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Google To Fund Ideas That Will Change the World

Peace Corps Online writes "This week, as part of their tenth birthday celebration, Google announced the launch of project ten to the 100th, a project designed to inspire and fund the development of ideas that will help to change the world. They have called on members of the public to share their ideas for solutions that will help as many people as possible in the global community, offering a $10 million prize pool to back the development of those chosen as winners. 'We know there are countless brilliant ideas that need funding and support to come to fruition,' says Bethany Poole, Project Marketing Manager for Google. 'These ideas can be big or small, technology-driven or brilliantly simple — but they need to have impact.' The project's website asks entrants to classify their ideas into one of eight categories listed as Community, Opport

Google Android: The dude? Or big dud?

Today's the day Android strutted its stuff to the world. Is Android the game-changer for the SmartPhone industry, a real contender to the iPhone or just another cell phone OS? It's definitely not just another cell phone OS, as evidenced by all the attention around today's launch. Google has technology that other phones use but Google Android will exploit. Google search, of course is the 800-pound gorilla in search. Add Google maps (including a compass feature Google demonstrated in the T-Mobile [HTC] G1 phone), Google Webkit and the Chrome Web browser (a Chrome Lite comes on Android), Google Talk, YouTube, Google Apps, and so forth. This has allowed Google to layer in a single sign-on for all Google apps, and Android syncs data with your Google account for contacts, calendar, chat and likely other applications in the future.

Borders.com Goes Live with Google Preview

Borders has enabled Google Preview on their site. Google Preview, unveiled in September, is a widget-like tool that allows retailers or anyone handy with Web site code to embed a preview of 20% of any book in Google’s database onto their site. Borders joins Books-A-Million and the U.K. retailer Blackwell Bookshop in using the service. The deal between Google and its retail partners stipulates that retailers will enable Google Preview for any book being sold that is also available in Google’s database, in exchange for an enhanced version of the Preview software. The big advantage for retailers of Google Preview is that it allows consumers to brows books scanned by Google without leaving the retailer’s Web site. Click the “Google Preview� button beneath the jacket art on Borders.

Google Now Allows Sites to Serve Content to Them While Showing a Registration Box to Non-Google Users

There once was a time when Google search tried to be a neutral bystander, watching the web without getting too actively involved. There once was a time when Google instructed webmasters to serve their Googlebot the same thing served to a site’s human users. Now, Google is officially telling webmasters they can serve one thing to people coming from Google web search, and another thing to people coming from elsewhere. Think of it as Google now offering publishers to hand Google a special key to the publisher’s content. Google calls this “first click free� and they say they do this in order “to help users find and access content that may require registration or a subscription�, to “include highly relevant content in Google’s search index� and to “to provide a promotion and discovery opportunity for publishers with restric

Google in Attack.

The web is crazy! A new war has just starts. A browser war, a clash of the titans, Google and Microsoft, the battle of the browsers. Finally, Google has unveiled their very own web browser they called it Chrome. It designed to take on Industry leading Microsoft’s Internet Explorer and also one time Google web allies Mozilla ( Goodbye Mozilla.). With chrome Google has just declared war not just on Microsoft but also to the Mozilla folks. Google is known to support open source community and Mozilla is one of those but the games has changed Google got no choice but to drop Mozilla.The competition has just started to get hotter. What exactly Google wants here? World domination? Google got greedy here. First they got Google Apps to take on Microsoft Office then they unveiled Chrome to take on Microsoft internet Explorer.

Yahoo- Google inc. : A threat to Microsoft?

Yahoo, a major prize for Goliaths such as Google and Microsoft that wants to build a web empire with a major audience, sizable revenues, and good brand. By making a deal to Yahoo, Google gets a vastly bigger audience to go with its formidable resources. Google won’t be able to bid for Yahoo because of antitrust concerns. Yahoo has already surrendered some of its advertising space to search leader Google. The deal will allows running Google ads on yahoo search result pages. Google ad partnership with Yahoo could boost revenue and extend its online reach, making it the sole master of online advertising. Does Google deserve Yahoo? Google ad partnership with Yahoo would keep Yahoo out of Microsoft sight. Yahoo so desperate to stay away from Microsoft.

