Frick and Frack: Google and GoogleWatch

Although disputed by some, the fact is, that corporate giant Google.com is among the highest ranking, if not the #1, search and services modality on the Web.

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Amalgamated Perspectives makes frequent use of the many special features offered by Google. They are helpful and time-saving resources for webmasters and for the general web-surfing public alike.


Speaking in Tongues :: We are multi-lingual as is our Webzine readership. Now we can launch our Google searches from the language specific homepage of our choice.
Countries to choose from are FRANCE, GERMANY, UK, RUSSIA, CHINA, SPAIN and several others.
These country-specific homepages contain directories, news headlines and weather forecasts for their respective geographical regions.

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On the other side of the coin, and for the sake of establishing balance and critical perspective:
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We highly recommend Google-watch.org (or "goowatch").
It is best to sample their numerous exposés with the proverbial grain of salt.
You might find, however, that many of their articles and arguments ring true!

For webmasters who are concerned with SEO (search engine optimization) there is a nifty web page ranking tool which cross-links into Yahoo.
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[See also: Bloggers v Online News Services, an Editorial]

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[Reprised: Blogging Reviewed]

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Whois Craig

We are not entirely sure just who Craig is (successful entrepreneur? media maven? corporate heavyweight? PR hound?), but what we do know is that he has a LIST.

Whenever we jet around among major metropolitan areas in the US, Canada, Europe and Asia we like to prepare ourselves by checking the Local Events Calendar in the Community Section for each city on craigslist.org.

Who knows, there could be a concert scheduled, a festival or fair going on, a poetry reading, gallery opening or book release party planned, an illuminating lecture scheduled, or a public campaign or civic action slated, that we would not want to miss for lack of forethought.
No need to pick up the local news rag upon arrival: all pertinent information is easily accessible ahead of time in this comprehensive online directory ... well before your bags are packed for the trip.

Thank you, Craig, whoever you are!

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