The Amazing Success Story of Google

I have presented below the amazing success story of google. This article focuses more on straight points rather than lengthy explanations.

Let us see some quick facts & figures:

Google was named after the number “Googol” which means one followed by a hundred zeros. It is the top search engine with over fifty percent market share. It is one of the top three most visited websites. Over four thousand million searches are conducted every month on it. It has localized websites for over 150 countries. There are over 117 language options to view your Google page in. This search engine is supported by a backend of over 80,000 to 100,000 servers.

The Story Of Google, Inc:

Larry Page and Sergey Brin

The founders of Google are Larry Page and Sergey Brin. It was started in 1996-97 in Stanford University when both of them were students there. They received start-up venture capital of $100,000 in 1998 from Andy Bechtolsheim. In 1999, they received $25 Million in venture capital. This further bolstered their growth. The growth in terms of employees, search queries & revenues was always increasing. The primary focus has always been on search.

Some Major Milestones of Google:

Over 100 Million searches were being conducted daily by 2000. They started their advertising programs adwords and adsense in 2002-03. They went public in 2004 with an initial public offering in USA and raised $1.67 Billion. They formed major partnerships with NASA & AOL in 2005. The Google stock was added to S&P 500 index in 2006. The company employment crossed 10,000 employees in 2007. The graph of Google has only been going up. Let us know more about the amazing story of this company.

Major Acquisitions:

- Blogger from Pyra Labs in 2003.

- Picasa in 2004 for Photo management.

- Keyhole in 2004 – Google Earth.

- YouTube in 2006 – Online Videos.

- FeedBurner in 2006 – RSS feeds.

- DoubleClick in 2007 – Online Advertising.

Major Products & Services of Google:

- Search – text, images, videos, news, books, blogs, patents, code, etc.

- Google Maps & Google Earth.

- Latest news & financial information.

- Google Docs.

- Google Labs.

- Calendar, Groups, Google Scholar, etc.

Other Major Websites run by Google:

- YouTube.com – Online Video Sharing.

- Orkut.com – Social Networking.

- Picasa.com – Photo Sharing & Management.

- Gmail.com – Email.

- Blogger.com – Blogging.

Some Google Trivia:

It was the number one employer according to Fortune magazine in 2007. Google is now a verb in dictionaries. Google.org has committed 1% of its revenues to the betterment of society. They have also started scanning of library books to make data more accessible.

The future for Google:

They are continuously innovating and launching new products. There has been a constant increase in earnings. The growth of Internet usage boosts revenues further. They are focusing on formation of new partnerships. They have already completed acquisitions of new companies (over 50).

In Conclusion:

Google’s mission is to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful. They have stuck to it till now and hope to do so in future.

Greatest Games of All Time

Grand Theft Auto III is easily one of the greatest games of all time. It was quietly released in 2001 for the PlayStation 2 and after widespread critical acclaim and positive word of mouth, quickly became a cultural phenomenon that forever changed the world of video games. It may seem crude now, but when it was released, GTAIII offered an unprecedented level of freedom and detail, giving rise to terms like "sandbox" and "open world" to describe the entire genre of games that this one inspired. Yes, GTAIII was also violent and controversial, but it isn't the defining game of the PlayStation 2 era because of its success. Rather, it epitomizes its generation because it's an undeniably fun, well-designed, immersive, and hilarious game that broke new ground for future games to follow.

There's something satisfying about launching an all-out war on an entire city, just for the heck of it.

In what might be the most significant leap forward for any video game franchise, GTAIII took the series from a somewhat obscure top-down game of cops and robbers to a fully realized action adventure set in an expansive 3D world. Playing GTAIII for the first time, it's easy to feel intimidated by the sheer scope of the game. You play as a nameless hero who happened to catch a lucky break and avoid going to prison. After a short intro, you're thrust into the streets of Liberty City, where you can do just about anything you want.

You can steal a car and simply cruise through town to check out the sights. Or, you can hop in an ambulance and try your hand at being a paramedic. If that doesn't suit your fancy, you can get behind the wheel of a police car and hunt down criminals to deliver your own brand of vigilante justice. And of course, you can always visit any of the dozens of intriguing story characters to take on special missions and earn some serious loot.

