Have you been to Google’s home page recently? Do it, you’ve got less than 24 hours to check out its guitar-inspired doodle celebrating the birthday of Les Paul. The “Google” script is highly interactive thanks to a combination of JavaScript, HMTL5, CSS, and even Flash (providing the audio). It has been a while since we last reported on a Google Doodle but having seen their latest creation, we definitely couldn’t pass it by. Google has put up a new interactive Les Paul doodle on their homepage, letting users get a taste of the guitar pioneer. Click the compose button at the base of the second “g” and begin recording your own 30 second tribute to one of music’s most innovative pioneers using your keyboard to play specific notes or mouse for virtual strumming. Unfortunately, the recording and sharing aspect appears limited to US Googlers. Impressive stuff from a typically impressive company.
A woman and a child watch Christmas lights in Bucharest on November 25, 2010 in a commercial center. Organizers claim a new Guinness World record was set as 449,658 light bulbs were used.
People passing Germany's biggest christmas tree in the city center of Dortmund, western Germany, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010. The 45 meter high giant is made of 1700 norway spruces and illuminated by 48.000 lamps. Christmas markets have been a German tradition for about 600 years and are found in nearly every city in Germany during the Advent season.
BATH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Christmas shoppers browse the offerings at the Bath Christmas Market on November 25, 2010 in Bath, England. Originating in Germany, Christmas markets have become increasingly popular in British cities too, as a way of boosting festive retail sales and visitor numbers.
A couple looks at Christmas lights decorations in a commercial center in Bucharest November 25, 2010. The decorations set a Guinness world record for indoor Christmas lights decoration with 449,658 light bulbs.
Visitors walk through the christmas market down the ferris wheel on November 22 2010 in Metz, eastern France.
Visitors walk through the christmas market down the railway station on the on November 22 2010 in Metz, eastern France.
A giant Christmas tree stands in the middle of Galeries Lafayette department store in Paris ahead of the holiday season in the French capital November 26, 2010.
A giant Christmas tree stands in the middle of Galeries Lafayette department store in Paris, ahead of the holiday season in the French capital, November 26, 2010.
DRESDEN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 26: Visitors stroll through the Dresdner Striezelmarkt Christmas market on November 26, 2010 in Dresden, Germany. The Striezelmarkt claims to be Germany's oldest Christmas market and dates back to 1434. Christmas markets have a long tradition in Germany and usually sell gluhwein, Christmas decorations and ornaments, sweets and sausages.
DRESDEN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 26: A giant Christmas pyramid spins at the illuminated Dresdner Striezelmarkt Christmas market on November 26, 2010 in Dresden, Germany. The Striezelmarkt claims to be Germany's oldest Christmas market and dates back to 1434. Christmas markets have a long tradition in Germany and usually sell gluhwein, Christmas decorations and ornaments, sweets and sausages.
DRESDEN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 26: Visitors watch an ornate merry-go-round at the illuminated Dresdner Striezelmarkt Christmas market on November 26, 2010 in Dresden, Germany. The Striezelmarkt claims to be Germany's oldest Christmas market and dates back to 1434. Christmas markets have a long tradition in Germany and usually sell gluhwein, Christmas decorations and ornaments, sweets and sausages.
DRESDEN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 26: Visitors stroll through the illuminated Dresdner Striezelmarkt Christmas market on November 26, 2010 in Dresden, Germany. The Striezelmarkt claims to be Germany's oldest Christmas market and dates back to 1434. Christmas markets have a long tradition in Germany and usually sell gluhwein, Christmas decorations and ornaments, sweets and sausages.
DRESDEN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 26: A worker turns over sausages grilling at a stand at the Dresdner Striezelmarkt Christmas market on November 26, 2010 in Dresden, Germany. The Striezelmarkt claims to be Germany's oldest Christmas market and dates back to 1434. Christmas markets have a long tradition in Germany and usually sell gluhwein, Christmas decorations and ornaments, sweets and sausages.
DRESDEN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 26: Visitors stroll through the illuminated Dresdner Striezelmarkt Christmas market on November 26, 2010 in Dresden, Germany. The Striezelmarkt claims to be Germany's oldest Christmas market and dates back to 1434. Christmas markets have a long tradition in Germany and usually sell gluhwein, Christmas decorations and ornaments, sweets and sausages.
