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Getting bargains and avoiding GST not the only reasons … The heightened interest of consumers in buying things from overseas websites isn't really motivated by a desire to avoid paying the 10 per cent goods and services tax applicable on … Continue reading →

So you still think the internet is free… What countries are censoring the Internet, or have it under surveillance. What are they blocking. And how do they do it. (tags: censorship Internet free surveillance) links for 2011-01-10 | Leefe rates … Continue reading →

Obama administration moves forward with unique internet ID for all Americans, Commerce Department to head system up — Engadget President Obama has signaled that he will give the United States Commerce Department the authority over a proposed national cybersecurity measure … Continue reading →

You're unAustralian: Gerry Harvey wants online shoppers to pay more for good of country | News.com.au Retails are complaining about the no GST online. Customers are complaining about prices and service in stores. Westfield is gouging stores for rent. (tags: … Continue reading →

Gerry Harvey | GST online purchases | Retail kingpin Gerry Harvey has admitted a campaign to force the government to act on GST on online purchases has placed him in a difficult position and "trying to extricate myself is quite … Continue reading →

Why good retailers will survive the internet | Article | The Punch In recent weeks, some of Australia’s larger retailers have vigorously argued that the ability of Australians to buy online will destroy retailing in Australia, with thousands of jobs … Continue reading →

Time names Facebook's Zuckerberg 'Person of the Year'; Should he be? | ZDNet Commentary about Zuckerberg getting Time man of the year over Arssange. The best comment is "Zuck won because he is responsible for the leak of more private … Continue reading →

Flaws in Tor anonymity network spotlighted At the Chaos Computer Club Congress in Berlin, Germany on Monday, researchers from the University of Regensburg delivered a new warning about the Tor anonymizer network, a system aimed at hiding details of a … Continue reading →

Assange named Le Monde Man of the Year – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been named "Man of the Year" by French newspaper Le Monde. (tags: WikiLeaks JulianAssange LeMonde ABC)