We all know that Google is the biggest and the most popular search engine today. Internet has been revolutionized thanks to this magic term. But then Google is not a mere term which functions robotically…just like any application on the Internet, Google too has a creator/creators. These revolutionary minds ensure that the search engine continues to stay at its position constantly. This obviously requires constant work, keeping up with new trends and introducing innovative ideas and applications, thus creating a need amongst the netizens.

The latest of this being the quest to acquire Like.com which is supposed to be one of the finest startup ventures of its kind. Like.com was started by Munjal Shah along with Burak Gokturk in 2004. It is a visual search firm which permits the users to search for different products with the help of images. Visual search being the main tool here which Google is looking for, it is definitely an important deal for Google. And so, yet another e-commerce company would soon be under Google’s kitty.

The deal is estimated to be about $100 million. In 2005 itself, Google had attempted to take over its predecessor company which was known as Riya.com. But things seem to have materialized now for Google. After all, this technology is very important for Google which would be added asset in its bag of techies.

The core technology which is used by Like.com was brought about by Riya which mainly catered to facial recognition. More so, this company has some patents which can be considered as being quite important. And so, it is being anticipated that Google would benefit from this procurement both legally as well as economically.

Like.com has also projected its interest in further developing the visual search technology. Google also caters to a similar application on its search engine and had also launched an application pertaining to visual search for the mobile phones.

Prior to this, Google had also taken over the startup venture Plink which was UK based. Plink caters to mobile visual search applications. However, the deal amount has not been revealed. So, there is more to be seen and expected from Google which would continue reinventing applications in a novel format.

Have you ever thought about as to what is the difference between those people who have internet at home and those who do not have? Well, let me tell you one very interesting fact…

Those who have internet connection at home are more likely to be in a romantic relationship or have a spouse as compared to the latter ones. This has been proved by a research which has confirmed the same when it comes to adults…

So, in a way, having internet connection at home can boost your love life! And you were cribbing as to why you don’t have a love life! Simply have an internet connection and boost your love life in a major way.

According to Michael J. Rosenfeld who is the man behind this study, it is a fact that excessive use of internet connection can have enigmatical affect on your social life and the time spent online. But at the same time, this is also the fact that being online has helped Americans find their mates too!

Think yourself, isn’t it too common in India also that being online means a majority of teenagers and adults end up hooking with their mates. They tend to know about the habits of their mates and hence start to get attracted towards them! Some even go a step ahead and meet their online partners and end up being into a romantic relationship.

Coming back to the study, it further reveals that almost 82 percent of people who were having Internet in their homes have been into a romantic relationship or have a spouse. And if the same ratio is compared with those who don’t have internet connection, the number falls down to 62.8%.

The study has further revealed that groups like lesbians and gays, who normally find it difficult to find their romantic partners, get ample help from Internet!

Also, it has also been found that Internet has emerged as one of the critical social arenas which is attaining ample amount of importance over the period of time for prospective lovers to meet.

Rosenfeld further said that it has been for the first time since 1940s that Americans are gradually meeting their romantic partners, hence displacing their buddies!

So singles, what are you waiting for? Get online and find your true mate!

I have always pushed asides the issues related to beauty. But, not this time. Many of my friends often come to me and cry what to do about hair loss. No, I’m not a beauty expert, neither a dermatologist. They come to me because I do have a healthy hair, and have always maintained long tresses ever since I was very young. When these fellows of mine began to grieve over their hair loss, in a way, I feel I am lucky to have a healthy mane. Until the time I did some research on the Internet, I would just consider myself lucky for having a beautiful hair. But, eventually, I realized the secret behind my long healthy hair. It’s my healthy lifestyle!

Alopecia, the name given to hair loss problem in medical terminology is a common problem in a majority of people. Hair loss is not just a problem related to beauty, it has to do with one’s confidence and self-esteem. In many cases, it eventually takes it toll on one’s mental peace, leading to depression. I mean, this is not an ordinary physical disorder, but has its root at one’s internal mechanism. With growing age, people do experience hair loss, but that’s just normal. But, what about the young people who tend to experience baldness while they are at a stage when they need to boost up their confidence the most. In such a case, hair loss often hinders the progress of success. No more sacrifices, let’s find out the reasons of this humiliating health problem.

Hormonal imbalance is one of the major causes of hair loss. The imbalance of hormones causes Androgenic Alopecia especially in men, which is related to the androgen (hormone) called Dihydrotestosterone. Androgenic Alopecia basically makes the hair thin at the top of the head, eventually leads to complete baldness. It is also a common form of hair loss in females.

Excessive stress can never have anything good to do to us. It can also be the reason of hair loss. The medical term used for this phenomenon is called Telogen Effluvium, in which the hair ages prematurely and eventually causes fall out of the mane faster before the completion of the normal growth cycle of hair.