This looks like a lovely evening for a stroll through the park…

The size of the game's world and the freedom it gave you to explore are the most immediate and striking aspects of GTAIII, but it's more than just a huge maze of streets for you to run around in. Liberty City was so well designed and detailed that it felt remarkably lifelike. Pedestrians strolled down the street muttering to one another; newspapers blew in the wind; gangsters patrolled and protected their territories; hookers propositioned johns on street corners; and through it all, the sun continued to rise and set on the comfortable chaos of life in the big city.

Subsequent GTA games would expand the scope of the playable world to encompass multiple cities and miles of virtual space between, but Liberty City from GTAIII felt just right. It was by no means small; the game had three huge districts and hundreds of miles of roads to explore. The different districts were perfectly distinct--for instance, the hilly suburbs of Shoreside Vale offered a completely different experience from the seedy red-light district on Portland Island.

In addition to the superbly crafted world and top-notch gameplay, Grand Theft Auto III had a fantastic sense of humor. Everything from the dialogue and characters to the radio stations and billboards was infused with a satirical wit that was funny without feeling overplayed--a remarkable feat for a game that easily lasted 100 hours or more. Whether you were laughing out loud at the ridiculous Smokey and the Bandit-like antics of angry police officers or chuckling at the goofy Lazlow as he rambled on about nothing in particular on his talk radio show, there was always humor to be found among the mayhem in Grand Theft Auto III.

Who is this guy?

Of course, GTAIII generated plenty of controversy when it was first released. After all, a game that lets you pick up a hooker, have sex with her, and then rob and murder her is going to raise a few eyebrows. What you have to understand about the game is that it's not the senseless violence and mature themes that made it fun--violent games have existed for years. What made Grand Theft Auto III fun was the way it was so cleverly designed to keep you entertained despite a relative lack of structure. Essentially, GTAIII gave you the freedom to entertain yourself, which in this case proved much more effective than holding your hand and dragging you through a rigidly organized series of challenges. Grand Theft Auto III defied all expectations of what a video game must be and delivered a gameplay experience unlike any other. And for that, it's without a doubt one of the greatest games of all time.

Smallest Money Counter

So much cash stashed at home that fingers get tired while counting! Who wouldn’t want to live that life! The truth is that small business and maybe some households do have that kind of money, and the big counting machines currently available are inconvenient. So the solution lies in a compact Counting Ring, a simplified money counting machine. It packs in features like LED Display & Power Switch, Sheet-Separating Veins, Battery Slot and Infrared Ray Scanning. Slip it on the thumb and you’re set. My only worry would be a bundle of soiled and crumpled notes, however overall for a majority of cash-stash, this should do. 

World's Biggest Family Ever

Ziona Chana and his family

Ziona Chana, He is head of the world’s biggest family – and says he is ‘blessed’ to have his 39 wives. Ziona Chana also has 94 children, 14-daughters-in-law and 33 grandchildren. If you are good at math you will find 181 members in this family which is considered as the biggest family in the world

World's Biggest Family | Entire Family Of Ziona With All 181 Members

They live in a 100-room, four story house set amidst the hills of Baktwang village in the Indian state of Mizoram, where the wives sleep in giant communal dormitories.

Biggest And Largest Family Home in Baktawang, Mizoram, India

“I feel like God’s special child. He’s given me so many people to look after.” Mr. Chana said.

Also he says that, “I consider myself a lucky man to be the husband of 39 women and head of the world’s largest family.”

Mr Ziona Chana poses with his 39 wives at their home in Baktawang, Mizoram, India

The Chana’s family which is the biggest family in the world, is organized with almost military discipline, with the oldest wife Zathiangi organizing her fellow partners to perform household chores such as cleaning, washing and preparing meals.

One evening meal can see them pluck 30 chickens, peel 132lb of potatoes and boil up to 220lb of rice.

The senior ladies of the Chana family show what it takes just to make a meal

Coincidentally, Mr Chana is also head of a sect that allows members to take as many wives as he wants.

He even married ten women in one year, when he was at his most prolific, and enjoys his own double bed while his wives have to manage it with communal dormitories.

He keeps the youngest women near to his bedroom with the older members of the family sleeping further away – and there is a rotation system for who visits Mr Chana’s bedroom.

Rinkmini, one of Mr. Chana’s wives who is 35 years old, said: “We stay around him as he is the most important person in the house. Also he is the most handsome person in the village.”

She says, Mr. Chana noticed her on a morning walk in the village 18 years ago and wrote her a letter asking for her hand in marriage.