IRS Looking at Google/Mozilla Relationship

ric482 writes "With the release of the Mozilla Foundation's 2007 financial report, questions have been raised by the IRS, who are due to perform an audit on the non-profit organization behind the massively popular Firefox browser. Last year, the Foundation received $66 million of its total $75 million revenue (88 percent) from search engine maestros Google, so the IRS are looking for blood over the organization's tax exempt status. Back in 2006, Mozilla got $59.5 million from Google — around 85 percent of the organization's revenue. Google and Mozilla are part of a 'you scratch my back, I'll pay your bills' sort of agreement with the Google search bar firmly placed in the toolbar, and on the default homepage. Things were a bit rocky a couple of months back when Google unveiled the Beta-run of its Chrome browser, but Mozilla and Google h

Google Pledges $10 Million to Fund Good Ideas

pronounced "ten to the one hundredth," which invites anyone and everyone to submit ideas that can "change the world by helping as many people as possible."

Could You Google Bomb Google Flu?

Google got a lot of attention recently for the launch of Google Flu Trends, which looks at aggregate data on searches related to the flu, to see if it can act as something of an early warning system for where there are flu problems. It's an interesting use of the data, and it will be worth watching what else can be done with this sort of data over time. However, Ed Felten raises an interesting question: can Google Flu Trends be manipulated? The idea is that, right now, it may be accurate, but the very fact that people know Google is tracking this information, could create incentives to game that info -- in the same way people have tried gaming Google in other ways for years, using tricks such as Google bombing. While you might not think there would be that many reasons to manipulate Google Flu Trends, there could be reasons to do so.

The Number of Total Mobile Subscribers in Italy Will Increase from 92.8 Million in 2008 (Previously 92.5 Million) to 97.2 Million (Previously 96.9 Million) in 2010

The Number of Total Mobile Subscribers in Italy Will Increase from 92.8 Million in 2008 (Previously 92.5 Million) to 97.2 Million (Previously 96.9 Million) in 2010

Google to spread the Book Search wealth

It's not that Google has suddenly turned socialist. It's just that the company has finally realized that it's easier to make a profit when you play nicely with your partners than when you simply steamroll over them. The search giant announced it would be paying out $125 million to settle a three-year-old copyright infringement suit with authors and publishers over its Google Book Search program. The deal is good for authors and publishers, who get $45 million right upfront, a new copyright holders registry, and an agreement to share the proceeds from future Book Search revenue. But it also turns out to be good for Google, since it opens the program to far more texts and it keeps Book Search's revenue-generating capabilities intact. The deal is a win-win and a nice blueprint for Google to follow in its other high-profile copyright case--Vi

Gmail and Google Talk Users Access Online Collaboration through Yuuguu

Yuuguu announced the integration of the Google Talk Instant Messaging (IM) network into its real-time collaboration and web conferencing service. Yuuguu users can now share screens, hold web conferences, and work collaboratively with anyone on the Google Talk IM network all via the Yuuguu application. The Google Talk IM network is accessible via the downloadable Google Talk client, and the purely browser based GMail, iGoogle, and Google Apps services. Yuuguu has an integrated buddy list and chat system. Yuuguu users can link to their existing Google account and any contacts they have on the Google Talk IM network will automatically appear in their Yuuguu buddy list. Yuuguu users can chat with friends or colleagues on the Google Talk IM network.

Al Salam Bank-Bahrain reports net profit of US$60.1 million

(MENAFN Press) Al Salam Bank Bahrain announced a net profit of BD22.7 million (US$60.1 million) for the nine month period ended 30 September 2008 registering increase of 30% compared to BD17.4 million (US$46.2 million) for the corresponding period in 2007. The earnings per share for the period were 18.9 fils against 14.5 fils for the corresponding period in 2007. The results represent a quarterly net profit of BD7.4 million (US$19.6 million) for the quarter ended 30 September 2008 compared to BD3.3 million (US$8.8 million), an increase of 120%, in the corresponding quarter in 2007.

