North Korean leader Kim Jong-un gathers legislators for an annual spring parliamentary session taking place after weeks of war-like rhetoric.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Burma's daily newspapers return to challenge state monopoly
For most people in Burma, also known as Myanmar, it will be a novelty when privately run daily newspapers hit the streets on Monday. Many weren’t even born when the late dictator Ne Win imposed a state monopoly on the daily press in the 1960s.
1st known deaths from H7N9 bird flu strain
Two Shanghai men have died from a lesser-known type of bird flu in the first known human deaths from the strain, and Chinese authorities said Sunday that it wasn’t clear how they were infected, but that there was no evidence of human-to-human transmission.
Islamic extremists in Mali launch assault on Timbuktu
Timbuktu has been hit by a prolonged battle between Islamic extremists and the Malian and French armies, residents and a Malian military spokesman said Sunday.
Egypt satirist's arrest a sign of his growing influence
Just a few weeks ago, Bassem Youssef, the immensely popular host of the weekly ElBernameg, predicted he would be called in to answer to one of a growing pile of legal complaints against him and his show at the public prosecutor’s office.
Canadian warship crew makes 500 kg heroin seizure
The Department of National Defence says the HMCS Toronto has seized around 500 kilograms of heroin from a boat in the Indian Ocean.
Arkansas pipeline rupture spills Canadian crude
Exxon Mobil Corp. says crews are working to contain and clean up an oil spill near Mayflower, Arkansas after its Pegasus pipeline ruptured Friday afternoon.
Mandela remains in hospital as South Africans pray
Former South African President Nelson Mandela remains in hospital receiving treatment for a recurrence of pneumonia, the government says.
Baird pledges $13 million in aid to Jordan
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird has promised $13 million to Jordan, to help that country deal with a crush of Syrian refugees.
Syrian Rebels' Gains Could Be Due To Influx Of Weapons
In Syria this week, rebels fighting to bring down President Bashar Assad have taken a key town in the country’s south. And in Syria’s capital, Damascus, a mortar attack killed at least 10 students when an outdoor cafe was attacked. Host Rachel Martin talks with NPR’s Kelly McEvers about the continuing conflict.
Pope prays for peace in Easter celebrations
Christians around the world observed Easter Sunday, including a huge gathering at St. Peter Square at the Vatican led by new head of the Roman Catholic church, Pope Francis.
Google Easter Eggs
How To Use Google Easter Eggs.
Let it snow
1. Open Google and type “Let it snow” in search Box and hit enter. And see the magic of Google. Left click you mouse button and try cleaning the screen after sometime.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyKjm2PNK8Q
hanukkah
2. This trick is not quiet attractive as first one, but its not that bad either.
Type “hanukkah” and press enter. You will see design below search box.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O77gFJ-LFws
google gravity
3. Type “google gravity”(no space after gravity), do not press enter, select the first option i.e “Google gravity” click on “i’m feeling lucky”.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lCPsaE2BVc
askew
4. Type “askew” and hit enter.
ascii art
5. Type “ascii art” and hit enter.
Recursion
6. Google fails when you type “recursion” for search. Google will ask you “do you mean Recursion”.
Tilt
7. Type “tilt” and hit enter.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZEFbQQdwKQ
Barrel roll
7. Type “do a barrel roll” and hit enter.
Annoying Google
7. Type “Annoying Google” and hit enter.
Google Pacman
7. Type “Google Pacman” and hit enter.
Epic Google
7. Type “Epic Google” and hit enter.
Google Hacker
7. Type “Google Hacker” and hit enter.
source:
http://tech-blog10.blogspot.cz/2011/12/let-it-snow-trick-hanukkah-tricks.html
working Google Gravity
http://www.mrdoob.com/projects/chromeexperiments/google-gravity/
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Pope Francis celebrates Easter vigil
Pope Francis celebrated a trimmed back Easter vigil service Saturday after reaching out to Muslims and women during a Holy Week in which he began to put his mark on the Catholic Church.
Baird, Jordan's King Abdullah to discuss Syria at meeting
The ongoing turmoil in Syria will be a major of topic of discussion when Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird meets with Jordan’s king on Sunday.
