As part of our overall goal to make the web better for users, last year we announced a new project: to provide a community with Internet access more than 100 times faster than what most Americans have today. After a careful review, we’re very happy to announce that we will build our ultra high-speed network in Kansas City, Kansas. We’ve signed a development agreement with the city, and we’ll be working closely with local organizations, businesses and universities to bring a next-generation web experience to the community.

Thank you to every community and individual that submitted a response, joined a rally, starred in a YouTube video or otherwise participated.

Google is very happy to bring our ultra high-speed fiber network to Kansas City, KS!

A look behind the scenes into why Geography matters, as students around the country prepare for the 2011 National Geographic Bee. Learn why it’s important from an Ocean Explorer, Global Rower and Adventurer. Download Google Earth at http://earth.google.com

The +1 button is a shorthand for “this is pretty cool” or “you should check this out.” Click +1 to publicly give something your stamp of approval. Your +1’s can help friends, contacts and others find the best stuff when they search.

Learn more at http://google.com/+1button

Go behind the scenes with the Street View team, and learn about how we get our cars ready to hit the road.

Learn more at http://maps.google.com/streetview

Google SketchUp is used in institutions of higher education worldwide. Educators and students in the fields of architecture, urban planning, engineering, construction, interior design, industrial design, graphic design, film and stage design are all using SketchUp. This case-study highlights three schools using SketchUp in different disciplines.

For more information on Google SketchUp in education, visit: http://goo.gl/55Igb

Comments in Google Docs have been updated to facilitate rapid and seamless discussions and integrate with email in an intuitive way.

http://docs.google.com