Google Knows About Timor
In the latest Google Friends Newsletter, I was pointed to Google’s ‘zeitgeist’ for yearend 2006. That’s where it reveals search patterns. Interesting enough, but I discovered some new (to me) Google search tricks on that page’s What’s Hot tab. I knew about typing define in the Google web search box followed by a any word. For example, try typing define uma-lulik. Not too bad. But there are also other search conventions like who is, what is, where is, and how to (followed by keyword/s). These simple queries turn out to be quite powerful. Just to play around, try who is "xanana gusmao", then what is "tetun OR tetum", then what is "f-fdtl OR falintil", then where is "alfredo reinado", then how to solve timor crisis. Surprise after surprise. Outstanding job, Google. Happy holidays!
