The Transition from Picasa and Blogger to Google Photos and Google Blogs

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Bid farewell to the name Picasa and Blogger: Google intentions to remove a label not the same as Google and rename them as being a product of Google, Mashable has learned.

The move is an element of a broader effort to unify the company for the consumer launch of Google +, the search giant for social initiatives.

Blogger and Picasa will not disappear, obviously - are two of the most popular Google products. Instead, in accordance with two sources informed about the problem, Google is planning to rename Picasa "Google Images" and Blogger "Google Blog." A few of the other brands of Google could be affected, although our sources clearly indicate that YouTube isn't the name. Close the technology giants Google Video has failed the playback quality Internet service in May.

This task just isn't unprecedented, Google acquired JotSpot in 2006 with his fantastic name being a Google site in 2008. In 2007, Google bought GrandCentral VoIP platform and re-launched Google Voice in 2009advantages and disadvantages
Picasa and Google buying of Blogger as well, although two companies are portion of Google empire considerably longer. Picasa was acquired in 2004 and Blogger (co-founded by Evan Williams of Twitter) has become acquired in 2003 and it is one of the 10 popular websites in the world. In spite of the rebranding might interfere with some existing customers, Google also provides the opportunity to fully integrate the 2 services Google +.

Rebranding are available in 6 weeks

Switching from Picasa to Blogger and Google Images and Google Blog is going to happen "in a month . 5 months," we were told. Data in line with the public launch of Google's ability +. Mashable said he expected the public debut of Google + by July 31. The date is vital since these days all private Google Profile will probably be deleted.

The world thinks that Google includes a personal profile following the public launch of Google +. Instead, the business may well encourage users who would like more privacy to work with Circle to the shepherd several friends.

The integration efforts of the brand could be the largest in company history - hasn't replaced a big property, including Blogger. Development of the most popular blogging service which has received much love new additions. In March, Google announced that Blogger will get a significant overhaul. We doubt lots of people should include revision from the rebranding, though.

It makes sense for Google + Blogger and Picasa - both of them are social goods that improve people utilize it. It 'important to note that Google has more camera features, the products that individuals trust using technology to Picasa. It 'also imperative that you note that Google Picasa + photo does not have any label.

Update: Google has refused to comment on this story.

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Hackers Attacked FoxNews Twitter and Claimed President Obama Dead

The big applepower over a FoxNews.com Twitter account on Monday and sent six false tweets stating that U.S. Barack obama have been shot dead, prompting a study from the Secret Service.

According to FoxNews.com, 'hackers sent out several malicious and false tweets claiming that President barack obama have been assassinated. Those reports were incorrect, needless to say, as well as the president was spending the July 4 holiday with his family with the White House.' Photo: Bruce Bishop/Flickr
FoxNews.com’s Twitter that feed for political news, FoxNewspolitics, was hacked early Monday morning.

In accordance with FoxNews.com, “hackers sent out several malicious and false tweets claiming that President barack obama was assassinated. Those reports were incorrect, of course, and also the president was spending the July 4 holiday with his family in the White House.”

The very first hacked tweet appeared around 2 a.m. and said: “@BarackObama has just passed. Obama is dead. A sad 4th of July, indeed. Barack obama is dead.”

The next, “@BarackObama has just passed. Nearly 45 minutes ago, he was shot twice within the lower pelvic area along with the neck; shooter unknown. Bled out.”

We were holding as well as: “#ObamaDead, it’s a sad Independence day. RT to aid the late president’s family, and RIP. The shooter will likely be found;

“BREAKING NEWS: President @BarackObama assassinated, 2 gunshot wounds have proved too much. It’s an unfortunate 4th for #america. #obamadead RIP;

“We wish @joebiden the best of luck as our new President of the us. In that period of madness, there’s light at the end of tunnel.”

The tweets are actually taken out of the feed. Spokesman George Ogilvie asserted FoxNews.com alerted the U.S. Secret Service, which will investigate the hacking and do “appropriate follow up.”

Jeff Misenti, vice president and general manager of Fox News Digital, said FoxNews.com was utilizing Twitter to handle the specific situation as soon as possible.

“We will be requesting reveal investigation from Twitter about how exactly this occurred, and measures to avoid future unauthorized access into FoxNews.com accounts,” Misenti said.

The Twitter spokesman also asserted Fox News indicated its account had been compromised. FoxNews.com reported which it regrets any distress the false tweets might have created.

The media outlet, owned by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp, said the incident was being checked. “The hacking has investigated, and FoxNews.com regrets any distress the false tweets could have created,” it said.