People also harm their hair with unhealthy food habits or eating disorders. Have you ever noticed your friend who starves also deteriorates her tresses? Yes, people who continuously take their eating habits for granted only to lose the extra pounds often also lose the natural beauty of the hair.

If someone suffers from imbalances in thyroid hormone, then it is likely that he/she may suffer from hair loss. Improper thyroid hormone has its effect on metabolism, as well as the normal hair growth cycle.

Often medical treatments like chemotherapy has awful consequences (especially for women) like hair loss. Last but not the least, application of various chemical (beauty) products is one of the major causes of Alopecia. Hair styling also contributes to this problem.

The reasons of untimely hair loss have been discussed and now it’s time for you to look for the solutions. Consult a good dermatologist and solve your problem in no time. Do not ignore hair loss, since a beautiful hair is something that enhances your personality, more so, your CONFIDENCE!

In today’s world, media has made a very special place for itself in our lives. If I say that today, media has become as important as food and clothing, then I don t think so that I am over exaggerating anything. There is no denial that media is playing a very significant role in making the world smaller. Through various mediums of media whether it is radio, television, newspaper or internet, we are able to connect with large number of people around us. Especially internet has truly become the need of every individual both for our work and to connect with our friends and well wishers. Facebook, Orkut and Twitter have occupied such special place in our lives that if we are not a part of it, then there is something really important that we are missing.

Besides connecting with our friends, media also informs us about the world happenings. In one line I can say that media is like a mirror of the society which reflect each and everything about the society to us. Media people from television and print takes the risk of their lives to inform us about important news. To some extent I can compare these brave journalists with our soldiers who do not bother about their lives and takes the responsibility to aware the general masses about the truth. I think it is almost impossible to imagine a life without media.

But one also can not overlook this fact that slowly commercialization is also coming in media. Media has a huge responsibility of conveying the truth and relevant information to the common man. But somewhere this seems to be taking a back seat for media people as they are focusing more on commercialization. Now a days, hot news which can help in increasing the TRP rates of the channel becomes the priority for them. But there are still some ethical people in media who are struggling to maintain the real purpose of it.

But media is not just confine to informing us about the world happenings and serving a means to connect with people, in fact it also affects out thinking patterns as well. The way we think and perceive various issues about the world is also shaped up by media. Today everyone especially youth is growing so aware about his responsibilities towards society is because of media. Campaign such as Teach India and Jaago Grahak Jaago helps in spreading awareness about human rights and duties.

When it comes to media, how can one forget to talk about the entertainment industry? Entertainment is something that one can not live without. Be it movies, radio, internet etc., media is just everywhere in our life. Today entertainment is so easily available that every common person is able to afford it. Music and movies are so easily available to us through the internet that one does not have to spend loads of money on them.

If we just look around then we would find that there is no aspect of our life which is not touched and affected by media. Be it our work, relationships, education or entertainment, media is seen everywhere. And there is no denial that we can not live without media.

It has been found that the identity of a dead American teenager was being used by a fraudster who had been living in South Wales for 10 years. William Victor Bernson III had been living on a fake identity. He has been imprisoned for 16 months in Swansea Prison. He has been charged for walking into Britain as Greg Smith who had died in the 1970s in a car accident.

After Bernson is done serving in the prison, he would be deported back to the United States. After investigating his past, it came to light that he had been involved in fraudulent activities before also. He had duped the families of the Dunblane massacre victims. He even tried to get Amazon – the Internet giant to pay him $1 million. He had also been imprisoned previously for fraud and he had gone under four different names. His case is not being investigated by the FBI. Bernson was living with his Greek wife and his three children for ten years before he was caught by the American authorities.

With American officials cooping him, the UK Border Agency was notified of the same. According to the Head, Cardiff Immigration Crime Team, UK Border Agency, Steve Evans, Bernson was involved in serious fraud where in he used the identity of a dead person to make a life for himself in the UK. With the help of the American authorities, they were able to disclose his fraud.

Bernson is 49 years of age and has managed many firms dealing with online PR. In his defense, he said that he is an online entrepreneur and one-man think tank.

Making mistakes is a part of our lives. This applies even to those behind the revolution called Google. After all, one cannot really expect for something to turn just because a successful brand has touched it! It is human nature to make mistakes and so, without them we cannot realize as to what is good or bad for us. So, when it comes to failures, Google definitely has quite a record. The “trial and error method” is most of the times the only way to figure out whether or not a particular product or service would be a favorite with the users.

