs bear a simple message: Renounce our enemies or become one of them. . They barrage small business with threats until they cancel their advertising

Google's Amazon Rainforest Street View Is Ready For You To Explore - with the best links of the day

It's the perfect time for a thorough examination of the most interesting links of the day. I've dug up stuff on Google, Microsoft and Nvidia.

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OK, let's see who's been talking about Google? It was techcrunch.com who wrote an article called Google's Amazon Rainforest Street View Is Ready For You To Explore.

What did they point out about Google? They said:

Back in August, Google announced that it was teaming up with nonprofit Foundation for a Sustainable Amazon to map a small section of the massive Rio Negro river (tributary of the Amazon) near Manaus

and went on to say

As expected, it took quite a while, but the results are now available for you to play with

Microsoft: http://Microsoft.com

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Next up we have a site that's been writing about Microsoft - Microsoft's Windows 8 Could Spike PC Market: IDC.

They wrote:

Microsoft mayhave engineered Windows 8 to work on tablets, but it will still need sales ofthe upcoming operating system on traditional PCs if it wants to maintain theWindows divisions profits and margins

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2012 and 2013will bring significant changes for Microsoft and the PC community, Jay Chou,an analyst with IDC, wrote in a March 20 research note. Windows 8 and Ultrabooksare a definitive step in the right direction to recapturing the relevance of thePC, but its promise of meshing a tablet experience with a PC body will likelyentail a period of trial and error, thus the market will likely see modestgrowth in the near term.

Finally it's NVIDIA Geforce GTX 680 Review Roundup: Faster, Cooler and Quieter from techland.time.com, focussing on Nvidia. They made a few good points, particularly

Let's start with AnandTech, my personal favorite (arguably the most thorough of the deep-dive tech portals)

and

this has ended up being a launch not quite like any other. With GTX 280, GTX 480, and GTX 580 we discussed how thanks to NVIDIA's big die strategy they had superior performance, but also higher power consumption and a higher cost. To that extent this is a very different launch -the GTX 680 is faster, cooler, and quieter than the Radeon HD 7970. NVIDIA has landed the technical trifecta, and to top it off they've priced it comfortably below the competition.

Apple Inc. to Pass Intel as World's Top Processor Company: Report - also the best of the web

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com

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I've been warming up for the next links roundup. I've found some interesting links on Apple Inc. Intel and Twitter.

To kick it off, who's been talking about Apple? It was www.eweek.com with their write-up entitled Apple to Pass Intel as World's Top Processor Company: Report.

What did they point out about Apple? Well...:

Apple is ontrack to overtake Intel as the world's top mobile processor company, researchfirm In-Stat is expected to announce in an upcoming report, according to Infoworld

and went on to say

Apple uses itsproprietary information in building the A4, A5 and A5X processors used in itsiPhones and iPadsor rather, provides the brains to the brawn of Samsung's foundry, atleast in some cases. PCs are now Intel's major domain; but with global PCshipmentsseeing sub-2-percent growth last year, while smartphone salessoar and tablet sales remain on a track to overshoot PC sales, Apple couldhandily beat out Intel.

Intel: http://Intel.com

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Next up it's a site that's been writing about Intel - Tech Advances Could Result In More Open Government.

They wrote:

Writing in the International Journal of Intellectual Property Management, Mohamed Chawki of the Center for Terrorism Law at St. Mary's University, in San Antonio, Texas, argues that current laws regulating transparency in the USA inherently assume that the disclosure of information can inform the public, stymie government operations or create great harm

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Legislation is meant to balance the disclosure of information for the public good against putative harmful effects. However, who is to determine what is a good and what is a bad effect?

Finally we have Twitter Says It Has 140 Million Users from mashable.com, focussing on Twitter. They made a number of good points, particularly

Twitter celebrated its sixth birthday on Wednesday by dropping an impressive stat: The network now claims 140 million active users

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In a blog post feting the event, the company also boasted that its network sees 340 million tweets a day. "That's more than 1 billion every three days," the post reads. "However concisely, it turns out there's plenty to say."

