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An innocuous incident occurred in the mid-80s that underscored this point, and in the process, symbolized why the demise of his fraudulent publishing empire was inevitable. Chain of Fools Credible endorsements are a very effective marketing tool, especially in cyberspace. However, the principle of 'caveat emptor (let the buyer beware)' should still be the main criteria for making the decision to purchase. The simple reason for this is that some alleged endorsements may not be what they seem. Cockney Rhyming Slang It’s doubtful that a Cockney will ever be honored as England’s poet laureate, but when it comes to pop-talk, there’s no doubting that they’ve got a special way with words. Compromised Positions Words and sports often make strange bedfellows. This can even be evident when those in the game think they’re making sense. However, sense is one thing, context is another. Dinar Quagmire Cyberspace is still rife with offers claiming huge profits can be obtained by investing now in Iraqi dinar. Their logic sounds good --- that currency’s value can only go higher than it is now --- but the latest announcement from the American government indicates that such a move could be a long time coming. DXCafes: The New E-conomy Is Coming DXinOne --- those dudes in Vanuatu who brought us the digot as an e-currency --- keep adding to their infrastructure, and this time they’re going mainstream. They’ve not only announced that they’re going to license their exchangers, they’re going to do it by putting their own spin on the Internet Cafe concept. Their innovative e-conomy is coming to the physical world. If nothing else, DXinOne does Eternal Wit Whoever said, "You can't take it with you" was obviously not referring to a sense of humor. Here is a list of actual epitaphs from departed souls who clearly had more to say than the time to say it, or from their next of kin, who wanted to be sure they literally had the last word. Friday's Girl It’s an age-old mystery that may never be solved, but that doesn’t stop me from trying. No one knows for sure which Norse god was the inspiration for naming a day as ‘Friday,’ but I’ve definitely found someone who can narrow the list of contenders. Fuel for Thought With gasoline prices as high as they are, calls for action against the oil giants are circulating in cyberspace. Here's a much better method of addressing the issue. Gnash of the Titans When will the USA television network stop trying to turn the Olympic Games into a backdrop for American athletes? This tactic cost them viewship for the Turin games, as opposed to the rest of the world, where television ratings were of Olympic proportions. What do they know that the American media doesn't? Hi-Yo, Silver Fund! What is it about silver that has someone trying to amass huge amounts of it every decade or so? This tactic nearly broke the famous Hunt brothers in the 80s, but doubled the price of silver when Warren Buffet did it in the 90s. Now, large quantities of silver are moving to Hong Kong. What's up this time? Hidden Riches The popularity of "The DaVinci Code" has rekindled a trend to look deeper into guiding sources for greater meanings. The Longer Life columnist, J Square Humboldt, sees this as a hopeful sign that readers will extend this fascination to their moral codes. With that in mind, he dedicates today’s column to looking beyond literal meanings by introducing a message from Rabbi H David Rose. Katrina Cash Crisis Continues America's charitable response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina has been astounding. However, the mind-numbing scope of the disaster is such that these noble efforts must continue. Misspelled Scriptures The English language can be an effective tool, but it’s definitely a learning process that many in cyberspace haven’t bothered to complete. Could those writers have spent more time paying attention to detail when they were young? Probably. However, this did allow a few of them to pen an array of unintentional witticisms. Modern Wonders Modern times call for modern upgrades, and a Swiss entrepeneur has decided it's now time for a new Seven Wonders of the World to be compiled by populist decree. He's made a list, checked it more than twice, and if you cast your vote, he'll think you're more than nice. Nice Twist Times change, and with them, so do the words and phrases people use. As if the English language wasn’t enough of a muddle with morphed meanings and period phrases, now the era of cyberspace has created new terms at an astounding pace. The need for a comprehensive slang dictionary is thus more acute than ever. Given the resources available on the Internet, it’s only natural that one has emerged. Niche Jerk Ideas can make sales even more than products make sales. Here's a case summary involving a trendy promotion --- The Rich Jerk --- and how a totally separate marketer used its success to literally