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...physiology translated into that of networks. In 1985 he founded one of the world's first commercial Internet ventures, an online community called the Well. Membership cost all of $2 a month, and the Well was a huge hit, a precursor of every online business from Amazon.com to eBay. Brilliant had established a reputation for seeing the future before anyone else and being able to make money...
...only among the four schools of Shari'a jurisprudence, but even within them. - By Steve Zwick The Dinar Soars As Saddam's regime fell, the Iraqi currency rallied: a dollar used to buy 3,000 dinars but now buys only about 600. But that's nothing compared to eBay, which has been gripped by Saddamania, driving dinars bearing his picture to parity with the greenback. Miss Piggy must be outraged In the words of the two grumpy Muppets that Thomas and Florian Haffa acquired - with the rest of the Jim Henson Company - while building Germany's EMTV empire, it must...
Time that the logo of CIHost.com will remain tattooed on the back of James Nelson’s head after the Kansas resident auctioned off the space for $7,000 on eBay...
...best portal for the small retailer? Surprisingly, it may be auction powerhouse eBay. Originally a place to sell knickknacks and collectibles dug out of your basement, it is now seen as a cost-efficient place for small retailers to sell new merchandise, either at auction or for a fixed price. Just $9.95 a month buys a basic storefront; an additional $40 buys some featured placements. Some big retailers pay more for prominent displays, but they account for just 5% of the $14.9 billion worth of goods sold on the site last year. That makes eBay "the most democratic place...
...contrast to big commercial sites such as eBay, Craig's List has kept its homegrown, grass-roots feel. Customers in cities like San Francisco often complete their transactions in person. Quirky listings abound. "I have a dead raccoon. Looks like a male. About 15 lbs. ... Will sell for cash to highest bidder or trade for Six Feet Under--The Complete First Season on DVD," reads one. In the community section, members post everything from grocery-store etiquette to tips on how to give a cat a pill. In the forums, visitors rant against the projected war on Iraq and seek...