The Big G Signals First Day of Spring With Marimekko Doodles - plus my selection of links for the day

So, it's time for another links roundup. We'll be talking about Google, Sony and Fujitsu.

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So, who's been discussing Google? It was www.eweek.com who wrote an article called Google Signals First Day of Spring With Marimekko Doodles.

What did they point out about Google? Well...:

Google is celebrating the change of seasons around the globe today with Marimekko designed First Day of Spring and Fall doodles

and went on to say

Today, March 20, 2012, the vernal equinox in the Northern hemisphere marks the arrival of spring, while in the Southern hemisphere, the equinox welcomes fall. 2012 marks a year, when Marimekko's hometown of Helsinki sits at the forefront of the worldwide design discussion. The logos are the first international Google doodles that are created by a Finnish designer.

Next we have a site that's also been writing about Google - Google Doodle Marks Spring Equinox with Logo by Finnish Fashion House.

They wrote:

Google marked the first day of spring 2012 by transforming their search homepage logo to a colorful animal and floral motif

... sounds interesting ...

The design, by Finnish fashion design house Marimekko, features a pink zebra possibly wearing Wellingtons (as observed by one British user, who shall remain nameless)

Sony: http://Sony.net

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Finally we have Can Sony Win Again? from technorati.com, focussing on Sony. Good stuff from them, particularly

There s a great video report by Reuters on how Sony lost its cool

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The question is: Can it get it back again?

National Collegiate Athletic Association Women's Tournament 2012: Defense Leads South Ciudad de Gigantes Past Purdue, 72-61 - plus my selection of links for the day

National Collegiate Athletic Association: http://ncaa.com (sports)

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I've been preparing for the next links roundup. I've dug up stuff on National Collegiate Athletic Association Google and Yahoo!

Right, let's see who's been discussing NCAA? It was www.huffingtonpost.com who wrote an article called NCAA Women's Tournament 2012: Defense Leads South Carolina Past Purdue, 72-61.

What did they say about NCAA? Well...:

Purdue guard Brittany Rayburn, top, tries to knock the ball away from South Carolina guard La'Keisha Sutton during the second half of NCAA tournament second-round women's college basketball game.WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind

and went on to say

-- South Carolina rebuilt its program with a defensive philosophy, and it sure paid off on Monday night

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Next it's a site that's been talking about Google - Google Doodle Celebrates the Coming of Spring.

They wrote:

Today's Google Doodle celebrates the equinox and the coming of spring in Earth's northern hemisphere, both of which occur today, March 20

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To mark the coming of spring, today's flowery Google Doodle has been designed by Finnish clothing design company Marimekko.

Fandango: http://Fandango.com

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To finish it's Fandango Wins Yahoo Movies Deal Over Rival MovieTickets.com from techcrunch.com, focussing on Yahoo. Good stuff from them, particularly

Movie ticket seller Fandango is announcing a partnership with Yahoo today that will see it becoming the online and mobile movie ticketer for Yahoo!

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Movies, a service which now has over 30 million U.S. users according to comScore. The new collaboration offers Yahoo users access to Fandango's 20,000 screens across the U.S. and will support purchases online, on mobile and on tablets

Affiliates or Google: Who Really Drove That Ecommerce Sale? - and my other links of the day

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So, it's time for a thorough examination of the most intriguing links of the day. We'll be talking about Google, Facebook and Ovum Ltd.

Right, who's been talking about Google? It was searchenginewatch.com with their blog post entitled Affiliates or Google: Who Really Drove That Ecommerce Sale?.

What did they say about Google? They said:

You type in [shop blue jeans] in Google to start

and went on to say

Even though you're feeling fancy, you're a practical dude, (sorry ladies, these are man jeans) so you go back to Google to look for a coupon or two that can help you save some dough.

Facebook: http://facebook.com

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Next it's a site that's been writing about Facebook - Facebook To Court Minority Biz Groups With New Head Of Community Engagement.