N. Korea Says It Is In A 'State Of War' With S. Korea
North Korea warned Seoul on Saturday that the Korean Peninsula had entered “a state of war” and threatened to shut down a border factory complex that’s the last major symbol of inter-Korean cooperation.
Body recovered after 83 Tibet miners buried in landslide
Rescuers digging for victims of a massive landslide at a gold mining site in mountainous Tibet found one body Saturday, a day after 83 workers were buried in the disaster, Chinese state media reported.
Egypt issues arrest warrant for TV satirist
Egypt’s state prosecutors issued an arrest warrant Saturday for a popular television satirist for allegedly insulting Islam and the country’s president, in the latest legal action to take aim at a critic of the nation’s Islamist leader.
Big Savers In Cyprus Stand To Lose Even More Than Thought
Big depositors at Cyprus’ largest bank may be forced to accept losses of up to 60 percent, far more than initially estimated under the European rescue package to save the country from bankruptcy, officials said Saturday.
Cypriots' New World Marred With Uncertainty
The eurozone bailed out Cyprus, but the years ahead will bring poverty, job losses and fewer opportunities. Host Scott Simon talks with Joanna Kakissis about the mood in Cyprus now.
'Think Again' About U.S. Impact On N. Korean Economy
For years, U.S. policy toward North Korea has been going on the premise that economic sanctions could deter North Korea from developing nuclear weapons. Host Scott Simon talks with David Kang, professor of international relations and business at the University of Southern California, about the state of the North Korean economy.
No Longer In Disguise, Female Pakistani Keeps Up Squash
Pakistan’s top female squash player used to have to pretend she was a boy. When Maria Toorpakai’s secret was finally revealed she had to choose between the sport she loved and her family’s safety. Host Scott Simon talks with Toorpakai and former world champion Jonathon Power, who is currently training her in Canada.
German Anti-Euro Group Has Big-Name Backers
In Germany, a new political party has cropped up with one sole aim: doing away with the euro. Unlike past anti-euro parties in Europe, this one is no fringe group. NPR’s Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson reports they are banking on German frustration over bailouts of eurozone countries to propel them into office in national elections this fall.
Mandela spends 3rd day in hospital
Former South African President Nelson Mandela is spending a third day in a hospital for treatment of a lung infection.
Kenya on edge ahead of presidential vote ruling
Kenya’s Supreme Court will rule today on whether to uphold the results of the presidential election, or order a new vote.
Mars in Google Earth
Explore Mars in Google Earth 5.0. Be the first human to view images from NASA, take a narrated tour by Mars experts, view 3D rover models and search for famous Martian landmarks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjcCF6cIlPw
Google container data center tour
First presented at the Google Efficient Data Centers Summit, hosted at Google headquarters in Mountain View, CA.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRwPSFpLX8I
In-App Payments for the Web
The Google In-App Payments API offers an easy, effective way to make money while keeping your customers engaged in your web app, and it’s priced at just 5-percent.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EEOWbIqQdE
Why are merchants excited about Google Wallet?
Video testimonials from Google Wallet partners: Macy’s, Subway, Walgreens, American Eagle Outfitters and The Container Store.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZGoXvzW4WU
Google Wallet in action
It’s on us! Customers make their first purchase with Google Wallet in SF & NY. Check out Google Wallet at www.google.com/wallet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKuUzNnb8aQ
Friday, March 29, 2013
Arizona gun advocates to give away free shotguns
A campaign promising free shotguns for people in Tucson’s most troubled neighborhoods has divided some residents in a community still reeling from a shooting rampage in 2011 that killed six people, left a congresswoman and several others wounded, and made the city a symbol of gun violence in America.
Is North Korea's Warmongering Rhetoric-As-Usual Or Something To Worry About?
Robert Seigel talks to Victor Cha of the Center for Strategic and International Studies about recent threats from North Korea on the United States and South Korea.
Western Money, African Boots: A Formula For Africa's Conflicts
This model was hailed as a success in Somalia and is now being marshaled to fight rebels in the eastern Congo. It involves Western nations providing financial support to African troops who do the peacekeeping. But why are African countries so silent about their casualty figures?