The White House declined to comment. The key Service, that's involved in protecting obama, said hello was looking at the incident. [via FoxNews and Reuters]

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President Obama said USA TODAY Hold New Debt

President Obama said today he'll talk with Republican and Democratic leaders Thursday for the debt ceiling dispute, urging these phones "do something big" to lessen the country's red ink with "a balanced approach" that addresses both taxes and spending cuts.

"It's my hope that anybody will leave their ultimatums at the door, that we'll all leave our political rhetoric with the door," Obama said during brief remarks within the White House press room.

Obama said he and aides met with lawmakers on the July Fourth weekend making some progress, though he added," I don't want to fool anybody. We still have to function with some real differences."

The brand new round of meetings will need place because clock ticks for the government's $14.3 trillion debt ceiling. The Treasury says and also able to pay every one of the government's bills after Aug. 2, creating the chance of a default.

"This should not conclude the last second," Obama said.

Obama rejected the idea of a temporary boost in the debt ceiling while the parties continued debating taxes and spending cuts. He was quoted saying, "I do not think the American people sent us here in order to avoid tough problems. That's, actually, what drives them nuts about Washington."

That's greeted positively by House Speaker John Boehner, who said a big deal is better -- but not one that includes tax increases.

"I'm pleased the president stated today we need to address the big, long-term challenges facing our country," Boehner said. " Our nation's long-term future requires presidential leadership to address those challenges."

But, he said, tax increases of the kind Obama is seeking won't pass Congress. "I'm pleased to discuss these problems in the White House, but such discussions will probably be fruitless until the president recognizes economic and legislative reality," he was quoted saying.

With a news conference a week ago, Obama criticized Republicans for objecting to proposals to bring in more government revenue by closing tax loopholes and ending regulations for wealthy Americans, whilst he and the Democrats accept big spending cuts.

Obama spoke in more conciliatory terms in his brief remarks Tuesday, saying both sides must add up for the good of the nation along with the economy. "This will require all parties to get away from our comfort zones," he was quoted saying.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., arguing that tax hikes would kill jobs and wouldn't pass Congress regardless, again invited Obama to meet with Senate Republicans.

"The simplest way to unravel this impasse is made for obama to listen to what should be done and exactly how we can take action," McConnell said. "Hear so what can actually pass in Congress."

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., postponed a scheduled vote around the Libyan military mission and said the chamber would focus immediately on the debt talks.

"Democrats are willing to compromise," Reid said. "But compromise does not mean allowing our Republican colleagues to place the wants of a few millionaires and billionaires prior to the needs of this nation and also the world."

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Macy's Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular NBC

Ratings Top NBC on Monday night to the repeated and holiday programming, such as the annual "Macy's Independence day Fireworks Spectacular" has attracted more viewers in its 11 years. Nielsen estimates that 8.6 000 0000 visitors to hear the NBC 21 hours, over any other enter in the night and up to 6.9 million viewers this past year. CBS in second spot for the evening, that in 22 hours time, with his fourth personal of July special, "Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular," which drew 6.6 000 0000 viewers, beating NBC for any repeat of the special hours (5, 3 million) along with a repeat of ABC's "Extreme Makeover: weight reduction Edition" (3 million). ABC, in third place, having an average 3.1 million viewers 8-10 for a remake of "The Bachelorette," while Fox was fourth with repeats of "Chef" (2.3 million) and "House" (1, 5 million).

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Nancy Grace and Casey Anthony Become Trend Today

There was clearly an instant Tuesday shortly after the verdict regarding Casey Anthony, a reading of his lawyer J. Cheney Mason along with the media chastised for lawyers to participate inside the "media crisis" for 3 years.

Only when he called HLN Nancy Grace called, could turn into a national hero, many viewers.

Grace, played in the environment when the verdict was read, all just isn't with cable. She is aggressive, can rarely be the word with their colleagues - particularly when their views - and too often the show is a lot more about them as objects.

PHOTOS: Some of the Anthony case
Take, by way of example, poor Jane Velez Mitchell, co-HLN Grace. Mitchell was obviously a court in Orlando on Tuesday and attemptedto made a point prior to the filing of Grace.

Mitchell admitted.

"You're always right, Nancy," said Mitchell, by bowing towards the almighty.

It absolutely was hard never to feel bad for Mitchell at that time. And Mitchell is just one of the individuals who stepped onto it version of Godzilla.

Grace may be the life, perceived ability like a bad "Saturday Night Live" sketch, and they did again Tuesday in advance of conviction.

Grace has her little Caylee Anthony project because the child died several years ago. It is sometimes mentions her children and was in the middle of parents transferred to people, most of them wrong, he could never imagine as a parent of a child. The defense with the price of a young child. The smarmy, selfish style in which it just isn't.