They wrote:

To work with Congress and encourage minority-owned small businesses to use its marketing products, I've learned Facebook has just created a new Head of Community Engagement role to be filled by Susan Gonzales

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Until now, Gonzales was a full-time consultant in Facebook's DC office where she's led external affairs since August. Before that she was the VP of Comcast's community foundation, and is currently the Vice Chairperson of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

Lastly we have Internet Traffic Driving Demand for Service Provider Networking Gear: Ovum from www.eweek.com, focussing on Ovum. They made a few good points, particularly

Skyrocketing Internet traffic will fuel demand for switchesand routers in service providers' networks, according to new numbers frommarket research firm Ovum

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And its going to cost carriers if they want to keep theircustomers, according to David Krozier, principal analyst of networkinfrastructure at Ovum.

The Big G Nexus Tablet Expected in May 2012 - with the best links of the day

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com

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So, it's time for another links roundup. I've dug up stuff on Google, AOL and Twitter.

OK, who's been talking about Google? It was technorati.com with their post entitled Google Nexus Tablet Expected in May 2012.

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What did they point out about Google? They said:

The launch of the new iPad from Apple this last week has been all that people could talk about when it comes to tablets

and went on to say

But those who aren t willing to shell out $500+ are hoping for other alternatives from Google and Amazon once again in 2012. Last year, Amazon rocked the tablet world with the ultra cheap $199 US Kindle Fire. It was by far the most successful launch any Android tablet had performed or the year, which ended up taking a little bite out of Apple s iPad market shares after it s launch

AOL: http://AOL.com portal

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Next up it's a site that's been talking about AOL - AOL, Microsoft, Yahoo Kick Off Display Ad Deal.

They said:

The mnage trois in display advertising among Yahoo, Microsoft, and AOL has started on schedule

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The three companies are now officially offering one another's unsold inventory

To finish we have Thumb Offers A Reality Test For SXSW Winners from techcrunch.com, focussing on Twitter. The wrote good quality stuff, particularly

Every year, before, during, and after South by Southwest, everyone's eager declare someone the winner of the conference

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Then comes the inevitable backlash, with questions about whether Popular App X will ever catch on with "regular people" - or if it's just useful to techies who are constantly checking their iPhones in search of the next party

Saint Louis of Toulouse Tops The Bluff City 61-54, In National Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament - with links of the day

It's the perfect time for the next links roundup. I've found some interesting links on National Collegiate Athletic Association Intel and Google.

OK, who's been discussing NCAA? It was www.huffingtonpost.com who wrote an article called Saint Louis Tops Memphis, 61-54, In NCAA Tournament.

What did they point out about NCAA? They said:

COLUMBUS, OH - MARCH 16: Kwamain Mitchell #3 of the Saint Louis Billikens celebrates with teammates Rob Loe #51 and Jordair Jett #5 after defeating the Memphis Tigers

and went on to say

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Kwamain Mitchell looked pretty lucky when he banked in a 3-pointer to end the first half

Intel: http://Intel.com

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Next we have a site that's been writing about Intel - Intel Dominated, AMD Gained in Chip Market in 2011: IDC.

They wrote:

However, Intel only showed a slight decline during a yearthat saw microprocessor revenues jump 13.2 percent, to more than $41 billion.That, in part, was helped by the fact that systems makers were willing to shellout more for the chips than they paid in 2010, according to Shane Rau, directorof PC semiconductor research at IDC

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Last year, Intel held 80.1 percent of the worldwide unitmarket, a slight drop of 0.6 percent over 2010, according to IDC. AMDs marketshare stood at 19.7 percent, a bump of 0.7 percent. Via Technologies share was0.2 percent, a drop of 0.1 percent.

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Last but not least we have Happy St. Patrick's Day 2012 Google Logo from searchenginewatch.com, focussing on Google. The wrote good quality stuff, particularly

To celebrate the holiday, Google has "gone green" by posting a St. Patty's Day Google Doodle in select countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Denmark, the UK, and Ireland

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Happy St. Patrick's Day! On this day everybody becomes Irish. Even the search engines are Irish today.

IBM Genomic Analytics Platform Offers Personalized Medicine - with the best links of the day

IBM: http://IBM.com

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It's the perfect time for a look at most significant links of the day. We'll be talking about IBM, Facebook and Twitter.

