Perfect Valentine gifts on the Internet
Valentine ideas highlight Godiva Chocolates 1 800 Flowers and Virtual Vineyards for chocolate flowers and wine. It suggests ordering by 2 p m and notes same day delivery limits. Also mentions Necco conversation hearts and customized Valentine CDs from CDNow with 12 song picks.
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Online auction site eBay faces fraud probe in New York
The Department of Consumer Affairs confirms an investigation into eBay over alleged fraud tied to listings of sports memorabilia labeled as genuine. The probe examines whether auctions of famed signatures like Babe Ruth and Roberto Clemente were authentic and if the site bears responsibility for fraudulent sales. eBay reports strong earnings and says it will cooperate fully while promising fraud controls and optional identity verification for higher trust listings.
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Yahoo buys GeoCities for 5 billion in deal shuffle
Yahoo Inc agreed to acquire rival GeoCities Inc in a deal valued near 5 billion dollars expanding its portal reach. The two will operate separately but link more, with Yahoo trading stock for GeoCities shares and stock options. The sale marks another step in Internet consolidation as advertisers seek efficiency and scale.
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Flight sim showdown of Microsoft and rivals
PC flight simulators have evolved into detailed offerings from Microsoft, Dynamix Sierra On-Line, Looking Glass Studios, and others. Pro Pilot 99 features six planes and two manuals, while Flight Simulator 98 adds 3-D graphics, 3000 plus cities, and diverse craft. Combat Flight Simulator introduces WW II missions, and Flight Unlimited II offers rich civilian aircraft and tolerant UI. Force feedback gear from major brands promises more realism, with new gear anticipated.
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Privacy groups vow to expand Intel boycott
Privacy groups pledge a broader boycott targeting any PC maker selling machines with Intel Pentium III and its tracking features. They urged default off by manufacturers and questioned the manufacturing process, while Intel offered software to disable the tracer and warned the impact would be minimal given its 85 percent share of processor sales.
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