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As most of the Christian world prepares for the mass of Christ, modernly known as Christmas, there are always economists to examine the utility exchange of gift giving. I buy presents for my immediate family only. In my case that is six people. My siblings receive small gifts and my parents larger presents. I usually aim for a rarity or something I know the recipient would not buy on their own. I stay away from anything I could partially benefit from just in case my intentions are called into question. And of course anything with a cord comes with my…

Pop up ads for Viagra appeared on some Philadelphia Police’s mobile data terminals. Yes, pop up ads are a terrorist threat to national security!…

NY Times covers eBay trading assistants, businesses designed to place your gear on eBay for a 15-35% commission….

I just received my copy of Sun Java Desktop System, 2003. 5 software discs and 1 documentation. Version 2003. November 2003, Rev A. I will try out the install later, after I see The Lord of the Rings….

Tim Bray’s On Search, the Series….

David Pogue of The New York Times covers the current state of satellite radio. What is most interesting is the gap in customers between XM and Sirius. “XM now has over a million subscribers; Sirius has 200,000.” I remember reading that 2 million users is the break-even point for both companies. I listen mostly to NPR while I drive. I am not convinced that satellite radio could outperform a MP3 player hooked up to my stereo system….

Google has a beta version of its book search service, Google Print, online. Sample search. Standard book URL is http://print.google.com/print/doc?isbn=? ….

PC World reports that SPOT watches will hit stores in January….

Dallas Morning News has an article on the growing trend of a WiFi hotspot as a new home office….

LiveJornal has posted some statistics on its users. 63.5% female, 94% unpaid. 27.7% updated within the last 7 days….