DRESDEN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 26: A giant Christmas pyramid spins at the illuminated Dresdner Striezelmarkt Christmas market on November 26, 2010 in Dresden, Germany. The Striezelmarkt claims to be Germany's oldest Christmas market and dates back to 1434. Christmas markets have a long tradition in Germany and usually sell gluhwein, Christmas decorations and ornaments, sweets and sausages.
Christmas lights illuminate a central street, on the day Christmas lights were turned on, marking the start of the Christmas season, in Madrid November 26, 2010.
DRESDEN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 26: Hand-made nutcrackers from the Ore Mountains stand for sale at the Dresdner Striezelmarkt Christmas market on November 26, 2010 in Dresden, Germany. The Striezelmarkt claims to be Germany's oldest Christmas market and dates back to 1434. Christmas markets have a long tradition in Germany and usually sell gluhwein, Christmas decorations and ornaments, sweets and sausages.
A man places illuminated house models at Germany's oldest Christkindlesmarkt (Christ Child Market) in Nuremberg November 26, 2010. The first official record of this pre-Christmas market dates back to 1628. A list of notices for stall holders from 1737 shows that almost all of Nuremberg's craftsmen were represented. Every year, Germany's traditional markets, such as the centuries-old Christkindlesmarkt in medieval Nuremberg, draw millions of visitors, both local and foreign. They open before the first Sunday of Advent and continue until December 24 at 12 noon.
Shoppers ride an escalator past a Christmas tree late Friday, Nov. 26, 2010 at the Chandler Mall in Chandler, Ariz.
This picture taken on November 26, 2010 shows Christmas lights in the center of Strasbourg, eastern France, on the eve of the opening of the traditional christmas market where more than two millions visitors are expected.
This picture taken on November 26, 2010 shows Christmas lights in the center of Strasbourg, eastern France, on the eve of the opening of the traditional christmas market where more than two millions visitors are expected.
US First lady Michelle Obama (L) with daughters Malia (C) and Sasha (R) check out the White House Christmas tree after it was delivered by horse drawn carriage on November 26, 2010 at the White House in Washington, DC.
This picture taken on November 26, 2010 shows Christmas lights in the center of Strasbourg, eastern France, on the eve of the opening of the traditional christmas market where more than two millions visitors are expected.
This picture taken on November 26, 2010 shows Christmas lights in the center of Strasbourg, eastern France, on the eve of the opening of the traditional christmas market where more than two millions visitors are expected.
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Live or Memorex? Experts say very few people sing live at the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Kylie Minogue, Jessica Simpson, Kanye West, yesterday in New York City
Australian singer Kylie Minogue has responded to critics after her performance at the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade yesterday.
The 42-year-old star was wrapped up in a thick fluffy coat as she boarded a giant duck float for the Parade in New York.
She then performed her new single, Get Outta My Way, for fans that lined the streets below.
After she was criticised for lip-syncing her performance, she later wrote on her Twitter page: 'Relax peeps, EVERYONE has to mime at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!!'
Smile and wave: Jessica greeted fans along the six-mile parade route as she took centre stage on Macy's own float
While the marching bands perform live music, the singers are understood to mime in order to avoid technical problems during the broadcast.
Other stars that performed at the event included Jessica Simpson who sang My Only Wish for Christmas from her new Christmas album and rapper Kanye West who did Lost in the World from his critically acclaimed new CD My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.
Jessica wrapped up warm in a wool trench coat, knee high boots and cute furry ear-muffs.
Jessica, 30, has a lucrative deal with the department store giant, Macy's, which stocks her complete line of shoes, clothing and bags.
She has previously appeared in television commercials for the brand and this year was chosen to ride on their parade float.
Spinning around: Singer Kylie Minogue donned a furry coat and turban style hat as she boarded her float which was in the shape of a duck
Keep warm: The singer added some sex appeal to her outfit with a pair of knee high black boots
Eric proposed to the star on November 11 with a ruby and diamond ring from Neil Lane worth an estimated $150,000.
