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

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

Google: also known as The Big G

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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

Google: also known as The Big G

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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

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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

... sounds interesting ...

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.

Google: also known as The Big G

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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

... sounds interesting ...

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.

Google: also known as The Big G

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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

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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

Google: also known as The Big G

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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