Students Return Boosts Lawrence Retail Traffic
As Kansas University students flood back to Lawrence each August they lift local retail. Merchants report near Christmas level sales as dorm supplies furniture and school items fly off shelves. Chamber president Gary Toebben notes about 25 percent of shoppers are students, roughly 25 000, heightening business through September.
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The Big Four PCs Drive Ongoing Industry Growth
DataQuest and related research show Dell Compaq IBM and Hewlett Packard outpacing the overall PC market with 17 percent higher unit sales year over year. The top four now hold 38 percent of the market and may cement high winners as growth continues amid Pentium MMX and II production advances.
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Spouses gain footing after tax return liability case
A court ruling gives homemakers and signing spouses a bit more protection when a joint return hides income or excessive deductions. The case clarifies that signing does not automatically shield one spouse from all liability if the other misreports.
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