Archives for the ‘Web Sites’ Category

ThePirateBay.org Gets Their eBay Auction Pulled

Just yesterday I had written an article on ThePirateBay.org selling themselves on eBay for a fundraiser technique to pay for their new $12,000+ server. The auction didn't last long because eBay was quick to pull it. The reason why we think it was pulled was because in the listing they said "we've decided to go prostitutes on you and sell ourselves for money".

January 21st, 2006
ThePirateBay.org Gets Their eBay Auction Pulled

ThePirateBay.org Upgrading Its Servers With Funds From eBay

The current host of the Windows Vista 5270 Torrent, ThePirateBay.org, will be upgrading its servers in order to meet the increasing demand for torrent files. How are they going to afford to do this $12,000 upgrade? They are selling themselves, actually renting themselves out for a night, on eBay.

January 21st, 2006
ThePirateBay.org Upgrading Its Servers With Funds From eBay

AskMeNow Service A Good 411 Replacement

The AskMeNow service that has been released could be a good alternative to using 411. I know on my cell phone using 411 costs $1.25, and with Google Mobile I haven't had to use 411. Now there may be a nicer alternative if I don't want to use text messaging. AskMeNow uses automated menus and can get information like sports scores, stock quotes, directions, and more.

January 18th, 2006
AskMeNow Service A Good 411 Replacement

The Big Blog Sale Is About To Be Revealed

If you haven't heard, Jeremy Wright is selling a blog but hasn't revealed which blog it is. It will be revealed today at Ensight around 1PM EST but in the meantime Blogaholics has put together a list of hints that he has given:

January 16th, 2006
The Big Blog Sale Is About To Be Revealed

File-Swap.com Provides An Entertaining File Sharing Experience

This new way of file sharing allows you to share a file, and in return you will receive a random file. Many people are uploading funny images and movies so you can expect this to be a very good way to receive quality entertainment.

January 15th, 2006
File-Swap.com Provides An Entertaining File Sharing Experience

1,000 Pixels From The Million Dollar Homepage On eBay

If you didn't get your chance to get on the Million Dollar Homepage then you better jump on this, that is assuming you have more than $21,000 to spare. The creator of the Million Dollar Homepage has sold all but 1,000 pixels and has put them on eBay to go to the highest bidder. The pixels for sale are circled in red on the above picture (which is almost the dead center of the page!).

January 2nd, 2006
1,000 Pixels From The Million Dollar Homepage On eBay

How To Join Windows Live Mail Beta-Without An Invite!

That's right, after a short matter of time, it has been discovered how you can join the Windows Live Mail Beta program without needing any invites! I just did it a few minutes ago following these simple steps: Open up Internet Explorer. MSN likes Internet Explorer, and hates Firefox. (Damn Microsoft!) For this to work, you must be signed out of MSN.

January 1st, 2006
How To Join Windows Live Mail Beta-Without An Invite!

MSN Video Allows You To Watch The Ball Drop In Times Square

If you aren't going to be able to be by a television to watch the ball drop into the New Year, then hopefully you will be somewhere with an Internet connection. MSN has decided to provide a live feed from Times Square in New York starting at 7:00 PM Eastern time.

December 30th, 2005
MSN Video Allows You To Watch The Ball Drop  In Times Square