In India, Discrimination Against Women Can Start In The Womb
Indian mothers are more likely to get more prenatal care when they’re having a boy, health economists say. These small decisions about iron supplements and tetanus shots can have a profound effect on a girl’s life, the researchers argue.
Tibet landslide buries 83
A massive landslide engulfed a gold mining area in mountainous Tibet, burying 83 workers believed to have been asleep early Friday morning, Chinese state media said.
Bosnia jails commander 45 years for wartime murder, rape
A court in Bosnia has convicted a Montenegrin man of multiple counts of murder, torture, rape and looting during Bosnia’s 1992-95 war, and sentenced him to 45 years in prison.
In Court, Former Pakistani President Faces A Flying Shoe
Pervez Musharraf angered Pakistan’s legal community for actions he took against the judiciary when he ran the country. He received a rude greeting at his first court appearance.
Car bombs strike Shia mosques in Iraq, killing 23
A string of bombings targeting Shia mosques in Iraq has killed at least 23 people and wounded dozens on Friday, officials said.
Week in pictures, March 23-29
From the world’s largest egg to a Soyuz space launch: a look at the best editorial photographs of the week.
Russia Calls On U.S., North Korea To Step Back From The Brink
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s remarks follow a week of tense rhetoric and tit-for-tat military moves between the two sides.
Mandela making 'steady progress' in hospital
Nelson Mandela is making ‘steady progress’ while being treated for a recurring lung infection and he had a full breakfast on Friday, South African authorities say.
German childcare allowance raises questions about working moms
A new childcare allowance for stay-at-home mothers is reigniting debate in Germany over the role of women in society and the definition of family.
Pope Francis's Easter services could hint at Vatican reform
Every move and word of Pope Francis during Easter will be studied by both those inside and outside of the Vatican in an attempt to parse out what the new pontiff has planned for the Roman Catholic Church.
Soyuz spacecraft arrives safely at space station
A Soyuz capsule carrying three astronauts has successfully docked with the International Space Station, bringing the size of the crew at the orbiting lab to six.
Pakistan's Musharraf dodges shoe thrown in courthouse
An angry lawyer threw a shoe at former President Pervez Musharraf as he headed to court in southern Pakistan to face legal charges following his return to the country, police say.
BRICS Nations Reveal World Bank Alternative
The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa announced this week that they would set up a development bank to rival the World Bank. For more on that summit held in Durban, South Africa, David Greene talks to Arvind Subramanian, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics.
North Korea Hasn't Matched Angry Words With Meaningful Action
North Korea is threatening to take military action against South Korea and U.S. forces on the peninsula. South Korea is promising it will respond militarily to any such provocation. Meanwhile, a new U.S.-South Korea military pact means U.S. forces may get involved if there is a North-South exchange of hostilities.
In Honduras, Fighting HIV/AIDS Through Music And Theater
The Afro-Caribbean people known as the Garifuna have a rich tradition of music, dance and storytelling much like their forebears. They also have another parallel to Africa: a severe HIV and AIDS epidemic. The Garifuna are using their culture as a weapon to fight the spread of the virus.
Google Glasses
Amazing Google Glasses Demonstration at Google I/O 2012
Google Glasses Live Demonstration — During the Google I/O 2012 keynote, the audience was about to experience an amazing demonstration of Google Glasses.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP1gvGcXcLk
In Honduras, Fighting HIV/AIDS Through Music And Theater
The Afro-Caribbean people known as the Garifuna have a rich tradition of music, dance and storytelling much like their forebears. They also have another parallel to Africa: a severe HIV and AIDS epidemic. The Garifuna are using their culture as a weapon to fight the spread of the virus.
Cyprus' Crisis Frames Eurozone As 'Work In Progress'
New restrictions on big depositors are controversial, and there’s no consensus on the efficacy of the country’s strategy. Besides affecting Cyprus’ economy, the new measures could become a template for other eurozone countries. Selective restrictions might create a tiered system within the bloc.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Iran, North Korea, Syria block UN arms trade treaty
Iran, North Korea and Syria blocked adoption of a UN treaty that would regulate the multibillion-dollar international arms trade for the first time, saying it fails to ban sales to terrorists, but other countries refused to let the treaty die.
