Every year Google sends out gifts to certain AdSense publishers and AdWords advertisers to show it knows who butters Larry and Sergey's bread. Prior years' gifts included a nifty pack of Google gear including a mouse, USB cables, a memory stick, and earphones. Last year's was even cooler: a digital picture frame. This year though, the gift is considerably lamer — perhaps Google is trying to cut costs?

Those on Google's shopping list are receiving an underwhelming 2GB flash drive. I was jealous of the picture frame, but a flash drive? I can get that for $20 on Amazon.com. Less, if I actually cared to shop around. Way to show your appreciation, Google.

Have you received some holiday goodies? Let us know in the comments. Best comment gets a fake iPod Nano courtesy of Fake Steve Jobs.

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