Bieber Car Auction Winner Doubles His Bid

The winning bidder of Justin Bieber's autographed Hyundai 2012 Genesis Coupe that was put up on eBay Canada recently to raise funds to repair a skateboard park that Bieber used to hang out, doubled his bid to $80,000 after realising that his winning bid is too low.

Wow, what a generous guy, I say! Even if I have that knid of money for charity, I'd rather just win the car at that "low" price and then donate the other $40,000 cash to the cause, instead of add it up to the transaction price of the car. Maybe Justin Bieber has promised to meet the winner if the price of his car hits a certain amount?

Barack Obama's 2005 Chrysler 300C On eBay For US$1 million

A 2005 Chrysler 300C that used to belong to Barack Obama, before he became the President of the United States, has been put up on eBay. The starting bid is US$1 million. It is being sold through a proxy as the owner would like to remain anonymous.

According to the seller, she has yet to receive a bid on the vehicle yet but said that knowledgeable eBay buyers know to bid on items closer to its expiry. However, if it fails to sell, she will most probably relist it. Vehicles with presidential links are not uncommon but this could be one of the most expensive.

Italian SEO Company

My Italian friend, who works as a manager in my hometown, told me that he is envious of what I do. I can work as and when I feel like it and there is no one to breathe down my neck. I am sure he is just exaggerating on the pros of my work, there are many cons, which I did not tell him about.

According to him, he had tried working from home before, like what I did but after running the small online business for about six months without clinching a sale, he gave up and went back to full time employment. Ah, that is a wise choice! A lot of people think that it's easy work manning an online store, clicking the mouse a little at the comfort of home. If only it is that easy!

I spend a lot of time on search engine optimization. SEO is not something that I like doing but it is necessary. As for my friend, he could always engage the services of an Italian SEO company, leaving the "dirty" work to them and concentrate on the procurement, sales and marketing aspects of his business.

I am sure with SEO tweaking, he would be able to clinch a sale in a short time.

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eBay Bans Replica Coins

eBay is banning replica coins from being listed on their marketplace; this is effective from 20th February, 2012. This is a positive move but I wonder why they need to give such a lengthy grace period.

The move to take off all replica coins from the marketplace will make shopping for coins and paper money a more positive experience, without having to fear that we have bought a "replica" coin instead of a real coin, thinking that we bagged a deal.

My mom collects coins and she said it's a waste of time looking through the coins section of eBay because she would have to sieve through the listings. I am definitely informing her of this good news!

Topamax Personal Injury

Having been going in and out of the plastic and reconstructive clinic for the past few months, I have witnessed a lot of newborn babies with various degrees of cleft lip or cleft palate. Some babies are so damaged, it's a pitiful sight. The specialists will try their best but there's always scarring for life.

I wonder if some of these cases were caused by Topamax, taken by the mother when she was pregnant. This medication is used to treat or at least control children and adults of epileptic seizures. However, it has also been linked to such birth defects as well, unfortunately, hence there is this ongoing Topamax lawsuit that I know of.

If you come across anyone that requires an attorney to handle a Topamax personal injury case, do contact this firm below:

O’Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath – Personal Injury Lawyers – 808 West Avenue, Austin, TX. 78701 – 512-494-9949

Olympian Auctions Spot On His Shoulder

Nick Symmonds, 4-time US outdoor champion in the 800 metres, has successfully auctioned off a spot on his shoulder and will, for one year, wear a temporary tattoo of the winner bidder, Hanson Dodge Creative, a marketing company who won the spot for a rice of $11,100.

Nick didn't put up his shoulder on auction for the money but to make a point to regulating bodies to lift sponsorship limitations. Right now, because of exclusivity rights, some meets have very strict rules about logos worn on the apparel and shoes of sportsmen and women.

Nick hopes that changes will come to track and field so that they can seek sponsorships more freely.

Break From Work

My cousin has just completed his industrial training in the capital city. He said he will take a short break before looking for a job. What a stressful time it is when one starts to actively apply for jobs!