Google releases Google Earth for Apple iPhone and iPod touch (with video tour)

"Even before we introduced Google Earth back in 2005, the team had long dreamed of being able to carry the Earth around in your pocket. Well, today that dream becomes a reality as we introduce Google Earth for iPhone and iPod touch. With just a swipe of your finger you can fly from Peoria to Paris to Papua New Guinea, or anywhere in between. It may be small, but it brings all the power of Google Earth to the palm of your hand, including all of the same global imagery and 3D terrain. You can even browse any of our 8 million Panoramio photos or read Wikipedia articles," Peter Birch, Google Earth Product Manager, reports for The Official Google Blog.

Google News debuts in RP, first in Southeast Asia

Google Inc. recently launched Google News in the Philippines, providing 24 million Filipino Internet users the latest local news from more than 4,500 English-language sources, including a wide range of Philippines news outlets. The Philippines is the first country in Southeast Asia to get its own local edition of Google News. Google News for the Philippines is available at http://news.google.com.ph. With this launch there are now 56 regional editions of Google News available in 20 different languages.

Sony Ericsson moves to net loss in Q3

Sony Ericsson reported a net loss of EUR 25 million for the third quarter, versus a profit of EUR 267 million in the year-earlier period. The result included EUR 35 million in restructuring charges for the company's plans to cut EUR 300 million in annual costs by mid-2009. The operating result moved to a loss of EUR 33 million from a profit of EUR 393 million a year ago, and revenues fell 10 percent to EUR 2.81 billion. The company attributed the sales drop to negative currency effects and a shift in the product mix towards more low-end devices. Sony Ericsson shipped 25.7 million mobile phones in the quarter, down from 25.9 million a year ago but up from 24.4 million in the second quarter. The company said the average selling price of EUR 109 per phone was down both year-on-year and sequentially, and price pressure and competition in the

India's mobile subscriber base hits 315 mln in September

The number of subscribers to phone services in India grew to 353.66 million at the end of September, from 343.87 million in August. According to figures from market regulator TRAI, the overall teledensity increased to 30.64 percent from 29.83 percent in August. In the mobile segment, 10.07 million subscribers were added in September, up from 9.16 million subscribers in August. The total mobile subscriber base was 315.31 million at the end of September. The wireline subscriber base decreased to 38.35 million at the end of September from 38.63 million. Total broadband connections in India increased to 4.90 million versus 4.73 million.

The Hanover Insurance Group Reports Third Quarter Results

WORCESTER, Mass., Oct. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Third Quarter 2008 Financial Highlights -- Segment income after tax of $3.3 million, or $0.07 per share, compared to $51.7 million, or $0.98 per share, in the prior-year quarter(1), which included the after-tax net impact of catastrophes of $63.8 million, or $1.25 per share, in the third quarter of 2008, and $16.3 million after tax, or $0.31 per share, in the third quarter of 2007. -- Pre-tax catastrophe and related storm losses of $98.2 million in the current quarter, consistent with the company's pre-released estimate of $95 million to $100 million. -- Net loss of $61.8 million, or $1.21 per share, included $52.8 million of realized losses on investments, or $1.04 per share, and a loss from discontinued operations of $18.

BOA - Bank of Alexandria SAE, publishing its financial statements for the first nine months of 2008.

BOA - Bank of Alexandria SAE, now 80 % majority, controlled by San Paolo Bank of Italy, operating under the Central Bank Law 88/ 2003, capitalized at L.E. 800 million, fully paid up, has posted for the first 9 months of 2008 some L.E. 344 million net profits on L.E. 778.8 million net operating revenues after deducting L.E. 1,595.4 million costs of borrowing & deposits. Figures compare with L.E. 578.8 million profits posted for the same period in 2007 on L.E. 994.8 million net operating revenues after deducting L.E. 1,427.9 million costs of borrowing & deposits. Development is mainly attributed to incurring re-evaluation losses of investments for trading put at L.E. 347.2 million & that compares with L.E. 138.3 million revenues posted for the same period in 2007.

