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Politicos and tax dodgers

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Issues are presented concerning the taxation of goods bought through online commercial services. The three-year ban on Internet taxation, which would affect those accessing the Web and those purchasing goods, is discussed.

Author: O'Malley, Chris
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 2000
Taxation, Internet, Online services, Internet services, Column, Tax policy, United States. Congress. Senate

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A shock for sharks

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An electronic shark repellent can allow swimmers to swim in the presence of sharks. Called Shark POD (protective oceanic device), it generates an electric field which irritates sharks and drives them away from the area.

Author: O'Malley, Chris
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1997
Safety and security measures, Equipment and supplies, Prevention, Diving, Submarine, Diving (Underwater), Divers, Divers (Persons), Shark attacks

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USB smorgasboard

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A host of computer peripherals have been developed that connect to universal serial bus ports. These include 3Com's US Robotics 56Kbps modems, Storm Technology's scanners and Microsoft's new keyboards.

Author: O'Malley, Chris
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1998
Innovations, Computer peripherals industry, Buses (Computers)

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