Good Friday is here!

Posted on 5 April 2012

RCH patient Declan Barrett. Photo courtesy of the Herald Sun.

Good Friday at The Royal Children’s Hospital
Our very first Good Friday Appeal at the new Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) is shaping up to be one of the best yet with a number of special visits planned by TV celebrities, furry creatures and sports stars.
You can be part of it too. Tune into the Good Friday Appeal telecast on Channel Seven, pick up a copy of the Herald Sun and listen to 3AW and Magic throughout the day.



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Good Friday

It rained down on me - everything including the ruins of my past. Because today is good Friday for me and a marked day to be acquainted with cancer cells of different people (in the clinic, bringing a cancer patient) know them so well, had them treated right to stop their mutations.

Here's the burst of simple things that annoy - steal time, freeze brains, and nail feet to destinations you wouldn't wish for. Teardrops couldn't even fall
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Important Information about Google Buzz Class Action Settlement

Google rarely contacts Gmail users via email, but we are making an exception to let you know that we've reached a settlement in a lawsuit regarding Google Buzz (http://buzz.google.com), a service we launched within Gmail in February of this year.

Shortly after its launch, we heard from a number of people who were concerned about privacy. In addition, we were sued by a group of Buzz users and recently reached a settlement in this case.

The settlement acknowledges that we quickly changed the service to address users' concerns. In addition, Google has committed $8.5 million to an independent fund, most of which will support organizations promoting privacy education and policy on the web. We will also do more to educate people about privacy controls specific to Buzz. The more people know about privacy online, the better their online experience will be.

Just to be clear, this is not a settlement in which people who use Gmail can file to receive compensation. Everyone in the U.S. who uses Gmail is included in the settlement, unless you personally decide to opt out before December 6, 2010. The Court will consider final approval of the agreement on January 31, 2011. This email is a summary of the settlement, and more detailed information and instructions approved by the court, including instructions about how to opt out, object, or comment, are available at http://www.BuzzClassAction.com

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This mandatory announcement was sent to all Gmail users in the United States as part of a legal settlement and was authorized by the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.

Google Inc. | 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway | Mountain View, CA 94043

An Easier Way to Upload Google Video Content to YouTube

Dear Google Video User,

Last week we sent an email letting you know we would be ending playbacks of Google Videos on April 29 and providing instructions on how to download videos currently hosted on the platform. Since then we’ve received feedback from you about making the migration off of Google Video easier. We work every day to make sure you have a great user experience and should have done better. Based on your feedback, here’s what we’re doing to fix things.

Google Video users can rest assured that they won't be losing any of their content and we are eliminating the April 29 deadline. We will be working to automatically migrate your Google Videos to YouTube. In the meantime, your videos hosted on Google Video will remain accessible on the web and existing links to Google Videos will remain accessible. If you want to migrate to YouTube now, here’s how you do it:

• We’ve created an “Upload Videos to YouTube” option on the Google Video status page. To do this, you’ll need to have a YouTube account associated with your Google Video account (you can create one here). Before doing this you should read YouTube’s Terms of Use and Copyright Policies. If you choose this option, we’ll do our best to ensure your existing Google Video links continue to function.

If you’d prefer to download your videos from Google Video, that option is still available.

As we said nearly two years ago, the team is now focused on tackling the tough challenge of video search. We want to thank the millions of people around the world who have taken the time to create and share videos on Google Video. We hope today's improvements will help ease your transition to another video hosting service.

Thank you for being a Google Video user.

Sincerely,

Mark Dochtermann Google Video Team

Tell us about your experience with our customized suggestions

Many of you have opted in to receive our customized suggestions about
your AdSense implementation. When publishers opt in to this
communication, we regularly send them best practice tips that are
relevant to their specific site, to help them optimize and earn more
with Google AdSense.

Take a look at how publisher Johnny Hayes now earns 51% more with
AdSense on his site, funcheapsf.com, as a result of implementing one of
the tips we sent him. You can also learn how publisher Eric Bort’s

AdSense revenue increased by more than 200% on his site
surgerysquad.com by making a change we recommended via email.

