In the era of new social network, the Google + or Google Plus, taking advantage of Chrome ‘extension, you are easily able to widen Google + features and experience. Here in the the first list, I will introduce you 7 must-have Chrome extension for Google + users.

1. Put a Google Plus – inspired theme on Chrome

Not only does enhance features, Chrome ‘s extension also offers various fresh interfaces for this browser. In case you are a crazy Chrome ‘s fan, you could turn Chrome into a new theme with inspiration from Google Plus. Here are some Google + inspired themes for Chrome browser.

Although at the moment, there are total few Plus theme on Chrome Web Store, I strongly believe that it will be added more in the short coming time. One of them, I found a theme named Google+ Theme, inspired by Google Plus™. There are total 1,684 users have already installed it, including me. Take a look, your Chrome will be similar like below, with a decisive black color and a big three circles on the right corner.

You can install this theme here.

2. -1 Minus One: add Google – (Dislike button).

Facebook has Like button, Google Plus responds with + one. When you taking part in Google Plus social network, you can hit + button to show your favor or interesting. However, as Facebook does not have Dislike button, Google does not provide a – button. So you can not reveal your emotion in case you are uninteresting some status, photos or links your circles have shared.

Perhaps Google will rolled out newer feature when it officially open up its services but now you can “tweak” it by a small tip. By installing the tiny extension named -1 Minus One on Chrome (link here), you can easy add a dislike (or – point) feeling. Take a look like the image below:

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3. Update, follow your Facebook inside Google +

No longer worry about Facebook ‘activities, you can “embed” your old social network ‘s data into the new one. A handy extension on Chrome will bridge the grab between the two.

Called Facebook +, this extension will display the Facebook news feed as a Google+ stream, so you will not miss any update from your friend on Facebook. This idea is so perfect, particularly for those who can not instantly leave Facebook. Download it here.

4. reddi+ Orangered: Add a Mail Notification icon a long with default Google Plus Notification

In my opinion, the notification on the Google Plus and working across Google ecosystem is really a evolution, at least it can caught up Facebook to becomes a true social network, unlike Wave or Buzz. This red point works seamlessly no matter where you are as long as you are working inside Google with its products.

However, how do you think about an implement? If not, let see the Reddi + Orangered idea and the guy behinds it. Bacontech, the author of this extension probably came up with a very smart idea indeed. He has just released an extension that place notification count to the left of the default icon on Google + that shows you have many email left you have not read. I think, Google should plan a same feature in the official Google + version. Download ithere.

5. + Photo Zoom: View your photo in big display instantly

Do you like the sharing feature on Google + ? One of the prominently improved feature on Google + is instant photo sharing. I feel no hassle anymore each time I try to upload some photos on Google Plus.

However, it is likely that the search giant has to gradually improve its social network. I feel it is quite frustrated to zoom in a photo published by my friend or me. To improve the display photo function on Google Plus, I recommend you install + Photo Zoom extension on Chrome. This is one of the hottest Chrome extension for Google Plus with total 10,743 users. After installation it, you then can easily zoom photos and profile pics from your Google Plus Stream. Download it here.

6. Google+ Notification Checker

Unlike Google, currently you have to access Google + to see how many notification left you have not read. Remember back you can see visually how many unread email on Chrome task bar, instead of having to login the email.

If you want to get this feature on Google +, there is no reason to prevent you from install Google+ Notification Checker extension. This useful will display all unread notification in Google +, so you can quickly have an overview of your social network account. Download it here.

There is a same (might be more popular) function extension named Surplus. You can take a look here.

7. Helper for Google+: Tweet Your Google + Stream

In case you often want to share the Google + stream on Twitter, you should install this extension. Called Helper for Google, it is really a helper for those you have a regular connection between Google + and Twitter.

Besides that, this extension also allows you to translate the Plus data into any new language providing by Google Translate technology. I think it is quite helpful indeed! Install it here.

8. Google Plus Lite: Using Lite Version, Why Not?

This is a quite strange idea. By installing this extension, you can turn the default Google Plus version into a new one: smaller and might be easier to use.

However, in fact, this extension will turn the official interface into a mobile one. Perhaps, it will be useless if Google releases a mobile Plus version in the coming time. Download ithere.

9. Google Plus Extension

Needless to say, this extension is a must-have for Chrome users. There are total 43,175 users who have already installed it.

After you get it, your Chrome will add a hot icon on the blank windows each tiem you open a new tab or windows on this browser. It will obviously help you access this social network more quickly. Install it here.

10. Share+ Social Buttons

Share+ will add a context-link icon below your Google+ post in order to share your post to some well-known social platforms. Install it here.

