The FBI's Most Wanted on Google Maps

The FBI has created a Google Map of criminals that are wanted for bank robbery. I'm tempted to say that the biggest criminals here are the designers of this FBI map - but then I would never criticise map developers, who are after all my bread and butter.

The FBI - Bank Robbers Nationwide Map shows the location of bank robberies and allows users to view photos and physical descriptions of those wanted for the crimes. Users can search the map by 'name' (God knows what that means. Whose name are you meant to enter - the criminals??), by 'city' or by 'state'.

My major problem with this map is it is just plain ugly. I'd have liked to have seen just a little time and effort spent on the design of the map, including creating more attractive map markers and information windows. However, from browsing the map, it is is obvious that the FBI have more pressing concerns, such as employing some half decent criminal sketch artists. The biggest criminal on evidence in this map must be the sketch artist employed to create the portrait in the picture above.

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YouTube in Rewind: What India was watching in 2012

It’s that time of year again to pause, rewind and remember the videos, the entertainers, and the moments that captivated you in 2012.

 This year, Korean Pop music transcended boundaries and took the world by storm. But back home, YouTube viewers went mainstream in their choice of content, with Yo Yo Honey Singh’s Brown Rang song emerging as the most trending video of the year in India in 2012. Bollywood continued to rule the charts, with most watched songs and movie trailers on YouTube.

2012 has been a big year for YouTube globally and in India. Globally, users saw over 4 billion hours of video a month. Millions of creators world over are using YouTube channels to experiment with innovative forms of entertainment, explore their passions and interests, take creativity and pop culture to new levels. And we’re beginning to see amateurs filmmakers and video enthusiasts exploring their talent on YouTube in India.

2012’s top trending videos and the most subscribed channels from India, shows that YouTube has truly gone mainstream in India with million of users watching songs, their favorite TV shows and subscribing to their favorite channels. Language content is also picking up and has made its way to the top most subscribed channels.

Top trending videos in India for 2012: (Playlist)

 Brown Rang Full Song HD- International Villager Yo Yo Honey Singh

PSY - GANGNAM STYLE (강남스타일) M/V

Mashallah - Song - Ek Tha Tiger - Salman Khan & Katrina Kaif

HIGH HEELS OFFICIAL VIDEO - JAZ DHAMI FT YO YO HONEY SINGH

Tumhi Ho Bandhu - Song Promo - Cocktail [Exclusive]

Jab Tak Hai Jaan - Trailer - Film releasing November 13

Jism 2 Yeh Jism Song | Sunny Leone, Arunnoday Singh, Randeep Hooda |

Saans - Song - Jab Tak Hai Jaan

Daaru Desi - Song Promo - Cocktail (Exclusive)

Chinta Ta Ta Chita Chita - Rowdy Rathore Official Full Song Video Akshay Kumar, Sonakshi Sinha, Mika

In addition to the top trending videos, we have also compiled the list of most subscribed channels, most watched songs, TV Shows & Movie Trailers.

Most subscribed channels in India (2012):

TSeries

SetIndia

Yrf

Erosentertainment

Rajshri

Teluguone

SonymusicindiaSME

Mtvroadies

Olympic

Maatv

Most watched songs 2012:

Brown Rang Full Song HD- International Villager Yo Yo Honey Singh

PSY - GANGNAM STYLE (강남스타일) M/V

Mashallah - Song - Ek Tha Tiger - Salman Khan & Katrina Kaif

HIGH HEELS OFFICIAL VIDEO - JAZ DHAMI FT YO YO HONEY SINGH

Jism 2 Yeh Jism Song | Sunny Leone, Arunnoday Singh, Randeep Hooda | Exclusive

Saans - Song - Jab Tak Hai Jaan

Chinta Ta Ta Chita Chita - Rowdy Rathore Official Full Song Video Akshay Kumar, Sonakshi Sinha, Mika

"Abhi Abhi Jism 2" Official Song  | Sunny Leone, Arunnoday Singh, Randeep Hooda

Ishq Wala Love - Student Of The Year - The Official Song | HQ

Challa - Song - Jab Tak Hai Jaan

Most watched TV Shows 2012:

Bade Acche Lagte Hai

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah

Kahani Comedy Circus Ki

Crime Patrol

Devon Ke Dev... Mahadev

CID

Movie Night

Totally Sketch Originals

Adaalat

FIR

Most watched movie trailers 2012:

