15 failed predictions about the future

This list includes experts like Margaret Thatcher and Thomas Watson (chairman of IBM) getting their words thrown in their face.

You better get secretarial work or get married."
--Emmeline Snively, advising would-be model Marilyn Monroe in 1944.

Ebay tips

If you're an online shop-a-holic like me (no lines! and you get to look forward to mail that's not bills!), you may want to use these eBay tips.

I am continually amazed at how many people incrementally bid up an item they want six days before an auction is over. It's like watching someone walk around with a switch unknown to him flipped permanently to stupid