The Macy's Thanksgiving day parade is an annual event that started in 1924 and consists of a three hour long parade of floats and giant balloons through the streets of Manhattan, New York ending outside the famous and original Macy's store in Herald Square.
The route itself is over 6 miles long and over 3.5 million spectators line the streets every year to watch the action.
It is also estimated that up to 50 million people will watch the parade on television.
Many other celebrities and performers turned out to support the event.
Bad boy: Kanye West rides down the parade route on a float which passed just in front of the hosting station where Kanye's new nemesis Matt Lauer was presenting for The Today Show
Eccentric comedienne Joan Rivers and her TV host daughter Melissa Rivers dressed up as Ice Queens.
A high-kicking Kung Fu Panda and a diary-toting Wimpy Kid joined the giant balloon lineup.
Several college bands added to the musical line-up including the Purdue University Marching band and student musicians from the University of Southern Mississippi.
Frozen in time: Joan Rivers and her daughter Melissa came out dressed as ice queens
Another new balloon character was Virginia O'Hanlon, the 8-year-old girl whose letter to the editor elicited the response, 'Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.'
Returning balloons included Smurf, Pillsbury Doughboy and Spider-Man - the last with a new fan in Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
He said in a CBS interview that he had traditionally favoured Snoopy, but after the Marvel Entertainment character was involved in a recent event promoting city services for job-seekers, 'Spidey is my new favourite.'
Late night chat show host Jimmy Fallon joined his house band The Roots at the side of the parade route where they watched the floats go by and filmed a segment for tonight's show.
Watch out: Kung Fu Panda floats down Broadway in Times Square as he joins the giant balloon lineup
SpongeBob Squarepants joins the festivities on Broadway through Times Square
Superhero: Spiderman floats down the busiest section of the parade route heading towards Times Square
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Shoppers are let into Toys'R'Us 2 hours before the start of Black Friday on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 2010 in New York City. The stores will remain open for 24 hours nationwide.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: A shopper carries a stack of Toy Story 3 toys at Toys'R'Us on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 2010, in New York City. The stores, which opened nationwide at 10PM, will remain open for 24 hours for Black Friday.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Shoppers with bags of toys leave Toys'R'Us on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 2010, in New York City. The stores, which opened nationwide at 10PM, will remain open for 24 hours for Black Friday.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 26: Shoppers check out in Macy's department store in Midtown Manhattan November 26, 2010 in New York City. Christmas shopping season is officially under way as Thanksgiving ends, and early signs point to a solid turnout for holiday shopping season.
People shop at the Century City shopping mall in Los Angeles, California, for the day after Thanksgiving 'Black Friday' sales on November 26, 2010. Black Friday is traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year and kicks off the holiday shopping season for retailers.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 26: Shoppers look over purses and other items in Macy's department store in Midtown Manhattan November 26, 2010 in New York City. Christmas shopping season is officially under way as Thanksgiving ends, and early signs point to a solid turnout for holiday shopping season.
People shop at the Century City shopping mall in Los Angeles, California, for the day after Thanksgiving 'Black Friday' sales on November 26, 2010. Black Friday is traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year and kicks off the holiday shopping season for retailers.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 26: A child sits in a stroller among shopping bags outside of a Midtown Manhattan department store November 26, 2010 in New York City. Christmas shopping season is officially under way as Thanksgiving ends, and early signs point to a solid turnout for holiday shopping season.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 26: Children wait with shopping bags inside Macy's department store on 'Black Friday' shopping day November 26, 2010 in New York City. Christmas shopping season is officially under way as Thanksgiving ends, and early signs point to a solid turnout for holiday shopping season.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 26: Shoppers move about in Macy's department store in Midtown Manhattan November 26, 2010 in New York City. Christmas shopping season is officially under way as Thanksgiving ends, and early signs point to a solid turnout for holiday shopping season.
People shop at the Century City shopping mall in Los Angeles, California, for the day after Thanksgiving 'Black Friday' sales on November 26, 2010. Black Friday is traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year and kicks off the holiday shopping season for retailers.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: A float depicting the cartoon character Shrek moves down the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade route November 25, 2010 in New York City. The 84th annual celebration featured approximately 8,000 participants including more 1,600 cheerleaders and dancers, twelve marching bands, and an assortment of celebrities in addition to 15 giant character balloons.
