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General Motors recently launched an employee portal, dubbed "mySocrates," which provides a secure website for GM employees to access services, communications, and learning tools. The portal is part of an agreement between GM, United Auto Workers, and America Online to provide workers with discount Internet access. This new
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In its opening week, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring collected $94 million in ticket sales, making it the highest-grossing movie of the month and the largest December opening in box office history. The success of the film, the first installment of J.R.R. Tolkien&
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Delphi Automotive Systems showcased its innovative Communiport MP3 audio playback technology at the 2000 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. According to Dave Wohleen, Delphi's executive vice president, "MP3 playbacks are the wave of the immediate future" and are poised to revolutionize the way people listen
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Online retailer eToys, which faced a severe cash crunch, has decided to shut down its loss-making UK operations. The move is the latest blow to the UK e-tail sector, which has witnessed a string of failures since Boo.com's collapse in May. eToys' UK site, which was
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As the winter of 1999-2000 demonstrated, early e-commerce ventures were riddled with problems, from identity theft to delayed delivery of products. However, over the past year, a select group of online retailers, including Tesco and Argos, have refined their services and developed efficient delivery systems. This shift from a disorganized
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As the holiday season unfolds in Hong Kong, young computer enthusiasts who engage in unauthorized hacking activities are being warned by the Hong Kong Police of the serious consequences they may face. A recent Christmas message from the Commercial Crime Bureau highlights the potential harm caused by hacking and the
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In a tumultuous holiday season, financial markets were rocked as Amazon.com shares fell 13 percent due to concerns that Internet retailers' sales may be lower than forecast. Meanwhile, Diageo PLC and Pernod Ricard SA edged closer to acquiring Vivendi Universal SA's Seagram unit for approximately $8.
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Amazon.com, one of the world's largest online retailers, has been recognized by the Business Software Alliance (BSA) for its proactive efforts to curb the sale and distribution of pirated and counterfeit software programs through internet auction sites. The BSA commends Amazon.com for its commitment to protecting
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In a move to enhance its online presence and reach a record number of online holiday shoppers, DIRECTV Inc. has selected Amazon.com as an authorized online retailer for DIRECTV System receiving equipment. This partnership allows Amazon.com's 25 million online customers to browse and order DIRECTV System
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Prominent corporate executives and individuals have been actively involved in the buying and selling of stocks, with notable transactions reported by the SEC. These trades span various companies, including CSK Auto, May Department Stores, Phar.Mor, Bed Bath & Beyond, Buy.com, and Venator Group, among others. Key Takeaways: * Larry
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Oxygen Media and FirstAuction.com have debuted a unique live TV special, Oxygen's First Auction, where viewers can bid online at www.FirstAuction.com for exclusive brand merchandise products. The event promises to bring together television viewers and internet users for a fun and exciting bargain-hunting experience. Fifteen
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As the aftermath of the Internet stock quakes continues to reverberate, area e-commerce firms are rethinking their business plans, trimming budgets, and staffs, and loading management teams with seasoned professionals. Companies that were once focused on growth and expanding their user base are now prioritizing quick profitability and attracting funding,
