Facebook Numbers in Status
Wondering what the Facebook numbers in status means? The confusion is all part of a game on Facebook.
According to the official page The Number Game, here is what the game is all about:
The Number Game is a fun, interactive game that you can play with your facebook friends! Here is how it works: Facebook users can ask their friends what they think about them by supplying them with a number. The friend then gives the answer, and attaches the number to their answer for identification purposes.
::: Ask your friends via a status or on chat to send you their favorite number if they want feedback on what you think about them
::: Post a status about that particular person, starting it with the number they sent you (It can be a compliment, something you like or dislike about them, or something you always wanted to tell them
Below are listed a few examples!
Number sent to you: 21
Status: True friend; you've always been there and I'm grateful for our relationship!
Number sent to you: 1013
Status: I wonder why we never really talk... you seem cool, but we just never connect:/
Number sent to you: 10
Status: You're gonna make it somewhere someday:P Keep up the good work and stay true to who you are
What do you think about the Facebook number game? Is it another waste of time or is it fun? Have you tried it already?
Mozilla Calls Google, EVIL!
Asa Dotzler of Mozilla asked Google, Microsoft and Apple to "stop being evil."
Dotzler is angry with these companies for installing their software plug-ins in Firefox without their permission.
Dotzler wrote on his blog:
"What makes Google think it's reasonable behavior for them to slip a Google Update plug-in into Firefox when I installed Google Earth or Google Chrome (not sure which one caused this) without asking me first?" This is not OK behavior. I downloaded and installed a specific application from these vendors intending to have only that application installed, and without my consent that application foisted additional software on me [...}] Microsoft, stop being evil. Apple, stop being evil. Google, stop being evil.
Ina Garten Thanksgiving Recipe on Google Doodle
This Thanksgiving the Google Doodle leads you to a delicious Ina Garten Thanksgiving recipe.
When you click on today's Google Doodle you will be taken to a page that features 6 "simple yet delicious" Thanksgiving recipes by chef and author Ina Garten who is also known as the "Barefoot Contessa."
Happy Thanksgiving!
Facebook Announcement – What’s New?
The Facebook announcement today revealed 3 new features to the popular social networking site which they say will give users more control on what they share and receive on Facebook.
CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced today that Facebook users will now be able to group their friends so that they can share specific information with the groups they select. You can have a group for family, friends, work and so on.
Under the new Groups feature you will also be able to create a social circle to share you your information with. According to Facebook this will prevent users from getting tagged in unwanted photos.
Facebook users will also enjoy a new feature called "Download Your Information". Previous verifications users will be able to download a complete log of their Facebook activity.
Last but not least is the new dashboard design. The new design allows users to manage and monitor their Facebook tools and apps.
Google Celebrating 12th Birthday
Google is celebrating their 12th birthday this September and to celebrate many are taking time to recap Google history which all began back in the summer of 95'.
Over at Telegraph UK, you can view a time line and description of the history of Google.
Today you can also see the Google Doodle is a cake with "Google" on it and a candle. The picture of the cake is by Wayne Theibaud. How old is Google? Google will be celebrating their 12th birthday.
In 1998 the California based company was first incorporated as a privately held corporation on September 27.
Facebook Down “DNS Failure”
OMG! It's the end of the world! What shall Facebook junkies do now that Facebook is down with a DNS failure?
I'm not a avid Facebook user, so I seldom check on the site for "friend updates" and today I happened to waltz into Facebook world, but the site wouldn't load. Didn't really care and went about my day only to realize this afternoon that several thousand users experienced the same glitch throughout the day and are worried!
Facebook released this statement:
We’re currently experiencing some site issues causing Facebook to be slow or unavailable for some users. We are working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.
As of now the site seems to be working fine and "Like" buttons should also be working again on sites.
Google Bouncy Ball Logo – What Does it Mean?
Today you will see an interesting Google Doodle as the Google Logo has been replaced with several colorful balls. However, when the cursor comes near the logo the balls go into a frenzy! But what does this recent Google Doodle mean?
Usually Google Doodle's pay tribute to an important event. However today's doodle is a mystery. Many believe it was to celebrate Google's 12th birthday but Google stated that the Doodle is not related to that.
Others believe the Google balls are a design that showcases HTML5 and JavaScript technology.
Watch the Google logo today in action in the Google balls video below:
What is Spokeo?
Spokeo has gained lots of attention on the web today, but what is Spokeo?
To sum it all up, it's a stalkers dream. Spokeo brings together all the social networking sites information. Just type in the name of a person and automatically get all their information including home address, email and maybe even a photo! But that's not all, you can even see the estimated value of their home!
It's like the white pages for the internet social world. Of course this has created lots of controversy as many people believe it violates their privacy.
Google Doogle Black Ribbon Meaning
Today many of you may see a black ribbon on the bottom of the Google homepage. What is the meaning of the black ribbon?
The black ribbon is in representation of the 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina which destroyed much of New Orleans.
The black ribbon honors all those who put effort into helping those in time of need and for all those who lost loved one's in the devastating hurricane that occurred August 29, 2005 when Hurricane Katrina, category 3, hit Louisiana with winds up to 125 miles per hour.
Do You Like the NEW Digg Design?
Digg users where surprised when they went over to Digg.com today as the site has uploaded a new design.
Digg is trying to take things a step further with their new design launch. The biggest change in Digg's new design is their emphasis on social skills. Upon logging in you are invited to follow other digg users as well as connect your account with Facebook, Twitter and Google.
If you are Digg users and have explored the new site, let us know what you think of it. Do you give the new Digg a thumbs up or down?