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Online tax cheats: Being young is no excuse
Contrary to what it claimed Thursday, the libertarian advocacy group Generation Opportunity hasn't killed a Senate-passed bill to compel most online retailers to collect sales taxes. But the group seems to have done its best to mislead and confuse the...
Tags: Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, Services and Shopping, U.S. House of Representatives, Justice System
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VIDEO: Goodwill opens retail center in Hampton
Daily PressGoodwill opened a new retail center in Hampton on Wednesday, welcoming hundreds of shoppers during its opening day activities. The retail center houses a traditional retail store, an outlet and a computer store under one roof. The building, located on...Tags: Target, Manufacturing and Engineering, Services and Shopping, Heavy Engineering, Computers
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Student information software to bring 'several different functions under one umbrella'
julieg@herald-mail.comStarting next fall, parents of Washington County Public Schools students will be able to get timely e-alerts with information about their child’s grades and notifying them if their child didn’t show up for school, according to the school...Tags: Services and Shopping, Teaching and Learning, Software, Teachers, Electronics
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How theater ticket prices are changing like airline fares
When the Goodman Theatre announced its prices for its current production, "Sweet Bird of Youth," starring Diane Lane, it listed $89 as the top ticket price for that show, a price that duly appeared in this newspaper. And had you bought your decent main-...
Tags: Fort Lauderdale, Theater, Entertainment Events, Chicago Hotels, Arts and Culture
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Kids and Money: Staying protected from identity thieves
Kids & MoneyDave Aitel wants to beat identity thieves at their own game. Aitel is a cybersecurity expert, a former computer scientist for the National Security Agency and a self-described "ethical hacker" who specializes in helping businesses determine security...Tags: Computing and Information Technology Industry, Software Industry, Services and Shopping, National Security Agency, Networking
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Want an app? There could be a tax for that
That download of an Angry Birds app, Katy Perry song, or "Captain America" movie could end up costing consumers more, thanks to a "digital products" tax proposal that's being pushed in Annapolis this year by Gov. Martin O'Malley. The bill, part of a move...Tags: Politics, Computing and Information Technology Industry, Newspaper and Magazine, Annapolis, Maryland Chamber of Commerce
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Scam watch: Computer virus warning, Ponzi scheme, fake BBB email
Money & CompanyHere is a roundup of alleged cons, frauds and schemes to watch out for. Computer virus warning -- The Federal Trade Commission has started mailing refunds to 300,000 consumers who were victims of a scam in which they were tricked...... -
Samsung: No, we're not interested in buying RIM
TechnologyJust one day after Research In Motion shares received boost off news that Samsung Electronics might be interested in buying the struggling smartphone and tablet maker, Samsung came out on Wednesday and said the rumored deal isn't happening.... -
Experts: Online identity theft often starts at home
Daily American Sunday EditorThe holiday shopping season begins shortly and e-commerce retailers like Amazon and eBay are already vying for a larger share of sales with massive e-mail campaigns and discounts. The expansion of online sales and banking is tempered by consumer fears...Tags: File Sharing, Interior Policy, Politics, Fraud, Software Industry
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Apple says company co-founder Steve Jobs has died
CUPERTINO, Calif. — Steve Jobs, the Apple founder and former CEO who invented and masterfully marketed ever-sleeker gadgets that transformed everyday technology, from the personal computer to the iPod and iPhone, has died. He was 56.
Apple...Tags: Software Industry, Computing and Information Technology Industry, Newspaper and Magazine, Steve Jobs, Super Bowl
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Should you buy a computer on Monday or Friday?
Baltimore SunTiming is everything if you're trying to get the best deal on a computer, airfares, cars and even stocks. Surveys indicate that there are days and times of the month when you are more likely to get a bargain. Online retailers, for instance, lower...Tags: Computing and Information Technology Industry, Services and Shopping, Cyber Monday, Toyota, Television
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Officials want purchasing revamp after audit
Glendale officials plan to revamp information technology and purchasing operations in order to save money and protect against liability issues regarding software licensing. The moves come after the city’s internal auditor reviewed city purchases...Tags: Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks, Computing and Information Technology Industry, Services and Shopping, Software, Accounting and Auditing
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