Yahoo could have spent that billion creating their own. Their comment boards are very popular. Great deal though. Hopefully it doesn't turn into a big flop with major purchases like many other companies have gone through.
I hope the $30k model comes out soon. Regular Americans will have a better chance at embracing that model. With gas at disgusting price levels, I am pretty sure the rest of America would agree.
I can't wait until the day everyone drives an electric car. I can't believe after 100 years, we still have these gas guzzling, pollution spewing dinosaurs... These huge conglomerate oil companies are going to end up ruining us all. The auto manufacturers need to look to the future before they become obsolete. Tesla, I salute you!
Since he is wanting an outrageous demand, I would say DO IT! Before anyone disagrees, there is an upside. Since this is a stupid request, I would turn around and come up with an outrageous fee to do this. A fee so high that it would definitely get you smiling if he decided to pay you. Of course, justify that you will need this amount because of the camcorder you will need for the paper and pen work, the extra storage space, and the extra computer equipment you will need to "allow this to happen". Also, add in time to purchase this equipment, be sure to get the top of the line with markups, and add in the fees and related expenses. Be sure to get the money from the client as well so you don't get burned.
I live in the U.S. and I am raising an eyebrow at this. For the rest of the world, I understand the need for this, but the easy access to guns we already have in the states would make it skeptical on why you would want one of these. I guess it would be for curiosity for some, but I would rather stick to my AK and shoot thousands of rounds reliably. I am a firm believer of "to each their own" so if people want to make these, I am all for it. If they blow up their face in the process of shooting, oh well. In a different perspective, I would rather build a gun with my hands as I am a firm believer of do it yourself.
Backup the HDD and you'll be fine. Copy and paste and walk away. Personally, I have private pictures that I would never want put on any cloud service. Nothing in the world is 100% protected. There could be a bomb that drops on the building housing the servers. A fire could burn down your house/dwelling. It happens.
Photography is actually pretty fun. I had my first attempt at it when I was 14 during school. I caught some memorable shots that varied from serious to hilarious. It's great to see technology expand in such a way that anyone can take a picture(e.g. cellphone).
Heh, this reminds me of when I played Diablo 2. I duped so many sojs/items that I had multiple accounts just filled to the brim. I rarely play Blizzard games nowadays, but as long as there are games with any type of currency that can be sold, it will always be exploited.
93' was gangster. I was a teenager around then and a lot of people were gangbanging at the time. Most of those people realized that they didn't want to go to prison for murder.
I use multiple emails personally. One for junk/not sure websites, personal, work, etc. Multiple emails might sound hard to manage, but it ends up actually easier to use. Check personal and work emails on a regular basis. Email for junk, once in a blue moon. I can scan emails a lot more efficiently this way.
I just posted this as well. Some people just like to complain. A 3TB external HDD is pretty cheap nowadays, and if that is not enough room, he could always buy another one.... You never know though, he might complain about that as well!
It could be considered burning a bridge on the way you handle the situation. I would turn down the job, but do it in a way where I make myself look good doing it. I interview for the job, then let them know that you are very interested in the job, but due to prior work commitments you have to decline at the moment. You can tell them that you are in a serious project and that you are a crucial part of it. The project would be undermined if you abruptly leave. You can explain that you wouldn't want to leave in that type of situation and could explain there is currently not a set deadline. There would be other ways to handle it as well, and always keep in contact even if it's infrequent. You never know what circumstances may arise where you will need to find work right away.
This is why I won't buy anything from Craigslist unless they have the original receipt. I keep all my receipts/warranty information for electronic devices just in case I need to sell it. The buyer also always has my name and address/phone number just in case issues arise. I ask for the buyer's driver's license as well when exchanging information. When traveling, always keep expensive items with you at all times with a carry-on bag. Always recheck your bag when searched to make sure the agent doesn't steal it. I am kind of baffled as to the shock the writer experienced when he had his item stolen. Unless you live in a country like Canada, where whole neighborhoods don't even lock their door, this unfortunately happens all the time in the states.
It's unusual in that anyone who actually gave up $650 to buy it, would just hand it over so easily. It sounds more like that person was in on it and knew that it was stolen, and was scared. Thus the prompt return.