Reach Beyond Your Limits

04 November 2009

My Google PageRank is 4

PageRank is Google’s system of counting link votes and determining which pages are most important based on them. These scores are then used along with many other things to determine if a page will rank well in a search.

PageRank Explained

PageRank relies on the uniquely democratic nature of the web by using its vast link structure as an indicator of an individual page’s value. In essence, Google interprets a link from page A to page B as a vote, by page A, for page B. But, Google looks at considerably more than the sheer volume of votes, or links a page receives; for example, it also analyzes the page that casts the vote. Votes cast by pages that are themselves “important” weigh more heavily and help to make other pages “important.” Using these and other factors, Google provides its views on pages’ relative importance.

Of course, important pages mean nothing to you if they don’t match your query. So, Google combines PageRank with sophisticated text-matching techniques to find pages that are both important and relevant to your search. Google goes far beyond the number of times a term appears on a page and examines all of aspects of the page’s content (and the content of the pages linking to it) to determine if it’s a good match for your query.

5 Things the "New Moon" Teaser Poster Tells Us

Source: Blogs: New Moon Watch

Ever since the second image from New Moon was released earlier this week, Twi-hards everywhere have been obsessing about what it all means. We know you’ve studied it, dissected it, and dreamt about it and you still have a lot of questions. Never fear! The editors at FEARnet have successfully unlocked the mysteries behind the New Moon teaser. But like you they have a lot of ideas. Here’s what they’ve been able to glean from the amazing and puzzling New Moon image.

Edward Is Tortured...and suspicious? - Well of course he’s tortured, that’s his general state of mind. Also, consider the fact that he’s supposed to be feeling guilty for leaving Bella and you might even be able to read regretful in the look. Suspicious? Most definitely. Jacob is in the picture now AND he’s a werewolf. We think he’s a little angry too. The obviously defensive Jacob won’t even turn to face him, which Edward undoubtedly considers disrespectful and I’m sure he’s wondering why Bella won’t look at him.

Bella Isn’t Looking at Anyone – Jacob is turning to look at Edward, Edward is looking back at Bella and Bella is looking at, well, no one. She’s confused, that’s undeniable. However, we think it looks like she’s staring at something else entirely, as if she doesn’t want either Jacob or Edward. And does she look a little vacant? Perhaps Kristen Stewart is acting like heartbroken “zombie” Bella or maybe (as many people think) it’s a reflection of the actress’ less than superb acting ability. Could it be that she’s just trying to look sexy?

Jacob’s Hair Is Short – Jacob’s cropped cut leads us to believe the picture takes place after Jacob makes his werewolf change. He’s also looking super buff. Ok, it’s definitely taken post-wolf time. But, if that’s the case, why so many clothes?

Bella Is Stuck in Back – Strange, right? While it makes sense that Edward and Jacob are protecting her, it’s odd that she’s not in the center of the group. It almost seems like the movie is more about the drama between Edward and Jacob, and less about the love triangle between the three.

They All Look Hot – There’s no surprise here, especially in Edward’s case. He is chiseled, Jacob is huge and Bella’s skin is almost as perfect as a vampire. We also noticed that they all look a lot more mature? But wait a second. Is that chest hair on Edward? If memory serves, his chest is supposed to be smooth and marble-like. So why the pelt?

That's our take, what's yours?

You know you're addicted to Twilight when...

The twilightitous game, for those of us who can't get enough.

YOU KNOW YOU'RE ADDICTED TO TWILIGHT WHEN. . .

1. you've read the whole series cover to cover at least three times
2. you're planning a visit to Forks or wish to just because
3. at least one of your kids will have the name of a twilight character
4. you scream every time you see or hear the name 'edward'
5. everyone knows what you'll be for halloween: a vampire, of course!

6. When you're moving into your own room and while picking out wallpaper, you research custom wallpaper just so you can have a giant picture of Edward and Bella.
7. You refuse to read your AP English summer reading books because you dont want to betray Stephenie.
8. You spend 9 and a half hours on a dial-up computer trying to download Adobe Reader to read the new Breaking Dawn 1st chapter and Midnight Sun first chapter.
9. You tell Twilight stories like their your own and laugh at them.
10. All you do is post blogs, myspace bulletins, search "Twilight", etc., and reply to forum posts about how your addicted to Twilight.
11. You refuse to be friends with someone who hasn't read Twilight
12. You made your boyfriend read Twilight
13. You doodle I love Edward/Jacob during class way too often
14. You pre-ordered Breaking Dawn in Janurary
15. You constantly try & figure out what will happen in Breaking Dawn
16. Your friends have started puttign their hands over their ears & screamign anytime you mention anything remotely related to Twilight

Add five of your own reasons and lets see how creative we can get.

The Twilight Journals

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