How do you sign up to receive personalized performance suggestions?
Step 1. Go to your account settings, and in the Personal settings
section, click "edit"
Step 2. Check the box next to "Customized help and Suggestions"
Step 3. Click "Save"

For the publishers who’ve already opted in:
We'd love to hear your story as well. Tell us about your experiences
with the tips we’ve sent you and the increase in AdSense revenue you’ve
seen. Also, let us know any feedback you might have regarding our
customized suggestions, so we can keep improving how we provide you
with tips and advice.

If you haven't yet opted in, don’t miss out on additional earnings -
opt in today! Make sure to check that the contact information in your
account is up-to-date, so we'll be sure to reach you.

Posted by Nathaniel Kolenberg - Inside AdSense Team

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Posted By Inside AdSense Team to Inside AdSense at 5/16/2011 09:10:00 AM

TOPIC: Stick 'em up! and TOPIC: PIN without the pain

Date: Thurs, Mar 20 2008 11:34 am
From: Inside AdSense Team

TOPIC: Stick 'em up!

http://groups.google.com/group/Inside-AdSense/browse_thread/thread/9af7412ff02d140d?hl=en

If you're well versed in webspeak, you're probably familiar with the
concept of stickiness -- the quality that entices web users to stick
around a given site. Here at AdSense, we're down with the web version
of stickiness, but we've got a different kind of adhesive in mind: the
kind that lets you take the AdSense logo a-go-go.That's right, we're
talking stickers.We've printed up a batch of AdSense stickers, and we'd
be delighted to send one or two your way, wherever you are in the
world. The stickers are designed for laptops, but they'll work just as
well for placement on mugs, skateboards, or temporarily on a shirt.
(Note: turning a pal into a walking Google ad without their knowledge
is not recommended.)So how do you get one of these glue-backed
masterpieces? Easy: send us a self-addressed, stamped envelope with
enough postage to return 1 oz of sticker goodness to you from our
office in California via standard U.S. mail. (Sorry, we can't help you
calculate the postage to your location). Send your envelope, along with
a note if you'd like, to:Google AdSensec/o Arlene Lee1600 Amphitheatre
ParkwayMountain View, CA 94043USASupplies are limited, so send your
envelope soon! Then you can stick with AdSense wherever you go. (And
one last thing to keep in mind: while we're flattered that you might
want a whole box, note that we're only able to provide one or two per
publisher.)Posted by Julie Beckmann - AdSense Publisher Support

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Posted By Inside AdSense Team to Inside AdSense at 3/20/2008 11:34:00 AM


Date: Tues, Mar 25 2008 10:51 am
From: Inside AdSense

TOPIC: PIN without the pain
http://groups.google.com/group/Inside-AdSense/browse_thread/thread/41269c8aeb1c9f5c?hl=en

As you may know, we'll send you a Personal Identification Number (PIN)
by standard mail when your account first reaches $10 in earnings. This
PIN is used to help verify publisher accounts and addresses for
security purposes. We often receive messages from publishers concerned
about what to look for in the mail, and when they can expect to
receive it. In response, we've created the short video below which we
hope will help address these issues. It might not be a Hollywood
production but hey...even the greats started small ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZJVcQw0c-E

If you don't receive your first PIN, you can still request up to two
more by following the directions at

https://www.google.com/adsense/support/bin/answer.py?answer=14838

Please note that aside from verifying your PIN, other holds may
apply to your account -- you'll need to remove all holds and generate
$100 in earnings before a payment can take place.

Posted by Arlene Lee - AdSense Publisher Support
Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 10:40:00 AM

TOPIC: Terms and Conditions clarification TOPIC: Stick 'em up!