Jab Tak Hai Jaan - Trailer - Film releasing November 13

EK THA TIGER - Teaser Trailer - Salman Khan - Releasing 15th August 2012

Heroine - Official Trailer - Kareena Kapoor | Arjun Rampal | Randeep Hooda

Cocktail - Theatrical Trailer (Exclusive)

Talaash Theatrical Trailer - Official - Starring Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Rani Mukerji

Khiladi 786 - Official Teaser Trailer [Exclusive]

Son Of Sardaar | Official Theatrical Trailer

Rowdy Rathore | Official Trailer | Akshay Kumar - Sonakshi Sinha

Hate Story Uncensored Theatrical Trailer (Official) 2012

Raaz 3 Official Trailer

That’s it for now, stay tuned for more exciting videos in 2013.

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Navigation and traffic data come to Google Maps in India

More than a billion people rely on Google Maps every month to get the most accurate and reliable directions from point A to point B. We on the Google Maps team, however, know that simply calculating a route is just the beginning when it comes to helping people find their way across town or across the continent. That’s why we have worked to improve the comprehensiveness and usefulness of Google Maps through advanced features like voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation and live traffic updates.

We’re excited today to announce that both of these features are now available for Google Maps users in India — one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing markets for online map services worldwide. Google Maps Navigation (Beta) is free and accessible to any smartphone user running Android 2.2 or later, and live traffic information is visible on both the mobile and desktop versions of Google Maps.

Google Maps Navigation takes advantage of your mobile Internet connection and Google’s comprehensive map data to help you plan your journeys with confidence. In India, you’ll have access to information about any of the thousands of cities, towns, roads, and points of interest that have been mapped by users in Google Map Maker. In other words, whether you’re heading to the Bengaluru airport for a business trip or visiting Agra’s world-famous Taj Mahal for a weekend of sightseeing with friends, Google Maps Navigation has you covered. Your phone will announce upcoming directions to you as you move along your route — and it will even use a friendly and familiar Indian accent if you’ve selected the Indian English locale on in your phone settings.

Of course, Google Maps Navigation is also incredibly easy to use. There is no separate app — it’s already available directly in the Android app launcher and in the Google Maps interface for users who have Google Maps for Mobile installed on their Android smartphone. (Just keep an eye out for the blue arrow, which will always point you toward navigation.) Also Google Maps Navigation takes advantage of Google’s unparalleled search expertise to find the places you care about. You can type (or even speak) the name or address of your favorite destination into the app and trust that Google will correct your spelling and get you the right result. Finally, since your Android smartphone always has access to Google’s most up-to-date map data, there’s never a need for you to work through a cumbersome manual upgrade process.

To complement the launch of Google Maps Navigation in India, Google Maps will also begin to offer live traffic information for major roads in six large Indian cities and their surrounding suburbs: Bengaluru, Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Pune and Hyderabad. As in other countries, Google’s traffic data is shown in a simple and readable color scheme — red for significant congestion, yellow for minor slow-downs, and green for free-flowing traffic — to help you analyze the traffic on your route with just a quick glance. You can view live traffic by enabling the traffic layer onmaps.google.co.in or in the Google Maps app on your smartphone, or simply by visiting google.co.in and entering a query like ‘traffic in hyderabad’. (If you’re using maps.google.co.in in a desktop browser, Google Maps even allows you to check “typical” traffic conditions for a particular day and time, based on our wealth of historical data.) Finally, in places where traffic data is available, Google Maps Navigation will take congestion into account to ensure that you’re always given the directions most appropriate to current conditions.

We hope that the many Google Maps users in India will enjoy these new ways to take advantage of Google’s extensive map data. The next time you’re on the subcontinent, just check the traffic, tap the blue arrow, and drive safely!

Note: While the Google Maps app itself is a free download from Google Play and Google doesn’t charge users for access to Navigation, the Google Maps app does require an Internet connection and users are responsible for any mobile data charges they incur while using the app.

