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Sunday, July 30, 2006

Shopping & Auctions - Norwich Union and eBay launch online insurance hub


Norwich Union and eBay launch online insurance hub
UK insurer Norwich Union is teaming with electronic auction house eBay to establish an online insurance centre.

The eBay factor
It started in 1999 with a set of Russian collector plates. Steven and Margie Morawiec of Angela, Wis., didnt want them anymore, and decided to auction them on eBay.com.

Bonds 715th Home Run Ball on eBay Meets $125,000 Reserve Price As Bidding Continues
(PRWEB) July 28, 2006 - Within 48 hours of becoming available to the public for bidding, Barry Bonds record 715th home run ball listed on eBay since Monday afternoon met the reserve price of $125,000.

JavaScript opens doors to browser-based attacks
Security researchers have found a way to use JavaScript to map a home or corporate network and attack connected servers or devices, such as printers or routers.

Craigslist users hit by robbers
Beware of robbers using Craigslist. Several of the popular Web site's users have been held up at gunpoint by individuals posing as buyers and sellers, according to a number of police departments. The robberies, including five in the Bay Area...

Today in the press
FAIRYHOUSE LAND SALE TO FUND DEVELOPMENT - The Irish Times reports that Fairyhouse racecourse, home of the Irish Grand National, has taken the first step towards selling part of its lands and redeveloping its facilities.