My cousin is planning to go for a short holiday with some friends, but I worry that he will get himself into trouble, as he led a very sheltered life so far. he said there's no need to worry as his friends are experienced travelers and besides, he has insurance, which will be handy if he does need medical help. Touch wood!

Oh well, I hope he enjoys himself. Work can wait!

eBay's Look Back Time Lengthened

eBay has increased the number of days sellers can check prices of items sold for, for up to 60 days in the following categories: Art, Antiques, Coins and Paper Money, Dolls and Bears, Stamps and Toys, and Entertainment and Sports Memorabilia. The look back time was 15 days previously.

I noticed that the look back time is not standard across all categories. For example, it is 90 days for sold items and 45 days for unsold items for Collectibles. Why is this so? Does anyone know?

Holiday Games

My friend is joked that with the upcoming holidays, she would be left with no time to take care of her work, but instead, baby-sit her two kids. Her kids are very active and so my friend has to look for games to occupy them.

I suggested that she checks out loop 900 yoyo factory and maybe get two yoyos for her boys. This will keep them entertained for a long time. Better than playing games on the computer, I say.

I remember playing yoyo when I was in school, and it was really fun. Some people may think that yoyos aren't educational but it is now recognized as a sport.

AC/DC Debut Single Sold For $1225 On eBay

Debut AC/DC Single Sold For $1225 On eBay

A fan of AC/DC paid $1225 for a copy of their debut single, Can I Sit Next To You Girl. This single was ever only released in Australia. It featured the lead vocals of Dave Evans, the original singer from AC/DC. The B side contains another original, Rockin' In The Parlour. These are the only two songs recorded by Evans as he was soon after replaced by Bon Scott.

Can I Sit Next To You Girl was released on 8th May, 1975 and reached number 19 on the Australian charts. AC/DC rerecorded it for their second album, TNT, with Bon Scott on the lead.

Crestor Lawsuit

Did you read about the recent Crestor lawsuit? It is said that Crestor, the medication that is used to treat bad cholesterol and prevent cardiovascular diseases has been linked to serious side effects in patients, including heart failure and heart attacks, among other similarly health damaging risks. A consumer advocacy group, in 2004, already filed a petition with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to withdraw from the market because of this.

If you know of a family member or friend who has been prescribed with Crestor, do sound an alert. It could be too late if Crestor already caused damage to the heart.

RM50K Debt From 12 Credit Cards

Read in the news recently that a man who had 12 credit cards sent to him by banks have raked up to RM50,000 in debt. The jobless man, who had never applied for a credit card before, spent on luxury items and services, including holidays. he gave two of the cards to his mother and sister.

It is a wonder how banks could simply approve the cards and mail them out to customers, even when they have not applied for the cards. They don't qualify for the cards, even if they did apply. It's no wonder Bank Negara says that bankrupts in the country are getting younger and younger!

Outdoor Functions

I have been attending many functions lately, as an event blogger. Some of them are held indoors but many are held outdoors. It seems to be a fashion these days. However, the weather has been pretty bad, with torrential rain almost daily. It spoils the mood, actually.

Some organizers think way ahead and bring out the best quality poly tarps that could withstand strong rainfall, luckily for us! I personally prefer clear tarps so that I could see what's going on outside, especially when it rains.

Anyway, I am planning to buy canvas tarp to be used as "walls" to partition my garage. What color do you think I should get? I also found out there are many types of tarps. Which do you think I should get? Is canvas tarp a good choice? Or is vinyl better?

Unwarranted Chargebacks

Advertisers in Tasmania, Australia, have been alerted of scammers, who would purchase an item and paying by PayPal. The problem comes when the buyers then claims that it is an unauthorized payment once they have received the goods that they purchased.

This is called unwarranted chargebacks. Although PayPal try their best to avoid this, they evaluate each case of chargeback on a case-by-case basis. So, sometimes, sellers are left without their goods and out of pocket too!