Another of his wives, Huntharnghanki, said the entire family gets along well. The family system is reportedly based on ‘mutual love and respect’

And Mr. Chana says, he has not stopped looking for new wives.

“To expand my sect, I am willing to go even to the U.S. to marry” This is what he said.

One of his sons insisted that Mr. Chana, whose grandfather also had many wives, marries the poor women from the village so he can look after them.

~ Ziona Chana lives with all of them (180 members of family plus himself) in a 100-room mansion.

~ His 39 wives take it in turns to share his bed.

~ It takes 30 whole chickens and 220lb of rice just to make dinner.

Super Sun expected on 30 April!

Less than two weeks after we experienced the Super Moon, there has been news of another, bigger and even more amazing phenomenon. The Super Sun.

NAPSA (the North American Planetary and Sanitation Association) has announced that the cosmic occurrence will start in the early hours of the 30  April, due to the peculiar alignment of the stars and planets.

The combined gravitational forces exerted on the Sun will cause it to temporarily grow by almost 253 solar meters in diameter, thereby increasing its brightness by 26.8 lukems for one whole day.

The Super Sun’s increased light may cause mild allergic reactions in humans, such as squinting of the eyes and higher than usual perspiration. Cell phone signals may also be disrupted due to the increased light energy reflecting off of antennas and cell phone screens.

Doctors advise anyone going outdoors to avoid wearing shiny objects on their heads as this may exponentially increase the intensity of the Sun’s rays. They also advise people to purchase good quality sunglasses that match the shape of their overall features. These maximize the protection to the eyes though offer no protection against the evil eye. People should stay close together to minimize the skin’s exposure to the increased sunlight.

The extra light will have a positive effect on the Earth’s plant life. Certain rare species of plants, such as the Schmeissneria, are able to reproduce many times faster with an increase of just a single loom. A 26.8 lukems increase may help get the species out of the extinction danger zone and could possibly a crop source of the future.

The Extreme Sun will also have an effect on Zodiac signs. Astrologers predict that due to the increased brightness, people’s star signs will shift two steps forward for a whole day. Which means that Geminiswill become Leos and Scorpios will become Capricorns.

Azhubana Khabti, a renowned astrologer from Elbonia had this to say:“Your Zodiac shifting by two steps, but do not alarmed. It is once in lifetime opportunity to experience other Zodiac. Lots of good, little bad.”

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10 Amazing Dangerous Toothpaste Ingredients

Toothpaste even though (in some form or another) has been around as long as the Ancient Greeks have, the formula (as we know it) did not become popular until World War I. As soon as companies began manufacturing toothpaste, people began to purchase the magical concoction - guaranteed to produce glistening teeth! White teeth were all the rage after World War I had ended, and toothpaste quickly became a product that most people simply couldn't live without. 

Toothpaste is one item that nearly everyone uses today, but what makes this concoction so special? Whether you brush your teeth once per day or three times per day, chances are that you've never taken the time to read that ingredient list. Some believe that the ingredients contained in a standard package of toothpaste are essential - others believe that water may be just as effective. In the end, there's a good reason why most toothpaste packages warn: "Do Not Ingest!"

10. Formaldehyde

That same ingredient that coroners can't live without can be found inside of your toothpaste tube. Formaldehyde kills all of those small bacteria that climb onto your teeth after eating or sleeping. If a large amount of formaldehyde is accidentally ingested, the result could be fatal. Severe formaldehyde ingestion results in jaundice, kidney damage, liver damage, and death.

9. Detergent

Foam, suds, activation! What would toothpaste be without that satisfying soapy feeling? Manufacturers use regular detergent in order to appease the masses that prefer bubbly toothpaste. While bubbles may be fun, be careful if you accidentally ingest a large amount of this stuff - swallowing detergent can cause digestive tract burning.

8. Seaweed

Stretchy and slimy, seaweed holds that paste together. Without this green stuff, toothpaste would simply fall apart! The good news is that seaweed isn't toxic. Infact, seaweed has a number of nutritional benefits, though hitting the sushi bar is a better way of gaining those benefits.

7. Peppermint Oil

Minty, minty, minty! Fresh breath can only be kept fresh with the help of peppermint oil! While refreshing when brushing your teeth using toothpaste, peppermint oil can cause a slow pulse, heartburn, and muscle tremors if it is consumed.

6. Paraffin

As slick as the petroleum that it is derived from, paraffin creates a smooth paste that oozes onto your toothbrush using toothpaste. As you might imagine, paraffin wasn't meant to be eaten. If you happen to swallow this ingredient, you may end up with abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and severe constipation.