Google is definitely known for its great products such Gmail, Google Earth, Google Maps, Orkut and so on. It has also taken over some of the most popular websites such as Youtube, Picassa, Blogger and many more. However, some of its inventions have not been that successful. Some of them include the following:

• Google Wave – Introduced in November 2009, this was meant for users who were exclusively invited. I remember trying to get an invitation for the same and was so excited about it! But today it feels good that I did not get to be a user of network. Most of them who used this site have called it one of the projects from the Google stables. The main reason being that many could not actually understand what it was exactly. And so, it posed a major problem with the users. However, now Google Wave is free for the public to use. So you can try your hands at it!
• Google Answers -  This project permitted any user or a net surfer to ask or post a question with a bid price. This bid price was the amount the user is ready to pay in order to get an answer that is well researched. The fee or the bid price would be accepted by a prescreened group of Google Answer Researchers. Though the answers brought out by this team were usually good and complete, one cannot have quality and credibility at all times. This is especially true for the Internet. On the other hand, Yahoo Answers has a local community and does not depend on paying customers. More so, Yahoo offers a free service.
• New Orkut – I still remember when I got an invitation to join Orkut a few years. Facebook was unknown at that point of time. The new online craze had just begun with more and more getting glued to the PC screens. But then everyone loved Orkut then! However, a new version was introduced in 2009 which was not exactly the favorite when it came to the users. Most of the features here were taken from Facebook and Twitter. With this, there came the issue of profiles and photographs being hacked and leaked. This led to a good number of problems with the users. And so, today Facebook is the king when it comes to social networking!
• Google Knol – Knol was an innovation for the users to contribute articles on a wide range of subjects. It was introduced to compete with Wikipedia. But it did not work out as expected! I don’t even remember Knol existing today!

Above all, the failures do not limit to the above four projects. There are many more! But keeping these aside, Google continues to be the best search engine which has revolutionized the world of Internet.

All the immigrants residing in US on non-immigrant visas and are intending to work in the nation, have to file the Form I765 application. Submitting this form would provide with the employment authorization for the immigrant from the USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services). If approved, the immigrant would then obtain the Employment Authorization Document (EAD). In other words, this can also be called as the Work Permit.

However, this application should not be filed by those who are the citizens of United States, legal permanent as well as conditional permanent residents and even temporary migrants who have the permit to work in the nation. At the same time, immigrants already applied for a Green Card but is pending are permitted to work in the country. In such cases too, the above application has to be filed.

With the Form I765, the applicant must also submit an application for the adjustment of status. Transcripts or copies of the I-94 and the Arrival Departure Card should also be attached with the above form. Post submission, the applicant would receive the Employment Authorization Card in the next ninety days. After obtaining this card, the applicant would be permitted to work in the United States.

Incase a migrant is not able to receive the above card within ninety days due to some reason, he can always ask for an Interim Employment Authorization on Form I765. This authorization would be accepted for 240 days.

In order to obtain the above Interim card, the applicant would have to file for the Interim Work Authorization on Form I765 at the USCIS Service Center. In case 240 days have passed and still there is no word on the I765, then the migrant has to stop working. This is because the Interim Authorization Cards cannot be reinstated. In such cases, one has to submit a fresh application of the Form I765. If the similar delays continue, another interim work authorization card would be issued.

No fee has to be deposited while submitting the Form I765 when it is filed simultaneously with Form I-485 along with the application for adjustment of status. It is best suggested to file all these forms together. This caters to early application processing.

The status of Form I-765 could be checked on the Internet. In case, the application is refused, the USCIS would mail a written communication elaborating the reasons for denial. A request for reconsideration is permitted for the applicant.

Above all, it is best to consult an immigration expert in this regard who can guide you appropriately when it comes to such issues of importance. More so, a consultant is well-versed with all the latest amends when it comes to the laws of a particular nation that he deals with. So, find a registered consultant who deals with US immigration.

There are many people who might have crossed the thought of starting their own venture at some point in their lives. Some of them realize this dream soon enough that they decide to go to a business school where in they could learn the basics of entrepreneurship. At the same time, there are certain successful businesses which have been started by those who never had any formal education in business. It is agreed that nothing can beat formal educational qualification in business where in one is taught by experienced academicians as well as successful entrepreneurs. However, this is not the only way to learn about entrepreneurship.

Internet is definitely another important medium to learn. Each and every aspect of business could be easily found on the Internet in the form of blogs, articles and forums to name a few. Below mentioned are some of the useful websites which can help you in your endeavor of becoming a good and a successful businessman.

Entrepreneur.com is a website meant for entrepreneurs and those who intend to join the bandwagon. The site contains many articles pertaining to business, its success and how to survive the competition in a specific industry. Whatever a future entrepreneur intends to do that is either start a small-scale business or a magnum-opus project, he can find the information as per his needs. More so, there are other entrepreneurs who can help out with queries. They can provide with advice and tips regarding your niche area of business or industry.

Another useful website is Vator.tv which comprises of interviews of successful businessmen and entrepreneurs. It is a great place for those who would want to start out afresh where in they can even market their companies. Apart from this, the site has information pertaining to even online businesses. It caters to essentials pertaining to how to earn via the Internet.