Prosecutors not ready to agree to Aurora shooter's plea
Prosecutors have said they are not ready to accept an offer from Colorado theatre shooting suspect James Holmes to plead guilty in exchange for avoiding the death penalty.
Cyberattack Against Spam-Fighting Organization One Of The Largest Ever
A large cyber-attack on an anti-spam organization in Europe is slowing down the Internet. Spamhaus says it was hit by a massive distributed denial of service for more than a week.
French President Tries Again For Tax On Rich
In a TV interview, Francois Hollande said companies that pay workers more than 1 million euros will see the tax on those salaries increase to 75 percent. The announcement comes as the Socialist leader battles plummeting approval ratings.
Syrian Opposition Leader Not Leaving Post
Mouaz al-Khatib said last Sunday he was reigning the presidency of the Syrian National Coalition. He criticized the international community for not doing enough to end the civil war in Syria.
Burma president says force may be used to end deadly riots
Burmese President Thein Sein said today that his government will use force if necessary to quell deadly religious rioting that started last week, as attacks on Muslims by Buddhist mobs continued in several towns.
From The Stone Age To The Digital Age In One Big Leap
Deep in the Amazon, an isolated Brazilian tribe almost vanished when it first had contact with the modern world. Now the Surui tribe is working with Google to do things like report on illegal logging in the forest.
Italy's centre-left leader fails to form government
Italy remained in political gridlock Thursday after the centre-left leader announced he had failed to form a government.
UN authorizes sending military force to Congo
The UN Security Council authorized a new “intervention brigade” for Congo on Thursday with an unprecedented mandate to take military action against rebel groups to help bring peace to the country’s conflict-wracked east.
Mortar Hits Syrian University; Turkey Denies It Deported Refugees
A mortar shell reportedly struck Damascus University today, killing several students in a cafeteria; Turkey is rejecting reports that if forcibly repatriated hundreds of Syrian refugees following a clash in a border camp on Wednesday.
Exploring The World's Highest Peaks From Your Couch
Have you ever wanted to see the view from the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania? Google is making that possible — sending employees up the world’s highest peaks with digital cameras, tripods and fisheye lenses to take photos that can be stitched together for a 360 degree view.
U.S. Trumpets Stealth Bomber Training Run Over Korean Peninsula
In rare move clearly aimed at North Korea, the U.S. command in the South announced the practice bomb run by the Missouri-based B-2s.
Pope Francis washes feet of prison inmates
Pope Francis arrives at Casal del Marmo prison where he will wash the feet of prisoners as part of Holy Thursday celebrations.
U.S. sends stealth bombers to South Korea for military drills
In a show of force following weeks of North Korean bluster, the U.S. took the unprecedented step of announcing that two of its nuclear-capable B-2 bombers dropped munitions on a South Korean island as part of joint military drills.
Newtown shooter killed victims within 5 minutes
The Connecticut prosecutor leading the investigation into the Newtown school shooting says the gunman killed the 26 victims and took his own life within five minutes of shooting his way into the building.
Pakistan's Malala to publish memoir
Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teenager shot in the head by the Taliban, is writing a memoir.
Blackberry fourth-quarter results beat expectations
BlackBerry delivered a profit in the fourth quarter, surprising analysts, as the smartphone maker rolled out its new touchscreen smartphones.
Google TV Developers Office Hours
Google TV Developers Office Hours
Bi-Weekly Google TV Hangout On Air Office Hours.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOX7yZb4kuE
Campaigns Overview and Bid Adjustments
Enhanced Campaigns Overview and Bid Adjustments
The Google AdWords Support Team takes part in a Hangout on Air explaining how bid adjustments work with the new Enhanced Campaigns.
This is the first of the Enhanced Campaign Hangouts on Air series that will be hosted at 11:00 AM PST every other Wednesday. Next up: Campaign Management and Strategies for Upgrading to Enhanced Campaigns on March 27th, 2013.
00:50 Meet Phil and Leslie
02:10 Leslie discusses the value proposition of Enhanced Campaigns
03:45 Leslie uses a Pizza example to explain targeting users based on time, device, etc.
