The first time I purchased something on eBay was 1999—a gently used Nintendo64 from some guy in Kansas I think. It was remarkably pain-free, as far as buying something off the internet from a stranger goes. Over the years, I’ve made a number of varied purchases via the world’s biggest auction site. As the site has grown into the billion dollar behemoth it is today, so has the range of items you can purchase, which is both amazing and a little frightening. Continue reading
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This article was written by a Friend of MonkeyBiz, who asked if I could post it. I thought others may find it interesting, so here it is.
As he is involved in the legal field, he asked that I add this disclaimer:
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We all know what it’s like to be out someplace that requires a modicum of quiet and Todd (that jackass), just won’t shut up. Well, no longer will you have to helplessly listen to Todd’s diatribe extolling the virtues of Goji berry juice. You can do something about it. Continue reading
This actually showed up on Youtube recently! Apparently some insane genius mashed up America’s two greatest cultural contriutions to the world: LMFAO’s “Sexy and I Know It” and cell phone snapshots from PeopleofWalmart.com.
I appreciate the way the videographer matched up the photos with the lyrics. This is art, people.
A bevy of websites are reporting this morning that ‘super-patriot’ Andrew Breitbart has passed away of natural causes overnight. Business Insider notes that, among others, Drudge, HuffPo, The Daily Caller and Breitbart’s own websites are carrying the news that the conservative author and site-runner has passed. Continue reading
According to The Endicott Alliance and WRAL Tech Wire, IBM has today announced yet another round of layoffs.
Since 2005, IBM has reduced its work force in the United States by nearly 30 percent, according to figures published by IBM through 2009 and estimated since by the Endicott Alliance. Continue reading
I ride my motorcycle to work nearly every day. I have two main reasons for doing so: I can ride in the HOV lane (a major convenience here in the ATL) and because it’s just fun. Turns out I also may be turning into an evil genius with a dangerous amount of mental processing power. Researchers found that motorcycling doesn’t just make you more attractive, but also actually smarter. Continue reading