Okay, so a monk walks into a Best Buy. This isn’t a joke.

He buys three CDs, eight movies, two computer games, Adobe Illustrator CS3, the entire X-Files series, Microsoft Office Professional, and Rosetta Stone v3, so he can learn Swahili to communicate with his half-sister. The cost of all that? Easily over $2,500. Two weeks ago he bought Autodesk Maya Unlimited for his son who just got into graphic design–that was over $5,000.

Well guess what? He could have gotten all that in about two days or less for free. It’s all about the torrents–transferable pieces of data (like on Limewire, kids)  that anyone with a computer and the Internet can access, click on, and wait for a few hours (or even minutes) to download. Literally type, click, and wait. Music, games, movies, applications, books, porn–you name it, it’s there. For free.

Now. What is wrong with this picture? You tell me. Limewire’s legal. uTorrent’s legal. Azureus is legal. Think about it for a minute. I could get all those things in an hour or two while I go to the gym or go to school or sleep. When I get back: TADA! Read more

Coaches, GMs, owners, players and fans are calling for monumental changes to America’s game.

Most likely will be the addition of instant replay so we don’t have any Jeffrey Maier situations, and the regulation of maple bats as they have been shattering at a record pace and it is only a matter of time before someone get seriously injured.

Less likely (but still on the plate) are new draft regulations that will put a cap on how much power top prospects like Seton Hall’s Rick Porcello and their agents Scott Boras has over teams vying for talent.

Oh sh*t, I forgot about Hank Steinbrenner who has a strong opinion of the NL after the Yankees’ star pitcher Wang was injured running the bases saying, “My only message is simple: The National League needs to grow up and join the 21st century. I’ve got my pitchers running the bases, and one of them gets hurt. He’s going to be out. I don’t like that, and it’s about time they address it. That was a rule from the 1800s.”

But what about banning over sized body armor or pointing to the sky after crossing home plate? Or the $2 hot dog rule and outlawing sushi from concession stands?

These are the New Rules Of Baseball that have been submitted by fans across America and outlined by CBS Sportsline. Although ridiculous, some of these rules make a lot of sense–and should be tested in the minor leagues.

If I had my way, I’d implement a Boni Jovi rule that would call the music legend to perform during the 7th inning stretch of every game Yankee game until the end of the season. That’s a little unrealistic and being from New Jersey, I’m biased. So for now, we’ll just have to settle for a free Bon Jovi All-Star game concert at Central Park.

All-Star rocker Bon Jovi will be performing a free concert at New York’s Central Park on July 12th at 8PM to kick off Major League Baseball’s 2008 All-Star game celebrations taking place at Yankee Stadium on July 15th.

“All-Star Summer is set to hit New York City in a few weeks, and the lineup of festivities just added another future Hall-of-Famer in Bon Jovi,” said New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

“The free concert in Central Park is going to help make this year’s All-Star Summer a celebration to remember. The 2008 All-Star Game will pay tribute to the storied history of Yankee Stadium, and Bon Jovi will help us ensure it goes out in a blaze of glory — hopefully a blaze in late October.”

Tickets for this free event become available on Wednesday July 2nd at MLB.com.

It’s easy to forget that dads weren’t always dads, which is why we honor them (for giving up their dreams for you). But instead of just doing whatever your mom or sister planned this year, give him some quality guy-time–because that’s all he really wants. And remember, just because Father’s Day is only today, that doesn’t mean you these rad guy activities wouldn’t still kick ass.

1. Build Something: Whether your father is a carpenter or a computer engineer, he’s still a guy and, therefore; likes to build crap. If he already has some projects he’s working on, ask him about them and see if you can help. You can always check out BuildingGadgets.com, which has a ton of cool do-it-yourself electronics. Or you could just build him a blog, but it’s not really the same thing.

Check out the full list after the jump! Read more

In our endless search for maximum comfort, man has gone to great lengths to feel at home, whether on the road or in air. A moment away from our mobile devices makes us irritable; JetBlue knows this and is planning to keep us connected.