5. Glycerin Glycol

Never heard of this ingredient before? Sure about that? Glycerin glycol is added to toothpaste in order to prevent the paste from becoming too dry – it's also found in antifreeze. Even though glycerin is not toxic, this additive may cause nausea if swallowed.

4. Chalk

That's right - chalk. Thanks to the fact that chalk is made from exoskeletons, it's hard enough to remove all of that caked on gunk from your pearly whites. Chalk dust may cause lung problems if inhaled via toothpaste, and swallowing a bit of chalk could cause bleeding.

3. Titanium Dioxide

This is another common toothpaste ingredient, though it's usually found in white paint. When added to toothpaste, titanium dioxide has the safe effect on your teeth as it does on walls - it keeps them nice and white (for a few hours, at least!). Ingesting titanium dioxide won't hurt you, but it isn't recommended either.

2. Saccharin

Something has to combat that terrible detergent taste! Saccharin is sweet, but not too sweet - just the way that most people like their toothpaste! Saccharin has been a hot topic of debate every since Theodore Roosevelt was in the White House. The USDA tried to ban the substance in 1972, though it is considered "safe" to ingest today.

1. Menthol

One last ingredient to add a minty note to your breath. Without menthol, toothpaste might taste like, well, chalk, glycerin, paraffin, detergent, titanium dioxide, and seaweed! Go ahead and ingest menthol if you like, but sipping some tea containing menthol is a far better idea than chewing on your tube of toothpaste.

Spider Man Climbs World's Tallest Building

Tourists flock to Dubai just to see the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest structure. Alain Robert went to climb it. The Frenchman, known as Spiderman, has scaled more than 70 skyscrapers.

Alain Robert is an “urban climber” from France who has a habit of climbing tall structures. This time, he scaled to the very top of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. He completed the amazing climb in 6 hours and thankfully, this time, he used a safety harness and a rope.

Nicknamed “spiderman”, Alain has climbed everything from the Empire State Building to the Taipei 101, the world’s tallest building at the time of the climb. Pretty amazing guy.

Unusually, he used a rope and harness, to comply with safety requirements.

"I know that sometimes there may be some specific requirements," he told Reuters news agency before the climb.

"I do understand. You know, this is such an iconic building so I can understand that even though they are taking care so much about my precious life, they are also taking care a lot of that precious Burj Khalifa."

Robert, 48, has scaled more than 70 skyscrapers, including New York's Empire State Building and Chicago's Willis Tower in the US, and the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, according to his website.

In 2004, he climbed Taiwan's Taipei 101, the world's tallest building at the time.

Woman having World's Longest Finger Nails

Its a popluar record,let talk about it more deeply.So here we start,you will enjoy it.

The Salt Lake City, Utah resident was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records, which claimed her nails measured a total of more than 28 feet long in 2008.

The longest nail - on her right thumb - was a sickening 2 feet, 11 inches.

Lee Redmond (USA), who has not cut her nails since 1979, has grown and carefully manicured them to reach a total length of 8.65 m (28 ft 4.5 in) as measured on the set of Lo show dei record in Madrid, Spain, on 23 February 2008.

Mrs Redmond, who once turned down £60,000 to have them clipped on live TV.

In 2006 she said she was ready to cut her nails so she could care for her husband, who suffers from Alzheimer's.

However she changed her mind, insisting that the nails did not interfere with her husband's care - indeed, that they did not impact her daily life much at all.

She did have to care for the nails daily, soaking them in olive oil and cleaning them with a toothbrush.

And when, in previous interviews, she was asked the inevitable question about how she goes uses the bathroom, she replied: 'Very carefully'.And its amazing that he take care of them for so long! 30 years, Pretty hard to do so.

The Ten most Amazing Art of Illusions

Artists are very creative. They can create a beautiful piece of art and incorporate a type of illusion that can double for more than one picture. Sometimes it’s a challenge to find the “hidden” picture within the picture but once you find it, you spot it every time. Here are 10 illusion pieces of art that each show a different picture within the original piece of work.

Is it a woman in mirror or Skull? 

Rabbit or a duck? 

How many legs does the Elephant have?

Are all the lines are parallel?

See on the dot carefully and the gray area will disappear!

Are the black dots are shining?

Where the shadow is going?

Old woman or Young girl?

Whats this?

Which is up and which is down?