First things first, let's see who's been writing about IBM? It was www.eweek.com who wrote an article called IBM Genomic Analytics Platform Offers Personalized Medicine.

What did they say about IBM? They said:

IBM is movingon from "Jeopardy" to finding treatments using genetic data

and went on to say

Thecompany announced it has developed a data-analytics platform called ClinicalGenomics that uses algorithms and analytics similar to that of Big Blue'sWatson supercomputer to find treatments for conditions based on a patient'sgenetic profile

Facebook: http://facebook.com

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Next we have a site that's been writing about Facebook - SEO Service BrightEdge Raises $12.6M.

They said:

He says BrightEdge is already used by more than 2,000 brands and agencies, including big tech names like Microsoft, Facebook, and VMWare

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With what millions of dollars still in the bank, Yu says BrightEdge wasn't really looking to raise another round, but this seemed like "a great opportunity" to support the company's rapid growth - he wants to double its headcount (for the second year in a row) and open offices in London and New York. . (Another SEO management company, Conductor, recently said that it's working with more than 1,000 brands and has an annual revenue run rate of $10 million.)

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com

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Finally it's Brand Management: It's All About the Profile from www.marketingpilgrim.com, focussing on Twitter. The wrote good quality stuff, particularly

Then check your Twitter and any other public pages

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Okay, I'm done now. So get thee to your Facebook page right now and check it out as if you were a first time customer. . These are your only shots at making that good first impression

Atlantic Records Unleashes iBook for Shinedown's Album Launch [EXCLUSIVE] - plus my selection of links for the day

I've been preparing for yet another glance at the best of the web. I've found some interesting links on Shinedown, Intel and Google.

Shinedown: http://www.shinedown.com

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OK, who has been talking about Shinedown? It was mashable.com who wrote an article called Atlantic Records Unleashes iBook for Shinedown's Album Launch [EXCLUSIVE].

What did they point out about Shinedown? They said:

Inside the Making of Shinedown's Amaryllis Atlantic Records has taken an uncommon approach to using Apple's iBooks Author -- touted as a creation platform that will "reinvent the textbook" -- by building an interactive ebook for rock band Shinedown's next album

and went on to say

Front man Brent Smith says the "For Your Sake: Inside the Making of Shinedown's Amaryllis" ebook revives the complete album experience, which changed when CD booklets and liner notes became less prevalent

Intel: http://Intel.com

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Next we have a site that's been talking about Intel - SEO Services Buyer's Guide: Key Components of a Work Agreement.

They said:

How and when will this happen and what information can they share?Intellectual property rights assignment.Physical property rights: Hardware, CDs or other physical materials.Ancillaries: Such as scheduled meetings or phone/email support.Procedure for changing scope of work agreement during the life of the project.Payments & Milestones Milestones are an important part of work agreements that are often overlooked. These are the dates certain aspects of the project are to be completed, with corresponding payments

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Services rendered: If you are buying link building, include link characteristics, volume, etc. If content creationis part of the deal, how much and how often? Be specific to avoid disagreements later on.Acceptable file formats: For exchanging information.Site permissions: Who has access and to how much of your data?Inclusions and exclusions: Such as software or membership fees.Equipment: If you are providing any equipment for the SEO provider, list the specifics and any liabilities.Other providers or players: Will the SEO provider be responsible for corresponding with your developer or other in-houseor outsourced professionals? . This is especially important in SEO, as it is an ongoing process

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To finish it's Do E-Books Make It Harder to Remember What You Just Read? from healthland.time.com, focussing on Google. The wrote good quality stuff, particularly

Online, I discovered that Google's Larry Page himself had concerns about research showing that on-screen reading is measurably slower than reading on paper

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When I discussed my quirky recall with friends and colleagues, I found out I wasn't the only one who suffered from "e-book moments."

Wal-Mart Announces Disc To Digital Program To Convert Your Old DVDs - also the best of the web

Facebook: http://facebook.com

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So, it's time for the next links roundup. We'll be talking about Wal-Mart Microsoft and Facebook.