Casey gave the mysterious "dead mother" to manipulate and in prison for killing his daughter from day one. Anthony was clearly harmless Tuesday to more severe charges, but is discovered responsible for lying to police.

"The state is sitting looking, frankly, the shock," said Grace. "You absolutely cannot believe Caylee died unpunished. ... Tot Mom is free to visit."

If Grace had no knowledge of what he did, although have shocked, too.

Later, when he learned that the legal team of Anthony celebrated the verdict, said hello was wrong because "Caylee is dead," and that his body was broken, a little way through the house of Antonio.

"When the defense is sitting as well as the champagne on arrival, after having a not guilty [verdict], somewhere out there around the nights dancing devil," said Grace.

It is interesting to note that this end in the study comes just days as soon as the anniversary of 70 commercial television within this country. The industry began in Nyc, were honored because first two licenses for stereo, the stations became WNBC / CH 4 and WCBS / Ch second was the start of where we have been today to television.
Made following the first evening of programming that critics of the medium showcased, together that can potentially advantage of U.S. Commissioner Ron Simon Paley Center in the blog.

As Daily Variety, the bible in the entertainment industry, your day fixed to the first television broadcast in 1941, "Almost all records inside the The big apple area had to have a collection of 525 picture lines made the existing 441 line. These reduce the definition, nevertheless it had not been the definition of genius, that was tough to bear. "Was the lower level of spectacle."

Even though it was 70 years ago, was the same line accustomed to describe Nancy Grace. Of course, his act will vote - but that their behavior will no longer acceptable, as someone Getting out of With Murder

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Celebrate Independence Day with Party

Sometimes it’s easy to forget precisely how fortunate we're, as lovers of fresh, local craft beer, to reside where we all do. I don’t just mean inside Washtenaw County area, that is indeed chock-full of great beer options, in America the gorgeous itself.
Little more than a generation ago, our country was (rightfully for the most part) derided being a land of bland swill, the laughingstock from the remaining portion of the beer-drinking world, which told off-color jokes about America’s offerings.
Now, with thanks to the rise in the craft brewing movement, America boasts the widest collection of high-quality beer styles available around the globe, as talented brewers re-discover and in many cases re-invent classic styles from my European (as well as other) forebears as well as constantly create new categories of their own - or even beers that defy categories.
So whether you’re heading up north for the cottage or lurking in your backyard for Independence Day, be sure to celebrate with a few delicious beer in one of America’s many small, independent breweries. And, naturally, if you’re sticking out, your Week in Beer has ideas so that you can rock your Fourth of july with liberty and fraternity for many, amen.
Monday, July 4, Independence Day
>> The 3rd “Dark Monday” at Arbor Brewing Co., presented with the Ann Arbor Summer Festival’s The top of Park, takes place from 7-9 p.m. Calm down using a reading of excerpts from a number of books about seminal rock ’n’ roll albums, followed by a DJ spinning songs through the featured artist. Tonight’s book: "Bruce Springsteen's Born inside U.S.A.," by Geoffrey Himes, read by local writer Emlyn Chand. DJ: Aaron Smith of WCBN. Cash bar, happy hour prices, and no cover. Don’t forget to get a pint or two of Festival Saison Ale, proceeds from which conserve the AASF.
Tuesday, July 5
>> The very first Tuesday with the month means beer release party over at Corner Brewery, 720 Norris, Ypsilanti. This time it’s Hell Relates to Hoptown Brown, a sturdy brown ale with citrusy hop notes balanced against an abundant, malty flavor profile. From 6-8 p.m., enjoy pints of the limited-release brew together with pizza along with other snacks. Beer release parties have the freedom for Arbor Brewing and Corner Mug Club members; $10 for infidels.
>> First Tuesday is also Brewer’s Night at the Grizzly Peak Den, 120 W. Washington St., Ann Arbor, from 6-9 p.m. As usual, there will be great beers on tap, like Yorkshire Angel, a session beer (4.6% ABV) brewed with oat malt; discounts on samplers; and around the Grizzly brewery, in which the magic happens, courtesy of brewer Duncan Williams and co. Be sure to try the special cask ale, Honey ’n’ Oats ’n’ Hops Ale, a version of Yorkshire Angel dry-hopped and cask-conditioned with honey.
>> In fact, first Tuesdays are rather busy about the beer front, with Opera on Tap at Frenchie’s (Sidetrack Bar & Grill) in Ypsilanti, a monthly combination of culture and beer (or do I repeat myself?). The show begins at 8:30 p.m., but seating is fixed, so call 734 483-1035 to reserve your house and visit sidetrackbarandgrill.com to learn more.
Notes for the Napkin
Obligatory Wolverine beer garden update: The parking zone outside of Wolverine State Brewing, 2019 W. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor, is constantly on the slowly transform into an outdoor drinking area, which is important considering how short the outdoor drinking months are in our beloved Great Beer State. A gate is at place and the tables, chairs, and umbrellas are actually delivered and await deployment. Current target for opening is July 1, pending slow-moving approval from distant, lackadaisical alcohol bureaucrats without personal economic stake within their petty decisions or indecisions.
Take me out to the ballgame - with beer! Wolverine is organizing a bus day at The D July 31 to watch the second-I-mean-first-I-mean-second-place Tigers take on the L.A. Angels. Your $70 ticket includes two pre-game beers at the brewery, beer on the bus (Premium Lager), game ticket, and t-shirt. Meet at the taproom at 10 a.m. for your 1:05 p.m. game start. Check out the taproom to join up.
What’s on tap at Plymouth’s Liberty Street Brewing, 149 W. Liberty, today? Glad you asked! There’s a refreshing Biere de Garde, a summer brew approaching session strength at 4.8% ABV, and Lime Cerveza, a light, citrusy lager of slightly larger strength at 5.5%. Want something more substantial? Have a look at Liberty One, a 7% porter and three-time medalist with the World Expo of Beer, or Brewer’s Garden Amber Ale, a 6.4% brew that mixes the components of Liberty’s Red Glare Amber Ale and regular IPA. Why do not do as Patrick Henry urged and go get yourself some Liberty?
So allow it to go be written: State politicians have again waved their magic legislative wands and declared July to become Michigan Craft Beer Month, offering an answer to “commend Michigan craft brewers for providing jobs, improving the balance of trade, supporting Michigan agriculture, and educating residents about the background and culture of beer while promoting the responsible utilization of beer like a beverage of moderation.”
Lastly, for the reason that same vein, a long-awaited bill to formally lift restrictions on homebrewing clubs’ capability to meet and sample their beers at brewpubs and restaurants in addition to conduct tastings on site (e.g., for judging homebrewing competitions) passed hawaii House yesterday and today faces step 2 inside sausage-making process when it heads for the Senate’s Regulatory Reform Committee. USA! USA!
David Bardallis is a freelance writer and editor, blogger, bon vivant, and man about town. Visit “All the Brews Fit to Pint” at AnnArborBeer.com, follow @allthebrews on Twitter, or join the "All the Brews Fit to Pint" Facebook page. Email your beer-related thoughts to annarborbeer@gmail.com.