Date: Wed, Mar 19 2008 9:35 am
From: Inside AdSense Team

TOPIC: Terms and Conditions clarification

http://groups.google.com/group/Inside-AdSense/browse_thread/thread/585d24526adde976?hl=en

Since updating our Terms and Conditions a few weeks ago, we've received
a number of questions related to the new privacy policy and the display
language within accounts. We'd like to address those two areas below --
but please keep in mind that as with any legal terms, you may consider
consulting legal counsel if you have law-related questions about our
Terms and Conditions.Privacy policyUnfortunately, we can't suggest any
privacy policy language for your specific site, as all sites are set up
differently and laws may vary across different countries. You might
want to review online resources such as the Network Advertising
Initiative (NAI), which suggests language for data collection of
non-personally identifying information such as:We use third-party
advertising companies to serve ads when you visit our Web site. These
companies may use information (not including your name, address email
address or telephone number) about your visits to this and other Web
sites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of
interest to you. If you would like more information about this practice
and to know your choices about not having this information used by
these companies, click here.Further examples can be found in Appendix A
of the NAI Self-Regulatory principles for publishers (PDF). Display
languageAt this time, the Terms and Conditions are only available in
one language per country -- whatever is determined as the legally
binding language. As such, you might see that the Terms and Conditions
are displayed in a language different from your Google interface.You
can read our updated Terms and Conditions in a different language, but
please keep in mind that the Terms will vary according to the country
or territory of your payment address. If you select a different
country, the Terms and Conditions you see may not be identical to those
appearing in your AdSense account, and therefore may not apply to you.
Posted by Arlene Lee - AdSense Publisher Support

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Posted By Inside AdSense Team to Inside AdSense at 3/19/2008 09:35:00 AM




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TOPIC: Stick 'em up!
http://groups.google.com/group/Inside-AdSense/browse_thread/thread/9af7412ff02d140d?hl=en
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Date: Thurs, Mar 20 2008 11:34 am
From: Inside AdSense Team


If you're well versed in webspeak, you're probably familiar with the
concept of stickiness -- the quality that entices web users to stick
around a given site. Here at AdSense, we're down with the web version
of stickiness, but we've got a different kind of adhesive in mind: the
kind that lets you take the AdSense logo a-go-go.That's right, we're
talking stickers.We've printed up a batch of AdSense stickers, and we'd
be delighted to send one or two your way, wherever you are in the
world. The stickers are designed for laptops, but they'll work just as
well for placement on mugs, skateboards, or temporarily on a shirt.
(Note: turning a pal into a walking Google ad without their knowledge
is not recommended.)So how do you get one of these glue-backed
masterpieces? Easy: send us a self-addressed, stamped envelope with
enough postage to return 1 oz of sticker goodness to you from our
office in California via standard U.S. mail. (Sorry, we can't help you
calculate the postage to your location). Send your envelope, along with
a note if you'd like, to:Google AdSensec/o Arlene Lee1600 Amphitheatre
ParkwayMountain View, CA 94043USASupplies are limited, so send your
envelope soon! Then you can stick with AdSense wherever you go. (And
one last thing to keep in mind: while we're flattered that you might
want a whole box, note that we're only able to provide one or two per
publisher.)Posted by Julie Beckmann - AdSense Publisher Support

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Posted By Inside AdSense Team to Inside AdSense at 3/20/2008 11:34:00 AM

TOPIC: Terms and Conditions clarification and TOPIC: Working with the Ad Review Center

Date: Wed, Mar 19 2008 9:35 am
From: Inside AdSense Team

TOPIC: Terms and Conditions clarification

http://groups.google.com/group/Inside-AdSense/browse_thread/thread/585d24526adde976?hl=en

