API Makes Google Sites More Useful for Business

Google has launched a new API for Google Sites as a Google Labs feature (meaning it may have some flaws). The Google Sites data API allows client applications to access, publish, and modify content within a Google Site. It is available to both Google account and Google Apps users.

Web Searches for Dead Manson Follower Susan Atkins

Susan Atkins, one of the members of the Manson Family (followers of Charles Manson), who infamously killed Sharon Tate in 1969 has been reported dead, and as a reflection of the morbid curiosity of the general public, Google shows that Atkins searches have become a hot trend (current rating: "spicy"). Related searches appear on the list at least five other times.

Yahoo Launches New Ad Unit with Charity Contest

Yahoo is launching a new Yahoo Mail ad unit called "Tandem," to be reserved for "the most creative" non-profit campaign. The company has partnered with the Ad Council to launch the initiative, which it refers to as "Create for a Cause."

The Web Weighs In On Twitter’s $1 Billion Valuation

We first reported that Twitter was raising funds at a $1 billion valuation eight days ago.  Since then, the amount of money Twitter's supposed to be raising has doubled, and more details about who's supplying the cash have surfaced.  As you might imagine, all of this has generated quite a lot of discussion.