Posted by Darren Baker, Product Manager, Google Maps and Suren Ruhela, Senior Program Manager, Google Maps

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Device Associate Opening at Amazon.com

Job Description
A Device Associate’s primary responsibility is to execute test case instructions and report discrepancies. A DA is also responsible for successful and on time delivery of results.
Role & Responsibility
• Execute test cases prepared for testing Software builds on the Kindle platform and Kindle software products.
• Perform test case execution and report bugs accurately
• Understand testing procedures and guidelines for new builds / releases.
• Perform regression and repetitive testing exercises to qualify builds without compromising on quality
• Use software tools for data capture on a daily basis
• Be comfortable with capturing results, communicating and escalating failures and providing individual status reports
• Raising all failures/doubts related to the execution of test cases in the clarification portal and closing the same as per the SLA’s
Basic Qualifications
BE, BSC candidates, B tech - Mtech , MCA, Msc , IT, ECE, ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGIEERING.

• A graduate in any field of study. Quantitative fields such as science and engineering preferred but not mandatory
• Good familiarity with the Windows desktop environment and use of Word, Excel, IE, Firefox etc. are required
• Flexibility and Interest to do repetitive tasks is required
• High level of energy and proactive nature. A sense of ownership and drive and a willingness to accept the challenge of daily deadlines is essential
Preferred Qualifications
BE, BSC candidates, B tech - Mtech , MCA, Msc , IT, ECE, ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGIEERING.

• A graduate in any field of study. Quantitative fields such as science and engineering preferred but not mandatory
• Good familiarity with the Windows desktop environment and use of Word, Excel, IE, Firefox etc. are required
• Flexibility and Interest to do repetitive tasks is required
• High level of energy and proactive nature. A sense of ownership and drive and a willingness to accept the challenge of daily deadlines is essential
APPLY NOW

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STRATEGIC SALES AND MARKETING GROUP (SSMG SOLUTIONS)

STRATEGIC SALES AND MARKETING GROUP (SSMG SOLUTIONS)


 We have an urgent requirement for *  Tele Caller / Tele Sales
 Executives....

*Process        ;      * Out bound* domestic  calling (sales)


 Experience    :     0 to 1 yr

 Qualification  :     Any Graduate

 Salary           :    7000 to 12000 per month

 Skills            :     excellent communication ,* (Should be fluent in
                           english  & hindi  both languages)*


Intrested candidates can walkin Directly...( monday to friday)

 Interview Timings: 10.30am to 4.00pm

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Genpact is Hiring for customer care executive

Genpact is Hiring for customer care executive and many other processes 

Company :Genpact

Job Type: Customer care executive ,Hindi ,Tamil , Malayalam, kanada, Gujarati, French .

Job Location: Hitech city or Uppal

Job Level: process associate

Job Title: Customer care executive

Job Description: Candidate should be a graduate ( No B.Tech)

Graduation : Any graduates except B. tech and MCA

Interview venue. Cyber gate way, A block , 2^nd floor. Hitech city. Point of contact: Sukesh

Salary 7200+ 0-2000 (Incentives)

Rounds: PIR, HR, Language Test, Line round.  

Time : 10.30 am on Monday i.e 7 th January 2013

Carry

2 Resumes

1 Photo ID proof.

1 photograph

 Contact Information: 7799893214

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Exclusive WALK IN INTERVIEW DRIVES for Freshers

Exclusive WALK IN INTERVIEW DRIVE for HSBC
HSBC(VOICE PROCESS) on 7th & 8th JANUARY FROM 10.00AM to 2.00PM
DESIGNATION : ASSOCIATE
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EXPERIENCE : 0-7 YRS
MAXIMUM AGE CRITERIA : 45YRS
WORK TIMINGS : NIGHT SHIFTS
CRITERIA : GOOD COMMUNICATION & ANALYTICAL ABILITY
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION : GRADS/ UNDERGRADS/ PG(BTECH FRESHERS CANNOT APPLY)
SALARY : 2-3 LACS PA+NIGHT SHIFT ALLOWANCE+ INCENTIVES+ TRANSPORT+ BONUS
JOB LOCATION : HYDERABAD
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MAXIMUM AGE CRITERIA : 36 YRS
WORK TIMINGS : 5:30PM -1:30AM FIXED
CRITERIA : GOOD COMMUNICATION & ANALYTICAL ABILITY
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION : GRADUATION IN ANY FIELD- Undergrads cannot apply
SALARY : 1.87 LACS+NIGHT SHIFT ALLOWANCE+ QUALITY INCENTIVES+ FOOD + TRANSPORT
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WORK TIMINGS : 5:30PM -1:30AM
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATION : GRADUATION IN ANY FIELD
SALARY : EXP (0-2 YRS) 1.92+ 18K NIGHT SHIFT ALLOWANCE+ UPTO 57K INCENTIVE+ FOOD+ TRANSPORT
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Chandini Chowk shopping made online by Google

Chandni Chowk, a market that has existed for 100+ years is now embracing the digital era with open arms. Built in the 17th century and famous for its meandering streets that house one of biggest wholesale markets, Chandni Chowk is now just a click away.

