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Same again? 1996 calendars reused for 2024! Ebay selling Star Wars to Barbie themes; sets Internet abuzz
6Jan By adminNo Comments
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Same again? 1996 calendars reused for 2024! Ebay selling Star Wars to Barbie themes; sets Internet abuzz

[ad_1] It is a radical form of recycling. Calendars from 1996 are being reused for 2024 as both are leap years that begin on a Monday. The quirk has sparked a flurry of interest on the internet, with 1990s nostalgia fans chasing down vintage calendars nearly 30 years old. As last year came to an end, people began posting about how the 1996 calendar works neatly in 2024, with one TikTok clip garnering over 1.5 million views. Another viral post, this time on X (formerly Twitter), playfully reminds people to start reusing their carefully saved calendars featuring then-child star Jonathan Taylor Thomas -- who is now aged 42.The US presidential election date on a 1996 calendar is correctly marked for 2024 as November 5, and there is also the Olympics in both years -- though the dates don't m...
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Amazon, eBay, Facebook to Google, Tech giants on board to bust online scams: UK govt
1Dec By adminNo Comments
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Amazon, eBay, Facebook to Google, Tech giants on board to bust online scams: UK govt

[ad_1] Eleven global tech giants have pledged to do more to tackle the scourge of online scammers, the UK government said on Thursday, billing the promise as a world first. Amazon, eBay, Facebook, Google, Instagram, LinkedIn, Match Group, Microsoft, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube have signed up to the Online Fraud Charter, which ministers say will better protect users.The tech giants have promised to take tougher action within six months to block and remove scams, such as fake adverts and romance fraud, from their platforms. Actions include verifying new advertisers, better checks on online marketplaces, and giving users of dating sites the opportunity to prove their real identity. The voluntary charter, developed with the tech firms, will also seek to prevent ads for age-restricted prod...
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US sues eBay for selling products that harm environment
28Sep By adminNo Comments
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US sues eBay for selling products that harm environment

[ad_1] The US Justice Department sued eBay on Wednesday for allegedly selling restricted pesticide products and devices that defeat motor vehicle emission controls.The complaint against the online marketplace was filed on behalf of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in a federal court in New York. It accused the San Jose, California-based company of selling hundreds of thousands of products in violation of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and other environmental protection legislation. "The complaint filed today demonstrates that EPA will hold online retailers responsible for the unlawful sale of products on their websites that can harm consumers and the environment," Assistant EPA Administrator David Uhlmann said in a statement.US Assistant Attorney General Todd Kim said "laws prohibi...
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EBay Beats Estimates, Rallies With Top End of Profit Forecast
3Nov By adminNo Comments
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EBay Beats Estimates, Rallies With Top End of Profit Forecast

[ad_1] EBay reported robust 3rd-quarter earnings, evidence that the online marketplace’s shift to luxury items and refurbished goods could help temper declining sales. EBay Inc. reported robust third-quarter earnings, evidence that the online marketplace's shift to luxury items and refurbished goods could help temper declining sales.The shares rose as much as 10% in extended trading. EBay revenue decreased 5% to $2.4 billion in the period ended Sept. 30. Analysts, on average, estimated $2.32 billion. Earnings, excluding some items, were $1 per share, beating estimates of 93 cents. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Iannone has turned to higher-priced products such as watches and brand-name sneakers to try to boost spending on the marketplace and lure more shoppers. He's also trying to make...
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Teabag Used By Queen Elizabeth In 1998 Selling For $12,000 On EBay
9Sep By adminNo Comments
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Teabag Used By Queen Elizabeth In 1998 Selling For $12,000 On EBay

[ad_1] A user on Ebay has listed teabags used by Queen ElizabethQueen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch died at the age of 96 on Thursday, and people on the internet wasted no time in putting memorabilia up for sale. To commemorate her 70-year reign, a user on Ebay listed a teabag, supposedly used by the late Queen. The teabag was smuggled out of Windsor Castle in 1998, the user has claimed on the Ebay page. Currently, it is selling for $12,000 on the e-commerce platform.The seller in the description says, “This is the very teabag you might have seen on CNN in late 1998. It was used by Queen Elizabeth II Regina Britannia and smuggled out of Windsor Castle by the special exterminator who was called in to help Her Majesty cope with the great London roach infestations of the 19...
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