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huge acquisition day

eBay (you know, online auctions) is buying Skype (PC-based voice over IP (VoIP) for $2.6 billion (up to $4.1 billion is Skype continues exceeding certain perfomance milestones) half cash/half stock, catapulting eBay into a market that few people thought they were right for. Will we have to bid for price per minute? Hmmm.
Rumors suggest eBay […]


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baseball, steroids, acid, and money

I had a serious conversation on Saturday, about steroids and dishonor in baseball. I am not a serious sports fan anymore. I enjoy watching, but I don’t have the time or mental energy for the numbers. I have nothing but respect for those people, lifelong fans and numbers enthusiasts, with strong opinions on the subject, […]


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