BNP - Paribas Bank SAE publishing its financial statements for the first nine months of 2008.

BNP Paribas Bank SAE, operating under the investment law, capitalized at L.E. 1.7 billion, fully paid up, has posted for the first nine months of 2008 some L.E. 213.8 million net profits before taxes on L.E. 533.1 million net operating revenues after deducting L.E. 819 million costs of borrowing & deposits. Figures compare with L.E. 57.5 million profits posted for the same period of 2007 on L.E. 249.1 million net operating revenues after deducting L.E. 546 million costs of borrowing & deposits. Meanwhile customers' loans & credits, after deducting relevant provisions, as at 9/30/2008 have increased to L.E. 4,525 million up from L.E. 2,853 million nine months ago. As regards customers' deposits so they have also increased to L.E. 12,607 million up from L.

Google's Antitrust Problems Not Just In The US

As Google not-so-eagerly awaits the US Justice Department's word on whether or not it's violating antitrust laws, it appears that the fear of Google-as-a-monopoly is not just a domestic US issue. There are a bunch of headlines about how Russia's antitrust agency has rejected Google's purchase of an ad agency in that country. Technically, the claim is that Google didn't file the proper paperwork, but the agency made it clear that it's worried about Google becoming monopolistic. Of course, as with the Google-Yahoo deal, it's unclear what the "monopoly" is that's being dealt with here or how people are harmed. It seems like this might just be a general "must fear Google" position, than anything based on an actual problem.

Get a Website with Google Sites

Google Sites is the website builder that's going to replace Google Page Creator. For bettor or worse Google has made up their mind, so here's your change to learn all about Google Sites and start your own Google Sites website. Google Sites is pretty easy to use, once you start using it and get used to it, I'm sure you'll soon find it almost as easy as Google Page Creator was.

Google Negotiating With Justice Department

mikesd81 writes "Cnet reports that to avoid being sued by the U.S. Justice Department, Google is negotiating with them. The Justice Department and a multistate task force are still reviewing the proposal to decide whether to oppose the partnership. Under the non-exclusive partnership Google would supply Yahoo with some search ads, a move that could increase Yahoo search revenue but that also gives Google even more power in the market. Yahoo expects the 10-year deal to raise revenue by $800 million in its first year and to provide an extra $250 million to $450 million in incremental operating cash flow. Google's share of the U.S. search market reached 71 percent in August, compared with Yahoo's 18.26, according to Hitwise's most recent numbers.

ING reports underlying net loss of EUR 585 million in 3Q

Underlying net loss of EUR 585 million driven by crisis in the financial markets * Pre-tax impairments on equities, pressurised assets and other debt securities totalling EUR 1,505 million * Negative revaluations through P&L on real estate and private equity totalling EUR 333 million * Negative impact of other market-related items of EUR 265 million through P&L * Net loss of EUR 478 million in line with preliminary results announced on 17 October * Net loss per share of EUR 0.22, compared to net profit per share of EUR 1.08 in third quarter of 2007 * Net profit of EUR 2,982 million year-to-date, versus EUR 6,759 million for the first nine months of 2007 * Sound commercial performance despite difficult operating environment * Net production of client balances up EUR 38 billion, excluding impact of currencies, to EUR 1,528 billion * Retai

ING reports underlying net loss of EUR 585 million in 3Q

Underlying net loss of EUR 585 million driven by crisis in the financial markets * Pre-tax impairments on equities, pressurised assets and other debt securities totalling EUR 1,505 million * Negative revaluations through P&L on real estate and private equity totalling EUR 333 million * Negative impact of other market-related items of EUR 265 million through P&L * Net loss of EUR 478 million in line with preliminary results announced on 17 October * Net loss per share of EUR 0.22, compared to net profit per share of EUR 1.08 in third quarter of 2007 * Net profit of EUR 2,982 million year-to-date, versus EUR 6,759 million for the first nine months of 2007 * Sound commercial performance despite difficult operating environment * Net production of client balances up EUR 38 billion, excluding impact of currencies, to EUR 1,528 billion * Retai

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