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Google doodles have been an integral part of the company's tradition for a long time.

Its search engine uses the doodles to spice up the home page on holidays, on the birthdays of famous people, and just for fun. They vary widely in complexity and design, from simple decorations to interactive experiences.

Ever since Google celebrated the Burning Man festival with a simple doodle on Aug. 30, 1998, the company has had tons of fun with its doodles, honoring everybody and everything from the musician Les Paul, whose doodle featured a playable guitar graphic, to the return to Earth of asteroid explorer Hayabusa in June 2010, which was only displayed in Japan.

This slideshow offers a trip through the history of Google's doodles, from basic to extremely complex. In its exploration of the myriad topics, people, and events that move us, the company has created an online museum not only of its doodles but also of its own log of human culture.

Source: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/278183/20120108/google-doodles-visual-history-company-s-homepage.htm

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As Europe rang in 2012 with cautious optimism that new financial reforms may usher in a better year, Hungary's right-leaning conservative government enacted a new constitution which, opponents say, threaten the country's standing in the European Union -- and that, in turn, could further damage Hungary's ailing economy. Hailed by Prime Minister Viktor Orban as a form of "regime change" that signals Hungary's formal completion of the post-Communist transition it began in 1989, the document has triggered dire warnings from international critics and a chorus of protest from the nation's once disparate opposition parties.

On Jan. 2, tens of thousands of protestors took to the streets in Budapest to rage against the constitution authored and passed by the ruling Fidesz party, whose sweeping 2010 electoral victory gave it the two-thirds majority needed to enact constitutional reform. Organized by the opposition -- including the liberal LMP, the Hungarian Socialist Party (MSzP) and the Democratic Coalition movement -- the protests in front of the Hungarian Opera House were a rare example of consensus and cooperation among parties that until now have been unable to see eye-to-eye. (See how a Center-Right win means changes for Hungary.)

Opposition leaders say the document is only the latest effort by the Orban government to extend its control over the various levers of Hungarian society, such as the once independent Central Bank and court system. "With the new constitution, Fidesz has practically cancelled the results achieved in the 1989-1990 [transition from Soviet-imposed communism]," says David Dorosz, an MP with the LMP party. Former Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany, who left the MSzP to form the Democratic Coalition, charges that the constitution removes essential "checks and balances" from the Hungarian democratic system. "I am worried about the future of freedom and democracy in this society," he says.

Equally worrisome is the criticism of the Orban government coming from abroad. On Wednesday, the international markets reacted with a historic fall in the value of the Hungarian forint against the euro. According to analysts, the forint's drop was linked to investor pessimism that Hungary will be able to gain badly needed financing from the International Monetary Fund, especially after talks in December stalled when the government passed regulations diminishing the autonomy of the Central Bank. (Read about Europe's march to the far right.)

And while it weakens Hungary's economy, the government's move could also imperil the country's membership in the E.U. Former U.S. Ambassador to Hungary Mark Palmer was quoted by the Hungarian newspaper Nepszabadsag as stating that "Hungary's ejection from the European Union is now no longer unthinkable." Former Prime Minister Gyurcsany sees Palmer's words as a shot across the bow. "It is a warning message to Hungary," he says. "'If you don't understand what democracy and western living means, you can't be part of this western club.' ... It would be a real historic defeat if we were excluded from the E.U. It would be a drama for Hungary beyond question."

Gyurcsany says Hungary is in no position to go it alone outside of the E.U. "The change of regime in 1989 was one of the most important achievements in Hungarian history," he says. "And part of that is membership in NATO and the E.U. I have no message for Hungarians other than the western way of life is the only way to make our lives better." (See pictures of immigration in Europe.)

Since the fall of communism 23 years ago, Hungary has worked hard to forge ties with western Europe and the U.S. It joined NATO in 1999 (during Orban's first term as Prime Minister), the E.U. in 2004, and the Schengen treaty in 2008, opening Hungary's borders to the other 25 members of the treaty zone. Until the recent economic crisis, Hungary was on a steady track for joining the common currency.

For leaders like Gyurcsany, Hungary's departure from the E.U. would fly in the face of these accomplishments. And according to Mirco Tonin, an economics professor conducting research at Budapest's Central European University, while a dramatic economic downturn in Hungary would not have the same dire impact on the euro zone as the collapse of an economy like Greece or Italy, an economic crisis in Hungary "may have a stronger impact on E.U. countries outside of the euro." The financial collapse of even a small E.U. member could cause a ripple effect leading to another crisis in investor confidence. The E.U.'s determination to stop that happening appears to be behind the IMF's willingness to press forward with talks with Hungary, which are scheduled to resume in Washington next week.

But if Hungary does not soften its stance on issues such Central Bank autonomy, an IMF deal may not be possible. Former PM Gyurcsany says he is not certain the government will enter its talks with the IMF with a willingness to compromise. "I don't know if Orban wants to cooperate with the IMF and the E.U. or if he is playing a game to buy time to expand his position in Hungary," Gyurcsany says. If a game, "it is a very dangerous game, more or less a suicidal game." (Read: "Europe's Voters Reward the Right.")

Despite all the warnings, there is little indication that the government is willing to step back and every indication that a line in the sand has been drawn between the government and its opposition, which has vowed to take to the streets and continue demonstrations. "[Street protests] are the only way to send a message," says Gyurcsany, noting that the Fidesz's massive majority makes traditional opposition in parliament all but redundant. "The only place we can show our power is in the street."
-- With reporting by Bea Klukon / Budapest

Read: "In Hungary, Voter Anger Boosts Extreme Right"

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Adolph was born on September 1, 1930 and passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2012.