04:40 Leslie gives a quick overview of the main new features of Enhanced Campaigns
06:00 Phil gives an account demo of what upgrading to enhanced campaigns looks like
08:15 Phil demonstrates how to make bid adjustments for specific locations
09:17 Phil demonstrates how to make bid adjustments for devices
10:35 Phil demonstrates how to edit and adjust bids for the ad schedule
11:25 Leslie explains how bid adjustments are multiplied together
12:30 Phil shows the bid adjustment calculator in an Enhanced Campaign
14:08 Leslie does an account walk-through of reports in Enhanced Campaigns
18:35 Phil explains how to opt out of mobile for particular locations
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBNm9ZlFmgs
AdWords - Remarketing Tips
Under the AdWords Hood — Remarketing Tips
The Google AdWords Support Team takes part in a Hangout on Air explaining how you can use Remarketing to target customers who have been to your website.
This is part 3 of the Under the Hoods AdWords series that will be hosted at 11:00 AM PST every other Thursday. Next up: The AdWords Billing Cycle on February 21, 2013.
00:55 Meet Jeff & Adam
03:00 Adam gives high level overview of Remarketing
05:06 Jeff explains Remarketing Tags and Rules
08:10 Jeff explains Custom Combination lists
09:10 Adam discusses targeting all visitors to your website
10:57 Adam explains Remarketing to people who do not convert
13:40 Jeff gives tips on how to up-sell and cross-sell with Remarketing
16:15 Jeff answers live question about how users get on a Remarketing list
17:30 Adam explains using Remarketing with Google Analytics
19:35 Jeff explains Remarketing with YouTube
21:48 Wrap-up with information on contacting our support team!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-kZK2oG6MA
AdWords Billing Cycle
Under the AdWords Hood — AdWords Billing Cycle
The Google AdWords Support Team takes part in a Hangout on Air to explain to you the AdWords billing cycle and different payment options.
This is the final installment in our “Under the AdWords Hood” Hangout on Air Series.
00:49 Meet Brette & Mindi
03:04 Mindi provides payment option overview
04:08 Brette explains post-pay option
05:34 Mindi provides details on payment instruments that can be used with post-pay
07:39 Brette explains pre-pay option
09:15 Mindi provides details on payment instruments that can be used with pre-pay
10:43 Brief technical issue…
12:40 …and we’re back!
12:41 Mindi explains reasons for payment declines
13:28 Brette explains how to reactivate account if you experience a decline
14:51 Mindi walks through proactively making a payment
16:54 Brette explains how to switch payment options
18:20 Mindi explains invoicing
20:57 Brette explains the invoicing option, consolidated billing
24:10 Wrap-up with information on contacting our support team
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Itu5MSCahh0
On India's Trains, Seeking Safety In The Women's Compartment
Like some other big cities around the world, New Delhi has train cars reserved for women only. The female riders say it offers them a secure way to commute, but argue that the larger problem is male attitudes.
Cyprus banks to reopen with transaction restrictions
Bank employees and financial authorities in Cyprus are preparing banks to reopen after being shut for more than a week due to the country’s acute financial crisis.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Red Cross to visit Guantanamo as hunger strike spreads
Prisoners taking part in an expanding hunger strike at Guantanamo Bay leveled new complaints about their military jailers as a Red Cross team made a fact-finding trip to the U.S. base in Cuba.
Emerging Nations To Set Up Development Bank
The bank would fund infrastructure projects in emerging and developing countries. But the leaders of the BRICS nations — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — were unable to agree on how much capital such a bank would need.
Colorado theatre shooter offers to plead guilty
Lawyers for Colorado theatre shooting suspect James Holmes have offered to have him plead guilty and serve the rest of his life in prison to avoid the death penalty.
Long After Its Fall, Berlin Wall Is Focus Of New Protests
A developer wants to knock down a remnant of the Berlin Wall to make way for luxury apartments. Some Berlin protesters — and actor David Hasselhoff — have been trying to stop it.
What If You Couldn't Take Your Money To Another State?
You’re free to come and go as you please, as long as you leave your money behind.
In Crackdown, Some Russian Groups Labeled As 'Foreign Agents'
A new law places the tag on human rights and other private groups that receive funding from abroad. In Russia, the label is nearly synonymous with “spy.” Critics say the law is part of an effort by President Vladimir Putin to stifle dissent.
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