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April 11, 2006
Free Gmail, but be good. 5% cash back card.
A couple of months ago, I talked to a really nice computer geek who works on Gmail at Google. She told me that, because of the huge, free storage you get with each account (2.7 Gigs, and growing), people use the accounts to store porn files and then give out the user name and password to other people to allow them to download the files, rather than storing the naughty pictures and videos on their own computers and servers. That way, they avoid taking up storage space and using bandwidth during transfers, which can get pricey.
I was pretty surprised, because I didn't know porn had made its way onto the internet yet. Anyway, if you want a free Gmail account, send me an email, and I'll send you an invitation.
If you're looking for a good cash back credit card, consider the Chase Cash Plus Rewards Card. You get 1% cash back on purchases plus an additional 4% cash back on gas, groceries, and drugs (from legitimate drugstores - not on ganja from the street corner. Wait, do drug dealers even take credit cards? I wouldn't be surprised).
Anyway, I applied for it myself. I don't think you can beat this cash back rate. No sign up money is available on this one, though. Ok, I might be able to send you $24, but we have to be sneaky about it. Email for details.
Posted by brian at April 11, 2006 03:23 PM