Jessica Simpson rides down 7th Ave in Times Square during the 84th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 25, 2010.
A person dressed as author Mark Twain comes down 7th Ave in Times Square joining the giant balloon lineup for the 84th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 25, 2010.
A dancer jumps in the air during the 84th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 25, 2010.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Handlers operate a float through Columbus Circle during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. The 84th annual celebration featured approximately 8,000 participants including more 1,600 cheerleaders and dancers, twelve marching bands, and an assortment of celebrities in addition to 15 giant character balloons.
Singer Jessica Simpson waves to fans during the 84th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 25, 2010.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Nickelodeon's Victoria Justice rides down Broadway on The Build-a-Bear Float for the 84th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Dora The Explorer and recording artist India. Arie ride down Broadway on Nickelodeon's Dora The Explorer Float for the 84th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Carlos Pena, Logan Henderson of Nickelodeon's Big Time Rush ride down Broadway on Bridge To The Future Float for the 84th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: A Samurai Power Ranger escorts the Planet Earth balloon through the streets during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: The SpongeBob SquarePants balloon makes his way through the streets during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: The Samurai Power Rangers escort the Planet Earth balloon through the streets during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Po, the Kung Fu Panda balloon makes his way through the streets during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Actress/singer Victoria Justice makes her way through the streets on the Build-A-Bear Workshop float the during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: (L-R) Singer India. Arie and Dora the Explorer make their way through the streets on Dora�s Christmas Carol Adventure float the during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Actress/singer Victoria Justice makes her way through the streets on the Build-A-Bear Workshop float the during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: (L-R) Singer India. Arie and Dora the Explorer make their way through the streets on Dora�s Christmas Carol Adventure float the during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
Singer and songwriter Kid Rock performs his new song and album title track 'Born Free' during halftime of the Thanksgiving Day NFL football game between the Detroit Lions and the New England Patriots in Detroit, Michigan November 25, 2010.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Actress/singer Miranda Cosgrove makes her way through the streets on the Statue of Liberty float the during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Actress/singer Miranda Cosgrove makes her way through the streets on the Statue of Liberty float the during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: The Hello Kitty balloon makes its way through the streets during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Po, the Kung Fu Panda balloon makes his way through the streets during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: The Spiderman balloon makes its way through the streets during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: The Mickey Sailor balloon makes its way through the streets during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: The Horton Hears a Who!
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: The Spiderman balloon makes its way through the streets behind the NYPD during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Rapper Kanye West rides the Big Apple float through the streets during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: A cartoon balloon makes its way through the streets during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 24: U.S. President Barack Obama packs and delivers bags of food to area residents, with the help of his Mother-in-law Marian Robinson ahead of the Thanksgiving Day holiday at Martha's Table on November 24, 2010 in Washington, DC. The Obama family delivered turkeys and bags of food to needy families at Martha's Table, a 30-year-old non-profit that helps poor children, youth and families with food and clothing.
Kylie Monogue rides a float down Central Park West in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010.
HELMAND, AFGHANISTAN - NOVEMBER 25: Dale Grawet a construction-engineer with the U.S. Navy carries his plate full of food in the dining facility during a Thanksgiving meal at Camp Leatherneck November 25, 2010 in Helmand, Afghanistan. Roughly 15,000 Marines, other military and private contractors make up the population at Camp Leatherneck in Helmand province.
The Kool-Aid Man balloon passes through Times Square during the 84th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade in New York November 25, 2010.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: The Purdue university marching band performs on Central Park South near the beginning of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. This year's annual parade features approximately 8,000 participants, 15 giant character balloons and 43 novelty balloons.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Cheerleaders snake their way in formation through Columbus Circle onto Central Park South near the beginning of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. This year's annual parade features approximately 8,000 participants, 15 giant character balloons and 43 novelty balloons.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Cheerleaders wave in formation on Central Park South near the beginning of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. This year's annual parade features approximately 8,000 participants, 15 giant character balloons and 43 novelty balloons.
