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The best stats you’ve ever seen!!

Off late I’ve been watching videos from TED – Technology, Entertainment, Design.

TED, an annual conference which brings together the world’s most fascinating thinkers and doers, who are challenged to give the talk of their lives (in 18 minutes). “

The best talks and performances from TED available to the public, for free. You can watch the videos online or download to your iPod & watch them on the go.

This video is from 2003 by Hans Rosling : Debunking third-world myths
Rightly said “You’ve never seen data presented like this!

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Google Analytics Individual Qualification – 93%….. So What??

Last week I took the Google Analytics Individual Qualification test and scored 93 %.  I was going for the kill, wanted to get all right. The test is so easy to say the least. I was expecting it to be a bit more challenging not a cakewalk! So I am even more disappointed on not getting 100%. May be Google can make future tests more fun.

Google analytics IQ Certificate

The test covers Google Analytics – inside & out. If you’ve used or using GA give it a go, but make sure you go through the lessons from Conversion University. Even if you’re not planning to take the test read through the lessons. If you’re new then you’ll have an idea how GA works. If you’ve been using it for a while – then you’ll be refreshed & updated on GA.

Surprisingly the result does not segment your test performance – that would be very helpful. You’re just give an overall performance report.

Google Analytics test result

But if you’re serious about Analytics you must read Avinash Kaushik’sWeb Analytics An Hour a Day. The book is everything you need and its for everyone – whether you’re Beginner, Pro, CEO, Marketing Manager or an average web user. An Hour well Invested!

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Hurry… ONLY 94 Gmail Invites to give away….

Right, so I can send Gmail invites to my friends from my Gmail Account. Now that’s understood that they want to send invites and overtake Yahoo mail and Hotmail.

gmail-invite

But Guess what only 94 (invites) left .
Isn’t Gmail open for all to Regsiter? Something the Gmail team should look at this??

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GO NYC!!!

This is New York city…

In partnership with Google, NYC & Company (New York City’s official marketing, tourism and partnership organization) launched a new website and Information Center to help make it easier for both visitors and residents to explore all the energy, excitement and diversity of New York City’s five boroughs.

Something to look when in NYC.

“While you’re in New York, stop by the brand new Official New York City Information Center at 810 Seventh Avenue, between 52nd and 53rd Streets. The Information Center features interactive map tables, powered by the Google Maps API for Flash, that let you navigate venues and attractions as well as create personalized itineraries, which can be printed, emailed or sent to mobile devices. Additionally, there’s a gigantic video wall that utilizes Google Earth to display a 3D model of New York City on which you can map out personalized itineraries.”

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iPhone….may be….

I love Apple, Steve Jobs and all that happens at 1 Infinite Loop. But not a big fan of iPhone – its great but somehow i didn’t fancy one until now…but when you see such great apps.. you just want one!

Google’s voice-based search for iphone…. awesome

SGN has made some great apps for iPhone. Now it’s rolling out something a little different. iFun turns the iPhone into a Wii-like controller, but the actual games are played on normal desktop and laptop computers… phew… wow

There are plenty of such great apps.. one of the reasons I want an iPhone.. but Motorola tomming out with Anaroid phone next year and I have great expectation from it. This is Moto’s last chance. So I guess I’ll wait for few more months and see which one to go for.

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52 things and Gmail!

An interesting list compiled by Google highlighting their other service besides Search!

Basic info but nicely put with the help of videos. Have a look Things to do with Google.

Things to do with Google

Video – Audio in Gmail

Also released this week is Voice and Video chat on Google.

But for this to work, one would need to add a plugin found here

I’ve tried it and found it brillaint! Better than Skype! You won’t get the emmos you get on Skype but this is great.

One can also send SMS from Gmail – but as of now it’s only for US users.

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here comes another bubble

been long time since I blogged…couple of months.
but i had to add this video… for those who are associated with “Web 2.0″ business this one’s for you (and me)… hilarious.

“…. blog while you having sex..blog even if you ‘re wrong…won’t you blog about this song ?” Nice one.

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Google (Jet) NASA

Google Jet at NASA

NASA has granted Google’s co-founders (Larry Page and Sergey Brin) landing rights for their private jet (Boeing 767) at its Moffett Federal Airfield, near Mountain View. Moffett Field is nearly adjacent to Google’s headquarters in Mountain View, Calif. No Silicon Valley execs has the right to land their private/crop jet.

There seems to be an agreement between the between NASA and Google whereby for $1.3 million a year, Larry and Sergey get to park their customized wide-body Boeing 767-200, as well as two other jets used by top Google executives, on Moffett Field, the Google founders will also carry scientific equipment for NASA on their private Boeing 767 as part of a deal that grants them landing rights a
More on this from NY Times

Pics of Google Jet ( No, its does not have google logo )

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doof.com – First Look

First look at doof

doof – The Game Social Network

The wait is finally over- Yes doof.com is now live. Though we are still beta- testing phase, you could log in and explore doof. We are working hard to increase the richness of the site while keeping the user experience in mind. The site is amazing and let me warn you – very addictive.

doof is about playing games, meeting people, competition and expressing yourself, your online playground.

doof Games – We have over 50 free web based skilled casual games, some pretty addicting games. My favorites includes Golden Arrow, Flick Nuts, Jumpin Ride, doof Sudoku, Tritris (tetris x 3),……………

doof Games

Golden Arrow at doofJumpin Ride at doofJumpin Ride at doofdoof Sudoku

See all doof games

Meeting People – You meet people all over the world, invite friends, search for existing send them gifts, tickle, write on their wall, check out their profile and much more

Compete – This the best part of doof you can compete in existing competition or create your own competition, events and invite others to join in, challenge friends.

Sharing & Expressing – You will have your own profile( doofSpace), guestbook, blog, photo-album, instant messenger, friends list. Stand out from the crowd by customizing your doofSpace and expressing yourself to the whole community to see.

doofSpaces

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Once we will be out of testing phase we will have a hard launch (probably by end of this month). Hope you like it. Will keep you updated.

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BMW – Google In-Car Local Search

Google has introduced in-car local search for BMWs in Germany. Here’s a video that partly illustrates the functionality.
(Both Google and Yahoo have almost simultaneously announced in-car mapping and local search functionality)