This could start something. A blog that documents notes and messages written on dollar notes. And how's the above image for a little guerrilla marketing for The Dark Knight... now that could start something. de-noted is a blog to see what would happen if you release a question written on a bank note. There is no agenda, no manifesto, ... Read full entry

Money can't buy happiness but it certainly buys a few fun knick knacks, says Time Magazine. And by my estimations it's Russian billionaires who are either the happiest of people, or those seeking the best substitutes money can buy. Between them they own four of the world's 13 most expensive goods and chattles: the Motor Yacht A costing around US$300,000,000, Donald Trump's former diggs Maison de L'Amitié bought ... Read full entry

It's about time that age old carrier of cash was given a Web 2.0 makeover. Wallet 2.0 is made out of very soft silicone, available in 5 colors, and comes with a patent pending system of refill sheets that allow you to be really organized (at least in your wallet). Think of the refill sheets as a manila folder in your wallet, giving you immediate access to the item ... Read full entry

Man loses US$35,000 in "marinaded money" scam The Nigerian email scam has been superceded by the, wait for it, marinaded money scam, being run by a French con-artist who is based in Norway. The victim of the con, who was not identified, was reportedly told by the Frenchman to leave a mixture of real cash with blank bills to marinate in a special liquid overnight, and the next morning he would ... Read full entry

10 Dumb Ideas that Made A Lot of Money Maybe not so dumb after all. The Pet Rock was a classic. You couldn't find these things in your own backyard, or at a nearby park, could you? This was a simple, million dollar idea. Pick up a rock, throw it in a box with some hay and sell for $4.99. Who knew millions of people would prefer to buy a rock ... Read full entry

There's nothing like crunching after dinner cheese and crackers over intelligent conversation. And where oh where do they keep finding these "fresh" topics of discussion?I was quite amused to recently find myself in the middle of a very animated discourse about money. Not that you're really surprised on that count? But I'll stop beating about the bush, we were debating at ... Read full entry