Proposed federal copy protection bill draws consumer concerns
Consumers could lose ability to copy music or photos as the Security Systems Standards and Certification Act would require nearly all digital devices to include copy protections. Proponents say it fights piracy. critics warn it curtails fair use, stifles tech innovation, and turns PCs into limited playback machines.
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Basic Rehabilitation class at John A. Logan College opens March 19
A 16 session Basic Rehabilitation and Restorative Nursing course for RNs and LPNs runs 5 to 9 p.m. March 19 to May 9 at John A. Logan College Continuing Education, earning four college credits and meeting Illinois Department of Public Health long term care requirements. Call 800-851-4720 ext. 8401 for details.
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Unemployment Drops to 5.5 Percent as Recession Relief Passes
February's jobless rate falls to 5.5 percent, Bush hails decline while urging continued aid. Senate passes a 51 billion relief package extending unemployment benefits, with House approval and tax cuts for businesses. Manufacturing sheds 50,000 jobs though gains occur in retail health services and construction.
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Bombardier Leads Personal Water Craft Boom in 1994
Owenby highlights Bombardier’s role in launching an explosive PWC market in 1994. The plant tests vessels in tanks, tunes engines, and benefits from a skilled workforce with veteran boatbuilding experience. The shift from kneel and stand models to four seat craft is noted as design progress.
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Enron shadows CPA image and career shifts emerge
The piece argues Enron tarnished CPAs, pushing firms like Arthur Andersen to rebrand as consultants. It notes social image flaws and industry changes, with accountants seen as versatile but less trusted, and predicts economic struggles for retirees and others as career paths shift.
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Head Start Benefits Mention and IRA Rollover Options
The note references education tax strategies including qualified distributions from 529 plans and an Education IRA. It hints at a $3,000 IRA contribution limit and options for rollovers, with unclear terms and stray phrases. The fragment mentions tax-free distributions and education savings plans in a discourangled, terse style.
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