Since updating our Terms and Conditions a few weeks ago, we've received
a number of questions related to the new privacy policy and the display
language within accounts. We'd like to address those two areas below --
but please keep in mind that as with any legal terms, you may consider
consulting legal counsel if you have law-related questions about our
Terms and Conditions.Privacy policyUnfortunately, we can't suggest any
privacy policy language for your specific site, as all sites are set up
differently and laws may vary across different countries. You might
want to review online resources such as the Network Advertising
Initiative (NAI), which suggests language for data collection of
non-personally identifying information such as:We use third-party
advertising companies to serve ads when you visit our Web site. These
companies may use information (not including your name, address email
address or telephone number) about your visits to this and other Web
sites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of
interest to you. If you would like more information about this practice
and to know your choices about not having this information used by
these companies, click here.Further examples can be found in Appendix A
of the NAI Self-Regulatory principles for publishers (PDF). Display
languageAt this time, the Terms and Conditions are only available in
one language per country -- whatever is determined as the legally
binding language. As such, you might see that the Terms and Conditions
are displayed in a language different from your Google interface.You
can read our updated Terms and Conditions in a different language, but
please keep in mind that the Terms will vary according to the country
or territory of your payment address. If you select a different
country, the Terms and Conditions you see may not be identical to those
appearing in your AdSense account, and therefore may not apply to you.
Posted by Arlene Lee - AdSense Publisher Support

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Posted By Inside AdSense Team to Inside AdSense at 3/19/2008 09:35:00 AM
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Date: Mon, Mar 17 2008 8:48 am
From: Inside AdSense Team

TOPIC: Working with the Ad Review Center

http://groups.google.com/group/Inside-AdSense/browse_thread/thread/bc0168d30e13e044?hl=en

As you may remember, we started enabling the Ad Review Center for
publishers back in December to let you review ads placement-targeted to
your site. We've recently enabled the Ad Review Center for more
accounts and will continue rolling it out over the upcoming weeks. To
get a publisher's perspective on the new feature, we chatted with
Richard Tribe, Director of ski.com.au.Australian snow enthusiasts can
visit ski.com.au to learn about resorts and travel deals, as well as
news and photos of conditions. The site also serves as a skier
community, with videos, forums, wikis, and several blogs. Richard has
been using the Ad Review Center to ensure relevant, high-quality ads
appear alongside his content. He explains that "the Ad Review Center
allowed me to see who was targeting my site, and I saw a wonderful
array of high-quality advertisers in there... The Ad Review Center is a
great way of managing the quality and style of advertiser you would
like to have associated with your publication."To highlight specific
inventory, Richard has turned his custom channels into ad placements.
For instance, he found that his live camera feeds of snow conditions
drove significant advertiser interest, so he created specific snow
camera ad placements. He elaborates, "That extra choice helps make my
site look more attractive and allows advertisers to place their ads
exactly where they want to place them." With targetable custom
channels, Richard has given advertisers more control over where their
placement-targeted ads can appear, and using the Ad Review Center, he
ensures those ads are relevant to his site's audience.To check if the
Ad Review Center has been enabled for your account, visit
the 'Competitive Ad Filter' page under the AdSense Setup tab and look
for a green notification box.When setting up the Ad Review Center in
your account, we strongly recommend you keep your review preference set
to the default of 'Run ads immediately', and review placement-targeted
ads after they have run. Ads don't participate in the auction while
they are awaiting review, and ads that you have blocked can't compete
in the auction either. We ask that you consider the revenue
implications before blocking ads or switching from the 'Run
immediately' setting.Happy skiing (and reviewing)!Posted by Katie
Mandel - AdSense Product Marketing

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Posted By Inside AdSense Team to Inside AdSense at 3/17/2008 08:48:00 AM

TOPIC: Working with the Ad Review Center and TOPIC: Introducing Google Ad Manager

Date: Mon, Mar 17 2008 8:48 am
From: Inside AdSense Team


TOPIC: Working with the Ad Review Center

http://groups.google.com/group/Inside-AdSense/browse_thread/thread/bc0168d30e13e044?hl=en

