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;-) Google Gulp: 411 Thirst Quencher for the Brain on 4-01. + Google aquires Everything.Google has come out with a new drink product for the sophisticated Googling Googler with an insatiable thirst for knowledge. Currently in four beta flavors, "Beta Carroty," "Glutamate Grape," "Sugar-Free Radicals," and "Sero-Tonic Water." Be advised, the beta drinks come with a privacy caveat:
"be aware that by popping the seal on the twist-off Gulp cap, you send a wireless signal to Google's servers indicating your irrevocable acceptance of the Google Gulp Terms and Conditions, which do include the possibility, however remote, of hideous genetic mutation resulting from your consumption of this product. We're pretty sure you won't die, though. "Expect a "vanilla copycat release from Redmond" soon.Also, Everything2.com has just been aqcuired by Google and is being rebranded as part of the Google Communities. According to the press release,
"Becoming part of Google's offering is tremendously exciting," said Ryan Postma, Everything2's editor-in-chief and general manager. "I look forward to utilizing the services of Google's professional development team to realize our plans for improved content management. It'll be a welcome change from the volunteer team of drop-outs, burn-outs, and Jeopardy! champions."After 'Quench[ing] your thirst for knowledge,' see the future here.