Google's new gmail accounts are fun. On top of 1,000 megs and easy file-and-find again facilities, they offer automatic google ads that pop-up on the right-hand side. The ads you get depend on the text of the mail. I hadn't even noticed them until Jack Shack's comment on the Jewish New Year greetings came in. Suddenly I see ads for
Scott Sabolich Prosthetic: World's Leader In Prosthetics Cutting Edge In Prosthetic Care. Central Brace and Limb: A leading provider of quality orthotic and prosthetic devices. Artificial Limb: Prosthetic Devices, Knees, Feet Computerized, Latest Innovations.
The connection? Take a look at what Jack said in answer to my 'Happy New Year' greeting:
"Thank you very much, I appreciate it and will go out on a limb and say that others do as well. I try not to go out on limbs as they have a proclivity for breaking under me. ;) "
Don't you just love google? And now I start noticing them every time. Rachel's comment re. my age and height (see 'No. 13 etc.) ending in
"because your font is little, so I estimated everything as smaller than average" generated an offer of: Improve Your Mileage: AeroTurbine exhaust boosts power save up to 30% gas, w/less wear.
But I still don't get the connection between '
I am a Taurus. Not that it matters, but I thought that I'd share it.' and ads for 'Vietnam: Power Generation", 'Happiness is Free' and 'Solar Panels $33.69 Watt'.
Get Gmail, it's great for a laugh. They've just sent me a whole bunch of new invitations so mail if you want one.
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I just got my first account today. It is kind of cool.
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