Have you checked out the new items in the Google Store?

I have been a Google girl/Google jockey/Google user for at least a decade and I still share this link with people who have never visited the Google Store. My mother often jokes that if the Google store sold underwear/panties/drawers she would buy them for me every Christmas.

So when people ask where did you get that shirt, gadget, sticker, mouse pad or whatever item of interest...I share the link or just tell them to Google the Google Store. You will be prompted to select your location for a shipping location: US, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia. It is OK to check on another area to see what is available even if you don't live there and practice your currency conversion too!

The Google Store has something for everyone, from stickers, bibs, things to wear, to collectibles to a section for YouTube gear. Select a category: Apps, Accessories, Fun, Kids, Office, Wearables, or Doodles, search the site, or review top sellers, what's new, eco-friendly, or specials, shop by size, color, or select sort options.

Eco Friendly References

Of course, all of the no cost Google digital products and Google Labs are always cool to share tinkering time with someone.

Remember...just because you know about it, tinkered with it, or visited the site...many of your friends, peers, coworkers, supervisors, administrators have never gone beyond the search screen of Google unless it was to click on the Google Doodle. Encourage others to tinker and explore, regardless of the device they use to access the Net.

*This blog post was created for those who are interested in visiting the Google Store. I am a user of Google products, not an employee. No discount, gifts, freeware, or special privileges were offered in the creation or deployment of this post.

 

Tinkering with Google Body

If you haven't been to Google Labs lately you should check out Google Body. 
Google Body is a detailed 3D model of the human body. You can peel back anatomical layers, zoom in, and navigate to parts that interest you. Click to identify anatomy, or search for muscles, organs, bones and more.

You can also share the exact scene you are viewing by copying and pasting the corresponding URL. You will need a web browser that supports WebGL, such as Google Chrome.
Please send Google  feature requests and feedback via the form linked at the bottom right of the app. Male model is coming soon!
Many interesting comments from users
You can send a link to the view of the body that you were learning about or analyzing
http://bodybrowser.googlelabs.com/body.html#ui=1,1&opa=s:0,m:0,sk:0.56,c:0.56,o:1,ci:1,n:1&sel=&lab=&nav=3.05,155.02,22.37

So much more interesting and cooler than an anatomy textbook.

Google's Halloween Energy Saving Calculator and Tips

Google's Halloween energy saving calculator, energy saving tips, and data source information. Great way to collaborate with your family members to build that fall "to do" list for the house and make everyone aware of energy saving tips that everyone can do to help around the house and reduce our carbon footprints.




From the Google page, "Spooked by high energy prices? Save money with these tips. Halloween is nearly here, and the days are getting shorter. Does the prospect of high energy prices this winter make your blood run cold? Check out how much you can save by taking the following simple steps".


Google Data Sources for this energy savings calculator. The calculations used in these pages are estimates - actual results will depend on your home, your climate, your energy costs, heating fuel used, etc.


More Google products and Google labs provide enough for anyone looking to search, explore, communicate, share, go mobile, or play in Google's Technology Playground.


Does your family incorporate any special fall energy saving event to save the budget and stay comfortable this winter?

Google Labs In Quotes

In quotes was recently released in Google labs.

From the About "In Quotes" page:

What is 'In Quotes'?
The "In Quotes" feature allows you to find quotes from stories linked to from Google News. These quotations are a valuable resource for understanding where people in the news stand on various issues. Much of the published reporting about people is based on the interpretation of a journalist. Direct quotes, on the other hand, are concrete units of information that describe how newsmakers represent themselves. Google News compiles these quotations from online news stories and sorts them into browsable groups based on who is being quoted.

Similar to article selection and placement on Google News, quotes and their speakers are determined automatically by a computer program and we don't guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information you may see. The dates you see represent when the article in which the quote appears was added to Google News. The views expressed in the quotes do not necessarily reflect the views of Google Inc. or its employees.

What is this feature used for?
Compare Quotes allows you to compare quotes from different people in the News about a particular topic. The feature currently allows you to choose and compare quotes from political candidates and other political figures.

How do I choose a different set of people to compare their quotes?
To choose a new person or set of people to compare quotes with, you will need to choose from the pulldown menu displayed next to "Quotes by" on each side of your page.

What does the Spin button do?
When you click the Spin button, the quotes will rotate and the system will display two new quotes for you to compare. This way you will be able to compare multiple quotes about a specific topic from the two speakers you've chosen.

How do I search for quotes by speakers in other countries?
To change the country edition you're working with, please select a different edition from the upper right pull down menu.

What do the arrows next to each quote do?
These arrows enable you to view different quotes from the speaker you've selected.

How can I choose a new topic?
There are two ways to add a new topic of comparison on your page. You can either type in the topic of your choice into the search box, or click on any of the topics displayed at the top middle section of your page.

How were the people selected for each edition?
The people shown are those with the most quotes in the 'Nation' section of Google News for the country edition you've chosen.

How were the suggested queries selected for each edition?
The suggested queries were automatically selected as topics that the selected speakers frequently talk about.

How do I report an incorrect quote, date or picture source?
Please fill out the Google News Feedback form.

Cool tool with resource link available. Gotta love those Google tools and labs.