Microsoft's Live Search...getting desperate?

Received an email from Microsoft today, and was completely taken aback. Apparently, they're launching getsearchperks.com -- you earn "stuff" by using Microsoft Live Search.

Um. What? Ok, I know Google is the number 1 search engine, and Microsoft sucks, but really, this just screams desperation.

Of course, I signed up anyways, cause I'm a sucker for free stuff. But still...


Oh, almost forgot: You have to use IE in order to take part. Nice.



*UPDATE*
Attempted to download/install their tracking widget -- did not install on 3 different attempts. FAIL

From around the web: Talks with Google on a Mountain View hotel fizzle

Negotiations between Mountain View and Google to build a hotel on the city's east side may have fizzled, but officials are still pushing hard to bring a four-diamond resort to the area.

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From around the web: Google Mum On Plans to Build Hotel/Convention Center

Google missed a deadline on Friday to cough up plans for a new hotel and convention center in Mountain View, according to the Palo Alto Daily News.

read more | digg story

Pictures from SES 2007 San Jose

I finally got around to uploading Exhibit Hall pictures from SES 2007 in San Jose -- check em out!

Also, pics from Google Headquarters are available for your viewing pleasure...

Enjoy!