profit from nothing more than well-conceived words and a few connections. Online Purchase Parameters Fortified and Simplified Credit card companies in Great Britain got a jolt from a Court of Appeals ruling recently. They're now more liable for the integrity of foreign and internet purchases than ever before. This is news that anyone in e-commerce, as either a vendor or consumer, should have seen as imminent. E-commerce is maturing, with safeguards and simplicity being the keys to satisfaction and success. Here is how so Phishing with a Net Being hacked or being cracked makes little difference to those on the receiving end. Understandably, their first impulses are to get mad and want to vent. The Cyberiter's contention is that, most of the time, they're lashing out in the wrong direction. After all, crooks are crooks; that's their job. Prevention is your job, so know the fundamentals of diligence. Ramones Forever The Ramones made their name as cult punks with a searing sound. They made history as a major influence in modern rock. Now, a larger audience has a second chance to find out why. Rock-&-Roll Surrogate Some people in this world chase a lifestyle that is, literally and figuratively, ‘out there.’ While such a path can have disastrous consequences on their own mortality, could it possibly be of any benefit for the rest of us? Perhaps. Spin Cycle Jon Stewart has become a very influential political voice in the media, and he's an unabashed comedian. That speaks well of him, but what does it say about the American media? Spoonman Seeing is believing. Apparently. The Cyberiter recalls a visit he took to Uri Geller’s mansion and relates his experience. He knows what he saw. Strange Exchange Trades are a fact of life in sports. At least, player-for-player trades are, but that isn't always what happens. Superchery These days, some words just get overworked or overhyped. In fact, the word that exemplifies overhyped is overhyped. Has the term ‘superstar’ itself become ordinary? If so, it’s time an influential segment of our workforce took notice and did something about it. The Inertia of Power America holds its presidential administrations directly accountable every four years. The real question, though, is how accountable they hold themselves. The Math of the Aftermath The latest natural disasters may not still be the latest news. To those who were affected by them, though, the aftermath is much more than a headline. These are stories that we cannot push to the back pages or the backs of our minds. The Ultimate Cyberphone A dedicated cybernaut has only one simple requirement for his perfect mobile communications device --- it must be able to do everything. Well, in the wake of Nokia's unveling of its latest smartphones, one reviewer believes that device is now available. However, he says it's not one of the new units. The World's Coolest FranchIce The famous IceHotel in northern Sweden has begun to export the unique experience of its IceBar to some of the world's more stylish cities, and that's brought it to London. Top of the Pops Before Hitting the Shops It's finally happened. A song has reached Number One in the pop charts on downloads alone. In fact, it did so without even being released for distribution in stores. There is now no doubt the Cyber Era has truly arrived. Traffic Tracking Satellites Are Here It's long been known that spy satellites circle the earth, taking photos which are capable of identifying license plates on vehicles. Well, some governments have decided it's time to put that technology to work in traffic control. The first such system is being deployed now. Viking Trekkies They say history repeats itself. Here's an example of it doing so in the 23rd century world of Star Trek: The Next Generation. However, have the series writers opted instead to revise the past? It seems their target is none other than the legacy of the Vikings. Virus Strains It can fairly be said that Kama Sutra has a way of bringing things together, but does this also apply to computer viruses? The Cyberiter thinks so, and says it is time for someone to develop a dose of digital penicillin. Wanted: And It Had Better Be Alive! It’s finally emerged that the USA had an opportunity to fire a robo-rocket at Osama bin Laden recently, except that he was in Pakistan and their government didn’t give permission in time to do the deed. So, why should the Americans be thanking them? What Cyber-Price for a National Identity? Very few people have ever heard of Niue, but that little country's name is becoming a popular item in cyberspace. It's too bad they sold it for a cyber-pittance.	Publish for Free Sign Up For Free Learn More Authors and Writers Submit Articles Submission Guidelines Link to Us Member Login Publishers Article RSS Feeds Link to Us Contact Us Article Aids U Publish Store Article Directories Word Count Utility Search U Publish by: Keyword

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