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Google social net is about preserving leadership (AP)

AP – Google didn’t build its new Plus service simply to have an online hangout like Facebook.

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April Fools’ Day noted online with spoof redesigns (AP)

AP – The online world got an April Fools’ Day makeover as YouTube rolled out 1911 viral videos and the Huffington Post put up a mock pay wall.

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With rewards, Zynga hopes to get you (more) hooked (AP)

AP – Beware, if you’re among the hordes who wonder where the time went after becoming absorbed in online games such as “FarmVille” and “CityVille.” Zynga, the hot Internet startup that created those ever-engrossing pastimes, is introducing another reason to goof off.

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Google says China blocking its email services (AP)

AP – Google said Monday the Chinese government is interfering with its email services in China, making it difficult for users to gain access to its Gmail program, amid an intensified Internet crackdown following widespread unrest in the Middle East.

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Google: Gmail Blocking Designed by Chinese Government (PC World)

PC World – China is blocking Gmail in the country with methods that make it look as if the access problems lie with Google, said the search engine giant on Monday.

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