(Source: http://starblogger.net/9-must-have-chrome-extensions-enhance-your-google-plus-experience.html)

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Live streaming of Japan Earthquake:

http://bit.ly/japan-tsunami-live

::.:: List of Donation sites for Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami Victims ::.::

(Last updated: 10:08 AM GMT, March 14, 2011 and keep updating…)

Red Cross:

…US:

https://american.redcross.org/site/Donation2?idb=0&5052.donation=form1&df_id=5052

…UK:

http://www.redcross.org.uk/Donate-Now/Make-a-single-donation/Japan-Tsunami-Appeal

…Canada:

http://www.redcross.ca/article.asp?id=38375&tid=001

…Australia:

http://www.redcross.org.au/japan2011.htm

…China:

http://www.redcross.org.cn/zx/yw/201103/t20110312_41920.html

…Japan:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=188929524475551

Secours Populaire:

http://www.secourspopulaire.fr/actualite.0.html?&cHash=debda3278d&id_actu=4855

Medecins Sans Frontiers:

http://www.msf.org/msf/donations/donations_home.cfm

Save The Children:

http://www.savethechildren.org.au/

Give2asia:

http://give2asia.org/japantsunami-2011

GlobalGiving:

http://www.globalgiving.org/projects/japan-earthquake-tsunami-relief/

Mercy Corps:

http://www.mercycorps.org/donate/japan

International Medical Corps:

http://www.internationalmedicalcorps.org/Page.aspx?pid=1970

Medical Teams International:

https://www.medicalteams.org/sf/donate/cash_gifts/On-line.aspx

World Vision Canada:

http://www.worldvision.ca/give-a-gift/Pages/Pacific-Tsunami.aspx

Salvation Army:

https://donate.salvationarmyusa.org/site/c.tvI3IeNUJsE/b.5760419/k.2CB3/Donate_Now/apps/ka/sd/donor.asp?c=tvI3IeNUJsE&b=5760419&en=5oIzGIMjG4LIKSOmH3KFKPMxEoKRLXOxEdKFLRNAIkLRK1NIG

Goupon:

http://www.groupon.com/deals/international-medical-corps

Yahoo!

http://volunteer.yahoo.co.jp/donation/detail/1630001/index.html

Google:

http://www.google.com/crisisresponse/japanquake2011.htm

Apple:

http://www.macstories.net/news/donate-to-red-cross-for-japan-through-itunes/

Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=amb_link_355543322_2?ie=UTF8&node=2673660011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=right-csm-1&pf_rd_r=1SR8BGJZ2DNPH2RE399Q&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1290868862&pf_rd_i=507846

Zynga (Farmville):

http://www.savethechildren.org/japanzynga

Shelterbox:

…UK:

http://www.shelterbox.org/donate.php

…others:

https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/ShelterBoxUSAInc/OnlineGiving.html

Japan Society:

https://www.japansociety.org/japan_earthquake_relief_fund

For Japanese:

http://r.nanapi.jp/24717/

For Vietnamese:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_176978902347683

::.:: Other methods ::.::

Person Finder: 2011 Japan Earthquake:

http://japan.person-finder.appspot.com/

Pray for Japan:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=147588905304642

Vietnamese (in Japan) Finder:

http://www.vysajp.org/news/trang-chinh/tin-bai-ngoai-vysa/cong-dong-doan-the/c%E1%BA%ADp-nh%E1%BA%ADt-thong-tin-ng%C6%B0%E1%BB%9Di-vi%E1%BB%87t-dang-%E1%BB%9F-vung-b%E1%BB%8B-d%E1%BB%99ng-d%E1%BA%A5t-%E1%BB%9F-nh%E1%BA%ADt/

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This music track is performed by Master Pham Duc Thanh (http://goo.gl/tIkAt).
Song name: Still loving the bitter herbs risen behind the house
Composer: Bac Son (http://goo.gl/T21V5)
In Vietnamese: Còn thương rau đắng mọc sau hè
Lyrics:

Nắng hạ đi mây trôi lang thang cho hạ buồn
trong cỏi đốt đồng, để ngậm ngùi chim nhớ lá rừng

Ai biết mẹ buồn vui khi mẹ kêu cậu tới gần
biểu cậu ngồi, mẹ nhổ tóc sâu, hai chị em tóc bạc như nhau

Đôi mắt cậu buồn thiu, phiêu lưu rong chơi những ngày đầu hè ba vá miếng dừa để mòn sương, dãi nắng dầm mưa

Ai cách xa cội nguồn, ngồi một mình
nhớ lũy tre xanh dạo quanh, khung trời kỷ niệm
chợt thèm rau đắng nấu canh

Xin được làm mây mà bay khắp nơi giang hồ
ghé chốn quê hương xa rời người cất bước ly hương
Xin được làm gió dập dìu đưa điệu ca dao
Trái bể phiến sau cũng ngọt ngào một lời cho nhau

Xin sống lại tình yêu đơn sơ,
rong chơi những ngày đầu hè, ba vá miếng dừa để mòn sương, dãi nắng dầm mưa

Xin nắng hạ cội nguồn một mình ngồi nhớ lũy tre xanh dạo quanh, khung trời kỷ niệm
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