Adolph was a resident of Fort Myers, Florida at the time of his passing.

He was a retired army veteran.

He was preceded in death by his wife Hazel.

There will be a visitation Tuesday, January 10th from 12:00 to 1:00 PM at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 1:00 followed by interment in Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

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Lo sanno tutti, noi italiani siamo anche un popolo di scommettitori. Allora ho pensato, perch? non fare un sondaggio tramutandolo in gioco tipo superenalotto cosi da essere pi? coinvolgente? Quali saranno secondo voi i primi 3 (in ordine cronologico) device (quindi non solo smartphone ma anche tablet ecc nexus e trasformer prime esclusi come ovvio) a ricevere l?aggiornamento ad Android Ice Cream Sandwich? Il premio finale per chi vincer? il contest ? davvero ?corposo?

Indicate quindi quali sono, secondo voi, i 3 device che saranno aggiornati per primi IN ITALIA (paese spesso molto in ritardo per il rilascio degli aggiornamenti, vedi i vari Motorola, ecc) alla nuova release del S.O. di Google. A parer mio :

1. ASUS Eee Pad Transformer TF101

2. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

3. Motorola Razr (che coraggioso che sono )

In premio al vincitore 1 settimana a casa vostra, come ospite non pagante, da servire e riverire a dovere, nutrendolo corposamente, il mitico Loris alias Batista70!!!

Bonus e premi aggiuntivi a coloro che con coraggio e sprezzo degli sberleffi da parte degli altri utenti oseranno scommettere e puntare su device LG!!!

Come si fa a resistere e non voler scommettere? Attenzione, giocare responsabilmente!!!

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NEW YORK (Reuters) ? Banks led Wall Street to gains on Thursday even as Europe struggled again, a sign investors are betting a relatively strong U.S. economy will help U.S. stocks outperform other markets.

Overall gains were small, but banks advanced for a third day, supported by better-than-expected economic data. U.S. financial shares continued to delink from their European peers as investors see more potential for growth in U.S. lending that could offset worries about the euro zone debt crisis.

The KBW bank index (.BKX) rose 2.2 percent, extending the week's advance to about 6 percent. Bank of America Corp (BAC.N) jumped 8.6 percent to $6.31.

"While you do have the European issues, the U.S. banks do have some offsets," said John Manley, the New York-based chief equity strategist at Wells Fargo Funds Management.

"There are signs of potential stability in the housing market and U.S. banks are probably being helped by that."

Traders initially focused on heavy losses in European bank shares, led by UniCredit (CRDI.MI). Italy's largest bank has lost more than 30 percent of its value this week after it priced a share offering meant to shore up its ravaged balance sheet.

Other European bank shares fell, and an index of the region's lenders (.SX7P) tumbled 3.24 percent.

But Manley warned that the problems that made bank stocks some of the worst performers last year still linger.

Bank stocks "can do well in the very long term, they are cheap stocks, but they are cheap for reasons that will not go away any time soon," he said.

The Dow Jones industrial average (.DJI) dipped 2.72 points, or 0.02 percent, to 12,415.70. The S&P 500 Index (.INX) gained 3.76 points, or 0.29 percent, to 1,281.05. The Nasdaq Composite (.IXIC) added 21.50 points, or 0.81 percent, to 2,669.86.

Data on Thursday pointed to a strengthening U.S. economy. More than twice the expected number of private sector jobs were added in December while initial jobless claims dropped 15,000 in the latest week. In addition, the pace of U.S. services growth quickened more than expected in December.

The S&P 500 closed above its 200-day moving average for a third straight day. It was the first time the index has been able to hold above the moving average that long in five months. But relatively low volumes could undermine the upbeat technical picture.

About 7.2 billion shares changed hands on the New York Stock Exchange, the Nasdaq and Amex, compared with last year's daily average of about 7.84 billion shares.

The Nasdaq was boosted by strength in technology shares. Marvell Technology Group (MRVL.O) gained 7.3 percent to $15.23 while Seagate Technology Plc (STX.O) was up 6.4 percent to $17.90.

Underscoring investor focus on home builder stocks, the PHLX housing sector index (.HGX) rose 2.3 percent.

The S&P retail index (.RLX) edged up 0.4 percent as December same store sales rose slightly more than expected, though discounts cut into profits over the holiday shopping season. Target Corp (TGT.N) fell 3 percent to $48.51 while Macy's Inc (M.N) added 3.9 percent to $33.92.

Dendreon Corp (DNDN.O) jumped 39.7 percent to $10.62 after its revenue jumped more than three-fold as sales of its prostate cancer vaccine took off.

Bookstore chain Barnes & Noble Inc (BKS.N) fell 17 percent to $11.24 after it said it may split off its Nook electronic reader business and cut its full-year earnings forecast.

Also on the downside, Tesoro Corp (TSO.N) tumbled 5.9 percent to $22.60 after it forecast a fourth-quarter loss. The warning sent shares of peers Valero Energy Corp (VLO.N) and Marathon Petroleum Corp (MPC.N) lower.

On the New York Stock Exchange about three issues advanced for every two that declined and on Nasdaq eight rose for every five that fell.

(Reporting by Rodrigo Campos; editing by Kenneth Barry)

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/business/*http%3A//news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20120105/bs_nm/us_markets_stocks

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Monday, January 9, 2012

Google Doodles: A Visual History of the Company's Home-Page Experiments [PHOTOS]

Why Hungary's New Constitution Could Be Bad for Europe (Time.com)

Huntsman, Romney battle over China

Sunday, January 8, 2012

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Wall Street buoyed by rallying bank shares (Reuters)