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World's Most Expensive Computer Accessories2009-08-26 00:00:00Before you pitch that bag of cash into the incinerator, take a look at these four flashy and superfluous computer accessories that you just have to get.Why Light Money on Fire When You can Have a Diamond Encrusted Mouse!
Face it rich folks, burning money is bad for the environment. I know you've never had more fun than an all night cash bonfire hosted in your summer mansion with Bill Gates and Oprah Winfrey, but you've got to think about your children's future here. I mean, yeah, you could just build a massive biodome bubble to protect them from the noxious fumes of post-apocalyptic Earth, but studies show that fresh air is greatly preferred to a perpetually recycled gasious concoction.
So why don't you spend that money wisely - on any of these four almost completely useless flagrant money pit computer accessories!Geek Bling
When you absolutely must have the ultimate in computer gadgets and accessories, look no further than the $24,000 (US) gold and diamond mouse. It really is the best i...
The Early Bird Gets the (Marketing) Worm2009-08-13 00:00:00As even the poorest villagers in 3rd world countries know, the Internet is fundamentally changing the lives of all people; providing fast and inexpensive access to information and knowledge, vastly improving our ability to communicate, and driving the development of new opportunities for work, play, entertainment, and self expression. According to analysts ( www.internetworldstats.com ), more than 1.5 billion individuals regularly use the Internet worldwide. That is roughly one fourth of all individuals on Earth. The growth rate of Internet usage has been astonishing, increasing approximately 342% in the last 8-year period alone. When you look at specific countries like Korea, China and the United States, the growth has been even stronger. A second wave of innovation, global efforts to extend the Web to mobile devices, is racing around the world as this article is being written, causing even deeper sea changes in the way people communicate and consume. It is highly likely that you are personally helping to drive these changes through your usage of computers, mobile telephones, networked consumer electronics hardware and software, and even in the online games you play and the manner in which you order pizza for delivery. This revolution i...
World Gold Bullion Coins: Gold Eagles, Gold Maple Leaf, Krugerrand, and More2009-08-13 00:00:00Coins are usually collected just as a hobby. But you can actually buy these things called gold bullion coins, which retain a value equal to their weight in gold, literally! Gold bullion coins are usually available in a variety of sizes, usually 1 troy ounce or less. There are so many world gold bullion coins released by various countries.The South African Krugerrand was first issued in 1967. The Krugerrand is available in one, half, quarter, and tenth troy ounces. It has a fineness of 22 carats, meaning it is 91.67% pure gold. Over 46 million ounces of the South African Krugerrand have been sold through 2008. It was first minted to assist in marketing South African gold.The American Gold Eagle was first issued in 1986. This coin is also available in the same sizes that the Krugerrand is in. It'...