OK, who's been talking about Walmart? It was techcrunch.com who wrote an article called Walmart Announces Disc To Digital Program To Convert Your Old DVDs.

What did they point out about Walmart? They said:

Walmart is about to make a big push for digital movie ownership

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At a press conference today in Los Angeles, the company announced that, as rumored, it's launching a new program called the Disc to Digital service. Starting on April 16, anyone can bring their DVD collection into a Walmart store, and copies of each movie will be loaded onto your account on VUDU, the online video service that the retailer acquired two years ago. Standard definition DVDs will be converted into standard definition videos and Blu-rays will be converted into high-definition, for $2 each. You can also "upgrade" a standard DVD into an HD copy for $5.

Microsoft: http://Microsoft.com

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Next we have a site that's been writing about Microsoft - Microsoft's Patch Tuesday Focuses on Critical RDP Patch.

They said:

MicrosoftsMarch 2012 Patch Tuesday might be light on actual bulletinsthere are sixbutsecurity researchers are nonetheless advising companies to fix the "critical"one posthaste

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That criticalbulletin, MS12-020 (Windows) addresses an issue in Remote Desktop Protocol(RDP). While Microsoft insisted in a March 13 posting on the MicrosoftSecurity Response Center blog that we know of no activeexploitation in the wild, it also advised that customers examine and prepareto apply this bulletin as soon as possible. As it stands, the vulnerabilityallows an attacker to achieve remote-code execution; Microsoft is offering aone-click, no-reboot fix-it that enables Network-Level Authentication, aneffective mitigation for this issue.

Lastly it's NCAA's Facebook Fan Committee Picks 97% Accurate March Madness Field from mashable.com, focussing on Facebook. The wrote some good stuff, particularly

A mock NCAA Tournament selection committee comprised of social media-savvy college basketball fans correctly picked 66 of the March Madness field's 68 teams. The "Super 10" committee, made up of fans who submitted short videos to the official March Madness Facebook Page that demonstrated their hoops knowledge and passion, spent last weekend in Atlanta touring Turner Broadcasting's studios, watching the ACC Tournament, and receiving and in-depth primer on how the brackets are built before making their own selections

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The "Super 10" committee, made up of fans who submitted short videos to the official March Madness Facebook Page that demonstrated their hoops knowledge and passion, spent last weekend in Atlanta touring Turner Broadcasting's studios, watching the ACC Tournament, and receiving and in-depth primer on how the brackets are built before making their own selections. They also documented the experience and corresponded with other fans at home using Facebook and Twitter

Empire Avenue Revamps Interface, Adds Google+ Scoring - also the best of the web

Welcome back! I imagine you've come for a look at most interesting links of the day. I've dug up stuff on Google, Facebook and Twitter.

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Right, who has been talking about Google? It was techcrunch.com with their write-up entitled Empire Avenue Revamps Interface, Adds Google+ Scoring.

What did they say about Google? Well...:

But if Empire Avenue really wants to be the social stock market (which it does), then it can't continue on without integrating the Crunchie award-winning Google+

and went on to say

Luckily, Google+ scoring has been added to the service, joining forces with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Flickr, Foursquare, LinkedIn, WordPress, and various blogs

Next it's a site that's also been writing about Google - Family Favorite: Indoor Waterparks.

They wrote:

Do you ever wonder why indoor waterparks are so popular?

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For one, it s a nice break from the cold winter weather, where you can head inside to a balmy 86 degrees

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com

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To finish it's Twitter Buys Posterous For Undisclosed Sum from www.webpronews.com, focussing on Twitter. Good stuff from them, particularly

Twitter and Posterous announced that the former has acquired the latter

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Terms of the deal have not been disclosed, but we do have official announcements from both companies

10 Optimization Secrets To Drive More Mobile Traffic From Facebook

I've been preparing for another glance at the best of the web. We'll be talking about Facebook, Google and Symantec.

Facebook: http://facebook.com

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First things first, who has been talking about Facebook? It was searchengineland.com with their blog post entitled 10 Optimization Secrets To Drive More Mobile Traffic From Facebook.

