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Fran:
Happy Valentine's Day! Hope everyone has a lovely day!
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Chrissi, does "XO" have any significance in Europe? (Here an "X" is a kiss and an "O" is a hug.)
Fran:
OT: AOL is all pink and red today:
:)
Penthesilea:
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Hunh? Shasta, do you Americans have the above one today, for Valentine's? Diffenerent one from ours?
--- Quote from: Fran on February 14, 2009, 11:56:29 am ---Chrissi, does "XO" have any significance in Europe? (Here an "X" is a kiss and an "O" is a hug.)
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Hm, dunno. I've only seen it on American sites or in emails from English speaking people. But then, it's years ago I was on a German speaking message board/social network. Maybe it has been adopted meanwhile.
But maybe not. Maybe that's the explanation why you have a different Valentine's Google Doodle than I have.
Ellemeno:
http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2009/02/doodle-4-google-tell-us-what-you-wish.html
Doodle 4 Google — tell us what you wish for the world
2/03/2009 06:00:00 AM
Today, we're announcing our second annual Doodle 4 Google contest in the U.S. Google doodles are the special "dressed-up" logos we run on our homepage for holidays and other events, and Doodle 4 Google is an opportunity for one child to have his/her artwork displayed on our homepage as a doodle for hundreds of millions of people to see. This year's theme is "What I Wish for the World," as we really want to tap into not only children's creativity but also what they want their future to look like.
We're very excited this year to be partnering with the Smithsonian's, Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. Since Cooper-Hewitt is focused on design and education and fostering the brightest design minds of tomorrow, they were a natural partner for Doodle 4 Google. Their partnership also means that this year's prizes not only include having your artwork on the Google homepage for a day, a college scholarship, and a technology grant for your school, but also having your work (and that of all 40 finalists) exhibited at a Smithsonian museum!
Most of this year's contest remains the same as last year's. (For inspiration, you can see Grace Moon's beautiful winning doodle "Up In the Clouds" in our Doodle Gallery). However, there are a few changes. First, we've increased the college scholarship prize for the national winner to $15,000. We've also added a $10,000 prize for the school district that submits the most high-quality entries. Finally, in partnership with Cooper-Hewitt, we'll be celebrating the 40 finalists and announcing the national winner in New York City, to coincide with the opening of the exhibit. Please visit the official competition website for a full listing of all contest rules and requirements.
Only students from registered schools can enter, so teachers, if you want to participate please register your school by March 17, 2009. All doodles must be submitted by March 31, 2009.
Posted by Marissa Mayer, VP of Search Products & User Experience
Shasta542:
--- Quote from: Penthesilea on February 14, 2009, 12:55:27 pm ---Hunh? Shasta, do you Americans have the above one today, for Valentine's? Diffenerent one from ours?
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Yes. That is the one we had for Valentime's Day. "X" is for kisses and "O" is for hugs. People used to write them at the end of letters. Maybe still do. I liked your heart-shaped "O' and the lovebirds, too.
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