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Convenient and time saving Google search tricks

I've recently discovered some amazing new tricks and shortcuts using Google search. Give these a try to save valuable time, effort and energy.

The local time anywhere in the world:
What time is it in Hong Kong right now? Search the word “time” and the <city name> to get the local day and time anywhere.

Track flight status:
Search the <flight number> and airline name to get flight arrival and departure times without having to navigate through the airlines Web site.

Convert metrics, currency, volumes, etc:
Google has a converter that translates the year into seconds, teaspoons into cups and Euros into Francs.

Track a package:
Search the UPS, FedEx or USPS tracking number in Google for instant results without having to wade through the company’s Web site.

Weather report:
For a quick and easy weather report, search the word “weather” followed by the <zip code> for current weather conditions.

Find a movie:
Search the movie name and the local zip code for current show times. Not sure what movie to see? Search the word movies along with the local zip code for a listing of movies, locations and show times.

Instant dictionary:
Need a quick definition? Search the following “define” <word> for instant results.

Stock tracker:
Search stocks symbol to receive current price and graph

Use technology to save you time – and use your time more productively.
Isn't technology great!

-Jim
© 2009 SuccessCo

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More of “The Greatest Success Commercials Ever Made”

Due to the positive feedback of last Monday’s post (Oct 8, 2007) “The greatest commercial ever made”, I’ve decided to run a multi-week series of other great business / motivational commercials ever made.

This weeks post is a bit newer than 1997, but equally inspiring.

The Greatest Commercial Ever Made?

Back in 1997 while I was watching TV, I viewed what I considered to be one of the greatest commercial ever made.
As a business owner, entrepreneur and trainer, I just had to get my hands on a copy so that I could share this amazing message with others, thus began my quest.

For the next week the VCR was locked and loaded with my trigger happy finger on the remote at all times, just waiting to record. Well, after several weeks of waiting without success, I decided to take a more pro active approach and called Nike direct to inquire about obtaining a copy. Nike Corp informed me that while this was an “unusual” request, I could contact their advertising agency in New York City. After being routed and re-routed to various departments, the ad agency in NYC informed me while my request was “unusual”, I could try their production company in Las Angeles. After talking to several amused employees of the production company in LA, I was finally rewarded with a “yes, no problem – just send us $100.00”.

Several weeks and $100.00 later, a large manila enveloped arrived with a VHS copy of this commercial, which is now readily available on the web.

In hindsight, I’m glad I purchased my copy years ago, and I assure you that I have shown it enough times to pro rate the viewing at just a few cents each!

Enjoy!

Do you know of other business related, motivational commercials? If so, please email me your suggestions so that in the coming weeks I can post them for the world to see.

To your success,
-Jim