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2011 Canada Days Fireworks in Toronto

So, perhaps you have made any special plans for Canada Day on Friday? In case you haven't yet decided the way to celebrate our country, there are plenty of Canada Day events in Toronto to pick from. Obviously, outdoor events involving some blend of music, food and fireworks are big this weekend, however you can also get some history in, if you want.

The Canada Day Checklist

Over on About.com: Canada Online, Susan Munroe has build a Canada Day Checklist with all the strategies to a number of questions that frequently show up now of the year. Have a look if you want to find out more on our flag, our national anthem, the Fathers of Confederation, fireworks safety, and more.

Canada Day 2011 fireworks in Toronto will be happening on a grand scale in some locations, not to mention the various shows happening in backyards and neighbourhood parks over the city. A notable absence this year, however, will be the annual show at Downsview Park, that is cancelled on account of the Tragically Hip-headlined concert going on there each day on Friday.

This is a quick rundown of the other fireworks displays in Toronto on Canada Day, which happen on Friday, July 1st (only to confirm).

Ontario Place
Although the Victoria Day fireworks were a no-go at Ontario Place in 2010, the western waterfront will once again be where you can a music-based show starting at 10:30 p.m. Always a remarkable display, the additional bonus in 2010 is the fact that admission to the grounds is provided for free because of the park's 40th anniversary celebrations.

Woodbine Beach / Ashbridges Bay
In conjunction with the Red, White, and Vinyl Canada Day Festival, Woodbine Beach will host a fireworks display decidedly bigger than the one that came about on Victoria Day. Prior to the pyrotechnics, you will see many events and musical performances, including Alannah Myles, who somehow still manages to book shows. Opt for the fireworks, not the songs. Start time is 10 p.m.

Mel Lastman Square
Getting together again for that deficiency of fireworks at Downsview Park is the annual Canada Day festivities at Mel Lastman Square, which will be preceded by musical performances. The show costs nothing and gets arrived at 8 p.m. with fireworks at 10:15 p.m.

Canada's Wonderland
As always, those looking to fork over some bucks can take it the sprawling show at Canada's Wonderland. Day admission to the park is $44.99, along with the fireworks run at around 10 p.m., weather permitting.

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