What did they point out about Facebook? They said:

One of the staggering facts in Facebook's public filing last month was that 50% of their traffic is driven by mobile devices

and went on to say

That's about 5x more than the average website

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Next we have a site that's been writing about Google - Kony 2012: Lessons for Video Marketers.

They wrote:

According to Google News, 4,950 news sources have written stories about KONY 2012

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Created in-house by Jason Russell, KONY 2012 had been shared more than 7.6 million times on Facebook as of Sunday morning, according to the Viral Video Chart, and embedded in more than 6,200 blogs. . The phenomenal success of this film shatters some myths about viral videos and teaches some other important lessons for video marketers

Finally it's Symantec: Finders Will Try to Access Lost Smartphones from www.eweek.com, focussing on Symantec. Good stuff from them, particularly

Symantecs advice to smartphone users?

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Keep the devicesclose

The Big G May Have Dropped Another Twitter Feature

I've been warming up for another glance at the best of the web. We'll be talking about Twitter, Arista Networks and Tumblr.

First things first, who has been talking about Twitter? It was www.webpronews.com who wrote an article called Google May Have Dropped Another Twitter Feature.

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com

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What did they say about Twitter? They said:

The relationship between Google and Twitter has been somewhat rocky lately

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Last year, the two companies were unable to reach an agreement that would continue to give Google access to the Twitter firehose to better its search results. For that reason, Google's realtime search feature disappeared

Arista Networks: http://www.aristanetworks.com

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Next we have a site that's been writing about Arista Networks - Arista Networks, Amid Takeover Bids, Eyes IPO: Report.

They said:

Arista Networks, a company that makes networking gear forcloud computing and data center environments, reportedly is considering a moveto go public within the next year or two after fending off acquisitionattempts

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Executives with Arista, which is populated with Cisco Systemsveterans and counts former Sun Microsystems co-founder and executive AndyBechtolsheim as a founder, are aiming at an initial public offering (IPO) laterthis year or in early 2013, President and CEO Jayshree Ullaltold Reutersin a March 7 report.

Tumblr: http://tumblr.com

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Last but not least we have Dog Blogs: 15 Adorable Tumblrs for Canine Connoisseurs from mashable.com, focussing on Tumblr. They made a number of good points, particularly

Dog Blogs: 15 Adorable Tumblrs for Canine Connoisseurs Theron Humphrey's "super serious project about dogs and physics" shows coonhound Maddie standing on various objects

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If anthropomorphizing animals makes you giggle, check out this Tumblr. 6. F*** Yeah Dogs on Computers

PayPal's New Digital Wallet Will Offer Personalized Deals, Flexible Payment Spending, And More - with the best links of the day

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So, it's time for yet another glace through the best of the web. I've dug up stuff on PayPal, Google and Facebook.

First things first, who has been talking about PayPal? It was techcrunch.com who wrote an article called PayPal's New Digital Wallet Will Offer Personalized Deals, Flexible Payment Spending, And More.

What did they point out about PayPal? They said:

We've been hearing recently about PayPal's in-store payments platform for large retailers (which will soon be rolled out to small businesses as well)

and went on to say

But we haven't seen PayPal do much in the past few months with its plans for its digital wallet on the consumer side. We know PayPal has a major vision for how payments will be made in the future, but today, the company is giving us a glimpse of exactly what new features will be added to the platform in the coming year

Next up it's a site that's been writing about Google - Computing in UK Schools is Failing Students.

They said:

In the UK, the respected Science body, the Royal Society, recently published a report damning the teaching of ICT (information and Communications Technologies) in UK schools

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The report is called Shut Down or Restart: the Way Forward for Computing in Schools

Facebook: http://facebook.com

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To finish we have Blogging Continues to Grow from www.marketingpilgrim.com, focussing on Facebook. Great things from them, particularly

A small piece of evidence of this need for more developed thinking can be seen in the fact that Chris Hughes, a Facebook founder, is purchasing "The New Republic" magazine

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He feels there is a real need for traditional long form journalism even in the 140 character world we all live in currently. It is one he helped birth, in fact, but is clearly saying that there is more to it and needs to be more to it