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I just downloaded the all the new live products.. first impression is they are good.. will follow with a rave or rant.. typing with updates live writer.. it is good till now.

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WTF WTF WTF .. Google Chrome WTF..

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This may be a rant but read it for your own knowledge and good.

I just took little time to read EULA of Google Chrome and I am boiling, not that I wasn't prepared, but the fact that people are going to pass the fact they are actually slaves to Google while browsing with Chrome, many have no clue about the consequence of just clicking I accept in a standard EULA page. Honestly tell me I am right when I feel NSA is much better than Google. Before pasting what I read let me say WTF WTF WTF WTF WTF WTF WTF WTF WTF WTF.. If you are a google fan boy/girl.. god help you.Work Time Fun

"The software which you use may automatically download and install updates from time to time from Google. These updates are designed to improve, enhance and further develop the services and may take the form of bug fixes, enhanced functions, new software modules and completely new versions. You agree to receive such updates (and permit Google to deliver these to you) as part of your use of the services."

WTF WTF WTF .. meaning they can install anything they want saying it is part of the service and I will have no clue henceforth on what google installs silently.

"11. Content license from you

11.1 You retain copyright and any other rights you already hold in Content which you submit, post or display on or through, the Services. By submitting, posting or displaying the content you give Google a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, and non-exclusive license to reproduce, adapt, modify, translate, publish, publicly perform, publicly display and distribute any Content which you submit, post or display on or through, the Services. This license is for the sole purpose of enabling Google to display, distribute and promote the Services and may be revoked for certain Services as defined in the Additional Terms of those Services.

11.2 You agree that this license includes a right for Google to make such Content available to other companies, organizations or individuals with whom Google has relationships for the provision of syndicated services, and to use such Content in connection with the provision of those services.

11.3 You understand that Google, in performing the required technical steps to provide the Services to our users, may (a) transmit or distribute your Content over various public networks and in various media; and (b) make such changes to your Content as are necessary to conform and adapt that Content to the technical requirements of connecting networks, devices, services or media. You agree that this license shall permit Google to take these actions.

11.4 You confirm and warrant to Google that you have all the rights, power and authority necessary to grant the above license."

WTF WTF WTF ... well put me a chain collar around my neck . all the work I do online Google owns a share of it for giving me a free browser.. WTF seriously WTF..

"Some of the services are supported by advertising revenue and may display advertisements and promotions. These advertisements may be targeted to the content of information stored on the services, queries made through the services or other information.

The manner, mode and extent of advertising by Google on the services are subject to change without specific notice to you."

WTF WTF WTF . a known WTF.

and please don't read this. http://www.google.com/accounts/TOS

and this is the privacy statement. if I login to Gmail or any Google service then they have the right to link this with who I am.. and tops "the website operators" a common legal term is so annoying considering Google can share the info with all of them and they all share the same right as Google.. wtf wtf wtf

Information Google receives when you use Google Chrome

You do not need to provide any personally identifying information in order to download and use Google Chrome. When you download Google Chrome or use it to contact Google's servers, Google receives only standard log information including your machine's IP address and one or more cookies. You can configure Google Chrome to not send cookies to Google or other sites as explained here.

In addition, some Google Chrome features send limited additional information to Google:

· When you type URLs or queries in the address bar, the letters you type are sent to Google so the Suggest feature can automatically recommend terms or URLs you may be looking for. If you choose to share usage statistics with Google and you accept a suggested query or URL, Google Chrome will send that information to Google as well. You can disable this feature as explained here

· If you navigate to a URL that does not exist, Google Chrome may send the URL to Google so we can help you find the URL you were looking for. You can disable this feature as explained here.

· Google Chrome's SafeBrowsing feature periodically contacts Google's servers to download the most recent list of known phishing and malware sites. In addition, when you visit a site that we think could be a phishing or malware site, your browser will send Google a hashed, partial copy of the site's URL so that we can send more information about the risky URL. Google cannot determine the real URL you are visiting from this information. More information about how this works is here.

· Your copy of Google Chrome includes one or more unique application numbers. These numbers and information about your installation of the browser (e.g., version number, language) will be sent to Google when you first install and use it and when Google Chrome automatically checks for updates.  If you choose to send usage statistics and crash reports to Google, the browser will send us this information along with a unique application number as well.  Crash reports can contain information from files, applications and services that were running at the time of a malfunction.   We use crash reports to diagnose and try to fix any problems with the browser.

· You may choose Google as your search engine using Google Chrome, and you may also use Google Chrome to access other Google services such as Gmail.  The Privacy Policies of Gmail or other services apply when you access them, no matter which browser you use.  Using Google Chrome to connect to Google services will not cause Google to receive any special or additional personally identifying information about you.

Information website operators receive when you visit a site using Google Chrome

Sites that you visit using Google Chrome will automatically receive standard log information similar to that received by Google.  These sites may also set their own cookies on your machine.  You can restrict cookies by setting your preferences in the Google Chrome Options menu.  If you use Google Chrome in incognito mode, it will not transmit any pre-existing cookies to sites that you visit.   Sites may deposit new cookies on your machine while you are in incognito mode, however.  These cookies will be temporarily stored and transmitted to sites while you remain in incognito mode.  They will be deleted when you close the browser or return to normal browsing mode. 

Information stored on your computer when you use Google Chrome

Google Chrome records useful information about your browsing history on your own computer.  This includes:

· Basic browsing history information: the URLs of pages that you visit, a cache file of text from those pages, and a list of some IP addresses linked from pages that you visit.