As you may remember, we started enabling the Ad Review Center for
publishers back in December to let you review ads placement-targeted to
your site. We've recently enabled the Ad Review Center for more
accounts and will continue rolling it out over the upcoming weeks. To
get a publisher's perspective on the new feature, we chatted with
Richard Tribe, Director of ski.com.au.Australian snow enthusiasts can
visit ski.com.au to learn about resorts and travel deals, as well as
news and photos of conditions. The site also serves as a skier
community, with videos, forums, wikis, and several blogs. Richard has
been using the Ad Review Center to ensure relevant, high-quality ads
appear alongside his content. He explains that "the Ad Review Center
allowed me to see who was targeting my site, and I saw a wonderful
array of high-quality advertisers in there... The Ad Review Center is a
great way of managing the quality and style of advertiser you would
like to have associated with your publication."To highlight specific
inventory, Richard has turned his custom channels into ad placements.
For instance, he found that his live camera feeds of snow conditions
drove significant advertiser interest, so he created specific snow
camera ad placements. He elaborates, "That extra choice helps make my
site look more attractive and allows advertisers to place their ads
exactly where they want to place them." With targetable custom
channels, Richard has given advertisers more control over where their
placement-targeted ads can appear, and using the Ad Review Center, he
ensures those ads are relevant to his site's audience.To check if the
Ad Review Center has been enabled for your account, visit
the 'Competitive Ad Filter' page under the AdSense Setup tab and look
for a green notification box.When setting up the Ad Review Center in
your account, we strongly recommend you keep your review preference set
to the default of 'Run ads immediately', and review placement-targeted
ads after they have run. Ads don't participate in the auction while
they are awaiting review, and ads that you have blocked can't compete
in the auction either. We ask that you consider the revenue
implications before blocking ads or switching from the 'Run
immediately' setting.Happy skiing (and reviewing)!Posted by Katie
Mandel - AdSense Product Marketing

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Posted By Inside AdSense Team to Inside AdSense at 3/17/2008 08:48:00 AM


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Date: Thurs, Mar 13 2008 10:11 am
From: Inside AdSense Team

TOPIC: Introducing Google Ad Manager

http://groups.google.com/group/Inside-AdSense/browse_thread/thread/e69f30da6362ec38?hl=en

As part of our continuing commitment to provide publishers of all sizes
with tools to improve revenue opportunities and productivity, we're
excited to announce Google Ad Manager.If you operate a site with
remnant ad inventory as well as reserved ad inventory that you sell
directly to advertisers, then Ad Manager is for you. It can help you
sell, schedule, deliver, and measure directly-sold and network-based
inventory. Google Ad Manager offers a wealth of features, including an
intuitive user interface, automated yield optimization, and proven
Google speed and reliability. Best of all, Google Ad Manager is free.Ad
Manager currently addresses the ad management and serving needs of
publishers with smaller sales teams and effectively complements the
DoubleClick Revenue Center, which is focused on publishers with large
sales teams. We're excited to add DART for Publishers to our suite of
products,and we're committed to the continued development and
enhancement of DoubleClick's offerings.To learn more or apply for
Google Ad Manager beta, visit our website.Posted by Anuj Srivastava -
AdSense Product Marketing

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Posted By Inside AdSense Team to Inside AdSense at 3/13/2008 10:09:00 AM

TOPIC: Google closes DoubleClick acquisition

Date: Tues, Mar 11 2008 10:38 am
From: Inside AdSense Team

http://groups.google.com/group/Inside-AdSense/browse_thread/thread/42cd74ad600cb5b5?hl=en

You may have seen today's announcement that Google has completed its
acquisition of DoubleClick. The combined company will offer more tools
for publishers, enhance productivity and provide additional revenue
opportunities so you can focus on creating more relevant content and
improve the user experience on your websites. We will also work with
our existing publishers to better monetize their inventory by combining
DoubleClick's and Google's strength in inventory management, ad
serving, and optimization.If you have a DoubleClick account, rest
assured that everything will continue to operate as usual, and that
you'll receive the same support you're used to. For more information,
please read our press release.Posted by Kim Malone -- Director Online
Sales & Operations, AdSense

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Posted By Inside AdSense Team to Inside AdSense at 3/11/2008 10:38:00 AM