A little over a year ago, we started an initiative called India Get Your Business Online asking Indian small and medium business (SMBs) to get their businesses online. In the last 13 months since the launch of the campaign, over 150,000 websites for small and medium businesses across 7,850 cities in India have been already created along with our partner HostGator. And today, we are excited to bring India’s oldest SMB market - Chandni Chowk online on www.chandnichowknowonline.in.

Those who have visited it know that this market is legendary not just in the variety of goods sold but the sheer volumes of transactions in a single day. Being online allows hundreds of small and medium businesses to spread awareness about their products to over 137 million Indian users on the Internet.



Kapil Sibal, Union Minister of IT & Communication at the launch of the initiative along with Rajan Anandan, VP & Managing Director, Sales & Operations, Google India
We partnered with HostGator to talk to individual business owners of almost every outlet in Chandni Chowk about the increased exposure the Internet would bring to their businesses. Today 2500 businesses from Chandni Chowk have free websites made under the ‘India Get Your Business Online’ campaign and all of them are listed on www.chandnichowknowonline.in!



Our mission is to create 500,000 websites and give small and medium businesses in India a new identity on the web and help them to make the most of the Internet economy.

India has over 47 million small medium businesses and even today only a few lakh have a website or some sort of a web presence. If you are small business owner or even startup we encourage you to explore the online platform to take your business to new levels and if you need help we are always a click away on www.indiagetonline.in.

Meanwhile, get a cup of chai or coffee and find all the goodies at Chandni Chowk at the click of a mouse and contact them as per your needs!


Posted by Madhukar Srivastava, Product Marketing Manager, Google India

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Work At Home As A Google Quality Rater

Work At Home As A Google Quality Rater

I recently came across a work at home job opportunity that might interest you.  There are two companies that are offering home based jobs in the field of Internet research.

Leapforce is hiring Search Engine Evaluators.  According to their website…

Leapforce is looking for highly educated individuals for an exciting work from home opportunity. Applicants must be self motivated and internet savvy. This is an opportunity to evaluate and improve search engine results for one of the world’s largest internet search engine companies.

Guaranteed pay. No set hours or schedules. Exciting Work.

Leapforce at Home agents enjoy guaranteed hourly pay, have no set work hours or schedules and enjoy the benefits of running their own home-based business.

As a Leapforce At Home independent agent you will have the flexibility to schedule your own hours to fit your lifestyle and to work around your career and family demands. You are given complete freedom to choose when and how much you would like to work. Never again will you have to rearrange your personal activities to fit a rigid work schedule. For any given day, you are free to work more or less time. You are in control.

All Leapforce At Home agents enjoy guaranteed hourly pay as independent contractors. And there are never any complicated payment schemes or calculations to deal with.

Leapforce At Home agents conduct in depth internet-based research and provide information evaluation for leading companies from around the globe. Ideal candidates are self-reliant, self-motivated, are very internet savvy, have a broad range of interests and enjoy online research and evaluation.

You can apply with Leapforce here.

Also offering home based positions is Lionbridge.  Lionbridge is looking for Internet Assessors.  From their website:

Based in over 54 countries worldwide throughout Asia, Africa, Europe and North and South America, the Lionbridge Rater Program is an opportunity for all types of people to earn money and assist in achieving the main objective of the program: the continuous improvement and quality of internet search capability.  To achieve this, we have a search relevance program management team based at our European solution center in Ballina, Ireland who manage a Global Rater Team of over 1,500 people. The team also manages rater recruitment, pre and post examination support, payments, rater education and training, as well as productivity feedback to ensure successful candidates reach their full potential as a member of the Global Rater Team.

The Rater role involves evaluating results of a web search, for appropriateness to search query input.  Participants will be required to provide their opinion of the result displayed based on a set of guidelines we provide. Hours of work are flexible.  The recommended hours of work are 10-20 hours per week.  Interested candidates must first successfully complete an exam before being accepted into the Rating Program. The exam consists of two sections: Section 1 has 24 theory questions and Section 2 consists of 270 practical exams.  More detailed information will be provided in the study material.

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