· Snapshots of most pages you visit (except for secure pages with "https" web addresses, such as some bank pages)

· Cookies deposited on your machine by websites you visit

· A record of downloads you have made from websites

You can delete all or portions of this history at any time as explained in the FAQ.

You can also limit the information Google Chrome saves on your computer by using incognito mode.  In this mode, the browser will not store basic browsing history information such as URLs, cached page text, or IP addresses of pages linked from the websites you visit.  It will also not store snapshots of pages that you visit or keep a record of your downloads.  (This information could still be stored elsewhere on your computer, though.)  New cookies received in incognito mode will not be saved after you close your browser or return to normal browsing mode.   You can see when you are in incognito mode because the incognito icon appears in the top left corner of your browser; in some cases the border of your browser window may also change color.

When you make changes to your browser configuration, such as by bookmarking a web page or changing your settings, this information is also saved.  These changes are not affected by incognito mode.

You can choose to have Google Chrome save your passwords for specific websites.  Stored passwords can be reviewed in the Minor Tweaks tab of the Options dialog box.

Uses

Information that Google receives when you use Google Chrome is processed in order to operate and improve Google Chrome and other Google services.  Information that other website operators receive is subject to the privacy polices of those websites.  Google Chrome stores information on your machine in order to improve the browser's performance and provide you with features, such the option to review snapshots from pages you have visited.

Seriously

God help Online Mankind.

B@!@

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I can't wait for HTC Touch Pro to get released.

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I am so much eager to get my hands on a HTC Touch Pro. I was debating between Sony Xperia X1 and Touch Pro. And I am going for HTC Touch Pro because it packs more punch and I found that X1’s keyboard is not that great. The major thing I liked about X1 was its screen (more the merrier)SAN FRANCISCO - OCTOBER 23: Steve Ballmer, Chi... and the look, it will be a cool phone and not a geeky one, but was not enough. Touch Pro is going to have 3D acceleration and X1 doesn’t. Other thing against X1 was the carrier, T-Mobile is aka Tower-Mobile as it works only on a tower, and AT&T is a day light robbery. I am currently with Verizon but they are making the Touch Pro Dumber by removing some key features and I hate them for doing it with all the phones. So my vote on carrier goes to Sprint and with their $99 all you can eat plan, I am sold. Sprint and HTC give updates regularly and there is a flourishing community modding HTC phones. What I am going to miss which I really wanted was a GSM phone, but i am going to skip it for some more time :-( . And by the way iphone is a half done nonsense closed piece of junk, certainly it created lot of competition among mobile phone makers, and lot of nice features but none cuts ice for what I need, a swiss army mobile work horse with endless customization. And Sprint is releasing the Touch Pro on October 19th as per rumors online… yay cant wait for it.

 

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Testing BlogEngine 1.4.5.7

Test Post.. after compiling it in .net 3.5 from 2.0 and some minor changes..

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Light: Science and Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting - an awesome book..

I am reading this book and finding it awesome. I am reading the original edition, still the topics are highly relevant today. I am planning to buy this book for my collection, and also have it as a active reference book in my camera bag.

 

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China’s Industrial Ambition Soars to High-Tech - NYTimes.com

China's Industrial Ambition Soars to High-Tech - NYTimes.com

I am feeling more that there is a big world out there which I am completely unaware of, now more than ever. I don't have much clue of things which are happening even in India for instance. Time to find a Chinese friend and travel and see myself how things are. Which i should probably need to do in India also!!

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Top 10 Norton/Symantec Secrets You Shouldn't Know

Norton: Top 10 Norton/Symantec Secrets You Shouldn't Know

Wow *Norton* sucks but for those who use it, you may find this useful. I stopped using Norton or anything from Symantec for past 2 years, I tried Norton 360, it was good when it launched than with crappy updates it also become bloated like a famed pig.

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Amazon Payment Services

https://payments.amazon.com/sdui/sdui/business?sn=cba/o

It is interesting that amazon is entering a part of Internet which is boring. Google came with Google Checkout and added some spice but nothing spectacular. Amazon.com is not doing anything either. I am on market for a payment service and I find PayPal still better than amazon on many fronts. I am looking at PayPal Payflow Pro and I feel that is much better than what amazon has announced. the one click shopping is spicier but only works with the skinned version of a amazon page and not with their API version, which is a let down. But my biggest concern is if I am selling something on web, Amazon is a competitor to me, I don't feel comfortable using a competitor product on mine. eBay is only a provider of sales and PayPal is a payment service provider and they don't compete with me, sure they host my competitors, but they don't sell. Again looking at various down time with Amazon Web Services, I wonder how reliable this will be, something which will get me money. But the boring of the lot is Authorize.net but they work pretty robustly, and banks which use them give obnoxious rates and I don't like that too many people (Banks, Authorize.net, Credit Card Companies) are involved where I get my money from. But I am keeping Amazon as a possible solution, and watch them closely till they get matured. Right now PayPal is my choice.

Also on nytimes.com http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/30/technology/30amazon.html?ex=1375156800&en=258bf6feacdd5d2a&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

Amazon Offers Other Sites Use of Its Payment Service

By BRAD STONE

Published: July 30, 2008

The Seattle-based online retailer unveiled a new payment service that it will offer other online retailers to use on their Web sites.

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testing flickr blog this..


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Well to choose between a nice picture of flowers or Amos taking a Turkish bath... I chose this!!

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Where are the Diamonds, Dude??

They are yet to bring diamonds out from vault, only after business time, suck!!! Till then only artificial jewelery.....Cry......

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