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The Google Intuition

Contextual Advertising ... that's what Google claims about the ads on the side of the Gmail client. I was checking my emails as usual last week and noticed some weird "contextual ads" in some of my emails. For example:

Ad:
Parent to Parent
Are Your Child's Play Dates Safe? Don't Take Chances
www.playdatesecure.com
Topic:
Relating to God as our Heavenly Father

Ad:
Get Your Ex Back
Get a powerful plan for restoring your relationship with your ex. $24
www.exback.com
Topic:
My friend talking about she felt unworthy of God's love for her

Ad:
How to Captivate a man
Make Him Fall in Love with You- and want to give you the world.
www.relationshipheadquarters.com
Topic:
Same topic as the previous entry

Ad:
Rap Lyrics
Opportunities for singing talent of all ages and genres available now!
www.talentrock.com
Topic:
I told my friend in EA I'll rap (codeword for pray) for them

Ad:
70 Day Life Makeover
Get organized, manage time, money health, esteem - Begin today!
changeyourlifechallenge.com
Topic:
Happy Birthday!


Contextual ads, huh?

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