Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Changes to Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service

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Dear Google user,

We're getting rid of over 60 different privacy policies across Google and replacing them with one that's a lot shorter and easier to read. Our new policy covers multiple products and features, reflecting our desire to create one beautifully simple and intuitive experience across Google.

We believe this stuff matters, so please take a few minutes to read our updated Privacy Policy and Terms of Service at http://www.google.com/policies. These changes will take effect on March 1, 2012.


One policy, one Google experience
Easy to work across Google Tailored for you Easy to share and collaborate
Easy to work across Google

Our new policy reflects a single product experience that does what you need, when you want it to. Whether reading an email that reminds you to schedule a family get-together or finding a favorite video that you want to share, we want to ensure you can move across Gmail, Calendar, Search, YouTube, or whatever your life calls for with ease.

Tailored for you

If you're signed into Google, we can do things like suggest search queries – or tailor your search results – based on the interests you've expressed in Google+, Gmail, and YouTube. We'll better understand which version of Pink or Jaguar you're searching for and get you those results faster.

Easy to share and collaborate

When you post or create a document online, you often want others to see and contribute. By remembering the contact information of the people you want to share with, we make it easy for you to share in any Google product or service with minimal clicks and errors.


Protecting your privacy hasn't changed

Our goal is to provide you with as much transparency and choice as possible, through products like Google Dashboard and Ads Preferences Manager, alongside other tools. Our privacy principles remain unchanged. And we'll never sell your personal information or share it without your permission (other than rare circumstances like valid legal requests).

Understand how Google uses your data

If you want to learn more about your data on Google and across the web, including tips and advice for staying safe online, check out http://www.google.com/goodtoknow

Got questions?
We got answers.

Visit our FAQ at http://www.google.com/policies/faq to read more about the changes. (We figured our users might have a question or twenty-two.)


Notice of Change

March 1, 2012 is when the new Privacy Policy and Terms will come into effect. If you choose to keep using Google once the change occurs, you will be doing so under the new Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Please do not reply to this email. Mail sent to this address cannot be answered. Also, never enter your Google Account password after following a link in an email or chat to an untrusted site. Instead, go directly to the site, such as mail.google.com or www.google.com/accounts. Google will never email you to ask for your password or other sensitive information.

Friday, January 20, 2012

Freelancer.com January 2012 Newsletter - US$30,000 in cash prizes to give out!

Hello, d945gcnlx!

Happy new year! Here's how you can start 2012 with Freelancer.com:

* Win up to US$25,000 cash: Expose our Logo!
* Complete your brand NEW Profile page and win up to US$5,000!
* Freelancer.com joins protest against SOPA/PIPA
* Become an expert with Freelancer.com's latest Exams
* SXSW 2012: CEO Matt Barrie speaking in Texas (March)
* TheNextWeb: CEO Matt Barrie speaking in Amsterdam (April)
* Suggestion of the Month Winner for December

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Win up to US$25,000 cash: Expose our Logo!

There's only 2 weeks left to get your entries in for the
Expose our Logo competition. Expose the Freelancer.com logo
to as many people as you can, capture it on video and submit
your entry. The most viral, musical, visible or publicity
gathering entries will share US$25,000 in 10 prize categories,
including the US$10,000 main prize!

We're looking for creativity and imagination but we also want
you to have fun and get all your friends to vote for your
entry to win the coveted People's Choice Award, worth US$5,000!

So hurry up and and get your entries in for a chance to share
in the US$25,000 at:

https://www.freelancer.com/competitions/

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Complete your brand NEW Profile to share US$5,000 in cash prizes!

We've revamped your Profile page on Freelancer.com so you can
use it to earn more money this year! Your new Profile is among
the best profiles on the Internet, and we're promoting it
by giving away US$5,000 in cash prizes to the best, most complete
Profiles in several categories. To enter the contest, complete
your Profile and send us a screenshot of it!

For more information, including rules and cash prizes visit:

https://www.freelancer.com/contest/Complete-your-brand-NEW-Freelancer-com-Profile--4268.html

To learn more about your new Profile read our blog post:

http://blog.freelancer.com/general-announcements/freelancer-com-launches-new-profiles


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Freelancer.com joins protest against SOPA/PIPA

The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) has been widely condemned
across the Internet since it was first proposed on October 26,
2011.