Therefore, if you are selling an item, especially an expensive one, and if the buyer sounds fishy, like if he does not require to have a look at the item, better be careful.

Certified In Beauty

My sister, who lives in Tennessee, told me that it is time to move on in her career. She doesn't see any prospect for growth as she has been in this job for eight years, holding the same position. In fact, in the eight years, the company has undergone a couple of downsizing exercises.

I suggested to my sister to take up a course relevant to what she has been doing so far, so as not to waste the many years that she had spent learning a new trade. It is a good idea to attend a Nashville beauty school as it will be convenient for her and besides, since she is already in the beauty line, it would be great to get certified by a recognized beauty school.

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Be Extra Vigilant When Shopping Online

I read a report that scammers are targetting online shoppers, especially at this time of the year. It may be a great time to shop for a year-end or New Year gift online, but scammers are thinking it's a great time to scam unsuspecting buyers too.

Last week, it was warned that iPhone 4S was the target product on eBay, where buyers who shopped on "eBay" thought that they could buy iPhone 4S a t a cheaper price but the "Buy It Now" button leads shoppers to another phishing page. This Christmas saw the hacking of large online stores like 360buy.com.

Two Year Break

My friend told me that when he left a telecommunications company, he had to adhere to the company policy of not working in another telecommunications company for two years. In the blink of an eye, the time frame is up soon. That's why he is now actively looking for Telecomm Specialist Jobs as he really wants to get back into the industry.

I was surprised to learn that it's a two-year ban. A friend who hopped from a hotel to another had a ban of only 6 months, which I think is more reasonable. Anyway, two years out of the industry, I am not sure if he could cope with the new pace because the market moves so swiftly. I hope he can find his dream job, though.

Quiet Time

Phew... the holidays are over and we are now waiting for the New Year holidays. Looks like it is a quiet time for now, until the next retail rush, Valentine's Day. Luckily... because of all the rushing around, I have fallen ill! Need a few days to recharge my battery and then rush again.

Peace & Calm

A friend is really into meditation lately, and is trying to recruit me. I am interested but my schedule is very tight and I know that if I were to try meditation, my mind would continue to wonder, and think about work! Hence, there's no use trying at the moment, I think.

My friend is persistent, though, and told me that she has a spare zafu waiting for me. Ah! I don't think I could push her off for too long, otherwise I feel bad too. If you meditate, how many hours are you spending on it? I am trying to see how best to fit meditation in my life.

Phishing Scam Targets iPhone 4S Buyers

A new phishing scam has been uncovered by a computer security company recently. It targets iPhone 4S buyers on eBay, with pages that look exactly like those of eBay. In fact, all links lead to a legitimate eBay website, except for the Buy It Now button. This is really scary as buyers who check the links by hovering their cursor over the links may have missed out the Buy it Now button.

Anyway, the button leads a potential buyer to a fake page, which requires log in. Naturally, the buyer would use his or her eBay credentials. This is how one would get the information compromised. So if you are looking for iPhone 4S on eBay, tread carefully!

The More I Move....

...the more doors I open! Yes, this is what I have to keep reminding myself. Sometimes, I run around so much, I get exhausted but this thought keeps me moving on.

Last week, i met a big boss of a company that deals in pipes. Subsequently, I met another man who deals in metal hose. While I have no use for any of their products right now, it really is difficult to say if I do not require any of their assistance later on in life. Who knows, right?

In my course of work, I meet so many people, unfortunately, I don't remember many of the names! Am I getting old or what?

New Loan Rules By BNM

Bank Negara Malaysia has issued new loan rules effective 1st Jan, 2012, and these rules will affect mortgage loans, automotive loans, share financing (excluding securities margin financing) and personal loans (including overdraft facilities).

According to BNM, these new policies are to protect loan applicants and not to restrict growth. These policies were announced following those for credit cards announced earlier ion the year, which will also come into effect on 1st Jan, 2012.

To read more about these policies, check the website of Bank Negara Malaysia.