The Wall Street Journal reported today that JetBlue will begin a trial run with free in-flight Wi-Fi for passengers aboard selected planes starting December 11. Yahoo and Research In Motion Ltd. are the supported formats thus far, meaning that browsing will be limited to email and IMs.

Still, it’s better than nothing for tech-types that need their quick fix. Read more

For the first time in history, all “significant literary, artistic, and scientific works of mankind can be digitally preserved and made available, in every corner of the world, for our education, study, and appreciation and that of all our future generations.”

The Universal Library (ULIB) is a long-running internet project that plans to be a one-stop portal for all books, digitizing what is to become the be-all, end-all of archiving. Best of all, the complete collection will be free of charge. College students rejoice: never again will you have to pay $65 for a book on Western Civilization if ULIB is successful. Read more

Black Friday is a time when even the most frugal shoppers wake up early and empty out their wallets. In the past people would have to wake up at ungodly hours and check the newspaper on the day to become aware of the the massive discounts.

Now, thanks to 21st century technology, the deals are leaked all over the internet.

Find solace in knowing you’re ahead of the curve this Black Friday. Read more

I’m broke and lazy - are you broke and lazy? Of course you are. You’re a college student (or a big fan of college-related material if you’ve found yourself reading this).

To many, “college student” is synonymous with “too busy and too broke.” Even if you’re a part-time student/full-time worker it’s assumed that you’re a slacker. So instead of slacking off on ultra-cool college websites (…) how about you get off your ass and start preparing for your trip home?

Oh, you need help? Sigh…OK.

Just sit back and let COED do the dirty work of providing simple-yet-important travel tips while you reap the benefits. Lucky bastard.

Book your flight early

It’s surprising how many people don’t follow this all-important rule. Call it being a member of the A.D.D. Generation or being too busy with schoolwork, but there’s no excuse when purchasing a ticket home is just a click away. Read more

Frequent condom user? Getting a little tired of walking into a drugstore for “gumâ€? and just “happeningâ€? to decide to buy another pack? Do those people behind the counter know your face so well that they reach for the “extra lubricatedâ€? type before you do?

If so—let me first congratulate you on getting way more action than most of us—and second, how about I let you in on a new, limited time offer for free sexy stuff!?

Durex is looking for new “condom testersâ€? and wants to reward your safe-sex habits with free toys!

After logging on to their new website, all you have to do is fill out a one page form, click to send it in, and then wait to see if you’re one of the “1000 lucky men and lady folkâ€? who will become “official Durex condom testersâ€? and “get a bunch of free Durex products.â€?

Plus, you can even win $1000 just for answering a few questions. Read more

I always assumed that having an email address starting with “Editor@” would be a blessing and a burden - I was right. With every SPAM message, I chortle, but also realize that I have a responsibility not only to the Russian mail-order brides and the Nigerian billionaires that contact me on a daily basis, but to you - the readers of COED Magazine. We should read and mock these middle-aged suburban ass clowns that litter our inboxes day after day.

Together, it is our responsibility to absolutely bombard these assholes with replies. As such, the most creative reply will receive a free pair of Altec Lansing UHP301 headphones (valued at $50), courtesy of our friends at Altec Lansing.

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When news about Radiohead’s new album went cold for a few months, people expected a big announcement from the camp - but nothing like this.

In typical Radiohead fashion, a cryptic message was found on their website last night:

“Hello everyone.

Well, the new album is finished, and it’s coming out in 10 days;

We’ve called it In Rainbows.

Love from us all.”

- Jonny

Yes, you read that correctly: 10 days. As in next Wednesday, October 10.

Not only does Radiohead’s latest come out much sooner than expected but the album’s price is worth mentioning. The digital download of In Rainbows will cost…whatever you want it to cost!

Radiohead has decided to act like a museum, having you donate a small fee towards the download instead of being charged a set amount. That means you can own one of the greatest bands of the past two decades’ new album for the price of a small coffee - not a bad deal. Read more