Freelancer.com believes the bill will cause irretrievable
damage to the technology industry and the hard won successes
of entrepreneurs across the globe, as well as stunting industry
growth.

We joined the worldwide protest at 12:00am EST on January 18th
to show our support for small businesses and entrepreneurs
against this threat to our industry.

Our CEO, Matt Barrie, summed it up by saying,

"We propose that proponents of this ill-conceived regulation try
innovation instead of legislation as a route to securing future
viability of their business models."

"You can't fight the Internet, you can't fight technological
progress. You must innovate or die."

Read our Press Release about SOPA/PIPA here:

http://press.freelancer.com.s3.amazonaws.com/2012-01-18-Freelancer.com-joins-protest-against-SOPA-PIPA.pdf


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Become an expert with Freelancer.com's latest Exams

Freelancer.com exams are the best way for freelancers get more
qualified, show off their skills and win more work. Employers
will be able to use freelancers' exam performance to gauge
the skill-sets of different freelancers and make more informed
decisions when awarding projects.

Here are our newest exams:

Blackberry Programming - Level 3
DotNetNuke - Level 3
Domino Designer - Level 3
Ethernet for Admins - Level 2 & 3
Facebook API - Level 1 & 2 & 3
Google Feed API - Level 1
Google Apps Script - Level 1
Google Maps API - Level 1
JQuery - Level 2 & 3
Lotus Notes Formula Language - Level 1 & 2 & 3
LotusScript - Level 1 & 2 & 3
Lotus Domino Designer - Level 1 & 2
Lotus Domino for Admins - Level 1 & 2 & 3
Lotus Notes for End Users - Level 2 & 3
REST - Level 1
Sharepoint - Level 1 & 2
Twitter API - Level 1 & 2 & 3
UK English - Level 3
Windows Phone - Level 1 & 2
XHTML - Level 1

Be recognized as an expert by taking an exam now:

http://www.freelancer.com/exam/exams/index.php

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SXSW 2012: CEO Matt Barrie speaking in Texas (March)

Freelancer.com CEO, Matt Barrie will speak at the 19th Annual
SXSW in March 2012. The interactive conference is being held
in Texas, and will showcase the best new websites, games and
startup ideas. Matt is one of the top 20 speakers out of 600
of the brightest minds in the industry today.

Read more about SXSW 2012 and see the speaker lineup:

http://sxsw.com/node/9580


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TheNextWeb: CEO Matt Barrie speaking in Amsterdam (April)

The 7th edition of The Next Web Conference is the place for
all web and mobile professionals. They are expecting 1800
attendees, which will be a blend of decision makers from the
European & American tech scene, developers, start-ups,
innovators, along with venture capitalists, industry
journalists, bloggers, and senior level executives.

Matt Barrie is speaking at this conference so, if you get the
chance, make sure you attend and listen to his talk about
"The Next Big Thing!"

Read more about The Next Web 2012:

http://thenextweb.com/conference/

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Suggestion of the Month Winner for December

Congratulations to hellia from Romania, who wins US$250 for
suggesting new profile pages. This would include an improved
portfolio and a better display of feedback. Employers would
be able to see the quality work freelancers have done in the
past.

Thank you and keep those suggestions coming in for your chance
to win US$250 each month.

Submit your idea or ideas as a support ticket in the
"Suggestions" category.

http://www.freelancer.com/users/helpdesk.php


That's it for now!

Regards
Matt Barrie

Chief Executive
Freelancer.com

Monday, January 9, 2012

Make 2012 the year your business explodes!

Freelancer Notification
09 January 2012

  Hi d945gcnlx,

New Year's Resolution: Turn your Small Business into a really Big Business!

Freelancer.com is here to help you and your business make a lot of money in 2012!

Get freelancers to turn your big ideas into reality! Time to get that website built that you've always been dreaming about! Maybe you need a SEO expert to get traffic to your website? How about an iPhone app or a new logo?

It's time to get back to business and make some money in 2012!

We'd love to help you grow your business and cut your costs. For a limited time we're offering you a FREE featured upgrade (saving $19!) when you post your project, which will display it prominently on the home page and attract the best freelancers.


Click here to post your FREE featured project now!


Kind Regards,

Matt Barrie
Chief Executive
Freelancer.com

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