Last but not the least; OnStartUps.com is a blog which caters to the basics of entrepreneurship. The site has many writers who are all successful businessmen in their respective fields. One can find tips from the experts regarding issues such as client meetings, dealing with software firms which are new ventures and so on. Apart from this, one can also find information pertaining to advertising their own firms, how to go about attracting customers etc. There are both novel as well as traditional business strategies available on this site.

Apart from the three, Internet is one vast medium which provides ample information on any issue. However, it is important to check the credibility of the site and the sources of information that it is providing. So, Good Luck!

When it comes to online marketing, blogging is definitely a money churner. Blogs are a completely unique way to be used as a tool for marketing when distinguished with the traditional marketing channels. This is especially true for a small business as it is highly interactive yet gives the advantage to the business to have an upper hand in its maintenance. At the same time, they are effective in reaching out to the customers in no time spreading awareness at the fastest rate. With this, the expenses are always in control since this medium is highly cost effective. Here are a few reasons as to why marketing via your blog can aid in your business:

• Wide Spectrum of Audience: A blog caters to a large group of audiences at a given time. The visibility of your company or brand is increased on the Internet. This leads to the generation of new customers which otherwise either would be very expensive or not possible via traditional marketing methods. When it comes to a blog, there is no limitation or boundaries defined by geography. So, the range of customers is highly increased which means increased sources for business and revenue. This traffic could then be diverted to the main business website which again offers better prospects for business.
• Highly Cost Effective: Blogging definitely costs the lowest of all the tools used in marketing. All that one needs to do is to purchase the domain and the hosting space which can be bought at a very nominal price. On the other hand, traditional modes such as the print and the electronic media are highly expensive. Also, the options available are comparatively less.
• Instant Response: The biggest advantage in blogging is that the feedback is immediate. This could be either with respect to your product or service or a general opinion from the customers. It would be a matter of a few days before your newly launched product or service would be known far and wide. This prompt awareness would act in your favor. If your product is good, recommendations would definitely add to the sales. This also helps in building a good reputation amongst the customers.
• Detailed Overview: A blog helps to give a better overview of your business which is not possible via traditional marketing tools. When it comes to traditional marketing, maximum that is possible is a façade the entire product or service in question. However, when it comes to a blog, you can have endless pages giving each and every facet about your product or service. This caters to all aspects that a customer might want to know.
• Understanding Customers: Here, the customers can directly interact with the organization. This gives the organization too a better chance to understand their audiences. The interaction here is somewhat personal. So, a satisfied customer means ten new customers without putting any efforts.

The above is just the beginning…once the process starts, you would slowly realize many more benefits such as conducting survey amongst the customers without going on the field as well as increasing your sales via your affiliate network. The list is simply endless. So, start blogging today!

Finally, Indians have their own browser to surf the Internet. The brilliant minds from Hidden Reflex which is a software company based in Bangalore has come about with a web browser named Epic this week. This is the first ever browser launched in India and developed by Indians.

This browser has been developed based on the Mozilla platform by a team of engineers. They claim it to be the first anti-virus browser of its kind. The in-built antivirus caters to warnings as well as protection pertaining to Phishing. This browser is available for download completely free of charge from the Internet.

The browser has a special sidebar for India which caters to content from India. It offers the users with all the news catering to the national as well as the regional news. This includes news from various publications, videos, live cricket scores, top music scores, local events, live television channels, stock quotes and so on.

With Epic, the Indian users can access more than 1500 Indian themes which are customized along with the wallpapers which include Bollywood and regional film stars, freedom fighters apart from others.

With the above, the sidebar also permits creating documents. These documents could be formed in twelve different Indian languages. Other common applications such as Gmail, Orkut, Facebook, games along with My Computer, File Backup, To-Do List, Maps etc. are also installed in prior.

The above is clearly a significant achievement for India which clearly proves the adept skills as well as the brains of the Indians. All that is needed is the will and determination to prove what one believes in.

With projects pertaining to Information, Communication and Technology being introduced in the rural areas by various institutions such as the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) and so on, this browser is an invention which caters and identifies with the real India.

We all know how educating the rural India would lead to the empowerment of the nation. With Epic in place, it would be easy for the villagers to acquire information which is useful to them. This is because it is understood that these villagers would not have much use of world news which does not affect them directly.

Since the rural India is more or less dependent on agriculture and traditional forms of livelihood, they would want access to information which caters to their instant needs and livelihood. With Epic in place, this need would be catered to very easily, effectively and efficiently.

Above all, it is the next big achievement after the symbol of Rupee, announced yesterday which is the fifth currency in the world to have its own symbol. Thus, India is definitely climbing great heights with such concepts coming about.