Offices - PWC

Posted without comment...

Changes to engineering

from the official Google Blog.

NPR Coverage of Frugality

Posted without comment...

(click title for original page and audio)

Google Gets Frugal

Listen Now [3 min 3 sec] add to playlist

Weekend Edition Sunday, November 9, 2008 · Internet giant Google is known for its workplace perks. Google employees, called Googlers, have been able to take advantage of on-site massages, a concierge service and three gourmet meals a day.

But in these belt-tightening times, the company is slicing through the food budget. Now there are shorter hours for the company's cafeterias, and no more afternoon tea on Tuesdays. Host Liane Hansen speaks with technology columnist Farhad Manjoo of Slate Magazine about what else Google's cutting.

10^100

UPDATE: Turns out my buddy Neil from Santa Monica actually helped put this kick-ass campaign together. Very cool indeed.

*******************************
More Googley goodness.

Project 10 to the 100th is a great way to celebrate Google's 10th birthday.

Check out the FAQ or this super cool video for more info...

Digging into geothermanl

Just watched this video and wondering why this idea has never come up before. More to the point, what are the possible negative aspects of such an endevor...



...not that I'm trying to be a pessimist, but just that I'm trying to better understand this option.

More info here also..
http://www.google.org/egs/

Pre-historic Hunters

Firehunt

Bryan:

“No matter how many times I read this I still laugh my ass off every time. I <3 ASI”

Firehunt’s mission

Analogous to pre-historic hunter and gatherers who depended on the search for game, wild plants, and the discovery of fire for their survival, today's online users are equally hungry in their quest for information. However, unlike our ancestors who had to work hard for their most basic needs, Firehunt aims to make information gathering easy for the user by delivering intelligent Internet search and content tools --- making hunting for information fast, simple, and fun. As the discovery of fire served as a great leap forward for our ancestors, Firehunt was created to meet the quantum information needs of our savvy online users.

"Radiohead Partners With Google For Music Video Launch"

Wicked cool is about all I've to say.



And it is cooler then just the video. Check out this article.

Quote the Raven...

Ever have one of those days where reading Edgar Allen Poe sounds like a pick-me-up?

What would teen angst do these days without Google to the rescue?

Wanted. Elbow room in Manhattan.

Haven't read this about the new Google Chelsea office, but there was lots of buzz about this around the office today.

After I do a read I'll post some comments as well as some personal observations.