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Surf’s Up for Cyber Monday!

While the Thanksgiving weekend marked the official start of the holiday shopping season for stores on land, Monday kicks off the season for online retailers. So far, early signs bode well for the rest of the season. More than 58 million consumers are expected to hit online retailers, shopping online today from home or the […]

More Xboxes, Please

At the conclusion of our eBay auctions yesterday, along with our local Craigslist sales, we walked away with $16,000 in cash from selling just 10 Xbox 360 consoles.
So, that said, I’ve spread the word far and wide to family, friends and colleagues across the country. Through their help, I have 20 more arriving on Monday. […]

Ah, Capitalism

I’ve been hearing news reports all week of retailers running out of supplies of this season’s hot video game platform - the Xbox 360. I’ve also heard an equal number of reports that the boxes are crashing like crazy. (It’s a Microsoft product — go figure!)
Those who know me well enough will say I’m never […]

The Camcorder: iPod Style

Just when you might have thought camcorders had reached their zenith, along trundles JVC’s futuristic Everio GZ-MG50.
A hand-sized bundle of higher-tech video excellence, the Everio is a trend-setting symbol of what’s in store for tape camcorders.
Everio inscribes the future of all audio-video devices with two words: digital and hard drive.
Combine both and it’s clear that […]

This Shit is on the Move

Thanks to Engadget, yours truly has been acquainted with Indipod, a revolutionary sanitary system for people on the go. In other words, a toilet, enclosed in a private, plastic bubble, perfect for the commuter who would rather not drive with their eyes crossed.
All it takes is four simple steps. First, make sure you pack the […]

Really Cheap Tickets

US Airways mistakenly sold round-trip flights for $1.86 to more than 1,000 customers over the weekend.
US Air, despite operating under bankruptcy court protections, said it will honor the tickets. It blamed the prices on a computer glitch. Oops! Knowing the way airline reservations systems operate, we think someone forgot to add the extra two […]

Gas On The Rise

Between driving two cars, both with overpowered engines (turbo V8 and turbo V6, respectively), gas prices are starting to put the squeeze on us. With Bryan’s commute to the mall being less than a mile (as the crow flies) he doesn’t really need a car. But, since he does most of the food shopping and […]

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