Zach Posner : The world of Digital Media

Update: Google & JavaScript

Zach — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:38:58 +0000

Google’s ability to interpret JavaScript is a discussion point that has been around for years. See article below for an update – thought that you may find it of interest.

Google Isn’t Just Reading Your Links, It’s Now Running Your Code by: Taylor Buley

It’s long been observed that Google’s search indexer can read JavaScript code, the lingua franca of dynamic Web applications. But for years it’s been unclear whether or not the Googlebot actually understood what it was looking at or whether it was merely doing “dumb” searches for well-understood data structures like hyperlinks.

On Friday, a Google spokesperson confirmed to Forbes that Google does indeed go beyond mere “parsing” of JavaScript. “Google can parse and understand some JavaScript,” said the spokesperson.

Rather than just read a page for links, Google’s acknowledgment suggests that it might be able to interact with applications like a human would — and crack open parts of the Web that search engines like Bing might not be able to see. That would mean that Google has redefined what it means to be a search engine.

More at Forbes.com

Reaction to USA victory

Zach — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:19:41 +0000

Created by a college student, enjoy.

Los Angeles Volunteering Opportunity – Thanksgiving Day

Zach — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:16:45 +0000

Been looking for a while for a good way to spend time on Thanksgiving day – just found one that I am going to try out – Gobble Give

See you there tomorrow!

Wow.

Zach — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 01:17:29 +0000

Interesting Social Media Video.

Los Angeles Volunteer Opportunity

Zach — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:18:25 +0000

I have been helping out with Let’s Read LA for the two years- it is a great program where you work with under privileged Elementary school children to help them with basic reading skills. It meets on Saturday mornings from 10:00am to 12:00pm. They are in the process of putting up a page here (Los Angeles Volunteering Opportunities) where you can learn more information if you are interested.

Additional volunteering opportunities in LA through LA Works can be found here.

Nighthawks – updated

Zach — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:06:42 +0000

an update on Edward Hoppers classic Nighthawks painting by Josh Ellingson

Although this date back to a 2003 Wired Magazine article, I just came across it.

Free wifi code for AirTran & Delta

Zach — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:16:22 +0000

GoGoInFlight.com has coupons for FREE Wifi (normally costs $12.95) on Air Tran & Delta Flights.

1. Select ‘gogoinflight’ network and open a web browser
2. Sign in or click ‘buy’ to create a new account with gogoinflight.com
3. On ‘payment info’ page, enter this promo code: 159flt3161

UPDATE – Check out a new site (http://www.airplanewificodes.co) dedicated to finding you Airplane Wifi Discount Codes and Free Wifi Codes / Coupons

Free by Chris Anderson – for free!

Zach — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:12:01 +0000

FREE (full book) by Chris Anderson

More TED… Impact of Social Media

Zach — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:24:23 +0000

Clay Shirky gives some examples of Social Media and user interaction.

Coldplay Fans – Free Download

Zach — Wed, 20 May 2009 02:53:19 +0000

Coldplay is offering its fans a free live concert that you can download here. I have no insight as to when this link will stop working.